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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-06-19

The ladies of the w. CT. U. take
this method OF returning thanks to a
generous public for their very liberal
patronage, and hope in the future to
have supplies more nearly equal to
the demand. COMMITTEE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-06-19
How =: C. Ca" CURED

By taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, which, by
the remarkable cures 1t has accomplished,
often when other medicines have failed, has
proven itself to be a potent and peculiar
medicine for this disease. Some Of these
cures are really wonderful. If you suffer from
scrofula, be sure to try Hoods Sarsaparlla.
"Eyery spring my wife and children have
been troubled with scrofula, sores breaking
out on them in various places. My little boy,
three years old, has been a terrible sufferer.
Last springhe was one mass Of sores from head
to feet. Twas advised to use Hoods Sarsapa-
rlla, and we have all taken it. The result
is that all have been cured Of the scrofula,
my little boy being entirely free from sores,
and all four of my children look bright and
healthy" W. B. ATHERToN, Passaic City, Nj.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
soldby all druggists. 81; six fors5. Preparedonly
by Il. HOOD q CO., Apothecarcs, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses Ono Dollar
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-06-19
WHAT IS
SCROFULA

1t is that impurity in the blood, which, &C
tumulatlng in the glands of the neck, pro"
duces unsightly Jumps or swellings; which
causes painful running sores on the arms,
legs, or feet; which developes ulcers in the
eyes, ears, or nose, often causing blindness or
deafness; which is the origin Of pimples, can
cerous growths, or the many other manifesto
tons usually ascribed to "humors;" which,
fastening upon the lungs, causes consumption
and death. Being the most ancient, it is the
most general of all diseases or affections, for
very few persons are entirely free from it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-06-19
MoRRIsToWN, Tenn, J
June 16. 1890. (

NJ Il. CY. ii. LYLE, (CoMET)
DEAR SIR: l hereby extend to you
and associates an invitation to attend
the Second Annual Reunion OF the
Confederate Veterans Association Of
Upper East Tennessee, to be held at
this place on the 18th Of July, 1890,
The Hon. Peter Turney, Chief Just
ice Of Tennessee, will deliver the lead
ing address, and other orators OF note
will contribute to the enjoyment Of
the occasion. While endeavoring to
provide ga feast Of reason" we will not
neglect the inner man. An ample col
lation will be spread to feed the multi,
tude, to which visiting brethren may,
if inclined, contribute loaf or fish,
Excursion rates will be given over the
railroads, so as to reduce the expense
OF attendance to minimum.
Yours truly, 0. G. KING,
President
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-06-19

Reunion Of Confederate Veterans.
THE COMET is in receipt Of the fol-
lowing invitation to attend the "Sec-
ond Annual Reunion Of the Coniede-
rate Veterans Association of Upper
East Tennessee" at Morristown on the
18th of July, next:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-06-19
zieSler Brothers Shoes

For the Ladies, Misses and Children
are positively the BEST shoes in the
market. You that buy a pair OF Zieg
lers' shoes will never regret it, so bring
your feet and get fit, lest You neglect
them, take a cold and go into fits.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1890-01-15
The Millerites.

There is something comical in the way out
siders are affected simply by living in an at
mosphere surcharged with 'Millerisrn. +" They
frst laugh, then argue, then get little nerv'
ous-''it might be so, y know" In Indiana
in1sI3 hundreds of people in theinfected town
ships, from hearing the matter constantly
discussed and hearing very little else, grew
chronically uneasy, though they did not be
lieye the prophets This, indeed, is the phi,
losophy of all popular deusions. 1t is needless
10 give the arguments; they all refer TO Dan
iels $500 years, and claim that the starting
time can be located by certain events. In
1886 there was a strong movement in some
parts Of the south, especially among the me-
groes, and finally tho same year was settled on
by many in different sections and withoutap-
parent concert. 1t is stated that 10000 Adj
ventists in the United States firmly believe
that Harrison will he the last president, but
they are uncertain about the day. b.
Parke
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1890-01-15
Rough on the Poor Prince.

British royalty doesn't amount to much
In these days 1t cannot even command
washstands for its personal use at the public
expense.
This is the substance of a recent decision
by the British admiralty. Young Prince
George, the second son Of the Prince Of
Wales, is in the navy, CHARTERED on board
II. M. S. Excellent. A short time ago he
wanted marble top washstand and dressing
table for his quarters and made requisition
for them.
The order was at first given, but, after a
howl from Labouchere and a consequent
stirring up OF public discussion, the admiral
ty FASTENED to rescind the order. Young
Prince George, therefore, will have to go
without the marble top washstand and the
dressing tanle unless he provides them at his
own expense-or royal papa's.
Thus is royalty fallen. One who stands
near this Jhrone-so near that two deaths
would make him heir apparent-is officially
ordered TO provide his own washstand or go
without 1t isNindeed bitter. Boston Globe.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1890-01-15
Jnch, the Writer.

II Jack the Ripper Is ever caught, he--or
she--should write a book OF its kind, it
would DO a unique production, detailing the
battling of the ablest Vidocqs of the great
city of London and setting forth the most
astounding career Of murder that ever shock.
ed the world. The communications purport.
ing TO emanate from this red handed outlaw
reveal sufIlciency Of literary ability to in
vest narrative from his pen with such CORY
interest as would far sulpass the pages of the
most lurid dime novel that ever appeared
Before the gallows has done its work, Jack
the Ripper should ut least have chance to
shine as Jack the Writer, if for no other pur-
pose than to show the police authorities Of
London that they do not "know it ~
Pttsburg Bulletin.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1890-01-15
stnv ONT of Macedonia.

Tourists who rush TO see the ruins Of the
ancient cities of Macedonia are warned TO
keep away If they value their lives Bri,
gandage has assumed greater proportions
there than ever before known. Within the
small. space Of two months no less than 200
travellers have been murdered aud robbed by
outlaws, who make it rule to kill every one
falling into their hands, without first ascer-
tanning tile amount Of plumber to be derived.
More than twenty murders, each one known
TO have been committed by two well known
brigands, but the authorities make little
effort to capture them. Exchange.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1890-01-15
Father of the Life Saving Service.

Few of the thousands who pass him on
lower Broadway have an idea that the old
gentleman with the silky white hair, clean
shayen face, somewhat stoop shouldered, and
wearing an old fashioned light hat, whom
they meet occasionally, is Joseph Francis, the
father of the American life saving service
IIe is tho inventor Of the metal life car, and
almost the entire service to-day is the fruit
Of his inventive genius. During the past few
years Mr.. Francis has subsisted entirely upor
a diet Of milk. Although over so years of age,
he is as sprightly and has as clear an intellect
as most men OF half his years.-New York
Star
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1890-01-15

George Grouchy, a salesman In Lawrence,
Mass, has received an unexpected reward
for saving a mans life at Nantasket Beach
last summer. The rescued man is a wealthy
merchant of Providence, and he showed his
gratitude TO his preseryer by giving him 500
in ash and note for 5000, due when the
than 20 years old, so that within a year he
will receive a snug sum for his bravery.
The rescue was accomplished at great per-
sonal risk, and he did not recover for more
than month. The rescued man was uncon-
scious when brought TO shore, and lost track
of the young man who had saved him, but
by employing detectives he found him and
rewarded him, boston Letter.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1890-01-15

Flies have been unusually numerous and
sticky in some places this fall; but there Is
one adyantage-they are killed easily. A
young lady IN Augusta, having made a con-
tract from some fly hater to receive one cent
for every fifteen killed, went to work. Her
seasons work amounts to SIS. This may be a
new industry in Kennebec county, but it is old
In some other parts Of Maine. A 4-year-o
Lewiston girl once earned enough at this
business TO purchase her a doll, sixty cent
tea set and then walked mile to buy it,
Lewiston Journal
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1890-01-15

The worldwide reputation of Ayers
Hair Vigor, is due to its healthy action on
the hair and scalp. This Incompatible
preparation restores the original color to
gray and faded hair, and imparts the gloss
and freshness so much desired by ell class
es of people.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1890-01-15
THR SUN.
FOR
1890.

Some people agree with The SUS's opinions
about men and things, and some people don't (;
but everybody likes to get hold Of the news
paper which is never dull and never AFRAID to
speak its mind.
Democrats know that for twenty years Tux
Sun has fought in the front liae for Democrat
10 principles, never wavering OF weakening in
its loyalty to the true interests Of the party it
serves with fearless intelligence and disinter-
ested yigOr. At times opinions have differed
as to the best means Of accomplishing the com
mon purpose it is not tbs Suns fault II it
has seen further into the milestone.
Eighteen hundred and ninety is the year
that will probably determine the result of the
Presidential election of 1899, and perhaps the
fortunes Of Democracy for the rest OF the CEN
fury. Victory in 1892 is a duty, and the be-
ginning Of 1890 is the best time to start out
In compony with THE Sun.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1890-01-15

The police in Paris are beginning, it is an
nounced, TO take some steps to prevent the
sale OF indecent literature. The "censure,n
as at present exercised, is a mere sham, so
far as the morals Of new books are con-
cerned, and the third republic can boast OF
having inangurated an era OF literary re-
form uidreamed of under the second empire.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1890-01-15

AS family medicine we cannot too
highly recommend Laxador, the famous
household remedy /, should always be
kept on hand.
II regulates The bowels, cures diarrh9a.
dysen,ery and wind collie; 10 fact Dr.
Bulls Baby Syrup acts promptly and eff
fectually in all cases.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1890-01-15

There is prospect for some real winter
weather during the present month.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-16

over, N. H. The subject of the Bulletin
is 'Co-operatiye Fertilizer Experiments;
-Comparisons Of manure, prepared fer
tilizer, Ashes and Chemicals
"Report OF the beef supply of the
United States, and the Export trade in
animals andmea products, by Dr. ID. f.
Salmon. From the Department of Agri-
culture, Washington.
streatise on the evapOra ting, drying
and canning of foreign and domestic
fruits, grain, nuts, vegetables and berries,
from the American Manufacturing Co.,
manufacturers Of eyaporators, etc,
WaynesbOro, Pa.
Nolumn 2, No. of Insect Life, the
monthly publication Of the Division
OF Entomology Of the Department of
Agriculture, Washington.
The initial number Of "Unity Appeal'
a pamphlet published at Cincinnatiin the
interest Of labor The first number is
devoted to discussion OF the race pro-
blem.
Bulletin No s of the Texas Agricultural
Experimental Station, which is a com
plete northumberland book of 40pages.
F. A. Gully, College Station, Brozas
County, Texas.
Record OF Experiments in the produc-
ton OF Sugar from Sorghum in 1889,
from the Division of Chemistry, Depart
ment Of Agriculture, Washington.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-16

tanned, but never knowingly have we
stolen AGRI. thunder.-Fustis Lake Re-
gion.
We did not intend to insinuate that
our neghbor stole the articles wilfully,
for we know it did not; it was an over
sight of course The article particularly
referred to was column editorial in the
AGRCULTURIsTunder the head "HomeRe-
sources and Imported Capital" which APP
peared in the Region without credit
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-16

Judge Stone will take pleasure in show
ing any one interested, all he can and
impart such information as he has gain
ed. In sixty days from the time the
contract was given for the irrigating
plant water was being thrown on the
trees. Mr.. A.,G. Kingsbury, the manager
of the DeLand Machine and Repair Shop,
is no novice, but is a practical, level
headed man, and work intrusted to his
care is sure to be well done. We do not
think it will be long before there are
many similar plants in the country.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-16

WILL the Eustis Lake Region and some
1t isevident that Hamlet has isfather
much offended, but in this instance it is
certainly unwttingIy. In the matter of
small State items the Lake Region does
not, neither does the AGRIcULTURIsT, al
ways give credit, the nature of the item
showing from what source it was OBJ
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-16

COMMENCING inJanuary ofneXt yearan
International Exposition will be held
in the Island Of Jamaica, under the aus
pieces OF the government of Jamaica. In
view OF the large and increasing trade
between the West Indies and the United
States, and for the purpose OF further
extending and increasing the friendly
commercial relations that exist, the
committee in charge has appropriated a
large space for American exhibits, which
it is hoped will be taken advantage of.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-16
Tell Nothing but the Truth.


Mr.. Stogden, elsewhere in this issue,
has a letter in which he strikes straight
from the shOulderand tells some unpleas-
ant truths, which, however, they may Of
fend the tender sensibilities OF some, are
worthy of more than Il passing notice
AS he sayst the booming style of adver-
Using may serve we'll the purpose of get
ting people to visit the State, butgetting
them to visit here and settle are two
entirely different things, and as a rule the
man who has been induced to visit here
by false representations, will become in
credulOus and disguised and go else
where or return home. Naturally he will
think 81 have been deceived in reference
to the character of the country, its re-
sources, etc, and [ suppose all other
statements will have to be taken on a
par with these
The people of Florida appear to think
that it will totally ruin them if a state
ment gets abroad that frost has dam
their ranks or that drouth has in any
way injured their prospects or curtailed
theirprofts. This reasoningis fallacious.
These apparent hardships are met with
everywhere and are doubtless the prec0n-
ceived action Of the Almighty to equalize
the good and evil OF his domain. Were it
o4bopU,ico- tho + ic if ono pOr+;0, -f tIo
country was blessed in a degree so infin-
iteIy greater than the Others-thc con-
sequence would be that the sections not
so blessed would in a short time be de-
populated, and those on which had been
lavished the super-abundant gifts would
be OvercrOWded.
There is nothing better for country
Cor anything else) than thorough adver-
Using, but like everything else it must be
honest and reasOnablein order to inspire
confidence and obtain best results
We think it would be best in our adver-
tisements to state facts plainly and
honestly, telling of our advantages, but
not trying to cloak the disadvantages.
BY this course we would inspire the con-
fdence, and when the visitors who had
been attracted by our advertisements
arrived, we could give them exactly what
we promised, and if they we've not salts
fed they would have only themselves to
blame. BY this method we would avoid
the free advertising which Mr.. Stogden
speaks of at the other end of the line
by "returned Settlers who have been
deceived and consequently feel aggrieyed,
and have no hesitation i'll telling their
troubles to their ne:ghbors, who will
naturally form an opinion not at all
fattoring to our State and her people.
poo1ze Cato 1ooruec ond ponnhla+s
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-16
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1890.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.

RESpONDENCE-Lessons OF the freeze;
Good Muck Equal to Stable Manure; Kill
ling Palmetto; Wind Breaks Not Desira-
bic; Conditions OF Gardens at MOntgerde;
Remedy Wanted for Rabbit Pest...............27l
Protecting Plants from Frost; Clean Cult
IRE Won't Do; Booming Style OF Advertise
ing Don't Pay; Carelessness in Ordering ,272
STANDARDIZATION Curing in Sicily; Old
Line Farming; Everybody Helps in Cali
The Canning Question; Razor-Back Pigs
in Florida; Cuttn& punching and Ship
ping ASpara
Something About Farming in Florida;
Nyrica
Rice Culture in Florida; Florida Oranges
the Best; Northern Exposure Blind Stag
gers; Cause of Rust in Grain; A Good
Whitewash; Young Orchards. .....,........... 24G
FLGRAI4-Morning Glory; Curious Effects of
the March Cold; Effects OF the Cold at
Crown Point: Notes from Myrtle; Intro
duction Of the Bermuda Lily ...................247
EDITORIAI-The Stone Irrgating Plant;
Tell Nothing But the Truth; Orange Grow
prs Union.. 24S
Answers to Correspondents Local Weather
Bulletin. ...
HOUSEHOLD-The Model Housewife; House
keeping Made Easy; The Price OF DiscOm-
fort A Crocheted Pin Case; Rigid House
keepng Selected
POULTRY-White Crested Black Polish; How
Much Feed to Give; Poultry Notes...........25
LITERARY Story ALLAN Quatermain's
Wife
The
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-16

MEMBERS Of the Orange Growers Union
should not forget the annual meeting of
the Union and Exchange at Jacksonville
the 18th of next month.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-16
Orange Growers Union.
THE ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD IN
JACKSONVILLE On MAY I.

The following call for the annual meet.
ing of the Orange Growers Union has
just been issued:
The next annual meeting Of the Orange
Growers I'niOn will be held mt Jackson
vile, converting at the rooms Of the Flo
rida Fruit Exchange, No. s. Hogan street,
on Wednesday, May Z (proximo) at2:30
o'clock p. IN.
While the constitution of the Union
provides that this annual meeting shall
be q convention Of delegates from the
several local unions, it has been thought
best to extend an invitation to all inter
ested in orange growing, and especially
in the great marketing problem thatcOn-
fronts the growers, to lie present, and to
participate in the discussion and con-
sideratiOn Of the various important mat
ters that viii be brought before the meet
ing.
This will probably be the largest and
most influential assembly OF the kind ever
held in the State, and with theexpelience
and tangible results OF thepast season as
a basis to work upon it is likely that a
plan OF action or line Of policy for the flu
ture will be adopted which will largely
remove the difficulties which have per-
picked the orange growers in marketing
their crop.
would urge upon the growers through
out the State the Importance to their
own interest of grasping hisopportunity
of helping themselves and sending to this
convention safe and able men, represent
ing every orange section and orange in
terest in the State-men in whose ability
to guide wisely the movement, so au-
spiciou8Iy started, the public will have
full confidence.
The great and general benefits that
have followed the partly successful efforts
toward cooperation and concentration
are now apparent to ALL Let us perfect
the work SO we'll begun.
]. c. MCkBBN,
Pres. State Orange Growers Union.
1;ffOr, frO,,, OIL :, ,,cr,,
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-16
The Stone Irrigating Plant.

Last Thursday we made trip to Glen
wood to inspect and witness the opera
| ton of the new irrigating plant just put
in working order in the groves of Judge
Stone by the DeLand Machine and Re
pair Shops. Shortly after our arrival the
water was flowing through the pipes
and high into the air falling on the
thirsty trees, giving them q refreshing
drink and thoroughly wetting the ground
in a surprisingly short time. The pump
house is situated on the bank of small
lake or pool, and on the south side Of the
grove. The pump is duplex thirty-hOrse
power and is supplied with steam from a
thirty -fve-hOrse power locomotive boiler
having q fire box made especially for
using our pine as fuel. The pump is sup
piled with & governor which completely
controls its actions, so that whether one
hose or more is being used it only pumps
Just what IS needed. Every hydrant in
the grove can be closed, and the pump
will at once cease to work without any
attention from the engineer, and will
commence as soon as the water is being
used again. The pump is worked with a
water pressure of from thirty-tive to sew
enty-tvo pounds, according to the ser
vice required. -Four tWO-inch hose can be
used at the same time in the grove near
the pump and two in the grove one-half
mile away, each one throwing from four
to seven barrels per minute The pipe
used is theasDhalted spiral 1iyeted, which
is q good deal lighter more durable and
costs less than the common gas pipe that
is generally used. The mains are al; four
inch and the laterals three-inch, with a
fve-inch suction
Judge Stones grove consists OF about
ated that the last hydrant in one grove
is nearly tWO-thirds of mile from the
pump and twenty feet higher, thus put
ting it to the severest test, and vet when
two hose were attached to the last ny
drant there was no perceptible difference
in the size of the stream thrown or the
height reached We walked through a
portion of the grove just after the water
had been applied and theairwas changed
and the temperature lowered cOnsidera-
bly,, reminding one OF the conditions just
after q heavy rain. The Judge became
convinced some time ago that in order
to save his crop he must resort to irri-
cation, and the above described plant
is the result The pumps were put in
operation for the first time week before
last and the twenty five acres were
watered in about three days. The trees
already show the effects of the cOpious
draughts given them, and many of them
are loaded with bursting flower buds
which bespeak a full crop.
The cost OF this plant is about S3, 500,
but it is SO constructed that by the adj
ditiOn of more pipe, fifty or seventy five
additional acres can be thoroughly irri-
gated with the same pump and hose,
and we would not be surprised to learn
at any time that the Judge has consent
ed to water all the groves in his imme-
date neighbOrhOOd, as his experiment
has proven the adaptibility of direct
pressure, doing away with the heavy
pXDpnSo of StOro0o tonl1s or CtoDd riDoc
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-16
Entered at the pos
Second Glass matter
ADVERTISING RATES.

Rates for advertising furnished on application
by letter or in person.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-04-16

Butterine differs from oleomargarine in
that it iscomposed of fatand buttercom-
bined, whereas OleOmargarine is an imita-
ton OF butter composed of animal fat
alone.