davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-09-28

results. On the hummock lands we. can
realize from 800 to 400 barrels of oranges.
lemons, and olives to the acre. Our pine
lands will, with proper attention, give
200 barrels per acre. | have few olives.
from which | expect fruit next year. I
have many varieties of wild grapes some
of them very superior, hanging in large
and heavy clusters, both purple and
white, resembling in appearance some of
our finest cultivated grapes.
The Bermuda arrow root fourishes
throughout South Florida, producing
even on the pine lands from 200 to 800
bushels to the acre; the quantity being
largely increased when planted on rich
lands. The yield of merchantable arrow
root flour, obtained by very imperfect
mills, is from 6 to pounds to the bushel,
worth from % to 30 cents per pound.
Along our Atlantic coast, south of 81 deg,
the cumpti or Indian arrow root grows
spontaneously, giving results nearly equal
to that of Bermuda, with the advantage
that it requires no cultivation-the sole
labor consisting in bringing it from the
forest lands, and conveying it to the mill;
the simple stirring occasioned by the dig
SihS OelHS oulHcleHI 10 secure Detter
crop than the one just removed. The
Sisal hemp grows readily and luxuriantly
even upon our thin pine lands, and will
eventually become valuable staple; but,
in the multitude Of others, it is at present
overlooked. So, also, the palma christi,
which becomes tree and is perennial.
Our country is well adapted to the rails
ing Of horses and mules our climate af-
fording perennial pastures and rendering
unnecessary expensive provision of forage
and stabling. AS many Of these animals
as might be required for the use of the
country could be raised to the age of
three years without requiring the expen-
diture of as many dollars. The health
funess of these animals, in our section Of
the country, is notorious. Colts should
be broken before they are weaned. Be-
ing early accustomed to the bride and
gear, the transition from freedom to labor
is imperceptible.
Very respectfully, your obedient serv't,
ROBERT GAMBLE, Jr.
Hon. THOMAS EwBANK,
Commissioner y. s. Patent Office.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-09-28
Hottest Coolest

All the fuel consumed in making my
sugar and driving my machinery had to
be procured three miles down and upon
the opposite side Of this broad river. La
borers and teams were dispatched from
the plantation, who cut and hauled it to
the river bank. There it was loaded upon
large fats, 40 feet long and II feet wide,
boated to the landing of my place and
thence hauled three tourths Of mile to
the furnace. These scows were built with
the supervision and carpentry of happy
go-lucky sort of character who found
his way into our wilderness. Finding
that he had some knowledge of the char
acter of timbers required for ship build
ing, in 1851 | placed him over gang of
my axemen and got out some 5000 cubic
feet Of live oak ship timber. This ven
ture proved so valuable that in 1872
contracted with a shipwright. who
brought with him from New England 81
dozen laborers, more or less skilled. To
these | added as many negro axemen,
and during the winter Of 1872 | had
ready for market some 5000 cubic feet
of live oak ship timbers, nearly all Of
which was cut from the land thus cleared
aHu III CuICi" dClOil, Vie CIcco having Uccu
deadened." A cargo of this, insured
for $500, was lost in storm near ST.
Josephs Bay. Small cargoes were sold
and sent to Key West and to New Or
leans, and in 1853 l purchased the brig
Tehumentessee for $1,000, to carry tim
Der to New York, and chartered and
loaded several other large vessels. In
addition to the live oak cut and deliv-
cred along side vessels some half dozen
cargoes of palmetto logs, required to form
wharves on the coast of Texas.
These ventures, together with my nor
NAL duties as planter and the erection
of substantial two-storied brick dwell
ing containing ten rooms, and in part
covered with iron, constituted the sum of
my operations between 1914 and 1856, at
which latter period I returned to Middle
Florida. ROBERT GAMBLE.
As the cultivation and manufacture OF
sugar has again revived in Florida, and
bids fair to make this one of the largest
sugar producing States in the Union, it
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-09-28


upon the pine forest, which came up al
most to the door, bright moonigh.
night, when her attention was attracted
by many dark objects slowly and silently
approaching the house. AT first she paid
little attention, supposing them to be
hogs or calves, but one emerging for a
moment from cover, showed her that
they were Indians With the utmost
presence Of mind she quietly descended
the stairs, crossing the hall in full view
OF the Indians with quiet step, she adj
vanced to the table, aud, without utter
ing word, blew out the light. At the
same instant a rush was heard of men
Jumping from the porch which ran along
the front Of the house and under the win
d0wS of the dining room. In whisper
she communicated the presence of the
Indians, and the Doctor and his son
seized their guns, which were near at
hand, and for awhile sharp tusilade was
exchanged. The Doctor fortunately was
armed with a repeating rifle, which [ had
presented him, having revolving disc,
with radiating chambers, nine in num-
Der The Doctor discharged these very
rapidly aud evidently impressed the saw
ages that the house was strongly garri-
sOned
Failing in their attempt to surprise the
family, they moved off to his plantation,
where they surprised and carried off a
number of his slaves. a prompt pursuit
was made by handful of citizens, and
following the trail day and night, just
at daylight of the second day they came
upon the Indian camp. The negroes dis
covered the advancing rescuers, and,
running to them, drew the attention of
the Seminoes, who instantly took to
flight, plunging into a deep creek upon
whose borders they were encamped. They
were fired upon and several killed | left
the Manatee in the spring of 1856, placing
the plantation in the care of another par
ty. In 1859 | sold the plantation and
the whole estate, lands, slaves, stock of
every kind, to Messrs. Cofield & Davis,
sugar planters in Louisiana, for $ 90, 900.
These sugar house buildings were de-
stroyed by fire during the possession Of
Messrs. Cofeld & Davis, and the teams,
negroes, DC, &c, were removed to their
estate in Louisiana. This section of the
State fell into the hands of the Federal
troops early In the war, who WantOnly
broke and destroyed the MASSEY machinery
and kettles.
The war coming on Immediately and
the negroes emancipated, these gentle
men were ruined, and their ruin involved
that Of their creditors. These lands, some
thirtythree hundred acres, are now sell
ing from $50 to 500 per acre. The sec
ton of country upon the Manatee river
Is by lar the most attractive portion of
South Florida. That portion of the river
upon which these fine lands lie is, except
during the rainy season, as salt as the
sea; is, in some parts, mile or mile
and half wide, filled with great vari-
ETY. of fine fish and numerous oyster bars.
The climate is one of the healthlest in
the world. The mean temperature for
the year 1915 was 1873 degrees. These
observations were taken thrice day dur
ing the year:
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-09-28
IS BROAD AVE., W. w. MARKET, N. Y.
MAX FLATAUER,
Practical Matchmaker,

Can be found at the store of Mr.. r. B. German
where he is prepared to do all kind of work in
his line with promptness and dispatch. Repair
ing fine watches speciality. All work war
ranted. TALLAHASSEE, June IA, 1e88-Sm
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-09-28

u Geo. w. Saxon is TO real estate
agent, but handles his own property ex-
clusively.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-09-28

As the cultivation and manufacture of
sugar has again revived in Florida, and
bids fair to make this one of the largest
sugar producing States in the Union, it
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-06-06

We aim to give satisfaction in prices and in
quality of goods. in all departments of our BUSH
ness and can. with pride, refer all strangers to
customers since 1856. We desire, through the
columns of THE MIRROR to call the pubic's atten-
ton to our stock at all times new, modern, and
by far the largest in the ST. Crox Valley of drugs
family medicines lumbermen's drug supplies
paints, varnishes, brushes, and beautiful parlor
ard hanging lamps. Crandall g. Barclay.
Among the numerous substantial improve
ments that have been made from time to time about
the prison the past year. may be added that of sub
stitutng Kasota cut-stone jambs in the south door
of the old cell room building in place of the wood
en- frame which from age has become badly rot
ted. 1t adds greatly to the substantial appear
ance of the entrance. A glass panel door has al
so taken the place of the old wooden which
has done duty at this entrance the last quarter
of century. New stone tagging will
be put under the door of the north WALL inn
mediately opposite.
The inmates presented vastly improved ap-
pearance as they entered chapel Sunday morning
arrayed in new suit provided esq ecially for such
occasions. While speaking of this subject we wish
to correct an erroneous impression which has OBJ
tanned footing on the outside and that is the
clothes man wears are no indication of the
wearer's merit demerit The fact that the
stripes on one mans clothes run perpendcularly
is no mark of special favor indication that
he has 'clear record 1t is simply the
way the cloth of which they were made was
woven. The one whose stripes run horizontally
is just likely to be the peer Of the other
Never judge man by the clothes he wears is a
saying as applicable to the inmates of this in
sttution as it is to the denizens of the outside
world.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-06-06
The brotherhood of Man.

The educated man or woman of the gen.
tier class. however kindly disposed, too
often speaks to servants, to the poor, or the
criminal. as from higher plane than they
occupy, with an affable patronage which the
nearer resents. He never forgets that the
rich and poor are of one blood. or doubt
that circumstances have made all the differ
ance between them.
That mysterious race, the ROmany, have
certain signs and words by which they can
recognize each other in every nation or con-
dition in life From one of their own blood
only will they accept support or alliance
There is 'something Of the Gitana in all hu-
man beings. Only the man who owns him
self to be our brother can always help US or
lift us up.-YOuth's Companion.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-06-06
A Letter From Home.

Editor Mirror:
AS 1 sat in my cell few days ago, thinking of
my present position the postmaster brought me
a letter from my father and mother. Full of joy 1
opened itand found to my great surprise the pho.
tographs OF my dear old parents. Tears came to
my eyes. and on looking at those once so dear to
me, asked myself, would it not break their
hearts if they knew what q sinner am7' 1 know
it would. 1 asked myself again. "Can you not lead
better life?' Most certainly can. il have the
desire to do so. Since that time have resolved
to be better in thought and deed. Now my friends,
can we not all have the same desire? How many
fathers and mothers are weeping sad tears over
those within these walls; praying that our lives
may be turned to some good purpose; that God
will lift us up once more. And let us never for
get our parents, but help them bear the burdens
as lifes journey nears the end. We can make
their lives more pleasant, and ours more worthy.
Remember. 1T is never too late to mend" We
can rise if we have the will. &c.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-06-06

have observed that you have been taking your
meals at regular hours entering your room at
fixed time. reading until nine o'clock and then re-
firing to get up at certain time. This is valuable
to any man. and hope you will profit by it.
I'VE will have the Fourth of July soon and we
will celebrate it by reading the Declaration OF In
dependence flags and grafton. We must not lose
our patriotism. We celebrated last year and had
a good time; we will have better time this year.
Only show yourselves to be men and you can al
ways rely upon me friend"
The address frequently inter-
rupted by applause and laughter
We hope the warden will hereafter be with us
every Sabbath and are pleased to note his great
interest in the inmates. He seems to have grasped
the needs of the prison system, viz: More common
sense and less stern discipline.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-06-06
SUNDAY Services.

Rev. Albert read for the morning lesson the
18th chapter OF Ecclesiastes The subject of the
sermon the history of vashti. Esther and Ha-
man, related in the Book of Esther.
The sermon historical in character and
intensely interesting. 1t related the condition of
the civilized world at the date of the events under
consideration, and brought out the characters of
the three persons named. Special Importance was
given to the elements of truth and honor as illus
trated in the lives of Vashti and Esther while the
opposite extreme of falsity. and greed for worldly
advancement at the expense of all that is pure
and just. shown in Hannah. After passing
carefully through the events in the lives of each
he said in conclusion: After Vashti passed out of
the kings household, we know nothing of her life
but her name has lived. while thousands who pit
led or upbraided her have been forgotten. The
noble principle she showed, when by her act she
said to the king. 'womanly honor is of greater
value to me than earthly grandeur will live for
ever.
Esther not called upon directly as was
Vahti, but the same two courses lay before her in
principle. She could pass evenly along in the en-
joyment of luxury and station, or she could risk
her life by asking the protection of her people.
She chose the latter and was rewarded by receiv-
ing what she asked for
"Haman YVES defeated, as you have seen, in his
designs and suffered death on the same gallows
he had built for Mordecai. Such is the reward of
honor and the punishment for wrong doing. We
must sacrifice if we would be saved. No ever
suffered for God-given honor without reward.
Sooner later it must come, if not in this world
in the world beyond. short time ago saw
how Christ was tempted by the Devil, and how he
preferred right, to the whole world. Whatever
do of good will live to bless those who come
after the memory of Vashti and Esther"
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-06-06
INSPECTORS Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the board Of
prison inspectors was held Friday, June l, all the
members being present. After disposing of rou-
tine business. bids for supplying the prison with
milk, flour and meat for the ensuing year were
received from the following parties:
Milk-Newman Bros. 16-l1c per quart; ]. r.
Stussi, Sc; Stussi Opprith, 2hc; George Carle-
ton, &c.
-Beef-Lotz Bros, 1862 per cwt.; Isaac Staples,
Sc. so; N. Hanson. S544.
Flour-lsaac Staples, s2.15 per sack for June,
July and August.
The contract for milk was awarded to Stuss Il
Opprith, and for beef to N. Hanson. The bid for
flower was not accepted
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-06-06

why Americans Are Called ssGringOs.''
Editor Mirror:
People often wonder and ask why the Mexican
calls the American a 'Grngo," or what the word
means. That can be explained much easier than
why the American calls the Mexican a "Greaser.'
When the Americans went to war with Mexico a
melody. by Robert Burns, every verse of which
ended with "Green grow the rushes, oh"' was very
popular. It pleased almost everybody's fancy.
and was sung by old and young: While in camp
the soldiers would sing it constantly and all the
Mexicans could hear was screen grows the rushes,
OH" They Immediately began to call the .Ameri-
can soldiers by the first two words. as it sounded
to them grid goes" They made it into one word
by which they will ever know the American
"Gringo.' GIN.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-06-06
LOCAL PICKINGS.

"A little heat-heap dust.
e. G. Cross was in st. Paul Friday bust
ness.
Senator and Mrs Sabin arrived from Wash
ington Saturday.
sheriff p j. Barry, Osceola Wis, inspected
the prison Friday.
Decoration Day appropriately observed in
this city, business being almost universally sus-
pended.
There were so visitors at chapel services Sun
day. among whom noticed Chief Joy. Of the
city fire department, and wife.
R. B. Watson, Detroit. Mich, and L. " Haw-
kins, Chicago. were looking over the prison Mon
day in company OF Inspector Doe.
-Meeker county added to population one
4months man, and Washington county turned
over three for terms of l, 2 and years respect
lively.
R. S. McNamee, of the Pioneer Press, Misses
Mamie Quinn, and Gussie Heiberg and f. w.
Roggenbaum st. Pan visited the prison Memoir
ial day.
Deputy Westby, accompanied by Mrs. Westby
ana Masters Faitz and Jake, spent couple of days
visiting their old home at Red Wing, returning
yesterday.
The library. postoffee and MIRROR Office
were each the recipients of beautiful and sweet.
scented bouquets, Monday, at the hands of Mrs.
ID. G. Cameron.
We are glad to be able to announce that over
coats are no longer a necessity in the open air,
though the heat has not yet penetrated the cell
room to any great extent.
r G. Rhoades. who has been employed in the
foundry for number of years, has accepted the
position of guard in that shop. in place of F. NJ.
Bordwell who has been transferred to shop.
Mrs. Geo. GOWN and daughter Lottie OF
Ottawa. Ont, arrived in the city this morning
visit to MIS-. C.'s brother. Mr.. VIM. Sykes. en-
gineer of Thresher Co. 1t is their first meeting
for 90 years.
-Matron CayOu has instituted quite extern
sive flower garden in the east end of the south
yard. We expect Eddy and his colaborer in the
front Office will supply all the boys with button
hole boquets for the Fourth-that is, if their fish.
lines are long enough.
Hon. E. s Warner, secretary Of the state
board of railroad commissioners, accompanied by
Nj. Butcher Of ST. Paul. spent good portion of
the day Saturday looking over the prison in com.
pany Of Warden Stordock. Both gentlemen
pressed themselves as highly pleased with their
visit.
Little Miss Lille Stordoek, years old, who
occupied seat ON the platform beside her moth
er, Sunday, brought the house down." so to
speak, when in reply to the warden's query "Are
there any little Humans present?' she replied
in very audible tone. Yes" which shows she
attentive listener.
Secretary Hart made the prison a brief: bust
ness visit Saturday. In conversation with the
editor he expressed himself as much interested in
the recent articles the reformatory question.
and was gratifed to learn that the "boys" took
such an interest in the matter. He thought, how
ever that it was easier to point out tina it
vas To prOyida means for their proner cOrrection
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-05-31

SOME republican clubs in Chase
county have passed resolutions endors-
ing John Madden of Cottonwood Falls,
and affirming confidence in his honesty,
integrity and ability. These clubs
should not have stopped at this. They
should have added another resolution,
that, in time, might have indeed enti-
tied him to their conlidence-a resolu-
ton paying his little grocery and other
bills, so his name may be stricken from
the dead beat books of the country. If
there Is no other man in the district
capable or good enough for elector, we
would propose that a collection be
taken up to pay Mr.. Madden's debts
before the election takes place. But
even this will not explain or clear up
his record of joining three different re-
ligious denominations within a year,
or satisfy some people that man who
has had three kinds of politics within
about the same length of time that it
took him to have three kinds of relig-
ion, is just the man to trust with, pos
sibly, the life of the entire nation.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-05-31
A RENEGADE DEMOCRAT.

History repeats itself right along,
and we fail to learn anything by it. In
1876 a man named Vernon appeared at
a State convention at Topeka and one
night made wild and woody speech,
capturing everybody, and he was the
next day uprOariously nominated for
presidential elector. When the thing
Gained down he was discovered to be a
beat and a vagabond of the worst char
acter, and the committee took him off
the ticket. Down in the Fourth dis
trict last week they nominated for
elector a man named Madden, Of Cot
tonwood Falls, who sprung into promi-
nence in 1884 by assuming to speak for
the Irish and writing a roaring letter
for Blaine. Now ne turns out to be a
loafer and beat, and the papers want
him off the ticket. The idea should
prevail that the position of presidential
elector is the most responsible on the
ticket, and not sop for frauds.-Junc-
ton City Union.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-05-31
READMG NEWS.

) READING, May PA fine shower
this Tuesday afternoon.
The Emporia boy that came into
Reading Saturday night with a white
horse and two-wheel cart was met on
the streets about O'Clock and when
asked his name said it was Daniel
Boone.
The young child of Henry Price was
tied into its high chair this morning
and the mother left the house for a
short time. but Charles w. Douglass
happened to be working nearly opposite
the house and heard peculiar noise as
If some one was in distress or breath
ing very hard. and he went to the house
and there found the young child in a
Strangled condition, having slipped
| down almost out of the chair and hang
| ing by the cloth it was tied into the
chair with. 1t had stopped breathing
but with the aid of Mr.. Douglass was
brought to and is yet alive.
Rev. Joseph HI. Hill of Emporia will
preach the Memorial sermon at the NJ
E. church next Sunday morning al
IL O'Clock.
The G. A. r., Goodspeed Post No
295 hold services Wednesday as usual
The Sons of Vetirans are drilling
two nights i'll a week, and will aid il
the decoration of che graves of tn
| soldiers.
The citizens are invited to ceas
from business and observe the day to
gether with its memories and sacred
ness.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-05-31

$40. There are in the United States
forty two official trust companies, ag-
gregatfng about 24S million dollars of
resources. Nineteen of these cOmpan-
les, representing So million dollars, or
nearly one-fourth of the whole are in
New England. There are none in the
twelve Southern States, and for trusts
and guarantees they rely on the North.
In New England there is deposited in
saving banks over SI20 for every man
woman and child, while in the South,
upon the basis of the figures of the
comptroller, there is just about one
fourth OF cent per capita. This i'm
mense fund, $50 million dollars, repre-
sents to large extent the earnings Of
the laboring classes Including the
| farmersl OF New England, and Is OF it
self the grandest possible tribute to
their industry, thrift and capacity.
And when are added the millions OF
New England capital invested in loans,
| in property in western cities and in
western, southern trans-continenta
railways, soma idea can be formed of
the prosperity of her people.
These are hard, stubborn facts for
which the tenth census is responsible.
New England farms have long been
carefully and intelligently titled by the
hands of free men, and, nOtwithStand-
ing the sterile soil and early frosts,
she produces per acre twice the yield OF
wheat, corn, oats and rye that is cred.
tied to the South. New England
farmers, New England mechanics and
New England workingmen are al
prosperous, the result of diversified in
dustries and ready markets.-Tradt
| and Traffic