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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-03-08
CELERY AFTER EARTHING UP.

ceives thorough loosening, either by
blowing a shallow furrow toward the
row from each side or by drawing soil
up to it with the hoe. The gardener
now gets down on his knees, straddling
the row, and gathering up all the stalks
of one plant after another in his left
hand packs the soil firmly around with
his right, to retain them in this compact
and erect position. More soil is then
drawn up, or hoed up, to them.
No further treatment is necessary for
the self blanching sorts to blanch them
for market; yet, according to Nh. Greiner,
we can greatly improve their flavor by
earthing them up like the common va
rieties Various methods are employed
to blanch the crop. The one, though
old, but yet commonly used, is by earth
ing up or ''banking" This had best be
done gradually in two or three opera
tons. Soil is dug up from between the
rows and banked up against the plants
from each side, at the last operation al
most to the tips Of the leaves, as shown
in the accompanying illustration.
In regard to other methods Of blanch-
ing, MT. Gfelner says: "BIanCnlnS by
means Of boards is coming more and
more into favor with market gardeners,
and we'll deserves recommendation. The
plants are first handled in the usual
way, and boards ten inches wide are then
set on edge against the rows from each
side, as here illustrated, and held in that
position by tying string around each
set of two at each end, by pegs driven
into the ground, by clamps or in any
other convenient way.
Common draintile, four or five inches
in the clear, is sometimes used and
recommended for bleaching celery, but
this method does not always give salts
faction. have thought to improve on
it, and had some bleachers made five or
six inches inside diameter, in shape like
bottomless fowerpots. These are placed
over the plants, one only for each plant
if the self bleaching kind, and two or
even three-one above the other-for
each plant Of the common kind. have
bad good success with it and grown
some fine blanched celery; but it seems
TO me that the expense connected with
the purchase and breakage Of the pots,
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-03-08

Progressive farmers want someUn1ng
better than the old fashioned gate for
their roadways. One of this class Of
agriculturists sends to Country Gen
tleman the drawings and description Of
farm gate which he claims can be
opened, closed and latched securely with
out getting down from the wagon.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-03-08

BLANCHING WITH BOARDS.
and the labor required for storing and
taking to and off the field, must prevent
the more extensive or general use Of this
method.
early in the season, and while the
plants are yet growing rapidly, celery
beaches beautifully in from two to three
weeks after banking or boarding UP, and
is then in first class condition for use or
market. Later it will take four or five
weeks, perhaps even more, to bring the
plants out in marketable shape"
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-03-08

The track is now held down so hogs
cannot tilt it by roofing at the gate; lev
ers are up so cattle cannot break them
or be injured by them, yet within easy
reach Of q person in q wagon, no matter
from which side you approach. Spring
the latch and press down on lever till the
end Of track is raised about two feet and
the gate rolls back of it's own weight.
When past, push up on the lever just
beside you and the gate shuts itself with
bang and latches itself. This gate is
as convenient for pedestrians as any
other.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-03-08
FIG. IMPROVED FARM GATE.


The posts A B Gig. y are twelve feet
high and the same apart. A piece of
timber is fastened across tops Of posts to
keep them firm. Eleven feet from ground
on post A is pivoted rail by inches
and twenty five feet long. On face Of this
rail (Which should be sunk even with
face of posts), near the lower edge, nail on
iron rail same as used for barn doors. On
top edge of wooden rail nail horizontal
board, letting it project SO as to protect
the rollers. This also helps to keep track
from swaying back and forth. Under
A place on track a triangular piece Of
plank, D; stretch over top of this small
iron rod and fasten at each end of track.
The rollers are bolted to end pieces Of
gate which extend up to track. Rollers
should be fitted so that lifting of gate
cannot get them off the track. A latch
is placed on gate to hook into staple in
post. A short post placed at bottom of
gate will keep it from swinging outward
For opening and closing, place across
outside of post B, at right angles with
gate, a 2 by scantling T Gig. p, twelve
feet long, six feet projecting on either
side of post. This is sunken it's thick
ness into post, is parallel with roadway
and seven feet from the ground. Bolt
the levers G FL one at each end of this
crosspiece. The levers are fourteen feet
long and ~ by 4 inches at the largest
place and tapering to the ends. They
are bolted so that when horizontal the
inner ends lack few inches Of meeting.
On the inner end Of each lever is spring
latch anybody can make it connect
ed by small iron rod | to finger
iron at the outer end. A cogwheel K
about six inches in diameter is fastened
against face of post by screw bolt
Goose enough to turn easily. This wheel
is placed at such q height that the inner
ends Of levers latch in opposite sides of
wheel when the outer ends are about nine
feet from the ground. When levers are
latched in wheel, as in Fig. 2, draw down
the end of track G, which projects past
post Gigs. and q, till it is about foot
lower than at A. This gives you the
length Of rods to connect end of track
with inner ends Of levers.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-03-08
Farm And Garden.

IT CAN BE OPENED, CLOSED AND LATEHED
WITHOUT GETTING OUT OF THE WAGON.
The herald., 1893-02-26
ATLANTIC WEATHER.
Members of a Life-saving Crew Are
Drowned.

Members of a Life-saving Crew Are
Drowned.
New BEDFORD, Mass. Feb. 25.-Six
men were drowned off ,Cuttyhunk, one
OF the Elizabeth islands, last night
while trying to rescue the crew of a
stranded vessel. The men composed
the volunteer crew of the Massachusetts
Humane society's life boat. The names
OF the unfortuns te men are Capt. Tim.
othy Akin, Isaiah Taylor, Hiram Jack
son. William Brightman and Frederick
Aiken.
During the storm last night vessel
was discovered aground off Sow-and-P Pigs
reef. The boat belonging to the Massa'
chusetts Humane society was got out,
and volunteer crew put off in her
despite the heavy swell and the warning
of the captain of the life-saving station.
They had long, hard and perilous pull
and the waves threatened every mo-
ment to engulf them, but at laet
they succeeded in getting unde,
the lee of the vessel. A
rope was thrown to the boat
but just as landing was about to be
effected great wave capsized the boat
and in an instant the men were strug
Cling in the ice-cold water. One man o.
the boats crew, Joseph Tilton, caught {
rope thrown to him and was drawn on
board the vessel, but the rest were lost
The herald., 1893-02-26
MILLER Is DEAD.

The Lightweight Prize-Fighter Dies
and All Parties Arc Arrested.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25. - William
Miller, the feather-weight pugilist who
was defeated by Dal Hawkins in the Pa
cifc Athletic club rooms, died this
morning OF concussion of the brain, re-
sulting from the injuries received in the
fight.
Both men were feather weights,
weighing 120 pounds when they en-
tered the ring. Miller, who was 81
years old, came from Sacramento and
had no science, relying on brute
strength, while Hawkins was very
clever fighter. They fought Is rounds,
Miller being terribly punished, while
Hawkins was uninjured. Miller failed
to recover consciousness after receiving
the Knockout blow, and was taken to
the receiving hospital.
Hawkins and his seconds, "Spider"
Kelly, Tim McGrsth and John Hicks,
also Joe Soto and John Livingston, Mil
ler's seconds, were arrested last night
and the police are looking for Morris
Gallager, Miller's other second, and Dan
Creedon, referee.
This makes the third man killed in
the prize ring in San Francisco during
the past four years.
The herald., 1893-02-26
John Plankinten.s Ovation.

A noble type of the man who knows
how to do good with his money was
John Plansinton, of Milwaukee. Mr..
Planlrintons charitable deeds began in
early life, from the very generosity of his
nature, and were continued urlinterrupt.
edly. What he has done is best attested
by the fellow citizens Of the great pork
packer who had shared bis public rnunif-
cence and we're thoroughly cogniEant Of
his many private charities. In illustra-
ton Of the esteem and love in which he
was held it is related that when Presi-
dent Cleveland visited Milwaukee tD
1887, the applause which crested him as
his carriage drove along the streets was
as nothing to the ovation given John
Plankinton, who rode In the procession.
When, a year or two later, Mr.. Plank.
inton's body was borne to the cemetery,
ell the houses along the line of the fu-
neral march were draped In mourning
and expressions Of personal sorrow were
heard on every hand. It was a tributs
to rich man who spent his money wise
ly and who knew what was beautiful in
life that is wortE living. New York
Uzarld,
The herald., 1893-02-26
q Turn NV PIT

Our curate, who lived five miles away,
rode over for our dreary service on the
Sunday, dhed, and we saw him no more
during tho week. He was much oocu-
pied in the pursuit of the fox, which, it
Is charitable 10 suppose, he inistook for q
wolf, and, lfke good shepherd, was
anxious to destroy.
The service was literally duet be-
tween the parson and the clerk, except
when old John Manners, the bricklayer,
gave the keynote for the hymn from his
bassoon, sound which might have been
uttered by an elephant in distress, and
we sang:
turn my piv-o turn my pi-o turn my pious
soul te Thee.
Or when the oprate suddenly emerged
from his surpiice, which he placed on
the side Of his reading pew, and appear
ing in his academic gown went up the
three decker to preach. T'he altar was
represented by q small rickety deal
table, with scanty covering OF faded
and patched green baize, on which were
placed the overcoat, hat and riding whip
Of the officiating minister, etc.--"Me-
moirs of Dean Hale"
The herald., 1893-02-26
TIE DoNoHUE ROAD.

The Road Is at Least Good Founda-
tion for n Lawsuit.
SAN Francisco, Feb. 25.-The child of
J. Mervyn Donohue is going to have a
snug sum to contest for in the final set
tlement OF the Donohue estate. On ac-
count of the sale of the estates AZ 900
shares of Donohue railroad stock yester-
day for $s50,0O0, it is said that not less
than 5000, 900 will be left for distribution
under the terms of the will.
The latter. as is well known, after pro-
viding for 100000 in legacies to rels.
tives and friends, willed the remainder
OF the estate for the establishment of q
home for old people. The widow and
child OF decedent were not provided for
in the will, but Mrs. Donshue received
q certain share of her husbands prop
erty before his death. The child has
got little or nothing 30 far, and it is said
is going to contest the distribution of
the property.
Peter McGlynn, one of the executors
of the estate, said today that he had
understood that contest was to be
made on behalf of the child. He also
said that after all debts and legacies
were paid there would remain a balance
of between $500, 1000 and 100000. If
there was no successful contest it
would all be decided to the old peoples
home, as called for by the will. If
there was successful contest he pre-
sumed the child would get somewhat
over 5000, 900, leaving little over $780,
600 to carry out the old peoples home
clause of the will. Further than that
he did not care to talk, because it was
uncertain what would be done when
the time arrived for final distribution.
The herald., 1893-02-26
Whom psnnyson Was Rebuked.


Little as Tennysop cared Tor society, he
was sometimes to be met in houses which
interested him, and one of these was the
Duchess of Bedford's, in Eaton square,
now the dowager duchess 1t was at a
party there one evening that he saw GER
tain great lady of whom he had heard, but
whom he did not know. He desired to be
introduced to her, or perhaps-for his
ways were sometimes regal-desired that
she might be presented to him. In which
ever waxit was, the ceremony took place,
and Tennyson's second remark was this
question, "Oh, Lady Blank, do I know
Lord Blank" The person about whom he
thus inquired was peer, who, though
young. had won much dist!ncbion in public
life and was widely known in private.
His wife was devoted to him and jealous
of any word which sounded like disparage-
ment Of his position OF indifference to his
renown. She looked Ternyson in the face
and answered, with perfect composure OF
manner: II am sure, Lord Tennyson.
can't say. / never heard him mention
your name in my life." For moment the
poet was staggered by this straight hit
from the shoulder, but he had the good
sense and good bemper to take it well.-
San Francisco Argonaut.
The herald., 1893-02-26
TIE nrDAAAN hrDApIAMc
I'LL uLlllvlHI HuIlHllIHiI1I
The Emperor Discusses Affairs
Of State.
The Agitators Oppose the Imperial
Policy.
They Demand the Protection of Agri-
culturists and Return to Bimet-
allism-Prince Bismarck's
Influence.
By the Associated Press.l

By the Associated Press.l
BERLIN, Feb. 25.-Emperor William
was present at an official dinner given
last night by DR.. Won Boettischer, secre-
tary of the imperial home office, and
the representative of the chancellor.
His majesty led the conversation. which
was devoted to the absorbing topic in
political circles-the formation of a
great agrarian party. Chancellor Won
Caprivi was the only minister not pres
snt. The emperor, in offering toast to
the absent chancellor, alluded to him in
such terms as inspired the conviction
that Caprivi will only be driven from
office when the emperor is forced to sue
cumb before the overwhelming defeat of
the imperial policy. Agrarian coali-
tions, while affecting loyalist preference
for the emperor, practically demand a
radical change in the imperial policy.
The agitation develops strength daily,
and the plot tends to one denouement,
the overthrow of Won. Caprivi, protec
ton to agricultural interests and return
to bimetallism. The leaders of the CO.
alition already feel powerful enough to
declare that nothing short of reversal
of the whole policy Of the government
will content them. As the emperor
cannot be expected to assent to these
demands, the party aims at the dissolu-
tion of the reichstag at the earliest mo-
ment. Formidable in itself, the coali-
tion is further fortified by union with
the anti-Semitics.
The emperor is following the move
ment with close attention.
Prince Bismarck is in closest touch
with the sgrarian leaders. He respond
ed to expressions of devotion sent him
from number of meetings with assur-
ances that he felt in full sympathy with
agrarisn agitation.
The Hamburger Nachrichten, in
series of articles obviously inspired by
Prince Bismarck, incites the leaders OF
the movement not to abste their attacks
upon the government, and predicts their
eventual triumph.
The herald., 1893-02-26
Lantern Plus Gasoline.

BENIcIA, CAL, Feb. Pa freight train
was being unloaded at the Southern
Pacific depot here this morning, when
brakeman with lantern entered car
containing two tanks of gasoline and a
quantity OF merchandise. An explosion
occurred, and instantly the car was q
mass of flames. In front of the burning
car were two cars loaded with powder,
and the excitement was considerable. A
yard engine pulled the train up the road
and the burning car was switched onto
the side track, but not any too soon, as
the rear powder car was beginning to
smoke when separated from the burning
one, which, together with its contehts,
was entirely destroyed.
The herald., 1893-02-26
German-American Commerce,

BERLIN, Feb. 25.-In response to in
quiries made at the foreign office as to
the truth of reports of negotions being
conducted for a German-American COM
mercial treaty, your correspondent
learned that no negotiations of any kind
are proceeding. Inquiry indicates that
Chancellor Won Capriviintendst to sound
the Cleveland government on some com
mercial arrangement.
While looking into the matter the
correspondent learned that the war of.
fee has finally decided against using
maize as regular mixture in rye bread.
The herald., 1893-02-26
The wild Pacifc.

SAN Francisco, Feb. 25.-A dispatch
from Point Reyes the signal service
station in this city states that the wind
there is blowing at the fearful rate of 80
miles an hour from the northwest the
highest velocity ever known there.
Waves off the coast are described as be-
ing terrible, higher and fiercer than has
ever before been seen. OFF the point
were to be seen the steamers Humboldt
and Columbia, with seas breaking over
them and apparently making little or nc
headway. Whether they were in dan
ger or not the dispatch did not intimate
but it is evident that their situation is
precarious.
The herald., 1893-02-26
MR.. HENRY SCOTT,
A Retired Business Man, Residing al
721 Myrtle Avenue, Los Angeles
CAL, in Conversation With thu

A Retired Business Man, Residing at
721 Myrtle Avenue, Los Angeless
Cal., in Conversation With the
Writer Says:
81 have suffered with catarrh In its worst
form for fourteen years. AT first 1t began with
partial deafness In both ears, and at times en-
the deaf in left ear. My eyes ran o stream of
water; nose discharged freely. Great quanti-
i! very sore. had sharp, shooting pains in the
chest-they would dart through my body and
lodge under nay shoulder blades.
"Grauually the disense, which first affected
my head and throat, extended until my entire
system was undermined. l suffered terribly
with catarrh of the stomach and indigestion;
my stomach. l couldn t eat anything without
feeling distressed. l came TO this climate in
search Of relief, and while have improved in
trouble ana annoyance. have spent a great
deal OF time and money on doctors and patent
medicines for the treatment of this disease, but
all to no avail
AFTER one months treatment at the De
Monco Medical Institute have been relieved
of all these annoying 'mptoms. sleep well,
longer have that distressed feeling in my
stomach. In fact, am practically well man.
would recommend any person suffering from
Il tell ,osy and ..s. u,.s,vrl-.
treatment these specialists administer gets
right at the seat of the disease. l felt better
IrOm LAC We nreJ lrehthSnt- iho.S Lo uoo
talking, I've tried every patent medicine ever
heard Of, and wouldn't give the snap OF my
finger for any OF them, but there is no getting
around the local and constitutional treatment
of DR.. De Monco and associates. / never heard
or saw anything like it before. 1t acted like
q ch arm in my case
"Why, would not go back to the aches and
pains have suffered from catarrh tor nve hum
dred dollars, let alone five dollars.
sAs told my son, who came here sometime
ago and spent $4,000 with other doctors Tor
the treatment OF catarrh, had recTved more
Monco Medical Institute for five dollars than
he did for one hundred and fifty dollars with
other doctors.
"Yes ii any person doubling the veracity of
any part of this conversation will take the
trouble to call upon or write me, enclosing
stamp will be more than pleased 70 give them
any information concerning my treatment at
the De Monco Medical Institute.
Yours sincerely, HENRY SCOTf.
72l Myrtle Avenue.
The herald., 1893-02-26
Bautams and Iiyhtveio oh ts,

NEW York. Feb. 25.-Billy Plimmer
and Danny Mcbride, matched for the
bantamweight championship of the
world, and $1,000, arranged match to-
day. The date selected is April 10. The
men accepted $500 purse offered by
the New Jersey Athletic club.
ALTON, Ill.,, Feb. 25-Jack McAulifFe
today sent telegram to Richard X. Fox,
instructing him to meet any offer that
Abbott, the lightweight champion of
England, might make for fight in this
country.
The herald., 1893-02-26
The Daddy Rnckat.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Feb. 25.-Y esterday
James G. Black was instantly killed by
the falling of bucket down 40.foot
shaft. A party of prospectors were at
work sinking a shaft in the coal fields,
e5 miles north Of here, and Black
was working at the bottom of the shaft,
when the bucket slipped off the hook
and struck him with fatal result. Black
WAS an old resident, and well and favor
ably known all over Northern Arizona.
He WAS at one time deputy sheriff OF
Yavspai county, and it was largely
through his persistence that the Canon
Diablo train robbers were caught.
The herald., 1893-02-26
RIVERSIDE COUNTY.
HARRIS CHOICE.
Attorney General Hart Declines to Give
Testimony.

Attorney General Hart Declines to Give
Testimony.
SACRAMENTO, Feb. 25.-The special
committee investigating the charges
against Attorney. General Hart con-
vened this afternoon. Devlin of coun-
eel for the committee, asked that Hart
be placed upon the stand. General
Burns submitted that Hart did not
choose to testify. Devlin said it was
not left to the choice OF the attorney
general, and that if he refused to be
sworn hs might be fined for contempt OF
court. Burns claimed that rule applied
only to criminal cases in court. Devlin
stated that if he was not permitted to
place Hart on the stand the investiga-
ton should rest. Mathews, chairman
of the committee, did not insist upon
Hart being sworn, and the committee
adjourned to hold an executive session
on Monday.
The herald., 1893-02-26
relegraphic Briefs.

Thomas and John Fagah, brothers,
aged about so years, were found yester-
day dead on the floor of their home at
Holly, Mich. A search Of the premises
revealed hidden away in roll $50, 1000
in currency. 1t is thought the two men
were frozen to death on last Sunday
night.
A double sixsinch gun tube, 62 feet
feet long, was finished yesterday at the
Bethlehem, Pa, ordnance works. II
will be sent to the Chicago fair as the
Be thlehem comnanu,s exhihits
The herald., 1893-02-26
ExULTING RIvERsIDERs.

Manifestations of JOY on the Creation of
the County of Riverside.
RIVERSIDE, CAL. Feb. 24.-News OF
the passage of the Riverside county bill
by the assembly this morning was re-
ceived here with great rejoicing, people
left their business to Join in the cele-
bration Of the event, anvils and cannons
were fred and flags foated to the breeze,
and citizens yelled themselves hoarse;
in fact, the whole town suspended
business for time, and everybod is
hilarious.
A grand celebration is being arranged
for tonight in honor of the new county.
The herald., 1893-02-26
Crescent City Races.

New ORLEANS, Feb. 25.-The track
was fast.
Five and one-half furlongs-Frederick
Charles won, Lilly Trimble second, Dem
yer third; time l :09.
Five furlongs-BIll Howard won, Ell
Mundo second, puphene third; time
:0334.
Six furlongs-Phelan Eorlsn won,
Bonnie King second, Eula G.. third ;
time l IL
One mile and quarter-Gendarme
won, May Hardy second, Bonnie B.
third time 2:109.
Handicap, ak furlongs-Maud won,
Borealis second, Lockport third; time
:143l.
The herald., 1893-02-26
Ocean Steamers,

ALEXANDRIA, Feb. 25.-Arrived: Fueret
Bismarck, from New York.
BREMERHAvEN, Feb. 25.-Arrived:
Elbe, from New York.
BosroN, Feb. 25.-Arrived: Boston
City, from London.
New YORK., Feb. 25.-Arrived: State
of Nebraska, from Glasgow; Veendam,
from Rotterdam; Britannia, from
Queenstown; Werra, from Bremen.
The herald., 1893-02-26
The Corbett- Mitchell MIL.

NEW YORK, Feb. .25.-Charley Mitchell
and esquire" Abingdon left for Boston
on the midnight train. In all probabil-
ity they will meet Blanchard, who is
temporary stakeholder in the Corbett-
Mitchell fight, some time tomorrow.
They will probably leave the Hub within
day or two. Mitchell expects to arrive
in New Oreons Sunday. He will second
Jim Hall against Fitzsimmons. esquire"
and Jack McAuliffe will aleo be in his
corner