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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-12
Bookkeeping for Women.

At recent beekeepers' convention
lady member from Campbellford, Ont,
read an essay on "Bee Keeping as an
Occupation for Women" Having given
the matter fair trial for the last eight
years, she was of the opinion that there
is no reason why any woman of moder-
ate strength and intelligence should not
be able to take charge of an apiary of
from thirty to fifty colonies, with very
ittleassistance, and derive both pleasure
and profit from the employment; at the
same time she doubts whether there are
many who would succeed very we'll in
carving on the business alone, though
of course there are a few who would.
While not believing that farmer can
carry on both farming and bee keeping
successfully himself, she says: "But if
he has either daughters or sons, who will
make a speciality Of this department,
bee keeping, it may very advantageously
be combined with farming; and do not
know of any reason why girls might not
make as great a success of the business
as boys"
External vigilance is the price of sue
cess i'll any business, and i'll none more
than in bee keeping. 1t is not only labor,
but a science, and will make constant
demands, not only on the patience, but
on the bodily strength and intelligence of
those who engage in it; at the same time
there is fascination about the business
which relieves it of all tediousness. A
woman will think of her bees, study
about them and become so interested as
to be almost paid for her work by the
love of it.
In conclusion the essayist said: A
great deal Of the work in the apiary is
quite as well adapted for women as for
men, and also in the case of the honey
and preparing it for market. Where
they most feel their deficiency is in the
lack of skill to do the various carpenter
ing jobs that seem to be inseparably con-
nected with bee keeping.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-12

team load, believing it to be of twice the
value of ordinary straw manure. 1t is
claimed that the source of supply of the
peat moss in Europe is almost mex
haustible, and it is now offered by three
or four firms in New York at prices
ranging from S12 to $14 per ton, and it
is hoped competition will bring it yet still
lower. 1t is now used exclusively as bed
ding by some of our largest horse car
stables and express companies in New
York and vicinity, and oneof our largest
livery stable men in Jersey City, who
has been using it for two years, says he
would rather use peat moss for bedding
at $14 per ton than he would straw for
nothing. so much more satisfactory does
he find it in all respects for his horses.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-12

The figure represents the blank as cut
from bar of thin sweep steel (three
eighths inches thick and punched for the
heel bolt. The view is looking down
ward from above the sweep as it is
fastened to the foot of common wooden
or iron foot pillow stock. The dotted line
shows the shape after the cutting edges,
w A, having been drawn out thin and
sharp and A elongated into a point, P.
The angle, w A P, should be a little
greater than right angle, and the sweep
should be so set that the edges, all the
way from w to P, should touch when
laid on level surface When run into
long point, the shank is usually made
separate from the wings, w w, and the
wings are welded to the shank, as shown
by the dotted lines. Sweeps are now
made in one solid piece, without YIELDS
The heel scrape shown at Fig. in the
same cut is simple and cheap modif-
cation of the winged sweep, and is made
of scrape steel, varying from two to two
and one-half inches wide and three
eighths to one-half inch thick. Pieces
are cut off the proper length, punched
with a round hole as represented, the
forward edges sharpened, and then the
whole set by crimping on each side of
the hole, so as to give the scrape the
proper slope backward, and the upper
or rear edge downward
The scrape is attached underneath the
foot of the pillow stock, a scooter or shovel
being above in the usual place, and is
held by the heel bolt and nut. The scrape
performs the same work as a sweep and
is more easily kept in proper shape. Like
the sweep, the cutting edge should rest
in a horizontal plane when the pillow is in
running position, the point of the scooter
or shovel being dropped little lower
than the edge of the scrape.
In both sweep and scrape the outer
rear corner, marked w w in Fig. l, may
be turned up or left fiat. as may be de-
sired or demanded by the work to be
done. These implements are for surface
cultivation only, are inexpensive, and
can be kept in order by any good black
smith; but they are not so effective as a
good cultivator.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-12
A New Form of Manure.

Anything new on the topic of manures
is of interest to gardeners and farmers
A recent feature is the use of dried peat
moss i'll place of stra as bedding for
horses in towns and cities. In regard to
this Mr.. Henderson expressed the opinion
that the moss so used is likely to be of
great value to the market gardener, if it
can only be had in sufficient quantities.
Mr.. Henderson also made the following
statements, which afford desirable in
formation on the subject:
We have had it in use in our own sta
bles for about two years, and find it not
only more economical than straw for bed
ding, but its absorbing qualities makes it
of great value for fertilizing purposes.
We can buy ordinary straw manure in
our vicinity for ST per team load, but
we are buying all we can get from sta
bles where the moss is used at So per
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-12
A New Method Of Treating Disease.
HOSPITAL REMEDIES.

What are they? There is new de-
parture in the treatment OF disease. It
consists in the collection of the specifics
used by noted specialists of Europe and
Anne RIGA, and bringing them within the
reach of all. For instance the treatment
pursued by special physicians who treat
indigestion, stomach and liver troubles
only, was obtained and prepared. The
treatment of other physicians, celebrated
for curing catarrh was procured, and so
on till these Incompatible cures now in
clude disease of the lungs, kidneys, female
weakness, rheumatism and nervous Gebil-
ity.
This new method of zone remedy for
one disease" must appeal to the common
sense of all sufferers, many of whom have
experienced the i'll effects, and thorough
ly realize the absurnity of the claims of
Patent Medicines which are guaranteed
to cure every i'll out of a single bottle,
and the use of which, as statistics prove,
has ruined more stomachs than alcohol.
A circular describing these new remedies
is sent free on receipt of stamps to pay
postage by Hospital Remedy Company
Toronto, Canada, sole proprietors. Re
liable agents wanted.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-12

Prof. Loisette's Memory System Is
Creating greater interest than ever in all
parts of the country, and persons wish
ing to improve their memory should send
for his prospectus free as advertised in
another column.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-12
Sweeps and Scrapes.
AN IMPROVED, SWEEP AND HEEL sCRARE
THAT HAS DONE GOOD WORK IN GEORGIA.

The first figure in the cut here given
affords fair idea of the shape of an i'm
proved sweep in use in Georgia and re-
Gently described in Southern Cultivator.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-12
FAY C {! IRA s!!II GRAPES

new Estf M SkHP @ G naE
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01
THE RAILROADS,
Branch of Southern Pacific TO SOL
diers, Home-other Matters.

Branch of Southern Pacific to SOL
diers, Home-other Matters.
The Southern Pacific intends to do
small piece of railway building this
spring. A branch line will be put in
from Vervain to the Soldiers Home.
Vervain is station two miles beyond
the Palms and three miles this side OF
Santa Monica. The branch will be
about two miles and s.half in length. 1t
will probably be in operation before the
summer seasons travel to the beach
sets in.
Yesterday morning a fireman OF the
Southern Pacific who was left in charge
of freight engine No. las, at the San
Fernando.street yards, while the engineer
went to breakfast, took it into his head
that he would experiment with running
the machine alone by himself. In
about ten seconds he managed to get it
off the track. His resignation from the
company's service was received shortly
afterwards.
Last Wednesday one of the worst
sandstorms that ever was known in
Arizona, took place near Flagstaff. The
track of the Atlantic and Pacific was
covered in several places so that trains
were delayed for twenty-four hours.
G. S. Mellon went north yesterday at
40. Sir Sidney H. Waterlow went to
Santa Monica yesterday. he will visit
Santa Barbara tomorrow. W. A. Bissell
general freight and ticket agent of the
Atlantic and Pacific, was in the city yes.
terday comforting with Mr.. Hynes, of the
Southern California. Levi Burnhan
former land commissioner for the Union
Pacific, is in the city.
President Allen Marvel, of the Santa
Fe, is on his way to this Coast. He was
just in time to be caught in the recent
washouts on the Atlantic and Pacific. he
took charge of the work of repair, and
tarried short time afterwards on the
spot to ascertain whether accidents oi
this kind cannot be forestalled in the
future.
1t is believed that his present purpose
in visiting the Coast is to look at the
Cajon pass and other portions of the road
where serious washouts and landslides
frequently occur, to see whether this
Cause of expense and annoyance to the
company cannot be remedied. He will
also probably attend the transcon'
tinental traffic meeting at Coronado.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01
THE NATIONAL GUARD.
The Court Martial Meets This After.
nOOn-rhe Work Before 1t.

The Court Martial Meets This After.
nOOn-rhe Work Before 1t.
The court martial of the National
Guard, which has been appointed to try
Lieutenant Colonel Palmer and Colonel
Russell, will meet this afternoon at 2
O'Clock. 1t contains seven members, of
which FIVE will constitute quorum.
They will probably convene in the
Guard headquarters, in the Bryson-
Bonebrake block, and adjourn to some
more commodious room.
No order has been received as yet sus-
pending the order which was to disband
Company G. The trial of Colonel Rus.
sell, which has been ordered to take
place Immediately after that of Lieuten-
t-Colonel Palmer, can hardly be held
if the order about Company @ is carried
out. II is limited on very good authority
that there is no probability that Colonel
Russell will be tried by this court. He
has made preparation for the trial, how
ever, and has secured Judge Fitzgerald
as his counsel.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01
SECOND STREET.
Preparations for Constructing an
6OO.FOOt Tunnel.

Preparations for C0mstructing an
SOO.FOOt Tunnel.
The time of the Board of Public Works
was taken up yesterday morning for
about an hour in listening to a mum Der of
people residing on West Second street.
Some time ago a largely-signed petition
was presented to the Council asking that
grade be established from Broadway
to the west city limits. This grade, it
was desired, should not be more than one
foot rise in twenty-five feet. The plans
for the street, as it will be if the sugges-
tions are carried out, were presented and
examined. These provide for a tunnel
300 feet long under Grand avenue, for a
big fill at Pearl street, and a fill of
twenty-four feet in front of the Second
street park, besides several cuts of con-
siderable depth. Mr.. Wells, representing
the people who were in favor of the re-.
grading of the street stated that the
people on Second street and in the west
ern part of the city, had considered the
matter long and seriously. They found
themselves almost cut off from commu-
nication with the heart of the city,
which it was impossible to reach except
around Temple street or Seventh street.
They had therefore united on a plan
which was one that would give value to
their property and bring them into close
communication with the business CEN
ter The people who had signed the
petition were determined that when the
grade was established it should be one
with very easy grade, 30 as to accom-
modate all the traffic, and this they
were willing to pay for. They had made
up their minds that they wanted the
best or nothing at all, and it vas on this
basis hat more than a majority of the
people interested had signed the petit
tion.
Some discussion occurred as to the
effect of the change of grade upon
other streets, and it was stated that in
no case would it affect cross streets badly.
The largest fill was in front of the prop
erty of one of the signers of the petition,
and be was willing and anxious to have
the work 60 on.
1t was stated that the assessment dis
trict would 60 as far as Main street on
Second, that it would not taxa in
the property on the hill above the
tunnel ,and that it would in all probability
cover 175,0O0 front feet of property.
The cost of the improvement it was
estimated would be 100000. including
damages which would have to be paid
and the tunnel. 1t was also stated that
80 many had signed the petition volun-
tarily that no protest could come in that
would stop the work.
The City Engineer was instructed to
prepare the ordinances to establish the
grade, and preeent the same to the Coun-
Gil on Monday for adoption.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01
FROM THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.
The Former American minister
Visits Los Angeles.

NO mcI AmeIhC0n mLnNnteT
Visits Los Angeles.
Hon. George w. Merrill, who served
during Cleveland's administration as
United States Minister to the Sandwich
islands, is staying in the city. Mr.. Mer-
rill left the islands on the 9th of last
September, when his successor John L.
Stevens came to take the position. He
was seen yesterday and interviewed by a
reporter of the HERALD.
"The islands saw good many political
vieissitudes during my four years of resi-
dence there" he said. "There was one
revolution, that is to say, an enforced
change of the ministry, and one attem pit
at revolution. 1t must not be sup
posed, however, that there is any real
disposition on the part of the people to
change their form of government, or
that the lives and property of individuals
are ever in jeopardy. The laws are care
fully devised and we'll administered.
There is supreme court composed OF
Americans, who are skillful jurists and
educated men. The King, in spite of all
that is said about his peculiarities, is on
the whole tolerably we'll suited to the po-
sition which he occupies, and there does
not appear any reason why he should
not serve his term out.
"Of the 50, 900 population of the islands
so 900 are native, 10000 Chinese and
900 or 900 white. OF these latter the
Americans are of course the ruling ele-
ment, both by reason of their superior
numb bers and from the fact that they
control the principal industries of the
islands. The German element, which
cuts such considerable figure in Samoa
and in Central America, does not ap-
pear very strong in the Sandwich islands.
The probability is that the American
influence will always be incomparably
the strongest.
"There is not much talk of projects of
annexation, either among the natives or
the Americans living in the islands. 1t
is q question whether the United States
would be to any great extent the gamer
by annexation, even if it could be ef-
fected without cost or trouble. The
native element, although it is supposed
to be for the most part Christianized and
to some extent speaking English, is still
totally untitled to the task of maintain
ing republican form of government.
II the islands were made State, and
the elective franchise granted to the in
habitants, it is very questionable whether
the government would be nearly as we'll
administered as it is under the present
monarchy. The islands are 2,100 miles
away, with no cable connection, which
might be serious complication.
"The islands are visited every year by
many hundred tourists, but the climate
is not particularly suited to invalids,
especially those troubled with lung dis
eases, as it is damp and too warm to be
invigorating.
Mr.. Merrill has not visited Los An
geles since 1886, and he expressed him.
self as much astonished at the develop
ment which had taken place since that
time. He was former resident of
Eureka, Nevada, but expects to live in
San Francisco hereafter.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01
ABOUT THE COURTS.
what Happened In the Temples q
the Blind Goddess.

What happened In the IempleS Oh
the Blind Goddess.
The case of w. A. Ray against the Los
Angeles Times commenced yesterday in
Department 5, before Judge Shaw. 1t is
a libel suit for $4,000. The attorneys
for the plaintiff are w. T. Williams and
Metcalf & Lachlan, and the defense is
represented by Hon. S. M. White and
Henry T. Gage. The following jury was
drawn to try the case: 7. Duncan, VIM.
Stahl, L A. Woodruff, A. A. Abbott, E.
A. DeCamp, A. @. Harper, II. Cheney,
E. E. Cox, w. B. Kemper, James G.
Garnett, J. H. Frothman and J. En-
twistle. The jury being secured the case
went over until next Monday.
Before Judge Cheney writ of babeas
corpus was issued to have the bodies of
Harry Kemp and Luis Bush delivered in
court by 10 O'Clock this morning. The
case comes up from San Pedro,
and the men are sailors on a ves-
sci lying at the wharf. The
writ was obtained on the represen-
tations of Captain Wagner in command.
The story is that the two men are sailors
on the vessel. While she was lying at
the wharf the men went ashore, and
since then they have not been seen.
Search was made for them at the port,
but without results. 1t is supposed that
they were kidnapped by union sailors at
San Pedro, and they are held secreted
somewhere about the town.
Before Judge Van Dyke Eugene A.
Beach was brought up on charge of in
sanity. The commission in lunacy who
examined him declared him of sound
mind, and he was discharged. In the
same court August Friedenburg, native
of Germany, was admitted to citizenship.
The case of Sayers against the Califor-
mia Central railroad was dismissed for
want of prosecution.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01
THE CITRUS FAIR.
orange County Comes In-The Al
points m emit Of Judges.

orange County Comes In-The APP
pointme emit Of Judges.
Captain Gray made trip to Santa Ana
Thursday to see what could be done to-
ward rousing little more interest in the
citrus fair. A number of the individual
growers have applied for space and Ana
helm was one of the first localities to de-
mand space for a special display, but as
yet nothing had been done toward enter
ing the county for the $500 premium. A
meeting of fluit growers was held and a
committee appointed Thursday evening
and now Orange county enters the lists
for competition. This completes the roll
for the southern counties from Santa
Barbara to San Diego.
The executive committee of the fair
organization will meet today for the pur-
pose of selecting judges. The committee
ia determined to exercise great care in
the choosing of the judges so as to get
men who will decide between the con-
testants for the various premiums con-
scientiously and intelligently. To make
the work easier for the judges the
committee has decided to close the build
ing ol Tuesday afternoon between 2 and
O'Clock and allow the judges that time
in which to come to decision. without
being hampered by the presence of any
of the exhibitors. The fair will open
Tuesday evening, after the judges have
concluded their work.
Superintendent Gray is going to ask
the Board of Education to dismiss the
schools on Wednesday afternoon to
allow the children to visit the fair with
their teachers that they may be bone
flied by the object lesson of the display
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01
w. T.. Banninr,s Death.

The news reached here yesterday that
". L. Banning, of Wilmington, had died
d that place the night before. He had
a bad attack of la grippe in January
which went near proving fatal in the
first instance, but ne pulled through and
got about again. He thought he had re
covered his normal health, but relapse
,nsued, and this carried him off in few
tays. He had not been in the best OF
health for more than year past.
W. L. Banning was q nephew of the
ate General Banning, and therefore q
cousin of the Banning boys of Whining
ON and THE city. He had lived in Will
nington for perhaps as much as thirty
years, where he followed the mercantile
business. The deceased was native oi
Delaware, and 48 years of age.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01
Orange Shipments.

Very few oranges are being shipped
from this section at the present time, as
the Eastern market still continues slug
gish. 1t is expected that the effect of
the avalanche of fruit from the Mediter-
ranean countries will wear off in week
or two more and the market will then
improve to point that will make it
profitable to ship from this Coast. The
Santa Fe authorities say that thev have
shipped already 80 per cent. more
oranges this year than they had last at
the same time.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01
Met n HIIHhan.

The Board OF Supervisors set out yes
terday afternoon to look for the best
place to throw bridge over the Arroyo
Seco, in order to make q means of COM
munication between this city and Pasa-
dena. A team was procured, and the
party reached East Los Angeles, when
one of the horses became 30 sick further
progress was impossible.
The intention is to bridge the arroyo
at Scoville crossing, 80 as to give teams
passage without going down into the
arroyo.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01
County Eunds.

The money in few of the county
funds at the close of the business yester-
day ought to have been as follows:
School fund, 1920 076.S1; Current Ex
pense fund, $22,S93.O4; Salary fund,
$57, 1884; Road funds. $46,17S 81 ;
Hospital fund, $51, ,27427 State fund,
81, ,90l "a; Rebate fund, So 534 OIL; Court
House and Jail fund, $118,647 SO. The
total in all the funds should have been
$685.. .264.52.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01
Will Exhibit.

Captain J. H. Keith, of Anaheinl, was
in the city yesterday. He says his burg
will be on hand with display of citrus
fruits. He says if the old colony does
not get the first prize it will be because
some other place makes a very good dis
play, for his showing will be one of rare
merit.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01
IncOrpOrated.

The s. M. Perry Company fled articles
OF incorporation yesterday. The incor-
porators are 8. M. Perry, so shares; w.
ID. Webber, 10 shares; j. s. Perry, 20
shares; Ed Burgoin, 10 shares; L. A.
Caldwell, 10 shares. The capital stock is
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01
Rub the Gums We'll

With SOZODONT when they become spongy or
detached from the pecks OF the teeth. Let them
bleed freely and so recover their tone and
health. This SOZODONT is the best remedial
agent for diseased gums and teeth. Try and
learn
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01
Free Concert.

Six of the best soloists in the country have
been engaged and will arrive Friday next and
make their first appearance at the Palace
saloon. corner First aud Spring streets, on
Saturday evening next. Admission free.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01
Nervous Disorders.

DR.. FLINT'S REMEDY must be taken when
excessive or continu es muscular exertton, ex.
citing passions. or over-indugence stimulat
ing food or drink, or nervous disorders have
long continued Descriptive treatise with
each bottle; or address Mack Drug Co., N. Y.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01
SCALY SKIN DISEASES

head and entire body with white
scabs. SEfn red. itchy and bleed
Ing. Hair all gone. spent hun-
curabie. Cured by Cuticura
90
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01
which Is the Favorite.

OF more than thirty brands a total of 2, $40
IS11 cases of champagne were imported In the
last ten years. OF this about one quarter was
G. II. Mumm & Co.'s Extra Dry, the choice of
connoisseurs. or over 225, 900 cases more than
of any other brand
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-01

THAT HACKING COUGH can be so quickly
cured by Shi obs Cure We guarantee it Fol
sale by O. f. Heinzeman, 122 North Main
street