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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-08-02
FIRST AMERICAN TEA.

The first tea grown on American soil
in sufficient quantities to market was pro
duced this season in South Carolina.
The amount marketed was not large, but
the quality pronounced was of the first
class The American Agricu]turist says
that the chief requisite for the cultiva-
ton Of the tea successfully is cheapness
of labor and suitability of climate. This
latter requisite it has always been admit
ted Florida possessed in very marked
degree, and it has often been a source Of
wonder to many why some Of our enter
prising people did not 60 into the tea
raising business. 1t has been tried in
several places in the State, and the
marked success Of those engaged in the un
dertaling demonstrates the possible profit
of the plant in the favorable conditions
that exist in Florida. The tea referred
to above was grown at Pinehurst, S. g.,
and the varieties chiefly cultivated were
the Assam and the Chinese, the former
far more desirable than the latter, but
as it is more tender than the Chinese va
rieties, it was found difficult to success
fully growit in the latitude Of Pinehurst.
Doubtless in Florida it could be made a
success. DR.. Charles Z. Sheppard, writing
on the subject sums up his conclusions
from the experiments thus far conducted,
as follows:
Tea plants may be successfully grown
from seeds or from cuttings. 1t is GER
tain that the Chinese and japanese sorts
as also many Of the Assam hybrids de-
velOp into luxuriant plants here.
The yield of tea during the season Of
1892 and under the stimulus of high
cultivation proved equal to that of the
best Indian gardens of the same age.
The rate of production of the we'll situa-
ted and highly MANFRED garden Of, say,
l, 800 plants at six years of age should
amount to from $50 to 500 pounds &C
cording to the size of the leaf picked. 1t
is highly improbable that it will ever
pay to pick any but small young leaves,
which alone are suitable for the manu-
facture Of the higher grades of tea.
Asiatic cheap labor at 6 to II cents daily
wages precludes competition with the
inferior sorts.
The quality Of the tea prepared during
the past season has received most favora-
BILE notice from competent authorities
and the tea has found a ready mar
ket at comparatively high prices wher-
ever offered. Thus far only Assam ny brid
leaf has been picked at Pinehurst and it
is better adapted for the manufacture Of
black or fermented tea. But this season
some Chinese or japanese plants should
be in condition to furnish leaf for expert
mentation, and it is not improbable that
the green and Oolong teas similar to the
Chinese may be made therefrom. Should
this leaf prove adapted to this product
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-08-02
MANGOES
LAWS.
AND BAD
JACKSON,

Mr.. M. G.. Mohr, of St. Petersburg
writes us as follows under date of July
24th.
have good reasons to think that such letters
as herewith Endorsed are caused by the incapac
ity of Commissioner Jackson, at least we
know the effort let the end be as it may.
And further, under the editorial heading, "The
Mango" you show gross ignorance and are
a case of great pity when you express yourself
in that way of fruit that is second to none, for
it is eaten by the hundreds here where it grows
and there is many q sigh this year on account Of
there being none of the fruit on the trees. l am
sorry you showed your ignorance as you did il
that article.
Natural resources and the laws OF q State are
what gives her prosperity. Ofthe first this State
is second to none; of he second she is the most
miserable of ALL for if the acts of our late Legisa-
ture could be reproduced behind the footlights
the producer would "get there as it would excel
the Ten Nights in the Bar Room. NJ. G. MoHR.
Now it is really too bad that we should
have exposed our ignorance on this man
go business, but if our friend will
read the article little more carefully
he will see that we are generous enough
to admit that the fruit might be popu-
lar enough in the section in which it is
grown. And then, too, it is possible that
better mangoes may be grown in South
Florida than the ones shipped from
there In this case we think it would
be advisable to discontinue the shipment
of the things that taste like turpentine,
have sCring enough to fly small boys
kite, ETC., and send to market the supe-
rior quality. In this way the taste for
them may be cultivated and larger
market opened. We think that Mr..
the mango is a natural one, and will ad-
nit that it is acquired, and must be cul-
tivated. We honestly believe it would
take anyone great length Of time to
acquire fondness for the fruit sent to
this section of the country from South
Florida and labeled "Mangoes. At
the same time we are willing to admit
that in it's natural habitat it may be a
superior fruit, and we hope the people
Of the country can be convinced Of the
fact, but we are sure they cannot if the
stringy things with the flavor of oleum
Terebinth are sent out as missionaries.
The letter referred to by Mr.. Mohr is
from a gentleman who had visited the
World Fair and the Florida building
and bought there oranges at 5 cents
each-two Of which were not edible and
the third remarkably poor. The point
he made was that if good oranges were
not procurable, none should be sold in
the Florida building-and we think the
point we'll taken.
There is one thing referred to by Mr..
MOhr to which we can subscribe, j. e..
the poor quality of Florida laws and the
incompetency of the Florida law maker.
But, like other wOuld-be reformers, he
can give diagnosis but fails to give a
remedy.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-08-02
THE ETEST WAS A FAIR ONE.

In another column it seems that Mr.
r. w. Pierce is coming out as a cham
pion of California. We presume he does
not love Florida less but California more
since his visit to that State.
While Mr.. Pierce does not say SO in as;
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-08-02

orange by the outside. The packer should re-
member this and make the outside of the fruit
just as attractive as possible.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-08-02
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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18

SAYS the Chicago Tribune: It is semi
officially announced that Gen. P. A. Col
Inns of Boston, who might be in the Cabi-
net if he desired, is to be Consul General
in London. At the same time it is in
timated that the British Government
will not object to his being sent there
because of his connection With the Irish
Fenian organization quarter of cen
tury ago. There does not appear to be
much IN this objection. Gen. Collins is
now one of the American advocates Of
the policy of the British Premier. His
views on Irish politics twenty-five years
ago will hardly affect bis standing as
representative of the American Govern
ment in London this year. There are
members Of the present British Parlia-
ment who shared Mr.. Collins opinions.
One Of them was actually sentenced to
be hanged for high treason. He lie a
supporter Of Mr. Gladstone's Irish policy
at the present time, just as Mr.. Collins is.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18

ing Home Rule than the Irish them
selves was the subject selected for de-
bate at q previous meeting, and it was
ably discussed by six Of the members ct
the last meeting Of the division. Three
judges were appointed who, after the de-
bate had closed, rendered 9 decision in
favor OF the three gentlemen who took
the affirmative side of the question. In
their opinion the greatest number OF
points had been scored by the affirmative.
These debates should receive hearty en-
couragement. A literary program for
each meeting in every dlvision-will
naturally call out good attendance aud
each individual member, whether he
takes part in the program or not, is new
ertheless benefited by having attended.
Then too, there is no better way of build
ing up good, healthy organization than
this.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18

SAYS our patriotic contemporary, the
Hibsrnian Record: Hibern1ans, let not
the 18th of March pass without it's proper
recognition as the day set aside for cen
turies for showing honor to Ireland's
apostle, the glorious st. Patrick. In
some fitting manner show your respect
FOR the great saint who brought to pagan
Ireland the saving light of Christianity,
and whose name has been hallowed one
during the long lapse of ages. To him
Ireland is indebted in sum of respect
and veneration which can never be re-
paid, but her sons and daughters can
show proper disposition by uniting in
an observance of the natal day Of Erin's
sweet saint and apostle.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18

A DUBLIN dispatch says: The Offices
of the Dublin evening papers were be-
sieged all Monday afternoon with crowds
of citizens eager to hear about the intro
duction of the new Home Rule bill.
Every mention of Gladstone's name was
the signal of enthusiastic cheers. Arti-
sans, clergymen, and citizeos of every
class We'd with each other in their anxl-
ETY. to secure copies of the newspapers,
the supply Of which was entirely made
quate. Gladstone's speech was eagerly
discussed at the clubs and in the street.
A heavy rain did not in the least modify
the exuberant enthusia sm of the citizens
of. Home Rule faith. The comments of
a score of leading Irish provincial dai
lies show that the Unionists have
no disposition to give the bill any quar-
Ter. Among the Parnellites some doubts
are expressed as to the wisdom Of the
suggested Upper Council.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18
HOME RULE AT HAND.

After long suspense Mr.. Gladstone has
at last given to the world an outline of
the contents of his proposed Home Rule
bill for Ireland. Though not quite salts
factory in all its features, on the whole it
is an improvement on the bill of 1886 and
will be accepted after few amendments
by the Irish parliamentary representa-
tives. The aged statesman, in the speech
which we reproduce elsewhere in these
columns, shows an honest intention of
giving Ireland local pa, lament to legis-
late on her own affairs outside Of imperial
matters. The Dublin parliament will be
composed Of two chambers council
and an assembly-the former to have
\ forty eight members elected by a limited
constituency Of about 10, 600 persons for
] term OF eight years, while the lower
house will have 1O3 members to be elected
s.fior q period less than eight years. For
! aix years after the opening Of the parlia-
\ thu judges will be appointed By
inperiA government, and the con-
" liD,ulary will remain under the control
S r. lientensnt Tor some time and
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18

GRIFFIN's Journal: Announcement is
made that Archbishop Satolli's title is
ellis Excellency." 1t is time Catholics
dropped the use of all such titles as His
Eminence, His Grace and His Lordship.
These are all foreign titles of nobility.
No American citizen could accept such
titles from any foreign authority unless
by permission of Congress. They are of
course simply titles of courtesy, but titles
one could not rightly bear ought not to
be given to our clerics. They are obnoxi-
GUS to American instinct. Don't Lord
ship me-" said Archbishop Hughes, and
if our prelates will not SO say the people
ought to stop the use of such titles.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18

TIE Irish World gives an interesting
sketch Of James J. Hill president Of the
Great Northern railroad, and relates the
following romantic story which is abso-
lutely true: Many years ago, in the days
when he used to drive over the plains in
his dog cart, he espied comedy Irish
maiden washing the steps of stoop
house. Believing that such work was
too rough for her, he asked could she not
find something to do more congenial.
Becoming interested in her, he placed her
in convent, had her educated, aud she
is now Mrs. James J. Hill and the sbarer
in his immense wealth. True to the ira
di,ions of her creed and race, the Hill
family are being brought up in the Cath
Olic faith.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18

The trial Of Hugh O'Donnell for the
muder Of T. j. Commons. Pinkerton
detective, commenced in Pittsburg last
Monday before Judge Stuwe. O'Donnell
was leader of the strikers at Home
stead, Pa, during the riot in which the
detective was killed. The labor leader
will be defended by seven attorneys,
among whom is thegreat criminal lawyer
OF this state, Nv. W.. Erwin, who by his
mastery defense of Crichlow before 9
Pittsburg jury secured his acquittal.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18

GROVER CLEVELAND has officially an
nounced the names of four members Of
his cabinet as follows: Walters Greeh-
am of Illinois, Secretary of State; John
G. Carlisle of Kentucky, Secretary OF
Finance; Daniel s. Lamont of New York,
Secretary of War, Wilson s. Bissell of
Buffalo, Postmaster-General, Hoks
Smith, of Georgia, Secretary of the In
terio In making the announcements
Mr.. Cleveland said he would give the
names selected to fill cabinet positions as
fast as he receives their acceptances and
their permission to give their names to
the public.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18

FATHER THOMAS SHERMAN, j. S., son OF
Gen Sherman, created somewhat OF q
surprise when he announced in lecture
given in st. Louis last Saturday that his
father was at one time during the war
removed from. command on the charge
of being insane. In an interview since
the delivery of his lecture Father Sher-
man said: My mother was much wor-
ried over the affair and seemed to sus
psct that either misunderstanding or
the Vaccinations of enemies were at the
bottom OF it. It was then that she aud
her father, Thomas E Ewing, went to
Washington and sought an, audience
with President Lincoln regarding the
terrible Injustice which was being done
to my father. They asked to see the re-
ports which were made the basis OF the
removal Of my father from his c3mmand
and when shown copies ofthe documents
Indignantly inquired if these were the
basis of the cruel charges. With char
acteristic frankuess President Lincoln
answered in the affirmative. My mother
insisted that the copies we're gHrbled and
that the presid ent should examine the
original documents and right the wrong
done to Gen. Sherman. The president
asked his visitors to call the next day at
II o'clock. He received tn m the next
day with the documents in his hand and
informed them that no further effort on
their part was necessary. He had. he
said, reinstated Gen. Sherman. Gen.
Halleck, who had always trusted my
fathers Judgment, Immediately restored
him to command in Kentucky. Sub
sequently events proved my father to
have been right and was given an oppor-
tunity to secure deserving place in his
tory. ELL through the devotion and per-
sistence of my mother.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

The 84th anniversary of Abraham Lin
coins birthday was generally observed
this year in the leading cities of the
United States by banquets and eloquent
tributes to his memory. Last Sunday
evening, February IL, the life, character
and achievements of the martyr-presi-
dent we're portrayed in brilliant oratory
by Col. Robert G. Ingersoll at the Broad
way theatre, New York. Luther Latin
Mills, distinguished lawyer of Chicago,
promo, need an eloquent eulogy upon him
in the Auditorium of that city on Mon
day evening, and his address does not
suffer in comparison with that delivered
by the noted religious skeptic. In Min
neapolis, the Union League club cole
brated the anniversary by banquet in
the Guaranty Loan building where
Bishop Fowler, of the Methodist church,
and other lesser lights in the art of elo-
quence bestowed we'll Inherited eplogiums
upon the great American.
It is right and proper that the memory
of Lincoln should be honored by his
country men. American citizens of every
political party should feel proud that
their country has produced such noble
specimen OF manhood, and in honoring
his memory Democrats can consistently
join Republicans in the observance Of his
natal day: The memory Of the first
martyr-president is revered and loved
the world over, if for no other reason
than that he was the emancipator Of
600, 600 human beings VINO were held
in bondage under the free flag of Amer
lea. The religious emancipation gained
through the efforts Of O Connell from q
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18

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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1893
THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.

It is we'll known fact that the Russian
government. the most despotic in Europe,
has been always on friendly terms with
the United States, the freest country in
the world. During tie civil war when
other European nations displayed HI un-
friendly disposition to the Federal gov
ernment, Russia stood almost alone in
it's friendship to the North, and animated
it would oppose any interference FROM
other powers in the internecine strife in
this country. France was then an en-
pire and Napoleon Ill. showed an incli-
nation to encourage secession, but since
the establishment of the French republic
cordial relations have existed between it
and this country.
When, few days ago, hazy dispatch
from Washington announced that a
triple alliance had been formed between
Russia, France and the United States for
the purpose Of compelling the observance
Of the Monroe doctrine, MANY people be-
lieved the rumor to be founded on facts
But aft r bordering over this une expected
piece OF news, it appeared to them that
the United States government does not
enter into alliances or treaties with other
nations without the knowledge and ap-
proyal Of our citizens. It could not be
possible that the late great secretary Of
state, James G.. Blaine, could have
brought about such an alliance unknown
to the newspaper correspondents at
Washington, who are always on the alert
for important intelligence. Again. the
administration would not dare to enter
into such an international compact with
out ascertainjng the consensus of public
opinion on the matter. Neither would
it be likely that the two European pow
ers, with ell their good will for Uncle
Sam, would enter into closer relations
with our republic, if by so doing they
would encounter the united opposition
of Germany, Great Britain and their
g. allies. There is no probability, at the
present time, that any European nations
will seek more possessions on the Ameri-
can continent thsn are already under
their sway, and the United States can
prevent them from acquiring more pos
sessions without seeking aid from France
and Russia, We are inclined to think
that if Canada tomorrow demanded an
nexation with ths United States, Great
Britain would let her colony go without
striking blow for It's retention. In the
Hawaain affair, the Gladstone ministry
observed strict neutrality, and during
the administration of the Grand Old Man
the most smicable relations will exist be-
tween his cabinet and the authorities at
Washington. With Salisbury rs prime
minister matters may be different. It is
safe to say that the rumor Of triple al
lance between this country and the
European nations referred to, sprang
from the fertile imagination of news
paper correspondent.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18

IT IS fortunate for Ireland that Michael
Dayitt has seat in parliament during
this session. He understands the rights
and needs of his country about as we'll as
any man in the house and makes an in
valuable accession to the Irish ranks on
the eve Of Home Rule. Not only will
West Cork but all Ireland be faithfully
renreeented at Westminster in the per-
son OF the unselfish OK .felon.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18

The Irishmen of Omaha have organized
the O'Neill Monument Association and
is ued an address to the Irish people OF
the United States soliciting contributions
for the erection of a monument TO Gen.
John O NELL, the hero of Ridgeway, whose
remains are inferred in the Cemetery OF
the Holy Sepulcher, near Omaha, Neb.