davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1893-01-28

Diffusion process, although still at work, and
said to be giving satisfactory. results on Pins.
Nonpareil and Reliance, has not Teen adopted
on any other estate. The system of Double
Crushing is being extensively adopted, and an
average extraction of II per cent. Of weight Of
canes is being obtained without maceration.
Two 2-roll mills have been erected OH Pin.
Schoonord. The canes are crushed by a 3-roll
mill and the megass is afterwards passed
through one, and then the other, 2-ro!l mill.
The quality OF the work doue is understood
to be very good. A large mill is now on order
to provide for double crushing on Pin.
Uitvlugt. Continuous stills have been erected
on Pins. Lusignan, La Bonnie Intention,
Albion, SHELDON and Tu>chen de Vrienden.
The questions Of fuel consumption and mu'-
tiple evaporation have had considerable
attention during the year, but nothing very
special can be recorded with rega,d to them.
The investigations of Messrs, Harrison and
Jenman with regard to Seeding Canes, have
been continued, and the reaults warrant hopes
of q VIZ iety superior to our flvourite ''Bou.-
bon'' cane, being obtained. Experiments
with various cane natures Nave been carried
on by these gentlemen at the Botanic Gardens
and valuable information on this subject
afforded.
No progress can be reported with regard to
Minor Industries. Cocoa and Coffee %oultiva-
walton still obtain a certain amount of atten-
ton, but the area of cultivation has not been
extended, nor the exports increased. Rice
is Q own here and there throughout the colony,
but cmnot be regarded as a settled industry,
except on a very limited scale. The mean
Weld obtained, s to 10 bags cleaned rice per
acre per crop, and woe crops per yea, does.
not leave a very large margin for profit,
and unless provision is made to, provide a
sure water supply, good results cannot be re-
lied upon. Experiments on a small scale with
different varieties Of rice have shown that abb
normally high yields may be obtained, but
these require to be confirmed by results OBJ
tanned over two or three crops on a large area,
The cultivation Of plantains and ground pro-
visions was not extensively carried on during
the year. The heavy rains during the first
six months, seriously affected the growing of
provisions, and the class known as farmers
here, are, except when located on the sugar
estates, greatly at the mercy Of the elements,
on account of insecure back dams and made
quate drainage. The great demand for Ia
bour on the sugar estates, and more especially
at the gold fields, drew away large numbers of
those who usually devote their time to provi-
sion farming. Fruit growing received no at
%tention. and the supply Of fruit obtainable.
was not. very crelitable to the peasantry of
the colony. so we'll adapted 10 produce fruits
Of the best quality. =
, 1893-01-28

There are at present eighty-one estates IN
the colony on which sugar. is manufactured. Inc
largest area under cane cultivation on any one
estate is 8 ,279 acres, and the smallest Is acres.
There are % estates with over 1000 acres IN
cane cultivation The average return OF
& obtained per acre reap ed in the colony
during the past six years may be approx
matslg stated st la65 toms. This return ID arr
rived ct 90 follows: total mean acreage under
, 1893-01-28
estlmNted. 3 XIII, OOO

The American beet sugar industry does not
threaten to be a formidable rival. In 1891 the
total quantity made was a little over 5000
tons, and this years crop is estimated at Y,
500 tons. This appears a lar &c increase, but
the industry is an artificial one, existing merely
by means of the very large bounties given
by the government, and these bounties ale
liable to be reduced or withdrawn. The cane
sugar crop of Cuba has increased of re-
cent years, but 100000 tons is likely to
be the limit of its output for many years to
come.
The year 1892 has not been marked by any
special progress Of improve nent either with
regard to manufacture or cultivation The
, 1893-01-28

L.HE UNDERSIGNED
.4geuj tor 4 Schooner Esqr.
Offers
PLAIN SODA,
APPLE SODA,
RASPBERRY SODA,
GINGER ALE,
LEMONADE and
GOOSEBERRY SODA.
at $l.10 per dozen patent bottles
returned are paid for at go cts. per
dozen, leaving the cost of the Waters
so cts. pr. dozen.
Sing lie bottles of the Waters are
sold at 5 cts. per bottle, bottle re-
turned.
[ will buy any amount of bottles
at 5 cts. each.
JNO. ARMSTRONG.
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establishment, covering over an acre
with solid glass and devoted to
wholesale floral culture.
The genial climate and exceptional
facilities for transportation by rall
and steamer, which our city affords,
have done much to create this bust
ness. We may add Nh. Losses un-
firing energy and honorable dealings
have aided materially in drawing
trade to this section.
This plant, situated on South
Patrick Street, covers over 10 acres
of land, the greenhouses each 200
feet long, are devoted principally to
tropical plants. Palms occupy
houses, one filled with aucas lutes-
Gems from 5 to feet high, are shown
with special pride by the owner, and
Justly is, when we consider the con
tents, is worth $4,000.
The next 3 contain $4,000 palms,
all sorts and sizes. We were then
shown a house full of that beautiful
climbing asparagus plunosus; most
of this crop last winter was sold at
high figure to the best stores OF New
York city The stock of adiantums
and other ferns fill other houses.
Continuing our walk we come to
the special pet of Mr.. Loose's, the
queen of ferns, Adiantum Farleyence;
this gem was discovered on the hills
of Farley by gentleman travelling
in Barbados.
The wide reputation gained by
Mr.. L. in growing this exceedingly
difficult fern is surprising: even Cal
ifornia draws its supply from this
spot in Virginia During the season
shipments leave daily for the princi-
pal cities of the U. S. Violets also
occupy 4 houses; their quality is
well known in the trade; though
thousands are picked daily, the de-
mand for them is so great it is
deemed favor to obtain few at re-
tail.
Carnations receive attention; about
$4,000 are forced each winter with
good results. Mr.. Loose is Il great
admirer OF heardy prenniels, and be-
heves they are entitled to a more
conspicuous place in our gardens ;
his collection of Paonies, some
5000 plants, is one Of the finest in
America, comprising over hundred
selected varieties; when in bloom 1t
is sight long to be remembered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16
HOTELS OF THE CITY.
THE CARLYLE, BRADDOCK, FLElSCHMAN's
HOTEL, AND CONcoRDIA HALL
"reminiscences of Scenes at the Carlyle House
and Braddock HOUSE Fleischman Hotel,
The Braddock House, and Concordia Hall the
Hotels of To-day.

The Oldest landmark in the city
of Alexandria is the Carlyle House
on Fairfax street, in the rear of the
Braddock House.
1t was occupied for time,
through the courtesy of its owner,
John Carlyle, Esq, by the British
general Braddock, and since has
been popularity known as Braddock's
headquarters.
This square and stone house, once
surrounded by a beautiful and well
kept lawn stretching to the river
bank, is fronted by the Braddock
House, and in the rear are Shoots
lumber yards.
The old house is full of associa-
tons with the historic past. In its
paneled drawing-room, early in April
of the year 1855, General Braddock
and Admiral Keppel held conference
with the executive representatives OF
various colonies concerning plans
for the proposed hostilities of the
English against the French and
Indian allies along the Ohio and st.
Lawrence rivers. There were pres
ent five governors: Dinwiddie OF
Virginia, De Lancey of New York:
Morris of Pennsylvania, Sharpe OF
Maryland, and Shirley of Massachu-
sets. To meet this honorable coun-
ell, and to give them the benefit OF
his knowledge of Indian warfare;
Major Washington was summoned
from Mount Vernon. In spite OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16
CONSTANT PONNET

claims to have the largest violet
grove in the United States.
1t is located at West End, Just
inside the city limits, at the extension
of Duke street.
He has one acre under glass, and
is building an addition to this l2feet
wide and POS long.
He grows only yiolets and carna-
tons, and makes his shipments to
Washington and New York,
His restaurant is across the street
from the Pennsylvania railroad depot,
where the finest French, and all I'M
ported and domestic wines can be
procured.
The conservatory proper covers
ten acres of ground, and the finest
specimens of the Marie Louise violets
are grown there.
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prietor. This place was formerly
known rs The Tontine Hotel. 1t
was at that time conducted by the
Cooney Brothers, and was well
known resort for Washingtonians
and others. up to fifteen years ago,
on account of the excellency of the
menu, and the good manner generally
in which it was conducted.
Mr.. Fleischmann has been resi-
dent of Alexandria for four years.
He came here from Washington,
where he conducted Fleischmann's
Cafe, opposite the Willard Hotel, on
Pennsylvania avenue.
There are plenty of shade trees
surrounding the hotel, and an open
court, in which artistically arranged
are tables in alcoyes for the con-
venience and comfort of guests. 1t
is one of the coolest places i'll the
city on warm, summer days.
On the first floor of the hotel, to
the right of the main entrance is an
elegant bar of fine oak fixtures, in
which are dispensed the finest brands
of liquors, cigars, etc. The hotel
dining room is in the rear of the
main entrance on the first floor, and
has large seating capacity 1t is
fitted up neatly. In the rear of the
hotel dining room is q private dining
hall, and in the rear of that is the
laundry and kitchen.
In the rear of the kitchen, at the
further end of the premises, is a
large stable, ample for the accom-
mediation of numerous equines.
On the second floor are two large
and airy parlors, "The Club Room
for private banquets, private parties,
receptions, etc. There is also a
ladies and gentlemen's dining room
on the same floor.
The third and fourth floors are the
sleeping apartments. These are all
nicely furnished.
The best meals in the city can be
procured at F'leischmann's Hotel.
Harry Fleischmann, son of the pro
prietor, is assistant to his father, and
has full charge of the affairs of the
house in his fathers absence.
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/ fine macadamized roadway and a
brick pavement from Alfred street
to their cemetery, which being
farther west than either OF the city's
burying grounds is, of course,
utilized by all who visit the latter.
The National Cemetery is one of
the prettiest and neatly kept in the
country, and is visited by hundreds,
many of whom are strangers-almost
daily.
The cemeteries belonging to the
city proper receive supervision and
care, and are the resort of most every
one on pleasant Sundays.
Some of these cities of the dead
abound with interest, graves being
encountered by the stroller of de-
ceased personages at one time promi-
nent i'll the history OF the State and
country.
The grounds are situated almost
within the citys limits, although
they were a mile from the corporate
line where the town was first laid
out.
In one can be found the . Female
Strangers " tomb which has fur
nished much speculation and themes
for novels and poems. 1t is still
sought out and meditated over by
the curious The history of this
lady is about as mysterious now as
it was in the early part of the
century, when the grave was opened
for her mortal remains.
Ivy Hill Cemetery is some distance
to the west of the city in Alexandria
country. Interments are still made
in the grounds, though the burying
grounds nearer the city are mostly
used.
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JOHN w. SLATER.

The Conservatives and property
of this gentleman cover forty acres
of land at Bellview, three-quarters OF
a mile from Alexandria.
Mr.. Slater was born in 1871 The
house he lives in now is n frame
structure, and was built over one
hundred years ago.
His largest conservatory is 60 X
240, with a propagating house Is X
35, budding house 30 45, two bud
ding plant and rose houses % 65
each. Violets and pansies demand
the larger sale Of these latter he
has $50 beds, each 3 X 3.
He arranges designs for parties,
weddings, balls, funerals, etc, and tol
private families and jobbers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16
VIRGINIA STATE INSURANCE co.
One of the Leading Insurance Companies
of Virginia, with Janney & Warfield
Aiexandria's Agents.

The president of this company,
Mr.. Norman V. Randolph is one OF
Richmond's most estimable, wealthy
and enterprising citizens, and the
writer, who has had the pleasure of
meeting him Oh many occasions
would assure the readers Of The
GAzETrEs Industrial Issue that he IS
broad. fair-minded, and honorable
business man, esteemed by all who
know him. His associates are also
leading business men of Richmond,
conservative in all their business
matters. 1t is likewise courteous to
It's agents, and prompt in the pay
ment of all legitimate losses.
Messrs. Janney & Warfeld, are
perhaps, the leading insurance men
of Alexandria, and alike awake in the
promotion of any enterprise which
will tend to do Alexandria some
good. Mr.. Warfeld is particularly
an enthusiast on the future of Alex
andria, and in looking after the wei
fare of all policy holders.
The Virginia State Insurance Com
pany was incorporated in 1860.
Their main office is at 1905 Main
street, Richmond. The assets are
S427, 1915. 46. n. V. Randolph is
President; R. E. Richardson, Secre-
tary; Chas X. Willis, Assistant Sec
rotary; Robt. Lecky, Jr., Special
Agent; J.. L. Mason and Joseph
Gerring, Solicitors The directors
are N. v Randolph, Pres. Randolph
Paper Box Co.; Geo. l.. Christian,
Vice-President, attorney-at-law; n.
w. Bowe, real estate agent; w. D..
Westwood, contractor; E. T. D..
Myers, Pres. R. T. & P r. R. Co. !;
John S. Elicit, Pres. State Bank OF
Virginia; S. H. Halves, coal mer-
chant; DR.. John Mahony, dentists;
f. Sitterding, contractor John
Pope, Allen & Ginter Branch Amer.
Tobacco Company; j. NJ. Fourqu-
rean, dry goods merchant; l., D..
Crenshaw, Jr., Haxall-Crenshaw Co.
According to the statement OF the
company December 1, 1892, the
assets, stocks and bonds at market
value were: Richmond city bonds,
S71,S92.OO; Petersburg railroad
bonds, S1S,S70.00; R f. & P. rail
road bonds, S15,456.00; r. F. Il z,
dividend obligations, S12,OOO.OO ;
Atlanta and Charlotte railroad bonds,
S5,000.O0; bank and other stocks,
S42,52000; loans on collateral,
Sl2,G9450: premiums in course of
collection, S34, 265.SS; bills receiv-
able, S41,391.52: premium notes,
S7,239.44; real estate in Richmond,
S5,S5O.00; due by other companies,
S2,434.09; cash on hand, S15,773.1S;
loans on real estate, lst mortgage,
S133,7S1S7; all other assets,
IS, 72O.9S; making the total assets,
S427, S95.46.
The liabilities are: capital stock,
s2OO.0OO.00; reinsurance reserve,
S124, 494.12; unpaid losses, $40
665.S0; giving net surplus to
| stockholders of S57,735.54.
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| the marked impression made upon
the council as body by the young
soldiers wise and moderate opinions,
Braddock declined to act upon Wash
ington's advice as to the best method
of dealing with the Indians, and the
expedition against Fort Duquesne
(from which Washington did not
withhold his own services as an aid
on the staff of the commander set
ting forth within the ensuing week,
ended shortly in the fierce battle Of
Monongahela, when Braddock fell,
and was buried near the field.
The Carlyle House, where the dis
astrous campaign was planned, stands
to this day, and is in the best of re-
pair, although it is lost sight of by
promenaders of North Fairfax street,
as it is fronted by the Braddock
House, as is previously written. The
blue room where the conferences were
held, the old colonial kitchen, the wine
cellars and the dungeon are in as good
state of preservation as they were
when the house was first erected Ill
1892.
The writer views daily from the
windows of his room in the Braddock
House, the front of this historic
house, offering him a view of the blue
room and the stockade with rifle pits.
They are equally as substantial as
the days they were erected. Thoughts
of patriotism cannot fail to find place
in the hearts of those who behold
this picture, by coupling the thoughts
of the present with the history OF the
past, so closely identified with our
illustrious Washington.
Pleasant memories of that ancient
mansion are numerous occasions when
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlyle received their
good friends General and Mrs. Wash
ington, who drove up from Mount
Vernon intending to dine and enjoy
themselves at Alexandria The group
of ladies at these parties gathered in
the paneled parlor, splendid in trains
carried over the arm, lappets and pin
ners of antique mechlin, powdered
locks and superintendent feathers.
They laugh and chatter, rally the gen
eral as to who shall first claim him
as her partner in the dance, and sip
their coffee from cups of Jasper spode.
The general declares that his dane
ing days are over, but that he must
have one minuet with little Sally
Fairfax, who is to go to her first ball
under her Aunt Carlyle's wing that
night. Sally pirouettes, laughs, warns
her beloved general that her comrade
must be light of foot and tireless,
then ends by challenging him to a
trial of his skill. Somebody sits down
to the spinet, and straightway the
quaint measure of the old-time dance
is heard. The general lays his hand
upon his heart and bows. Sally cour-
tesies demurely, her eyes full of mer-
riment.
Many are the stories that could be
told of this old home, which is visited
daily by people from all over the
world.
The Braddock House is large
hotel having 225 rooms, with high
ceilings, and colonial furniture, on
North Fairfax and Cameron streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16
JOHN ROBERTSON

Is the proprietor OF 'Rosedale'
which consists of two acres OF land
covered with Conservatives. -Four
of them are SO 16 feet, and IN add
ton he has two hundred and fifty
sashes of violets. Roses are a spec
ialty.
Mr.. Robertson was born at Dun
keld, Berkshire, Scotland He has
been e resident of Alexandria for
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1t is of brick and FIVE stories high.
William Hancock is the proprietor.
The FIeischmann Hotel

is the principal, and one of the first
class hotels in the City of Alexandria
to-day, having accommodations for
a large number of guests.
This structure is located on Came
ron street, between Fairfax and
Royal, opposite the city market, and
has frontage of rs feet, depth OF
It's feet, and is three stories high,
with basement.
Charles Fleischmann is the pro-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16

"Rivers,n said Banks sharply, sin
times like these you are boarding
money!"
aHoarding it," groaned Rivers.
"Hoarding it! Banks, you don't know
Mrs. Rivers, do you?"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16

Extending the boundary of Alex
andria to include Spring Park and
Northwest Alexandria makes WHEAT
& SUFFERS Addition the centre and
heart of the city.
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Book Stationery anu
probably largest this State Building has frontage of 40 feet by Goods
This immense STOCK
usually frsclas Book and Stationery and
OF all KINGS
All the
the the
Philadelphia and Chicago publishers
is PRoMPTNEss cAKEfo+N''
Mr. French connection with his business tine p SIno
WORLDS BEST BOOZE
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tress. 1t was established by her late
husband. Mr.. Jacob Bohraus.
First-class board and the best of
lunches, liquors, and cigars can be
purchased at the Concordia.
Carl Bohraus, son of the proprie-
tress, is the manager.
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forty years, and was engaged in the
Gardens at the White House during
Grants two terms.
His sales are largely in Washing
ton, with a local trade of bedding
Mr.. Robertson grows some orchids.
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Concordia Hotel

is conducted on the European plan
at the corner Of Prince and Royal
streets.
Mrs. G. H. Bohraus is the proprie-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16
FREDERICK KRAMER & SONS

are florists at la North Fayette
street, between King and Cameron
streets; and only one square from the
Pennsylvania railroad depot.
Their Conservatives are adequate
to their trade, which is largely local,
although numerous shipments are
made to other cities.
The sales are of cut flowers and
roses, of which they make specially;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16

The New Workers are now exper-
fencing all of the delights of tiger
scented mail matter.
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Buy a lot and build a home for
yourself in WHEAT & SUFFERS Add
ton.
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BETWEEN the burning eloquence
and the burning of effigies the tinan-
cial question is in danger of develop
ing an overheated journal.
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The Kelley gold cure is not an in
fallible remedy for men who get tight,
but the English cure fora tight money
market is sure and swift.
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AMONG THE FLORISTS.

CONSERVAT0RlES OF ASPARAGUS PLU-
NOSUS, AND VI0LETS.
Many Natural Advantages for Florists Near |,
Alexandra Property Cheap and Beautiful
Sites-The Immense Trade at Present.
There are numerous Conservatives
in and near Alexandra, and oppor-
tunities for many more.
Among them are
u. LOOSE.
The above is a partial view Of the
greenhouses comprising this model
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hanging baskets, plants, ivy, floral
designs and funeral work, etc.
They give prompt attention and
perfect satisfaction.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-10-24
COLOSSUS or koAo>.
The santa Re Koasr.

The worlds fair closes Oct. 81. There
will be no sDcore-no coming b~fore tss
the curtain with al sf;efpIses. But EtsIs
time rernsIBA 20 now, before it's too
late.
Rste-f1315 20 Chicago ard rsiurn-oa
sale daily until OFT, 81, good until Sov. Is
returning via the Santa +. fOuie.
The yiOuesr n securing low rstss for tbs
people. These tickets are good on soy
traip, sud in auy kidd Of = coach or sleep
or. Dou'i forget that the santa BE 10 Tbs
shoYfes; lsne: las fesTer crossings It grads
than any other Inc. tbs only line tbst has
rock bsIlas; liza entire lsagth, therefore
free from dust.
Fast express leaves Wichita daily. ills
g. m, arriving 10 Chicago the following
norniSg at III e'clors: he's through chat
cars (seais frsry AID Pullman sleeper. 20
Chicago. Pssss sgsE fsfiDp Dosg!ss ave
nus. and city ticket of4ss 70 aorrh Nas
stEs<s. diss IL.