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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1885-04-01

Bermuda grass is that it never reaches
the seed stage, but must be propagated
by transplanting. The advantage derived
in reducing the heat by grass plots about
a residence is most incalculable, as even
this result is obtained through the Ber-
muda grass, and there is no comparison
whatever between the two.
Captain Bickerton takes very roseate
view of the future of this grass. From
personal inspection of the grass, the
Sentinel is satisfied that, divesting the
subject of all undue enthusiasm, Captain
Bickerton has an article that is capable
of working wonders in the transforma-
ton of our towns and villages. Captain
Bickerton is poor man, and lack of
means will prevent him from accomplish
ing with his production what might be
accomplished with it by some one who
has ample means. 1t needs to be prop
erly advertised and thus brought before
the attention of the people of the State.
There is money in it, if the right man
gets hold of it, and visit to the Cap
tain's place will convince any one that
there is merit and money in the scheme
Since the above was written, Captain
Bickerton shows us some of the coarser
grass which has surprised himself by
going to seed. This adds greatly to the
value of his grass, as thus two methods
are afforded of propogating it.-Orlando.
Sentinel
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1885-04-01
Blue Grass in Orlando.

Captain Thomas Bickerton, who re-
sides few miles from Orlando, is an en-
thusiast on the subject of blue grass cul-
ture in Florida. While living in Kansas
he experimental with the propagation of
English and Kentucky blue grass, and
the result of his experiments is the pro-
duction of two hardy grasses-one re-
sembling the English grass, adapted for
lawn growing, and the other, resembling
the Kentucky grass, adapted for pasture
growing. He removed here in the Au-
tumn of 1883 and at once commenced to
put his theories into practice. Thinking
the sun would kill the grass if left ex-
posed to its rays, he set it out under a
matched roof. This proved to be mis-
take, as only seven punches of the grass
survived. These, on the 14th of last
August, he transplanted in his garden,
and they have spread rapidly over a
large section of ground. The Kentucky
variety he calls "Bickerton's Evergreen
Pasture Grass" and the English variety
"Hannah's This wifel Evergreen Lawn
Grass" Like the Bermuda grass, it
spreads rapidly, but grows higher and
more luxuriantly, and is so firmly rooted
that an animal in feeding upon it would
be unable to pull it up by the roots, as
might be feared would be the case. The
grass is dark and rich colored, sweet
to the taste, and, properly cultivated,
may not only transform the sandy lawns
into green and cooling grass plots, but
convert land now used for orange groves
and garden lots into rich pasture land
for cows and horses. That it is hardy. is
shown by the fact that it passed through
the exceptionally dry season of last
and an freshness. The dews here "a are csc SO
heavy that it is enabled to gather enough
moisture at night to carry it through the
heat of the day; and at noon, when the
sun is the highest and its rays the warm
est, the blades are as cool as the varieties
from which it sprung in their respective
countries. Another resemblance to the
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1885-04-01
Oranges Preserved Whole.

Take, say, half dozen nice looking
oranges, cut small hole near the stalk
at one end and carefully scoop ont the
pits, and press out the Juice without
damaging the fruit and allow the pulp to
remain. Put them in basin with two
or three quarts of fresh spring water, and
leave them three days, changing the
water each day. In the meantime strain
the Juice as soon as squeezed out, and
place the jar into which it is strained in
pan OF boiling water for about a quar-
ter OF an hour, after which boil it with
one pound of loaf sugar. Put this syrup,
just as it comes off the fire, into jar, tie
it over with bladder and set it by. On
the third day lift the fruit into lined
preserving pan, strain the water on to
them, and let them boil very gently for
about two hours. Leave them in the
pan as they are till the next day, when
boil again until quite tender. Then add
another pound of sugar, bring it to the
boil and leave it to cool. Next day boil
up the syrup and pour it over the fruit
in the pan, adding another pound of
sugar and hot water to supply any def
cheney caused by boiling. Lift out the
fruit, and repeat the boiling of the syrup
every day for a fortnight, pouring it dali
ly boiling hot on the fruit, then do it
only every two or three. days, adding
more and more sugar up to three pounds.
When the fruit looks clear and bright
boil up the syrup again, adding the iuice
that was set by at the commencement.
boil them up together and skim. Put
the fruit into wide-necked Jars. pour the
syrup on and tie up quickly with blad-
ders.-Er.
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must soon disappear from the


A New. SOLUTION OF AN OLD Puzzle.
"A German physicist attributes the well
known phenomenon of the apparent en-
largement Of the sun and moon, when
rising or setting, to two physiological
causes. One is the greater sensitiyeness
of the eye to angular magnitudes when
seen horizontally; and the other is an
effect of the dilation of the pupil under
the feebler light reaching us from the
heavenly bodies when near the horizon,
such dilation tending to magnify the inn
ages received. He finds experimental
proof of these theories, and shows the
absurdity of the common explanation
that intervening objects enable us better
to estimate the real size of the sun and
moon.
Under electric illumination, Dr. Theo-
dore Stein finds himself able to photo
graph the throat and larnyx in health or
disease
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1885-04-01

game than in any other of over thirty
states and territories am familiar with.
A dozen shots at deer in a single day is
nothing unusual.
While memory lasts, shall think of
the many pleasant acquaintance made
where,
THE myrtle and the ivy are in bloom"
And the roses ever on the BOOM
-Wyoming, IN Western World.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1885-04-01
Scale Insects.

The Riverside Press, of California.
says An orchardist down at Santa
Ana reports. that he uses the following
mixture with success to kill the scale on
orange trees Take 20pounds of lime and
NIX 1t thoroughly with gallon of pc
troleum,. Then add 100 gallons of water.
spray the trees. One application used
IN the dry season will remove all scale.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1885-04-01

"My boy,o reriieH his friend, eff you
really expect an htIice under Mr.. Cleve-
land, throw your Petition down the near
est sewer"
Washinqton, d Z, March 20, 1885.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-03
AN OPEN SWITCH
Drlays Yesterdays South Bound Train
Over Two Hours.

Last evening the passengers on the south
honnd train were, much to their disgust,
DELAYED more than two hours by an acci-
dent. which was the result OF the forgetful-
ness oil one of the depot hands. Some n
of the many freight trains that are con.
stantly flying about the depot had Just
passed into a side track and the switchman
forgot to throw the switch back. The pas
seneer train with its baggage car, W
coaches and a sleeper was ready to start,
and off it went on time. but before 1T
proceeded fifty yards it struck the open
switch and the engine and tender were de-
rallied. Fortunately the train was OF course
going very slow and was stopped before any
of the other cars had been thrown of. The
employees of the depot were soon at WORK
to repair the accident, and the coaches and
baggage car were hauled of and th-n an at
tempt made to get the engine out OF the
way. This was hard work. Other engines
were attached to the tender and with q
good head of steam they tugged away, only
to prove their superior strength by break
inc the air brake or coupling, or something
eIse. and the result was that matters were
made worse by the runaway engine being
thrown cover on its side. AS the easiest
way out OF the difficulty, a gang OF
men were put to work and a track built
aro,nd the wreck, and at 7:O5 the train
moved out in good style. The accident
compelled the incoming trains to stop some
distance below the depot and the passen-
GERS to walk up, but beyond this and the
irritable delay there vas no damage oone'
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-03
EDUCATIONAL.
Yesterdays Proceedings Of the Teach
- ers' Institute.

The second days session OF the Teachers
Institute was opened in the Central school
building yesterday morning with a fui!
attendance. As a practical illustration OF
the respective branches OF teaching. Mrs.
Morsehead introduced a class in language
and Miss Howell one in reading. Both OF
the ladies were heartily congratulated.
Orthography and Geography were then
talked over, quite a number OF the mem
bers taking part in the discussion. Alter
the recess discussions were held on wrltlns'
history and higher arithmetic. The even
ing session was held at the Baptist church
and was largely attended. Professor
Wylie presided and the exercises were
opened with an instrumental duet on the
piano by Mrs. and Miss Baldwin. Prof.
\. c. Newell read a paper on mixed or
ungraded schools. He had elaborate
charts to illustrate the points OF his argu-
ments and fully convinced his hearers that
by systematic effort the large ungraded
schools in the country districts could be
as successfully and thoroughly managed
and with as good results to the pupils as
the graded schools in the centers. lie ex-
planned how the work could be accom-
plished and in connection with the subject
gave many interesting and useful hints TO MS
hearers. He suggested that in introducing
his plan teachers mlght Chilh ~ was oio
complex, but he was certain that once
introduced it would prove lis easy to the
teacher as it was beneficial to the scholar.
Incidentally he referred to the high
responsibility dsvolving upon tutors and
urged his hearers to remember it and to mt
themselves to be equal to the demands OF
their vocation.
At the conclusion OF the address the
Misses Pettibone performed IL duet on the
piano, and the session adjourned. To-day
the final session will be held at the Central
School building when a number OF topics
will be discussed. In the evening at the
Baptist church essays on physical, mental
and moral training will be read by Miss
Cowan, Mrs. Wilson and Professor A. e.
Newell.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-03
(,OlOred MaSOnS.

Monday night at Good Templar Hall
there was instituted a lodge OF Colored
Masons, the degrees being worked under a
dispensation granted by the African
Grand Lodge OF the State OF Colorado.
The ceremony of instituting the lodge was
performed by A. Cannon, Most Worship
ful Deputy Grand Master OF Colorado,
assisted by Jerry Davis, Most Worshipiul
Past Deputy Grand Master Of Colorado.
and ]. N. Williams, Most Worshiptul Grand
Secretary of the Grand Lodge OF Colorado.
The following were duly elected and in
stalled: ". NJ, Green b. Miller; s. ". W.
B. Thompson, j. W., n. A. McClurg;
treasurer, A. w. Allen; Secretary, Il. w.
Pinkard; s. D., j. c. Steinback; j: D., Prior
Foster; Chaplain, John A. White; Tyler,
Thomas Russell; Stewards, Samuel Jones,
Silas Pagan. Members, William Robinson,
J. B. Brann, n. Ready, +. SaEiilton and
Jerry Davis. As will be seen the list COM
prises some of the best known colored
citizens of Butte. and they are determined
to make the lodge a power Tor good among
that class OF citizens, and to make it the
banner lodge OF the Territory. All mem
beers OF the order in good standing are cor
daily invited to visit the sessions OF the
lodge which will be held weekly In the Good
Templar Hall.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-03
The Arizona Apaches.

TOMBSTONE, October IA man named
Kearney was killed by Apaches yesterday
in White Tail canyon, San Simon valley.
His body was found half a mile from his
house. He was shot under the arm and
his head was smashed in with stones. A
man named Shanahan and Mrs. Mack. SER
wants on the ranch, cannot be found Hat
fields command OF forty cavalry and five
Apache scouts passed through Tombstone
en-route to Fort Grant. They have come
from Copper canyon after service in Sonora.
They look jaded and worn and the whole
outfit shows unmistakable signs of rough
service, hardship and fatigue. Their re-
ported fight with rencgades is not con-
frmed.
WASHINGTON, October IA telegram has
been received at the War Department from
General Crook, stating that Captains
Crawford and Davis, at Guadalupe can
yon, in southeastern Arizona, send infor-
nation by courier to the effect that twenty
or twenty-five Indians passed that point
on the 29th, travelling rapidly northward.
Captain Crawford is in pursuit n the
troops are ordered in from the various
points to intercept the hostiles. The COM
handing officer at Fort Apache has bean
directed to hold his troops in readiness for
immediate service. The citizens at ex-
posed points have been warned and urged
to corral their stock in order to prevent the
Indians from securing remounts. Every
p~recaution has been taken for some time
pastto prevent the hostiles from commu-
~nicating with the %Chirahuas, who are close
ly watched at their agency. The raiders
are supposed to be part of Geronimo
band, who have been down into Mexico.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-03
WEDDING BELLS.
si4Dpy Marriage Of Mr.. J. r Richard
-0n and Miss A.. l.. Ambrose.

very happy event occurred at Caplice
iiAiI, last evening, when Miss Addle l..
Ambrose was united in the holy bands Of
matrinony to Mr.. John r. Richardson.
The ceremony took place at 8 O'Clock. but
lnus before that hour the spacious hall was
tiioad with the friends of the contracting
parties. The Rev. G.. q: Frost OBLIGATED
The bride was accompanied by her sister,
polly, and the groom's best man was
~. IL. Fisher. The ceremony having been
concluded, Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson were
s,yvrwhelmcd with congratulations, ali OF
ttleir friends uniting in wishing them a long
and happy and prosperous welded life.
After the congratulations were ended.
lie happy couple and invited friends did
ample Justice to a splendid marriage feast
taat had been spread in an adjacent room.
CAPTAIN Reynolds was Master Of Cere-
monies, and acquitted himself most cred
:t.biy. The following is a partial list OF
tio, numerous and costly presents: Set OF
t.lua dishes, 10 pieces, from Butte Camp,
Patriotic Order Sons OF America; card re-
rsi;er, from Alex. Ziegrnueller; handsome
rlock, from Burt Reynolds; toilet set, from
Miss Dolly Ambrose; set OF carving knives
and forks, from Master Richardson: silver
castor, from Aaron Leak; very handsome
linen table cloth, from Mrs. NJ. Shauwell;
yet Of vases, from Master John Shadwell;
dozen nai)hiilS, ron NhIS' CoAo" """
uaYkins. from Mr.. Charles Roberts; pair
handsome a~ll-wool white blankets, from
Mr.. Goldsmith; two bedroom suites, from
the mother OF the bride; splendid cooking
range. from the mother OF the bride; gold
sugar spoons, from Drs. Bishop AND MUIR
raw. ST ypr cake basket, from Miss Clio Lis
rombe and Mr.. Wilson; silver butter dish,
IRON Mr.. Singer; silver spoonholder, from
OF. Blaine; blue glass tray, water pitcher
md goblets, from John Martini; silver
Enivcs and forks and castor, from Mr.. ana
Mrs. \. NJ. Liscombe; pickle castor, IRON
Ir. and Mrs. Wilholm; cut-glass pickle cas-
tor, from Mrs. Fiske; breakfast castor
ironl .sirs. Kinney; d glass boat from 9
tri4m': silver pickle castor, from Capt aho
Mrs.. Reynolds; table and cover, from mos
GRAB; embroidered able cloth, from Mrs
Nellie Law; toilet set, from Mr.. Wara
handsome bridal bonnet, from Mrs. CurIls
three tables, from Mr.. Ward; two tapl
ciupias and dozen napkins, from col. ane
M.s. Thornton; dozen handsome boweis
IRON DR.. j. R. Boyce; two sets OF man
knives and forks, rattle and WHISTLE irol
iai. and Mrs. Thornton. ;.
ph, bride was handsomely dressed II
x,.:te cashmere, trimmed with SPANS
l4ra bridal veil to match. Decoratiohs
Drlng. blossoms. The groom was dresse'
10 the conventional black.
After the reception the dancing began am
was continued until a seasonaDle hou,
when the very happy party olsluls.o
wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson unal'''te
happiness throughout a long lie. MAY In
sunshine Of their wedding day be typ'cai !
their future life.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-03
RICHES FROM THE NORTH.
Gold Dust from the Sweet Grass Placers
Received in Helena.

The first practical argument as to the
richness OF the placer mines In the Sweet
Grass Hills is the shipment OF gold dust re-
ceived yesterday by the Merchants National
Bank Of this city. The shipment was made
by three different parties in the Hills and
comprises in all thirty-five ounces OF dust,
both native gold and retort. The gold is
coarse grained and carries nuggets varying
in value from 10 cents to SIS. The gold runs
about SIS per ounce.
This is the first gold shipment OF any size
received here from the Sweet Grass Hills,
and confirms the statements made as to
the existence OF the precious metal there:
These hills are a cluster OF rocky and
timbered buttes, rising out OF the prairie
separate and distinct from any range OF
mountains. In this respect they are similar
to the famous Black Hills OF Dakota.
They lie in the extreme north OF Montana,
only q short distance from the boundary
line. They are situated in the reservation
for the eros Ventre Indians, and are distant
100 miles northwest from Fort Benton.
Though in an Indian reservation, the mines
are worked by white men. who still pursue
their labors undisturbed by any interference
IN that score.-Helena Herald.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-03
WITHOUT BAIL.
Ludwig Valves an Examination and
Is Committed.

Yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock accord
ing to adjournment, Antoine Ludwig who
shot and killed Grussey Was before Judge
French for a preliminary hearing. In order
to avoid the possibility OF trouble by taking
the prisoner through the streets the hear
ing was held in the Office of Probate Judge
Irvine in the County Court House. There
was quite a large attendance OF witnesses
and spectators. Ludwig was accompanied
by his counsel II: B. Smith and George W.
Stapleton, and the Territory was repre-
scented by Assistant District Attorney
Scallan. After the court had been called
to order Mr.. Smith for the defendant stated
that they had concluded to waive an
examination and asked that bail be fixed.
He said that the question OF bail was in
the discretion of the court n asked that
the Judge exercise his prerogative in the
matter. Mr.. Scallan resisted the PROPOSE
ton and called attention to the words OF
the statute which he read. He insisted that
under them bail was not admissible. Tbe
defendant having waived an examination
no testimony could be introduced but he
submitted that the testimony taken at the
Coroner's inquest and the verdict OF the
iury which had been made public showed
that the crime was one which could not be
bailable. Judge French decided that the
prisoner should be remanded to jail without
bail to await the action OF the grand jury.
Mr., Scallan then asked that the witnesses
be called and such as he designated required
to give bonds, and the remainder to enter
their personal recognizance to appear when
required. The request was granted and
carried into effect. Ludwig was dressed in a
brown suit of clothes, was clearly shaven
and had to all appearances entirely gotten
over the effects OF the dissipation in which
he INDUCED on the day OF the homicide.
He held a whispered consultation with Mr.:
Smith of his counsel and greeted a friend
or two who were present in the court room
but he looked anxious and nervous. The
air of bravado that characterized him on
the night OF the shooting was missing ana
It is now generally believed that he will re.
main in jail until the next regular grand
iurv is called which will be six months
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-03
SPEECH MAKING.
Hicks Beach Rakes Gladstone
Over the Goals.
LAEoR TROUBLES.
The Union Pacific Management
Standing Firm-The Strike Com
menced at Carbon.
Special TO THE y

Special TO The MINER.
OMAHA, Neb., October 2-2:4o IL. Nine
other troubles save those at Carbon, where
the miners have gone out, because OF sym
pathy with the strikers at Rock Springs.
General Manager Callaway's position was
outlined in his open letter OF last week He
still maintains that position. There is no
new fight that is known OF. Everything Ii
quiet among the Knights here and along
the Union Pacific system. Fl.
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 1.-At9 o'clock
this morning all the coal miners at Carbon
struck, and all work ceased. TIL Carbon
mines are owned by the Union Pacific, and
furnish an inferior kind Of coal. No dem
onstration or demand was made by the
miners. Everything is quiet. 1t is under
stood that this course has been adopted
by the Miners Union at Carbon, at the
instisation OF the Union at Rock Springs.
1t is represented that the Carbon miners
kept the Union Pacific running. Now the
only coal mined by the Union Pacific in
Wyoming is mined by the Chinese at Rock
Springs. The company, however, soon
expects a large number OF miners from
Idaho and Utah. The Union Pacific has
on hand sixty days supply OF coal, and is
shipping now all the coal from the east and
south. No coal famine is anticipated.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-03
,,a!k Line Billiard Tournament

An eight inch balk line billiard toal r
a.nt, three balls, will take place at E Ecker
osto6er 9Th, and lasting ten N d's snari pin.
srize being a handsome dla aniots each, and
IA" games will be of y Po adonted at a
: %5s,,in: " si sHps4;s to IN e T." "'! Ys; K 1 +: ,1 mnf
prize will be contested Tor ny ave an
peaded: Messrs. Martin, Sanders; is mani mani,
2i:iar and Hunt. Much lnoerest thon the
J ted in the result, even 80 tho medel
~h ls..oJi 1aFin Of Montana, held d.; At It. the ne
sam" &. place a short time ago: 1t will 6 is to- to
membered that a like tourfa,nghnS next
take place at Chicago in November mo world,
between the three experts OF 'n1 v;onaux
%'h"iier, Slosson and Vlsha o. for the
purpose ,arr s's' 'o OF 1 tating part in the Chicago
tournament,
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-03
PARIS MURDERER IN BUTTE.
A French Criminal Found On the Lex
ington Payroll.
Paris Morning News.

Paris Morning News.
From a discovery just made In rarls pv
counsel for ~Chateauneuf, the rmail!l ,or
Tho latter's ~extradition run considerable
risk of falling through. The first demand
had been based On his completely in or &C
tual committal OF forgery. NJ: s%tocquart
va working in the Lexington mine, Mon
tana Territory, in August, 1888. at which
time his aunt, Euphrasie Mertier. forged
the deed appointing herself power OF attor-
nav for Mile. Menetret. And again, when
the aunt forged the deed OF sale otthe house
at Yillemonble. C~hateauneufs name stll'
stood on the pay-sheet OF the mine. Inc
French magistrates have refused TO euaran
" the military authorities, he being a de-
s.rter from the French army,