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The Florida agriculturist., 1889-04-03
For THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURIsT.
Call it "Desmodium," Not "Beggar
Weed"

Some time ago | received specimen
plants of the FLORIDA Beggar Weed, so
called, for botanical Identification, and
with the request that | suggest for it
better name. l recognized the specimens
sent as the Desmodium Molle, of botan-
lists, and replying through Florida pub
lication | mentioned the generic name
"Desmodium'-as good and appropri-
ate one by which to call the plant. Since
then the name suggested is coming into
general use 1t makes the plant no bet
ter, of course, still think the idea not
bad one, for the old name seems to sound
little coarse, and it is an undeniable
fact that even agood thing may be some
what held back by having coupled to it q
bad name. Then "Beggar Weed" or
Beggar's Lice, is applied to at least a
dozen species, leaving the stranger un-
certain as to what species is cultivated
under that name in Florida True the
botanist might say there are many Des-
mediums, which is a fact; still Iwould at
tempt to meet him by representing that
this is the only one cultivated-the only
one of any particular use to mainland
hence, being the one of most Importance,
it is certainly entitled to leadershipin the
genera. The case would be something
like that of themagnolia; therear many
magnolias, yet on account of it's superior
prominence Magnolia Grandifora is the
magnolia of the masses when magnolia
is spoken of.
A little pull all together on the part of
Florida's progressive people would soon
make Desmodium ''as familiar as house
hold Words" and cause ''Beggar Weed
and 'Beggar's Lice" to fade away as q
thing of the less progressive past.
j. p. STELLE.
Mobile. Alabama.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-04-03

almost perfectly transparent, perfectly
seedless, and ais free from membranous
tissue as glass of Jelly, ripens in Septem
ber. Tree an excellent grower.
This is evidently an Improvement on it's
Japan antecedents, owing to climatic
conditions.
There is another variety that will de
scribe and let him name it who will
1t is nearly round, q little depressed at
the calix, very large, color OF skin dull
red, flesh crisp as an apple and full ofhard
hair lines, no persimmOn flavor even when
quite hard, sweet and delicious, ripens in
November and hangs on the trees until
February; tree a good grower.
The large, tomato shaped, deeply ribbed
one with bright red skin, yellOwish red
flesh, [ am also unable to name. Itripens
i'll October and is highly esteemed at
Waldo. 1t is sweet and delicious, but
like all soft varieties, is q prey Of the
mocking bird.
All of the Kaki fruit is very handsome
when fully ripe. But the large varieties
are very handsome and even gorgeous;
they attract the attention of every one,
and all seem to gaze on themwith amaze
ment.
In conclusion, let me say that whilst |
look on Kaki as established as a useful,
nutritious, healthy fruit, yet the many
varieties, some good, some bad andsome
Indifferent, must continue to cause much
confusion, disappointment and disaster
to those who rush into it withoutmature
deliberation,, and the counsel and advice
of reliable nurserymen.
am only assured in recommending the
four last varieties for general culture,
particularly those of q hard, meaty nat
ure, as they are good keepers and not
much bothered by the birds.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-04-03
For THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURIsT.
Mr.. Goodsell Explains.

report in a New York evening paper
trust" which | am interested in form
ing, so maliciously misrepresents the facts
in the matter, and what | said, particu-
larly with reference to Florida people,
that ask you, in Justice to me, to print
this.
The reporter took no notes and depend
ed on his memory, which may be thecause
of his most absurd article purporting to
be what said Such statements as that
| had "only been in business q year" and
that II proposed to control the whole
crop of Florida" and many more absurd
tiles, theprobable outcome of Il highly ex-
cited imagination, it is not necessary to
rebuke. When he states that | referred
to the ''orange growers as ignorant and
semi-civilized ETC., / feel called upon to
brand the same as utterly false The only
remark that could have been distorted
into such libel was that 'some of the
orange-growers knew less about grading
and packing than the most ignorant
fruitpackers OF Spain and Sicily" | am
glad to say that in njustice to allconcerned
a correction of this statement was print
ed in the next issue.
It does not seem clearly understood
that this idea of mine is not to control
such growers as have already, by careful
experiments, brought theirgroves to such
perfection and their methods fpacking
and marketing to such successful issue,
as to make a change undesirable. tis,
rather, to take the grading, packing,
transportation and marketing ont of the
hands of those growers who by inexperi-
ence know little of how to do all this sue
cessfully, merely requiring them to pick
the fruit and assisting them withreason-
able financial aid when they most need it,
that am advocating the so-called ''or-
ange trust"
Trusting that the orange-growers of
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-04-03

Florida, many Of whom are our own
most able and intelligent citizens, will ex-
press their approval of the same, | am,
truly yours, r. l.. GoODsELL.
New York, March 25, 1889.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-21
DiphIherfa.

From pr. F. O. Denahue in the. Medical Bulletin l From the earliest dawn of medical history, from the time when Hippocrates wrote a de- seription of diphtheria, the literature on the subject has increased until, at the present time, it has reached enormous proportions. Notwithstanding the medical profession is still very far from being united on the ques- ti6n whether it be primarily local infec- symtoms, or whether it be systematic from ifs inception and the local lesion the express sion thereof, both theories are propounded and ably supported. But the tendency of scientific thought to-day Is overwhelmingly on the side of the specific nature of the pois on which produces the disease, and against the theory of it's spontaneous origin. That it does not generate dc novo from any malo- dorous cesspool or combination of defective plumbing and neglected water closets would seem established, reasoning by analogy. It is true there has been as yet no specific mi crobe of diphtheria insulated, despite the fact that 1t has been diligently and enthusi- astical1y searched for by Q number of able in- vestigators.
 There is abundant clinical evidence to show that primarily diphtheria Is @ local disease, and from a microbic standpoint is growth upon mucous membrane, and, other conditions being equal, the systematic pois- oning corresponds to the degree of the local infection and the so-called exudation or false membrane is in6ltrated tissue, which some times causes mechanical obstruction to re- spiration and forms indus under which and through which the disease germs flourish. The minutest speck appearing anywhere in the fauoes should receive immediate atten- tion, ,as the most malignant type of the disease may develope from very small focus. It has been said that there is no regulation size of diphtheria membrane. From the size of a coating of membrane with ashes we recog- nize no difference save one degree. In the early stages of the disease the best method of treatment is the application of germicides and antiseptios to the local lesion.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-21
A Battle Between Trout.

At the foot of the Brush mountain, near Bellwood, in the famouss Logan spring of David Henshey, while performing their rounds of Sunday work, Mrs. John Henshey and several others of the family were eye witnesses to fight which may sound like a fish story; nevertheless it is true.
 At the head of this large fountain they mo- ticed an unusual disturbance in the water Going nearer they observed a number of beautiful trout swimming to and fro, making great commotion. While getting a good view of the encounter all except two dispers- ed, which were about one foot in length, and whose spotted sides glistened in the pure clear water.
 In an instant the larger but less active one bounced upon the smaller, seizing it by the back and clinging to 1t like a bloodhound The next moment the smaller one, whisking, and twirling itself almost out of the water, secured its freedom, when in turn 1t grappled the large one. Biting each other in the side, head, back and tail, the fight continued for twenty minutes, causing the blood to How freely from their wounds, so as to darken the water.
 Mrs. Henshey. seeing that death would be the result. ran for hay rake, and securing one, she parted them. But to her great sur- prise they rushed together again. Another heavy blow from the rake, striking both seemingly dead. ended the fight.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-21
Powerful Drugs. From the Boston Herald.l

A score of years ago drugs were given in quite crude forms. The pills then used were large enough to excite apprehension of suf- location in patients obliged to take them. Until quite recently,all medicines have con- tained more or less extraneous matter, which added bulk but not virtue to them. Gradual ly the chemist eliminated such unnecessary matter, until at last drugs were furnished physicians in nearly, if not quite, pure form. But he did not stop there. He next applied himself to extracting the active principles of medical agents, and now nearly all the pow erful medicines are used in what we might term highly concentrated form. Aeonite fur nishes us with 6 ready illustration of this great change. The powdered leaves were once given in two grain doses, and the extract of the same in one-half grain doses.
 At the present time we have aconitina, the real virtue of aconite in highly concentrated form, and the dose of that is from 1-400ths to 1-200ths of grain. Of course, pill of aconitina containing & full dose might be made exceedingly minute, and as matter of fact it is put up in very small granules. The inference to be drawn is that, in taking med icine, one must be exceedingly careful to fol- low the physician's directions "to the letter. {" Because the pills are small, one must not as- sume that they can be taken recklessly. man not long ago deceived himself in that way with most disastrous results. His phy- sicians ordered some ten granules, scarcely larger than pin heads, which contained very powerful drug. He was cautioned to take only one, three times day; but think ing to expedite matters, he took all of them at one dose and joined the "silent ma iority n
Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-21
Cowboys Chowder Club.

The Cowboys Chowder club, composed of the employees of the New Haven Steam Heat ing company, held it's annual meeting at South End, Wednesday, June 19. They left the city before the sun had arisen Con the 8 am. Double and Short Beach stage, taking with them weapons of war necessary to cap. ture the succulent clam. Big Chief Joe s. arrived on the ground shortly after with a load of the other necessary adjuncts to 8 clam chowder, which they were compelled to purchase, as the farmers crops had not ma tured enough to warrant foray. Upon ar- irving at the beach they separated into squads, Cornet Morris B., Eagle Eye, Henry M., Smiling Charlie and Little Bull Eds at- tacking the clans in their strongholds, Little Chief Geo. S., ot-Afraid-of-a-H Horse Wm. G., White Horse Wm. s. and Buffalo Wm. D. attending to the other arrangements necessary. while off at one side could be seen Big Elephant Ed. T. and Small Boy Ike T. engaged in an animated discussion as to the amount of pipe required and the steam neces. sary to heat the beach. After partaking of the choWder, from the effects of which Great Medicine Man Papa S. reports no serious "calamity," games were indulged in. First was the ball game, and from the amount of proficiency shown it was plain to be seen that if the N H. B. B. O. wanted to procure some good all~round ball players they could get them by looking somewhere else. After the ball game came the target shooting, and it was here that the innate wickedness of man was shown, for Impecunious Lewis M., to whom had been delegated the duty of furnishing gun, had brought one along in the use of which he was very prof. cient. In fact he had been practicing with it ever since he had it presented to him with the two dollar and & half suis of clothes he purchased on Chapel street. Considerable excitement was caused by the fact that one of their number was missing and could not be accounted for; but, as they were not aware of this until they had all partaken of boun. teous supply of chowder, and found that there was plenty left, they should not re- ceive any praise for their concern. The cow boys gazed with wonder and astonishment upon the broad expanse of ''water" spread out before them, but as it was an element of which they were not very well acquainted, they did not approach very near it. The homeward trip was made without any disas- ter, thanks to the skill of the driver of the stage, and all hands agreed in saying thst they had spent very pleasant day, notwith- standing the fact that the weather was not very favorable when they started
Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-21

lFrom The Chicago News.l
 "The Theatre" says that when William M. Thacksray visited the country Henry Wat terson was presented to him, and sfthey saw much of each other"; that one evening, in 8 discussion of music and of the relative beau ties of certain masterpieces, Watterson struck the keys of the piano and delighted Thacke- ray so that he got the young Kentuokian to play all night.
 Commenting upon this entertaining story, "The New-York Sun" says that Thackeray was in this country in 1859 and again in 1855, at which time Watterson was aged twelve and fifteen years respectively. There's fore "The Sun" doubts whether in this early age Watterson's playing was developed suf- fciently to entertain through whole night such an old stager and critic as Thackeray was.
 "The Suns" doubt arises apparently from ignorance of the Kentucky proposition that players are born, not made. Watterson was born player, and although constant prac- tice has given him 8 wondrous facility and his style a most beautiful finish, still the genius which his art now evinces was nobly apparent in his youthful work.
 This genius is not of the Vognerian school; it recognizes no system of motives and it has no cut and-dried methods; it takes any theme, from the pretentious three aces down to the meekest and lowliest pair, and, by in- genious processes known only to the adept, it ampli6es and elaborates that theme through brilliant variations to an imposing finale.
 The South has reason to be very proud of its Morphy and of it's Watterson; they are, we think, in their respective spheres, what Poe was in literature. Morphy was the marvel of all Europe while he was yet a mere boy, and why should not Watterson, 8 prodigy in his art, have commanded the wonder and the homage of the venerable British criticf
 It is evident that the Editor of 'sThe Sun" knows little of MT. Watterson's skill as 6 player; an evening or two devoted to prao- tical investigation would remove the distress. ing doubt which now beclouds the intellect of the grand old Gotham journalist. We call upon the Hon. Boyd Winchester, late of Switzerland, to bring about meeting of that New York editor and that Kentucky player. We would like to be there, too, to see.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-21
THE NEW ELECTRIC CAR.

Which is to be Tried on the Fair
 Haven and VEsgsvIIle Road Has Arr
 lived. m
 The electric motor car which is to be given trial on the Fair Haven and Westville road arrived in this city yesterday, and attracted much attention at Belle Dock. It came down the Hartford road the night before. The car is of the ordinary street car size, but is double the weight. The car weighs six or seven tons, ,one-haf of which weight is the maohin- cry. Nearly all of the machinery is con- eealed from view and the entire interior is given to passengers. Under the seats are batteries which give the motoric power. There are S4 of those batteries weighing over three tons. The power is applied under the car and is directed by the man running the car, who stands on the front platform, brake in hand, as with the horse car. When the car is to be started the brake is applied and by contact of friction shoe with the wheels the power is applied. There are six wheels, the pair under the center of the car being the friction wheels. When the car is to be stopped the friction brakes are let off and another brake is used for stopping the car. This type of car has been run with much satisfaction on some of the Brooklyn roads. The car when charged will easily run 70 miles. The day's run upon the Fair Haven and Westville roads is about 63 miles. The plan is when the car is returned to the stables at night to charge the batteries for the next days service. This will require about five hours.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-21
INFAR OFF JAPAN.
Soldiers and Sailors Graves at YOkO.
 hama Covered with Flowers.

Soldiers and Sailors Graves at YOkO.
 hama Covered with Flowers.
 SAN FRANCISCO, June 20.-The steamship Oceanic of the Occidental and Oriental com- pany arrived last night from Hong Kong and Yokohama. The officers and men of the United States vessels in the harbor of Yoko- hama decorated the graves of the American soldiers and sailors in the general cemetery at that place on May 30. The ceremonies were performed by the officers and crews of the warships Omaha and Monocscy. The or ation was delivered by Comrade J. G. Tilden of the Omaha. Consul Greenhouse and his staff attended.
 The monument erected at Omori to the memory of the officers and crew of the cor vette Oneida, sunk in Tokio Bay in 1870, was decorated by detail of veterans and sons of veterans from the flagship Omaha.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-21
THE JoHNsrowN HORROR.

Seventy-FIve Fer Cent. of the Relief
 Fund to Go 60 J0hnstOwR's Needs
 More Money Needed-NarroW Escape
 ofTwO Reporters From Death by an
 Explosion.
 JoHNsTowN, Pa., June 20.-At the confer ence yesterday of Governor Beavers relief commission, which lasted about three hours, the Pittsburg members of the commission wanted the million dollar loan expended upon measures of solid relief for Johnstown, while the eastern members were of the opinion that the Susquehanna and JQniata valley sufferers were also entitled to recogni- ton.
 After great deal of talk Governor Beaver decided that Johnstown should have 75 or 80 per cent. of the $1, ,00O, 900. It was also de- cided to use every means possible to make the stricken people of the community self-sup- porting and induce them to get to work as soon as possible.
 A resolution was passed that all the money in sight, all the money raised and that will be raised, will not be sufficient to meet the wants of the sufferers in the flooded valley. The commission elected Governor Beaver chairman and R. $. Stevens of Philadelphia secretary. The commissioners and all praised General Hastings services in the Conemaugh valley in this great emergency.
 Governor Beaver and his party called on Miss Clara Barton, the president of the Red Cross society, and each gentleman was pre- scented. The governor congratulated Miss Barton on her good work. Governor Beaver has refused to relieve the Fourteenth regi- ment and will continue 1t another week, when it is expected the military will be called off altogether.
 J. D. Roberts, surviving partner of John Diebert RE Go bankers. ia ont in A card an. nouncing that owing to the death of both his partners he has concluded to go into 1iq- uidation. He says 35 per cent, Xili he -1aaEiiif to depositors within 11aiFSS days. 35 per cent. within. cir 16Cat6s. and the remainder W within fE.year. The bank is solvent and it's securi- ties good.
 A blast from one of the gorges threw large stone high in the air over the press tent at General Hastings headquarters, fall- ing through the canvas and narrowly miss- ing one or two reporters who were writing at tables in the tent. This is but one of the many narrow escaDes daily
Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-21
Turgeniecs Sick Monkey.


 Since my reference the other day to the experience of the physician here in Boston who was called upon to attend a sick mon- key in the Italian quarter in the North End. have come across an anecdote in the ad- vance sheets of q new book which illustrates @ simular pathetic impression which the suf- ferings of sensitive monkey made on a great Russian novelist. In the Impressions of Russia" by Edmund Brandes, soon to be published by T. Y. Crowel & Co.,, there is a touching story of the tender-hearted Turgen- ief riding all the way on e solitary journey by rail from Hamburg to London holding the paw of timid monkey who was terrified by the fearful motion and roar of the train. "With 8 poor, cowed, fettered little mon- keys hand in his, ;" says Brandes, 'the gen. ius whose spirit had ransacksd the universe, hand in hand with the little anthropoid ani- nal, like two kindred mortals5 two children of the same mother-there Is here more true devotion than in any book of devotion" There wa certainly 8 noble spirit of account for the hold he has on the human heart that his own should have throbbed 50 tsnderly for the poer little monkey.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-21
Friday, June 21, 1889
foY the raveIler
Sanford's Ginger
Ttaue1ers' d5mide.

With Owl Trade-Mark on the Wrapper.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-21
to City Ordinances.

DE it ordained by the Court of Common Council h of the City of New Haven:
 That sections sixty-three and sixty four of the ordinances de public works be and are hereby amended by adding at the end of said section six ty-four the following words
 "Provided, that in any prosecution for a viola ton of any of the provisions of this and the next preceding section, if the or jury shall find that any sign attached to any building does not project more than five inches, and that no sllb- stantial interference to public travel is caused thereby, then the person prosecuted shall not be section."
 In Court of Common Council-Read, accepted, and amendment passed.
 Approved June 15, 1889.
 4 true copy of record. Attest:
 ie2o St EDWARD DoWNES, City Clerk.