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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-06-19
General News Items.

Governor Mckinley was unani-
mously nominated for governor at
the Ohio republican state convention
held last Thursday at Columbus.
The buildings of the New York
Ware house Company at BROOKLYN.
N. Y, with their contents, were dam
aged S1OO,O by lightning last We'd
nesday.
Charles Richmond, a travelling aero
naut, fell 300 feet at Trenton. N. j.,
last Wednesday. His body was knock
ed into shapeless mass. He was ex-
perimenting with new kind of para
chute.
James Gordon Bennett, proprietor
Of the New York Herald, fell from a
coach in which he was riding in Paris,
last Wednesday, and received injuries
which it at first was thought would be
fatal.
Mrs. Frank Leslie of New York has
been granted divorce from William
@. K. Wilde. Mrs. Leslie can marry
again, according to the decree, but
Mr.. Wilde cannot unless he marries
Mrs. Leslie.
Rev. Charles s. Murkland has offic-
tally announced his acceptance of the
Presidency of the New Hampshire
Agricultural College at a salary of
$4,000 per annum. He retires from
the pulpit of the Franklin Street Con
gregational church in Manchester. on
the first Sunday in July.
The Vile Marie convent at Notre
Dame de Grace, two miles from Mon
treal, was burned to the ground last
Thursday. 1t was the largest estab-
lishment of the kind on this continent.
The loss is 81 100000 with insurance
100000. The fire started in that por-
ton of the convent known as the
Mother house, and is supposed to have
caught from small stove which plum
bers were using while at work on the
upper floor, and which was left burn
ing while the men were at dinner.
The Mother house was occupied by
the Congregational Nuns, one of the
leading orders in America, and is the
place where all novices are prepared
for future religious duties. There were
about two hundred forty novices. to-
gether with a large number of sisters
and servants in the Mother house at
the time the fire was discovered. all
of whom were compelled to make
hasty departure.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-06-19

A partial canvass o the next Con-
istration's reluctance to call it to-
gether. A majority of the democrat
ic members who expressed an opinion
favoring the repeal of the silver pur-
chase law only on condition that a
more radical free silver measure be
substituted. That is why the President
urges the people to study and. reflect,
hoping that the stress of financial cir
cumstances shall lead the public to
force the members Of Congress into
action which the administration feels
powerless to bring about.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-06-19
THE ENEMIES OF THE SOLDIERS

Every Bourbon in Was hington, and
every Copperhead throughout the
country is shrieking about the pen
sion ''frauds." The open sesame to
the favor of the Cleveland admins
tration is supposed to be the discovery
that some old soldier is getting So
month when he ought, by strict con-
struct1on of the law, to have only
$2.75, or that the veteran with the
broken or palsied arm is not entitled
to any pension at all, because he is
able to grind a hand organ with the
hand that is not afflicted. Hoke Smith,
the representative of the state in
which Sherman started on his mag
nificent march, has ruled in substance
that as long as the disabled soldier is
to pension. The living may be earn
ed by blacking boots on the street
corner, Or parading Broadway as an
advertising sandwich, or peddling
sloe-laces; but as long as the soldier
can perform some labor there is no
help for him in the way of a pension,
the Georgia secretary of the Interior
declares.
Hand in hand with the Southern
Bourbons in the assault on the veter-
ans are the men who were too coward
1y and the men who were too disloyal
to do any fighting themselves. These
view the Union soldier with equal
jealousy and hate because he has dis
appointed their hopes and predictions.
This class of critics is just now large
~ in evidence. They claim to be un-
earthing fraud when they are simply
gratifying their malice. Their pre-
lenses deceive nobody. The people
understand them and despise them,
the popular heart is with the men
who fought for the life of the republic.
Patriotism is as strong as ever in the
ranks of real Americans, and those
who are counting on popular sympa
thy in their attack upon the Union
veterans are only inviting contempt
and detestation.-N. Y. Press.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-06-19
SALE OF LAND FOR TAXES,

To w. I. Robinson, Administrator, of the
Estate of T. G. Cobb, late OF Barton in the
County of Orleans and State OF Vermont and
Edward D. Blackwell OF Montpelier, in the
County Of WASHINGTON, state of Vermont.
You are hereby notified that the taxes assess
ed by the sa'A town at Barton, within and for
the A. D. 1892. for said town remain unpaid on
the following described land in said town.
wit: Being part OF lot No. 5 in the 5th range of
lots in said town of Barton and being the
same land decided to Ellis Cobb by George
Harrison by deed dated October 26th A. D.
1929 and being the same land decided to Ed
ward d. Blackwell by w. 1. Robinson, admin
istrator, aforesaid August 9th, 1892 And
so much of said land will he sold at Public
Auction at the town erk's Office, in Barton
County of Orleans, State of Vermont on the
18th day of July, A. d. 1885, at O'Clock. p. m,
shall be requisite to discharge said taxes
with costs unless previously paid.
Barton, Vermont, June 18th, 1898. 1922
0. V. JOSLYN.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-06-19

The new battleship Massachusetts
will be a powerful addition to the
United States navy. She is strongly
protected by armor belts, carries A
rapid fire guns and six torpedo tubes,
and is capable Of sailing 16 knots an
hour
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-06-19

back into the past two thousand years
to find suitable model for building
for the Columbian Exhibition, nobody
can explain; but this model was fixed
upon, and after long tribulations and
delays the building was commenced.
The building was not quite complet-
ed when we saw it, but there was one
man at work on it, and it looked as
though he might get his dauby paint
on in the course of few days, and
then be ready to hang three or four
pictures that were standing in the dirt
and dust of the unfinished building.
The building stands in very pleas
ant place and is belittled by being put
up just where two large and elegant
buildings serve to diminish it in ap-
pearance. The structure is, per-
haps, thirty-fi five to forty feet on the
front, by little less in depth. 1t is
one STORY affair, and low at that. The
main room, we Judge, may be twelve
feet high This is the rear part of the
structure and is in the shape Of half
circle. Projecting forward from the
main room are two wings, one on Ell
Their side, that project outward far
enough to make square room about
the size of a small parlor, or a large
bedroom in a farmers house. Be-
tween the main room and the rooms
just mentioned there is little recess,
or it might be called an inside piazza.
Between the two front projections, and
opening out to the front without
doors, is an open place, court, which
is not rooted over. Into this all the
doors open from the main rear room
and the two wing rooms. Just in
front of the doors to the main room is
little stoop under which are three
figures of women, coarsely made of
'staff." The figures are doubtless
emblematic of something, we didn't
know what. The stoop rests on their
heads and they look wrinkled and
''tired," to use the slang phrase. A
little fountain that will be in operation
stands near the middle of the court.
The fountain was dry, SO far as the
water pipes were concerned, but it
served to catch the rain that fell on
the floor of the court, and the dust
and rubbish that the winds blew about.
In the large room there is wooden
seat, fastened or finished into the semi
circular side, with a few chairs. On
one side is fireplace, built after the
modern style. The windows in this
room are placed near the upper cell
ing and are small.
The two front rooms are plainly
finished with plastered walls. Their e
are two small rooms, one opening out
of each of the piazzas. There are
some figures standing near the front
which are intended to represent some
thing in sculpture. The walls and out
side of the building are covered with
the plaster used so literally all about
the grounds. The roof of the build
ing is covered with cheap shingles
painted red.
Every Vermonter who visits the
building feels that it belittles, if it does
not disgrace, the state. 1t is a great
pity, as it seems to us, that somebody
didn't see that structure, small, If it
need be, made of Vermont material,
granite, marble, slate, wood, etc.,
which would not only have been ap-
propriate, but would have been cred
liable. beneficial and beautiful had
been erected.
THE ENEMIES OF THE SOLDIERS.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21
A Very Desirable Prize Offer.

To anyone sending us an article of three
hundred words, or over, and treating on any
subject coming within the scope of this de-
partment, we will send, postpaid, nice pot
grown plant of each of the three beautiful
shrubs (Cassia Braziensis, DaubentOnia pu-
nicea and Parilinsonia aculeata) described in
the article: "Three Very Choice Shrubs,
published in this department this week. This
offer holds good until the last of July; but it
is desirable to comply with the offer at once
to obtain the plants and Set them out as early
in the rainy season as possible.
These plants are growing in pots and have
All abundance of good roots SO they may be
sent anywhere with perfect safety. When re-
ceived, if the weather is dry, they should be
planted in pots or boxes until the rainy season
is we'll established, then set in the open
ground in we'll enriched spot, and muChed
we'll. 1t is also we'll to shade from the direct
rays of the sun for a week or ten days.
These shrubs will give great satisfaction,
and we hope goodly number of our readers
will avail themselves Of the Offer Those
who contributed for our April prize offer, and
whose articles have not yet appeared should
not let that deter them from accepting the
present prize offer, for all articles will appear
in due time.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21

Buffalo has about 300 900 population
and LOG, 600 TO 1b0, 600 tributary popu-
laticn, and therefore is one of the lsFg-
eat consumers of Florida oranges in the
uni Ded States. It ls also conceded and
can be proved by ample numbers Of
mos; reliable growers in Florida that
Buffalo gives some of the best results
for oranges of any northern market.
Your railroad agent will post you fully
with regards to freight and other gen
eral facilities, which are fully equal to
those of any market, either New York
or Chicago. Wire US freely at our ex-
penue whenever you deem it prudent
to elo so. We cell oranges promptly
and ;emit forthwith. In fact 1t is utterly
impossible to do more than we can
do f,r shippers of good, reliable fruit.
We IRE amply responsible and ampll"
experience has taught us how to a.
this business as it should be d"n".
Plea Be write or wire us for further -
gtrut.tions, etc. PATTERSON q Co
Buffalo, n Y
Refer r. G. Dun & Go. Establish Il
In 1863. "a years experience.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21
Some Failures and Successes.

The time for sowing seeds in this favored
cline is rapidly passing. Most people pre-
fer to SOW in boxes, in the house, in March
and April and when the plants are we'll
developed transplant to the open ground.
I find in May they can safely be put into
the outside beds or border I am more
successful when [ plant seeds where they
are to grow and bloom than when I trans
plant seedlings.
thought this spring I had taken every
precaution to prevent failure, and (having
a variety of flower seeds sent me) tried once
more to raise the tiny seedlings in boxes.
They were kept warm and moist, had
neither too much sun nor shade; in fact,
1 have never before taken quite SO much
pains to have nice collection of ANNALS.
What is the result? A few left in the boxes,
when I transplanted those that terminated
(most of them however failed even in this)
are now doing we'll; Balsams are in bloom,
fine and double, though small Nearly all
transplanted withered away-those put
into pots as we'll as those 1 put into the
open ground.
l think hereafter I shall adhere to a
former resolution, to wait until the ground
becomes warm, and then sow the seeds out
of doors, where want the plants to grow.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21
Three Very Choice Shrubs.

There are three very choice shrubs to which
we wish to call the attention of the readers of
the Floral Department on account of their
great beauty and their perfect adaptabilty
to the soil and climate of this State.
The first Of these is Cassia Brazilensis, an
exceedingly rare and very beautiful South
American shrub which we have never found
even mentioned in any botanical work we
have examined, though numerous other
species of Cassa are described. 1t was in
troduced at the North few years ago and
at once recognized as a pot shrub of great
merit, but there it was found almost imposs-
bic to propagate it. except by seeds which
are rarely produced, and it was predicted
that this would make it SO high priced that it
would always be a rare plant. The cutting
from which our original plant came stood in
the sand of the cutting bench of a Northern
greenhouse a whole year before it conde
scended to put forth roots. Strange to say
we find it very easy to propagate here, and
it fairly revels in the ordinary pine land SOIL
It's leaves are like those of the Locust, only
smaller, and the underside of a silvery color.
Every night at the approach of shutdown the
plant goes to sleep-this is, its leaves fold up
in such manner as to bring the silvery I'M
derside into view, giving the plant a very
peculiar appearance. Its flowers, which are
produced in racemes, are bright golden yell
low, and cover the plant like golden sheen
so freely are they produced In habit it is
low and spreading in form, the lower branches
resting on the ground and the others more or
less upright SO that a dense, green mound,
oval in shape, five or six feet in diameter and
three or four feet high, is formed. Such
specimen will grow from a tiny plant in two
or three seasons, and when in bloom will in
stantly arrest the attention of all beholders.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21
A Correction.

There is typographical error of one word
in "a Liberal Prize Offer" published in this
department May 3Ist. The word 'trees"
in the twelfth line under "Lst," should read
Shrubs, there being, of course, no such thing
as a tree "about four feet ultimate height.
Some would-be competitors have asked what
the word ''coniferous" means. 1t means the
cone bearing plants, like the Pine, Cedar. etc.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21
Put to Flight.

all the peculiar troubles that beset O.
woman. The only guaranteed remedy
for them is Dr. Pierce's Favolite Prescrip-
ton. For women suffering from any
for women who are rundown and over
mothers, and for mothers who are nUrs-
ing and exhausted; at the change from
the "change OF llfe"-itis medicine that
safely and Gel tainIy builds up, strength
ems, regulates and cures.
If it doesn't, if it even fails to benefit
or cure, you have your money back.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21

The yellow sweet pea (Crotolaria) usu-
ally self-sows. and by May 1 have had
vigorous plants. This spring, however.
having seen but three or four above ground,
I have sown few seeds. l will mention
for those to whom this plant is new, that
the seeds, though small, are very hard,
and rather slow to terminate. No doubt
the process might be fastened by scalding
them. But I find they are sure at
last, and they grow SO fast that they re-
ward me for waiting. have said before,
but will repeat, that from summer until
frost comes they bear profusion Of 'sweet
pea" blossoms of beautiful, soft yellow,
blotched and shaded with brown. [ have
frequently had them until after Christmas.
The frost cuts them down, but once a ro-
bust plant sprouted again. [ have failed
to discover whether it be perennial or
not.
sowed last September the seeds of
ripe Cattley Guava Before winter I had
thirty nice little plants. I concluded after
all could raise something from seed Pre-
pared twenty seven milk cans, (that had
contained condensed milk, by cutting a
cash in the bottom of each, and filling with
rich soil and gave each tiny plant tempo
rary home in one. They kept their own"
all winter, which was all 1 expected of
them-(were about two inches tall when
took them from the seed PAM But when
the warm days of spring came, instead of
rushing into vigorous growth they promptly
followed the example set by the ANIMALS
and dwindled away. There we're three
left in the pan where l had sowed the
seeds; they are living and healthy, now
about six inches in height [ fear to re-
move them, as they may share the fate of
the rest. But l have grumbled enough for
once, so will tell you of some successful
ventures.
Last May Zone year ago. procured from
Tessamine Gardens some Yellow and Red
Cattley Guavas, ten or twelve inches in
height One of them has, now, buds,
flowers and fruit on it, and is one of the
handsomest small shrubs on the place; nc
less ornamental because it belongs to the
useful class. I would not object to several
dozen; hence my reason for trying to raise
them from seed
Among my pot plants there is nothing
more admired than a Dracana Rubra.
With the morning sun shining on it turning
the rich wine color of the slender leaves to
a vivid scarlet it lights up a shelf of less
pretentious plants that have, as yet, no
color except their lovely green. 1t has
fifteen leaves.
I have Dracena Rosea, also a beau
tiful plant, but not so effective among other
foliage as the Rubra
Sanseviera Zealanica is beginning to
grow after very long period of Incidence.
Yes, think I will live to see it bloom, as
it appears to enjoy excellent health, and is
now sending forth four small shoots in
center of the plant that probably propose
to develop into leaves in time. 1t tries
ones patience. Would it do better in
larger quarters? 1t is in quart can and
has five leaves only each less than a foot
long Mrs. M. G. MILLS.
st. Thomas, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21

We recommend it highly for cultivation in
this State, feeling sure that it will give the
greatest satisfaction.
In striking contrast to the above, both in
habit of growth and color of flowers, is Dau-
bentonia punicea, sometimes called Coffee
tree" though why so called we cannot i'm
agine as it not only does not in the least
resemble the true coffee plant, but does
not even belong to the same family. We
first saw this lovely shrub growing in the
grounds surrounding private residence in
little miniature tree. about four feet high
and the same in diameter through the top,
with long slender branches curving upward
and outward giving the top an umbrella
like shape. It's leaves are like those of the
False Acacia, and its pea-shaped flowers.
produced in racemes like those of the Lo-
Gust are vermilion-red. When the shrub
blooms it hangs full of these brilliant pend
ent racemes, presenting a gorgeous and
beautiful sight unlike that of any other
plant with which we are familiar. We
think it is almost, if not quite, unknown in
South Florida, which is a great pity con-
sidering how desirable it is.
Our third subject perhaps cannot be right
ly called a shrub as it eventually attains the
dimensions of a small tree. Botanically it
- l,oo,,,,, oc DE- -1,1cor;o oo,,laoto ODD ,,o,o
ularly Tin European publications at least)
as jerusalem Thorn though it is a native
of the warmer parts of Western America
and the Antilles, and is not indigenous to
any portion of the Old World. In South
western Texas, where it is native, it is
called by its Spanish name Retama. 1t is
of highly ornamental character; the limbs
are covered with a perfectly smooth, green
bark, and numerous prickles, and leaves
which are curious in the extreme. They
consist of midrib eighteen or more inches
long, bearing tiny leaflets each side Of its
entire length, which close up at night,
hanging down in graceful manner like
long, green strings giving the plant a
beautiful weeping appearance. Its beauti-
full snowy yellow and sweet flowers are dis
posed in short, loose, axillary racemes. and
are produced in such profusion that the
long, whip-like branches look like immense
ropes of bloom. 1t is we'll adapted to Flor
ida soil and climate and is perfectly hardy
as far north as Beaufort, S. c., where it
forms a tree twenty-five feet high. Our
two specimens never fail to attract atten-
ton, whether in or out of bloom.
w. N. P. .
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21

What you are sure of, ifyOu use, DR..
Sage's Catarrah Remedy, is either a per-
feet and permanent cure for yOurcatarrah
no matter how bad your case may be,
or $500 in cash. The proprietors OF the
medicine promise to pay you the money,
il they can IT cure you.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21
FLORAL DEPARTMENT.

EDITED BY WALTER N. PIKE,
JEssAMINE, PAsCO CO., FLA
To whom all CORES OOndence relating to this de-
partment should be 1dressed.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21

ELORIDA'S advantages Orsmall investm ents
L "Real Estate Journal, Arcadia, Fla
81 90 per YEAR. sample, with State map, 10 cen t6
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21

A III. HUTCHINSON Dealer in REAL
IA ESTATE, DeLand, Fla, Taxes paid and
assessments attended to for nOn-residents.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21

M ". SARGENT dealer in Real ESTATE
WI DeLand, Fla, has complete set OF Alb
stracts of Titles in VOlusia County, Fla. deeds
perfected and taxes paid for nOn-residenus. Cor
resemblance solicited.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21
Real Estate Directory.

Aqay one contemplating the purchase of real es-
te in FLORIDA should 90Tite to the parties bet010
in aUhateUer section they 906Sb to locate 1T IS the
effort of the AgricuitatriSt to haze none but first
class firms represented in this column.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-06-21

II A. DeLAND has the most complete and
IL extensive assortment of Real Estate OF
any in Florida, consisting of houses and lots,
small and large tracts of improved and unim-
proved land. Orange groves from all ages from
to fifteen years old, and from all sizes from
Onehalf acre to twenty acres or more. Much OF
this at very great bargains and easy terms.
For further particulars call on or address I'll. A.
DeLANl), office opposite pOstOfice.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-04-09
TIT ERCHANT's CAFE.
lis JEFFERsoN srREEr
Rearrested on a Graver Charge.

w. 0. Burks, who was given thirty
days in jail for stealing watch from a
colored employe of the Ponce de Leon
Hotel, was released yesterday morning.
He had not left the station house be-
fore he was arrested on far graver
CHARGE in being an accomplish in the
robbery of the barroom of w. II. Black
well several months ago, about three
and a half miles southeast OF the city.
Burks was again placed in jail and will
be given preliminary hearing to NOR
row morning before Justice Gregory in
the West End