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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-26

The very suggestive article of "Habits
of Observation, contributed by Mr..
Adams, leadsus to think that much of the
time spent in teaching mere facts in the
schoOl-room, though not exactly wasted,
might be far better employed in the man.
ner suggested. How many OF us recall,
as we squirmed and twisted our tired
limbs while sitting on the hard benches of
the old district scho house, some of these
hydra headed collections of bare, ugly
dates, which we were obliged to commit
to memory. There's nothing inspiring
in dates. What did we care about the
year George Washington chose to be born
in? would much rather have known
more of the manufacture of the little
Ratchet and the growth of the cherry
tree. We cared very little about the de-
gree of latitude and longitude of the
principal cities of the world, but we ould
have been delighted to learn how the peO-
pie lived in those cities and countries, and
what they raised to eat! Who Of us were
not taught to repeat the ames of all the
Presidents, and S0vereigns OF England
in their order? Our teacher told us that
it would be very handy" to know all
these important things in after life. We
have never found it particularly so. Ii
we could only have learned something
about each one of these celebrities, wheth=
er good or bad people, and what they did
for the world, the knowledge might have
stayed by us, and served us far more
proftably.
There was and perhaps is now, in our
modern teaching, tendency to urge the
pupil. to 'store up'' fund OF knowledge,
particularly of facts, against a time of
need. What is far better, is to train him
to do his own thinking now and to make
it available as soon as possible, The
former is very economical plan, and is
we'll enough, but the education gained
from habits of observation, and the
study of the commonest things about us,
is OF far more practical value.
Many persons canIOllOW d pattern ana
work 10y rule exactly, but they can in
vent nothing. Such persons have not
been taught to observe or think. And
the thought comes to us just here, that
If TINS method of educa ton, by obser-
Walton, as suggested, is pursued in our
public schools, even during the last de-
cade of the 10Th century. what marves
of ingenuity and progress in the develop
ment OF the worlds industries, will the
Goth century open for us, should We live
to see it.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-26
Lake Helen, Fla.

The uncommon beauty of the place caught
the eye of wealthy visitors and Immediately
cottages began to spring up on shores of Lake
Helen. Queen Ann cottages, designed by Mace
dwellir gs vie with each other in beauty. They
are painted in delicate and pretty shades
gr8ys, drabs, creams etc.-with gables, towers,
balconies and other features in keeping with
their styles. In fact everything around Lake
Helen is ornamental. Even the shops and
sta bles are pretty enough to live in.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-26
For THE HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.
Habits of Observation.

lied in every school and prizes be given
TO stimulate the faculty-the habit.
When very young the pupils should be
encouraged to tell what they saw while
coming to school, returning home and at
other times. special definite hour
SHOULD be devoted to this subject, the
same as other studies, and when the pu-
pills have learned to write they should give
every week written article summarizing
and describing the observations of the
previous week These could be read in
| place of the usual compositions. The pu-
pills should also be encouraged to bring
the best obtainable specimens of natural
objects, such as minerals, earths, woods,
nuts, plants, grasses, ETC., and the
| teacher should instruct the pupils as to
| the varied characteristics, habits, uses,
etc., of each specimen. The best should
then be properly labeled and placed in a
cabinet provided for the purpose. All the
pupils would be wide awake to secure
good specimens and they would no lon
ger go about without seeing the wealth
of nature about them. The teacher
! should also tell them the books, or pub
tie various articles and thus habit of
attentive reading would be soon estab-
lished and with little energy a school IL
brary would soon be pr, vided and
grow from year to year, while the pupils
would secure an idea of the habits of OBJ
servatiOn. SHERMAN ADAMS.
Gabrielle, Fla, Feb 3, 1890.
Hints.
Pearl ash and sand will remove grease
spots from the floor.
Smoked ceilings should be washed off
with strong soda water.
Sand and oil ofvitrol will scour out ink
| ii rnsed in strong I've water.
A freestone hearth can be secured with
freestone and hot soap suds.
In cleaning willow furniture, apply salt
and water vigorously with brush and
| dry thoroughly.
Ink stains may beextracted from wood
by using a solution of oxalic acid, or by
securing with sand dampened with am
| mOnia.
Dip ink spots into pure melted tallow,
then wash out the tallow, and the ink
comes out also. This is best for white
goods.
Rub your tin tea kettle with kerosene;
it will make them bright and new. Use a
soft wooden rag. Kerosene will also re-
move furniture stains
To mend small'holes in plastering, use
one part plaster of Paris and three parts
of sand. Mix with cold water and apply
with a broad bladed knife.
Alabastine, somewhat of the nature of
! kalsomine, is very good substitute for
paper on walls. 1t comes in various tints,
and is comparatively inexpensive
If a common wooden pail receives three
coats of common copal varnish on the in
| side before being used, it will never be-
come water soaked, nor will it give any
disagreeable flavor to water that may be
| allowed to stand in it for any length of
| tinoo
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-26
THE GRANVILLE.

is located in the Garden Spot of Florida amid
high rolling pine lands on the banks of beautiful
Lake Helen. The house offers the best of accom-
modations at from 81 to $40 per week And for
the price is the best in the State. Table first
class. For further particulars address M. L.
Granville, Proprietor Lake Helen, Florida.
DELAND and LAKE HELEN, II OpIDN
The most delightful places in I ONIDA
house and lot, orange groves of any age or size.
Tracts, block and lots of land near and in
DeLand and Lake Helen on terms to suit YOU
For full particulars address III. A. DELAND,
DeLand, Florida.
Make choice Investment in ET0PTDA
own H ON in TlNIN llJN
Own an orange grove in Florida. Great bargains
at DeLand and Lake Helen. Florida, in orange
groves, all ages and sizes. Houses and lots and
blocks and lots of land of all Sizes improved and
unimproved. Terms to suit purchasers. Send
for Florida papers circulars and full particulars
to Fl. A. DELAND. DeLand, Fla.
OWN an ORANGE GROVEin III ODIDN
/WN A HOME in X IDA
Great bargains at DeLand and Lake Helen. 1926
payment and upwards accepted Terms to suit
purchasers. For Florida weekly papers and cir
culars and full particulars. call on or address
HI. A. DELAND. DeLand, Fla,
All things considered, the TT ODIDA
BEST bargains in real estate I YIN IDA
are at DeLand and Lake Helen Houses lots
and orange groves in DeLand, blocks and lots of
land OF all sizes in DeLand. Orange groves of all
sizes and ages. in Lake Helen, for sale, Terms
to suit purchasers Call on or address
Il. A. DELAND, DeLand, Fla.
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HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.
BY MRS. j. If. FAIR.
FLORIDA.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA.
TO whom all correspondence for this Depart
ment should be addressed
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-26
The Healthi0St
Places i'm the Union.
Impressions of DeLand.

My Impressions of DeLand on viewing it
from the balcony of the P. IRELAND Hotel was
that it one of the prettiest cities in Florida
MY conviction as viewed il from the balcony
on he third story of the University building,
was that it was without exception
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-26
Healthfulness,

The Harlan will be open for it's sixth season on
November Goth, 1889. Terms, 80 to $3.50 per
day. K. A. Wyatt, Manager. H. A. DeLand,
Proprietor.
Evening journal., 1890-10-24
CITY NEWS M RRlEE.


Herbert Null, an apprentice in the
machine shops Of the Harlan and Hol-
lingswsrth Company, had his left index
finger torn off yesterday.
Register of Wills j. K. Bradford has
granted letters Of administration G. T A.
upon the estate of George w. Ingraham,
late Of Wilmington hundred, to Thomas
Green.
The following pensions have been
granted: Original, William n. West,
Wilmington. Increase, Alexander Syggs,
Wilmington; Richard a. Williams, Mar.
shallton.
There was only three cases of drunks
at the Municipal Court this morning.
Charles Dineth. drunk. was recommitted
Joseph Springer, drunk, was re com
mitted, and Martin Murphy, drunk, was
discharged.
st. Johns Commandery, Knights
Templar, will attend the great Masonic
fair in Baltimore this evening at 8. 06
o'clock. Beauseant Commandery Of Balti.
more will receive them and escort them
to the fair. DIR J. Paul Lukens will accom-
pany the Wilmingtonians.
The William Lea and Sons Company
of this city will have large -four show
in the cenCre aisle. close to the main
doorway in Horticultural Hall, during
the exhibition Of the Retail Groeers' As.
sociation, which will open in Philadel-
phla to morrow evening.
Evening journal., 1890-10-24
4 Germnn Paper,n TreubIea.

p NJ Elwsrt and G. T. Sesterhenn
yesterday became managers, and F. l..
Heerz. editor Of the new German dails
paper, the Delaware Stats Zeitung,
which was started by Henry Klienstuber
several months ago. Oscar g. Paul, who
has been its nominsl publisher for few
weeks past was thus desposed Reclaimed
that the whole thing was done by
unfair means, and yesterday he brought
suit fer $3.50 salary against the paper
before Justice Sasse. The case was heard
this morning, and after hearing much
testimony Judgment for the full amount
was given to the plaintiff A. Menz, the
dispossessed editor, also sued for back
pay, he claiming s35 from the paper.
His case was heard before Justice Smith
last evening. and Judgment was also
given him for the full amount. The
ZietuDg appeared for the first time last
evening under it's new management. II
| is also stated that Klienstuber confe ssed
judgment for $500 in favor Of Elwert.
Evening journal., 1890-10-24
wiImlnxtoniana ~ weddlnw,

A number of Wilmingtonians attended
the wedding OF Miss Beatrice DeBorinE
Richards. and Or Amber Tees. Jr, at
the Church Of the Incarnation, Broad and
jefferson streets. Philadelphia. yester.
day. DR.. Louis r. Tees Of this city was
best man. Drs. p. O. Ayres and J. Ferris
Belt, ushers. Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
a. Robinson. Mr.. and Mrs Howard Rob-
inson and James Belt Of this city were
also present, as well as Mr.. and Mrs S
A. Stevens OF Portland, Maine. Mrs
Stevens is a daughter Of 2 James Belt
She and the bride were close friends
from childhood, and a remarkable coinci
dence is the fact that Mrs Stevens II
just enc year the senior Of the bride
while one year ago yesterday she wal
married to Mr. StevRns
Evening journal., 1890-10-24
CHURCH OF THE COVENANT.
Bishop NIeholson breaches and Ordains
Rev Charles y. HendFicks.

Rev Charles n. hcndFicks.
The Reforme Episcopal Church OF the
Covenant held it's opening exercises last
night Bishop w. z Nicholson. D. d.,
rector OF st. Panl's Church, Philadsl-
phia, and several other clergymen were
present. The unpleasant weather had
effect on the attendance.
Bishop Nicholson preached an excellent
sermon on the manner and matter of
preaching. His text was that in which
st. Paul instructs Titus concerning his
ministry The doctrine OF the free sal
walton of Christ, the love Of God, the
manifestation Of His love, His merciful
saving Of US should be constantly affirmed
In order that whosoever believes them
shall be careful to maintain good works
In closing the bishop said to Rev
Charles F. Hendricks, pastor Of the
church and candidate for the
ordination to the Presbyteriate: "My
beloved brother may God the
Holy Spirit make you work of
which you may not be ashamed You
are set for special work, and God teaches
you how to do it and furnishes you the
means. The truth as 1t Is 10 Jesus, the
doctrine Of grace, held in the grasp OF
obedience and affection. God make you,
my brother, blessing 10 tlis parish, and
make this parish a blessing to you
Rev. Mr.. Hendricks was ordained by
the bishop, assisted by the other clergy
men. The Holy Communion service was
held. Interesting exercises will be held
this evening. st. Paul's Church choir oi
PHILADELPHIA will sing
Evening journal., 1890-10-24
DESTRUCTION At NEW CASTLE.
The Yacht Picnic Dashed TO Pieces
WhArves aud Yards 0veIhowed.

The Yacht Picnic Dashed TO Pieces
WhArves and Yards oveIfioaed.
Spssaal Correspondents KvRK1Hs JoUpNAL.
NEW CASTLE, Oct. Yssterday, the
twelfth anniversary of the most disas-
trous flood that ever visited this city, was
the occasion of another damaging high
tide, which caused greater loss Of prop
erty than any since the great 70 flood.
An awful rain and wind storm prevailed
in the city all day, and early in The after
noon the turbulent river began to show
signs of food About o'clock a raft,
which was being used in the government
work at FinD's Point, broke from her
moorings and foated up the river. The
tug M. w. Hunt started after il and
finally got line ATTACHED, but could moi
tow the immense raft to the point AGAIN
and was compelled to put into harbol
here
Piles Of cord wood were on the Dsla-
ware Iron WorkA wharf and were
rescued from the rising waters with
much difficulty, BY large force of work
men. About o'clock the water begar
to leap over the wharves and create fbe
greatest excitement in the houses alonp
the river. About this time the prettS
little yacht, Picnic, belonging to the
Glover Club and valued at $3.50 began n
drag her anchor. and although everv
effort was made to save her, she dashed
to pieces in short time. The eosl
lumber, and private yards along Front
street, and the Battery were one mass of
wster after 9 o'clock, and everything that
could be seen was a few fence posts,
Evening journal., 1890-10-24
PROPOAL s.
pRoPosALs.

Sealed pros. osals will be received by the
Trustees Of the Poor Of New Castle county
until9 O'Clock a m. OF ctober ~, ,le9O--
For supplying the almshOus~ from October
- to January 90 ls9l, with Beef, Mutton, Salt
PorK, Bread, DIV Goods Groceries, Drugs,
Shoes, Carpet, Slippers, Flour and Feed and
Feed and GazO inc.
Bids for beef will be by the quarter 10 pro-
portion OF one hind quarter TO four fore quar-
ters, out of cattle well-fatted and dressing
not less than 800 lbs.
Bids for mutton will be for 70 quarters
only.
Bids for Dry Goods and Groceries will be
for the various kinds named on the schedules,
which viii be- furnished to bid -ers on appli-
cation at the almshouse.
Gasoline must not be Of less standard Of
gravity than s. de<ress.
All ( g'ods 20 he delivered at the a. nshouse
at such times and in such quantities as ay
be ordered bv the superintendent
The Committee on Accounts Of the Trus-
tees will meet at the almshouse on the % inst
TO audit ali bills against the board for the past
three months. Al perso1s b wing claims
against the board are requested 70 sen their
bills on OF before the m0rniu Of the d inst.
JOHN GUTHRIE, Supt.
Evening journal., 1890-10-24
PERSONAL PARAeRAPhs.

Rev. Vaughan s. Collins is in Phila-
delphis.
Colonel E. T. Cooper Of Dover was in
Wilmington to-day.
Miss Nellie Wise OF New Castle is
visiting in this city day.
Mrs. Wilmer A. Dotts of Philadelphia
has returned home after brief visit TO
Mrs. John w. Todd.
Levin s. Hitch of near Laurel, and
DIR Thomas a. Hitch of Dagsboro, are
visiting friends in Wilmington.
Rev. F. T. Benson. pastor of the First
NJ P Church Of this city, closed with
prayer the afternoon session of the
Methodist Protestant Conference al
IPennsgrove, N. j., yesterday.
Evening journal., 1890-10-24
wheel oluh Raes Meeting.

The wheel events under the auspices
of the Wilmington Wheel Club viii be
held at Hazel Dell Park tomorrow after
noon. The most exciting race will be the
twenty-five mile road race in W hich a
score Of riders are entered The course
will be one lap on the track. out Chris
tiana avenue. thence to Guthrie's lane,
to the New Castle causeway and to the
bridge at New Castle distance OF eight
miles; returning back to Guthrie's
lane, 13 miles; New Castle, 1S; back
road to fair grounds and finish on the
track. Train will leave the W. g. N.
station at o'clock and viii reach the
fair grounds in good time. Nine
races will be run on the track while the
road race riders are on the course. Prizes
will be awarded in every event and in
the road race their value is $1,000.
Evening journal., 1890-10-24
Cheap I.nnda AND uomes

In Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama. Missis-
sippi ana Louisiana, is the title Of q
pamphlet issued by d. G.. Edwards. gem
eral passenger and ticket agent Queen
and Crescent Route, Cincinnati, o.. con-
tanning correct county map and de-
scription Of lands along the line This
pamphlet mailed to any address free on
applieAtion.
Evening journal., 1890-10-24
roR SAFE.

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LNOk SALE-AN ELEGANT WARDROBE
Folding Bed,used but a short time;can be
seen any day after 10 o'clock, i03 W Sixth st.
TOR SALE.-ei00 TYPEWRITER FOR
27O In perfect order Table and special
attachment. Apply at this Office.
DOR SALE -OSE 1O-HORSE PORTABLE
A. engine, saw and table, and wood splitter
Apply No 1929 lpi Q str, o., Wilmington
CARRIAGE. - LAKuh DOUBLE SEAT
~ top carriage; built to order; finely uphol-
sered; new; suitable Tor family use or light
lelivery wagon. Can be seen at the Club
tables, corner Madison and Twelfth streets.
IARNEss.-NEW NICKEL MOUNTED
n harness. Inquire at this office
y Es.-PAIR OF HANDSOME LAP
q robee; also blankets and whip. Inquire
n this affice.
Evening journal., 1890-10-24
Husfsit-Howard. .

William 7. Husfelt, Of Cecilton, Md.
and Miss Mollie A. Howard. daughter OF
Benjamin Howard, No 1910 King stteet,
this city, we're married at Bellevue a few
miles north Of this city, last night, by
Rev. ]. I. VsnBurkalow.
Evening journal., 1890-10-24
DOoisy q euthrls's specially Cempaa

DooIsy 8 Guthrle's Speciality Company.
A fair audience greeted the Dsoley q
Guthrie Minstrels and Speciality Com
pany at the operr House last night All
the performers are Wilmingtonians and
their efforts were highly appreciated.
Dooley's funny sketch Common Sense
In an Insane Asylum. while not so ori-
ginal was very funny The performance
was benefit for the House Painters.
Union. Dooley, the Burnt Cork King
of Delaware. drew thunders Of Applause
while he occupied the stage. He makes a
success OF every effort.
Evening journal., 1890-10-24
euRNEp RY ELecTRIclTY.

John Cook Sees His Flesh sizzlo and
Burn But Cannot Drop the Live Wire.
John Cook, who lives at No. 1908
Maryland avenue, in one of the houses Of
Cassidy's row, had an awful experience
by contact With live wire, few minutes
before o'clock this morning.
Last night about 10 o'clock the electric
light wires at the corner Of Maryland
avenue and Franklin street. were blown
down by the storm, and the lights in
that locality extinguished Although
many Of the residents there, were aware
of this. no action was taken by any OF
them to prevent accidents, and the wires
we're allowed to remain on the ground
all night
at so o'clock tLis morning Mr.. Cook
was returning from work, and on step
ping over the gutter his foot caught in
one Of those wires ana he was thrown to
the ground, his left hand coming into
coatact with the live wire He did not
lose consciousness at first, but screamed
aloud, and his wife. who heard him, ran
out ard calling some neighbors, went to
his rescne.
Saw His Flesh Burn.
During this time" Mr.. Cook says, II
experienced the most awful sensation of
my life I could see blue flame where
my hand was In contact with the wire
blue smoke rose above my head, and |
could hear the izzing of the wire as it
burned TO my fingers. After the first
scream | was unable to speak, or move
my body, except make a slight motion
with my right hand. and my friends who
collected around were afraid to touch
me-"
One man had a poker, but in attempt
ing to disentsngle Cook from the wire,
he received a shock and quickly dropped
it. Another man With a piece Of wood
succeeded in removing the wire from the
suffering victim, although he received
several severe shocks by so doing.
When picked up and carried to his
house Mr.. Cook was in a very critical
condition, and suffering the most intense
agonies. A physician was summoned,
and after examination, be expressed fears
that he would lose his forefpger and
thumb of the left hand. The flesh is
terribly burned, but his sufferings have
been mitigated by the medical treatment
Evening journal., 1890-10-24
The storm Twelve Years Ago

Just twelve years ago yesterday, the
most disastrous storm and freshet that
has ever visited this state occurred, and
scores of lives were lost and thousands
of dollars worth Of property destroyed
1t began early in the morning of Octo
bsr 20. 1878 when heavy rain began to
fall The wind rose to terrific gale
and for twenty four hours it was i'm
possible for anybody but strong rnen TO
venture out of doors.
The greatest damage and destruction
was in che towns along the Delaware
river, especially at New Castle and Della
ware City All the towns were flooded
and in many Of them, families were com.
PEELED to move to second stories of their
houses to escape the tide, but in the
above named towns the destruction to
vessels, houses, buildings, live stock, and
human life was awful. A score of sailors
were drowned on the river. and four men
perished on the marshes'at Leipsic The
river was one mass of floating furniture
and small buildings, while for weeks
afterward great quantities of drowned
animals could bs seen floating about. The
banks, causeways and roadways were
badly damaged and in some instance.
/ Totally DESTROYED
Evening journal., 1890-10-24
Union Chapter, Epwortb League.

The Union Chapter of Epworth League
held its annual election last night, with
the following result: President, A. v.
Hysore; vice president. in charge Of the
department. Of Christian work, John
Bicking; literary department, Miss
Laura Baker; social, Cearles l. Stengle
entertainment. David Baker; CORE
spondence, Florence Irons; finance,
James Booth.
Evening journal., 1890-10-24
rahern IN ! nIarrIara

A P. Robinson Of Georgetown and Dr..
p, r. Tybout Of New Castle, were
ushers at the wedding of Miss Helen
Ogden and Alexander Purv,s, which was
held at West Spruce Street Presby-
terian Church, Philadelphia, last even
ing
Evening journal., 1890-10-24

NOTICE.. JOHN @. LAVERY. THE
y tenant ard occupant or the house situ-
ated at No. 50l Madison street, street.
minEtoD, county Of NV Castle and State
of Delaware, in compliance with the require
merits of the acts OF tie General Assembly in
notice that l shall anply ia writing 10 the
Court Of General Sessions OF the Peace and
Jai Delivery Of he State OF Delaware, in and
for New Castle co nty, on Monday, the nth
day of November. / 90. being the next term of
said Court. for license for said louise as an
inn or tavern, for the sale therein OF tntoXl-
TO be drunk on the premises, and the following
respectable cit zens Of said ward, at least
twelve Of w ON arc substantial freeholders
OF said ward, ,recomm nd the said application