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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-11-29

ItOrS was It's utility, then the preservation
Of that utility should be the chief thought
in fixing type for tie fowl. A short
backed, short-bodied, compactly built
and heavily feathered type would, be-
lieve, have disastrous effect upon tho
egg production OF the Langshan, and any
approach to that type would have such
tendency in proportion to it's amount. 1t
seems to me that as thelighter built birds
have proved the best layers, whatever
type is adopted should be based upon q
similar build.
Another reason OF the popularity of the
Langshan is that from it's first introduce
ton to notice the fowl had a remarkably
rich plumage. The black was not dull
and rusty, but full Of lustre. In this re-
spect it surpassed most OF the black
Cochins, which lacked in some degree the
green sheen so highly priced. So far as
my observation extends, the Langshan
was less liable to have red feathers in the
hackle and on the front of the neck than
the black Cochin, though the Langshan
is not entirely free from this defect. Its
plumage, then, was probably a factor in
winning It's popularity.
Still another reason seems to be that
the Langshan has been admirably man
aged. It had real merits, but so have
had other fowls that have been kept in
the background. But it's owners kept the
merits Of the Langshan before the public.
They were skillful advocates. They
wrote up the fowl. They described it's
characteristics, told OF it's origin, gave
records of it's production. They illus
trated it fully and freely, employing the
best attainable artistic talent. They ex-
hibited the fowl at leading exhibitions
and let the people see what it was. All
this was perfectly legitimate work, and
this work told. Later they have formed
live club to look after it's interests, and
though it is possible the club may have
made some mistakes-its members are
human beings, and "to err is human
yet on the whole the action of the club
has, [ believe, tended to advance the in,
terests of the fowl. Given fowl with
such excellence as the Langshan posses
ses such advocacy as has been described
cannot fail to assist it in winning and
retaining quite an amount of public ia
vOr. Had the LaDgshan been a fowl
without merit such advocacy would have
helped it to gain a feeting popularity
but the popularity SO gained would
quickly cause reaction that would over
whelm the fowl in oblivion. 1t might go
up like q rocket, but it certainly would
come down like stick. But the Lang
shan had the merit to back the advocacy,
and merit made known has won.
I've not word to say against the
black Cochin. 1t s q better fowl than
the public gives it credit for being. 1t is
probably the best layer in the Cochin
class. Were to select the Langshan Or
the black Cochin for fancy fowl should
select the latter. But there is no use in
Disgusting or attempting to explain away
the fact that the Langshan met the black
Cochin in fair warfare, and through bet
ter laying qualities, richer plumage and
more skillful advocacy, practically drove
it from the field. The Langshan is al
moot ovorvuhoro tho black Cochin ia
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-11-29
POULTRY DEPARTMENT.
EDITED BY E. w. AMSDEN,
1RMOND,

DRMOND, FLORIDA.
10 whom all correspondence in regard to this
artment should he addressed.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-11-29
The Langshan.


ame to US handicapped by the color OF
s plumage, black being all unpopular
olor in this country; by the color OF it's
Il kin, being white instead OF the demand
Il yellow, aud by rival Asiatic. already
Established in the affections of the peo-
lie, having a black plumage and yell
Y skin. And yet the Lengshan has
marked victory and has gained
nd main tanned great popularity. A
bwl that can do this deserves to be on
dered remarkable.
The Langshan and the black Cochin
re OF Chinese origin. They have feath-
red legs, single combs, size and many
Their characteristics in common. In the
arly days OF the black Cochin, before it
Fas bred to the prevalent type, it had a
\ ymmetFy very similar to that of the
,angshan, so much SO that an English
ancier who was breeder of the black
s ochiDs in the early days OF that variety,
eclares that the two fowls were identi-
al in appearance. The Langshan some
ines produces yellow-footed and vel
)w.skinned chicken; the black Cochin
occasionally produces a pink-footed and
hite, skinned chicken. Some Langshan
hi ckens have smallish tails and shOrtish
bgs; some black Cochin chickens have
bell developed tails and longish legs. II
be add up these facts, origin in same
Ountry. same color, feathered legs, SINH
Dr. size, single combs, similar symmetry
bhen first introduced and tendency in
ZACH to produce chickens with character
sites arrogated exclusively by the other,
We shall not be surprised that for time
It least, breeders considered them identi
al.
But this is matter which it is not
Necessary here to discuss. A full present.
Ltion of the arguments advanced pro
Ind con upon this subject would require
good-sized book. Such discussion is
IF value as a matter of history, but DIS a
practical matter is at this stage of the
tame entirely valueless. The Laugshan
,ould be no worse fowl than if it could
De proved beyond doubt that it is sim
1ly black Cochin bred TO another type,
md it would be proved as convincingly
hat it had an entirely distinct origin.
What is Of Importance is that the two
breeds exist, and while having a superb
ial resembla nee, they have character
sites sufficiently distinct to separate
3 hem and keep them apart. Judged by
Present standards they are different
breeds, and that is enough for our pres
emit purpose.
Why the Langshan has triumphed over
I the black Cochin is worth considering.
is success was probably due primarily
TO the fact that it was a better layer.
The Lnngshan has demonstrated its
claim to be considered a good layer of
arge, rich colored eggs. Bred as it is
with less development of fluff and with
onger body than the Cochin it has not
had it's vitality diverted from egg to
heather production. The Langshan is an
EXCELLENT illustration of the fact that
shape does not influence egg production.
a fact that it's present admirers will do
we'll to bear in mind. am not prepared
Ito say that tbs ty pc which some are ad-
coating will decrease the proflcacy OF
a
The morning call., 1893-08-28

Bush-street Theater. and now his task ia
ended. He has painted one large scene
with palace, an arbor, castle, ruined ab-
oey. Alhambra. Jewish, Roman and Egyp-
temples. and Arctic and japanese boOth b. $.
According to the subject his colors are
bright and glowing, or cold aud neutral
for some spots are to be brilliant while
others, notably the abbey and gray stone
facades, are soft in tone and outline, with
possibly the realistic softening that time
brings.
In all there is a grand depth of feeling
combined with that character of work
which audiences of the old California
1heater will remember from the scenes
painted by Porter long ago.
An oblong panorama with these inter-
esting original features is the scene that
will be presented Saturday night i'm the
large hall, Each building around the walls
will be booth, entered through the open
portals. and in them will b. held bazaar
and fancy fair for the benefit of St
Bridgets Church, on Van Ness avenue
and Broadway. Father Cottle, the pastor,
originated the idea of holding fair amid
picturesque surroundings and he has given
it the merit OF striking origin ality.
Nothing like IL has been attempted in
this city before, although the Circus Max
linus was similar IN design, so far as the
artistic part is concerned. The center of
the panorama will contain an Irish farm
with mud-wall and thatched dwelling,
trees. animals and other appurtenances
Then there will be little maids in Irish
cOstume-of the stage type-whose busi-
ness may be confined to selling bouuueis
Seen from the entrance a ruined abbey
will meet the! view at one end, while on
both sides and rising from the scenery will
be variously arranged booths. Each booth
having a national characteristic is to be
attended by young ladies in appropriate
costumes-Hebrew, Roman, Egyptian,
japanese, Moorish, etc. The palace and
abbey are to be peopled by ladies in
evening dress. The whole ought to sug-
Gest a small Midway Plalsance" of
hOmely fashion.
A host of ladies have been working for
the success of the bazaar. Some of the
best Catholic women of the city have taken
it under their patronage, and the follow
ing ladies will have charge of the booths
as here classified, but many more will
assist them in their charitable efforts:
Abbey-Mrs. j. Sullivan, Mrs. P. j.
Thomas. Mrs. E. Kavsnaugh.
Jewish - Sodality of the Immaculate
Conception, in charge of Miss F. E. Cole
man, Miss NJ. Mcdonnell. Miss F. Welsh,
Miss j. O'Shaughnessey and other ladies
OF the sodality.
Shea. Mrs. S. Schwartz, Mrs. n. Harris.
Castle-Mrs. M. j. Lehman, the Misses
Bateman.
Roman-Mrs ]. Hogan and Mrs w. +.
Kelly.
Palace and Arbor-Mrs. DR.. Gibbon.
Mrs. NJ. W. Shannon, Mrs. j. Burke, Mrs.
A. M. Duffy.
Mikado-Mrs. NJ. Keefe and the Misses
Sehmaling.
Arctic = Mrs. j. Allen and Mrs. II.
Monaghan.
yptian-Mrs. Charles Mccarthy, Mrs.
P. Scully, Mrs. George Barron. Mrs. j.
Gilmartin.
Refreshment booth - Mrs. Edwin
Cheney.
The morning call., 1893-08-28
PERSONAL NOTES.

81. Y. BeudiXson and wife of Eureka are
among the Grand's recent guests.
B. II. Burton, cashier of the Willow:
Bank, Colusa County, is al the Grand.
Harry G. Farquharson is home from his
outing in the Santa Clara County hills.
DR.. j. FL. Seaton of San Luis Obispo /:
at the Grand, accompanied by his family
Charles f. Lindsay. prominent fruit
grower of Tulare County, is in the city or
a brief stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sands w. Forman and
daughter are at Castle Crag for fort
nights outing.
Reginald Mills, a mining engineer oi
Las Prietas. Sonora. Mex. arrived yes
terday and is registered at the Occidental
Charles Gsagus of the Street Superin.
tendent's Office has returned from a recre.
alton jaunt in the resorts of Lake County
DR.. E. S. Breyfogle and wife have re.
turned to the city after a long absence
during which they visited Alaska and
many other points in the extreme north.
Colonel W. II. Hallett and Lieutenant
G. Coffin of the English army arrived last
night from the East They are en- route
to the Orient to rejOin their attachments
Z. Spencer Pratt, recently appointed
United States Consul General to Singa.
pore, came in from the East on last nights
overland train and will leave on the next
steamer for the Orient.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Hopper. l.. G. Ly-
man, Mrs. L. G. Lyman and Mrs. ii. NJ
Chamberlain are at the Occidental having
returned from an Eastern trip. They are
awaiting the departure of vessel fol
their island home.
The morning call., 1893-08-28

at Chicago University. and the only men,
ber of the class holding professorship.
The following were present: Professor
Miller. Mrs. and Miss Prag. the Misses
Wilson. Mr.. Gregory, Mr.. Samuels, Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Rickard. Mr.. Randall. Miss
eraser. Mr.. Sanderson, Mr.. and Mrs. Lay
man. Mr.. Dormin.
The pastor of the West Berkeley NJ. E..
Church. Rev. Mr.. Jones, preached his
fare sermon yesterday, as he is going
to the conference this week.
New Men.
Several new instructors begin their work
in the university this year. Professor
Clapp takes the chair of Greek. He comes
from ale here he was assistant profess
sor OF Greek. Assistan' Professor Hun
ter In Latin comes from Yale also. where
he was tutor for several years. The new
assistant professor of political science,
Dr. Carl Pheln, comes from Brown Uni
versfty. He is rising man in his subject,
having graduated no longer ago than 1889
lie took his doctors degree at Goettingen,
completing the work in two years instead OF
the usual time required of three years. Mr..
Leach. the new fellow in political science
and assistant in teaching the subject.
graduated from the University of Callfor-
MA last June. The new fellow in uhiloso-
ply, Oliver b. Henshaw, is a Harvard
man. Mr.. Lenher, instructor in elementary
u
sylvanla. Mr.. Curtis, instructor in viii
culture. has been doing special work in
that department in Berkeley for three
years past.
Unitarian Handbook.
In addition to the students hand book is.
sued by the college Young Mems Christian
AssocatIan. the Unitarian church has is
sued handbook which is rather supple
mentary than riValing that of the Chris
tian association. 1t is largely a directory
and bulletin of Berkeley. Ia the associa-
tion's handbook The Unitarian church was
omitted from the list of Berkeley churches,
as was also omitted the Society for the
Study OF Ethics and Religion in the list of
the societies meeting at Stiles Hail. The
friends Of the association hope that no
narrow spirit was displayed by intention
ally emitting these organizations, for if
such were the case il would tend to pred
JudlCe the ordinary college man again st the
farmlndedness OF the Christian associa-
ton.
Narrow Escape.
AS the local railroad train came rushing
down from North Berkeley yesterday at
noon student at the Berkeley gymnasium
named Fernandez and companion at
tempted 20 make the crossing in front of
the Achison Hotel. but the horse becOn-
ing unmanageable backed himself and the
cart on The crossing just as the locomotive
reached that point. The boys had jumped
out OF the cart, but the horse was instantly
killed and the cart demolished.
Last of the RevIveI.
Rev. L. W. Shephard Of Los Angeles,
who for the past two weeks has held
nightly revival services at the Trinity NJ.
+. Church. preached his farewell service
last evening
The morning call., 1893-08-28
WHY HE REFUSED.
A Newspaper Mans Story
of a Hatband.
He Says He Does Not Want to Be
Again Accused of Crimes That
He Never Committed.

A promin ent newspaper man visited a
sewing meeting the other day, where q
number of ladies were hard at work manu.
featuring garments for the poor.
1t happened that the man of news was
great favorite with the fair sex, and one
pretty dark-eyed girl smilingy offered 10
embroider him hatband. To the surprise
of the assembled damsels the man promptly
but politely refused.
Il suppose you don't want my band, +"
said the dark-eyed girl, pointing little and
emphasizing the my.
1T is not that at all" replied the news
paper man with winning smile. "The
fact is consider it dangerous custom TO
go abroad with hat that is branded with
Its owners name. 1t gets fellow into
trouble sometimes"
did it ever get you into trouble ?"
asked maid with a roguish eye.
1T was an embroidered hatband," said
he newspaper man solemnly, that nearly
brought me TO a prison cell for inflicting
grievous bodily wounds during a street
brawl"
And did you really inflIct the wounds ?"
asked the dark-eyed girl
Il was spending az evening with some
The morning call., 1893-08-28
A NOVEL BAZAAR.
To Be Held i'm a Panorama
of Gay Scenes.
EVERY BOOTH A PICTURE
Artistic Setting for a Fancy Fair in
Aid of St. Bridget's Church on
Van Ness Avenue.

BEFORE Saturday evening the armory
hall on Pacific avenue. between Polk
street and Van Ness avenue, will have un-
dergoDe transformation as complete as
if touched by some magic wand.
1t will be changed into panorama of
castles. typical, historical and national
buildings. picturesque ruins and beautiful
natural scenery, with trees and shrubbery
for foreground and reaching away to a
distance. affording glimpses of blue skies
and purple mountains.
These scenic effects are produced on a
grand srale by the well-known painter
William I. Porter, familiary called "Tom"
Porter, and with such conscientious regard
for every detail that a genuine surprise
awaits visitors to the armory. Mr. Porter
has been busy with his brush for months
past on immense sheets of canvas at the
The morning call., 1893-08-28
OE EVERY FAITH.
Congress of Religions to Meet at
Chicago.

DIR. w. ID. Williams, pastor Of Plymouth
Congregational Church, out on Post street,
leaves this evening on his annual vacation.
DIR. Williams expects to be absent SIX
weeks or more, ard will visit New Eng
land before he returns; but the principal
object OF his trip is TO attend the congress
OF religions. which is to be held in Chi
cagO in connection with the fair aud which
meets on the 9th Of September
II am looking forward 10 this congress
with good deal Of expectancy" said Dr.
Williams yesterday. ut is now certain
that all the different religions of the world
Will be represented there by their very
best men, and such conference as it will
be! Munammedans and Buddhists, Cath
oics and PrOtestants, Jews and Gentiles,
all will meet there for an Interchange of
views, and every one Will have the oppor-
tunlty to see all that is good in the other
forms OF religion, ana If they wish to can
modify theirs accordingly.
For | believe that there is good in all
religions and that the man who processes
the faith of any of them and makes his
life conform to its precepts is better man
than hs who stands alOof from all of them.
1T Will be such an opportunity as has
never been offered before, and the inevita-
bic result will be to make people more
charitable for the faiths of their fellow
men. 1t has been urged against such a
congress that invidious comparisons would
inevitably grow out of such a meeting. |
do not think so. The object is not so much
TO demonstrate what the various systems
have done as TO show what they are and
what their effect is on the lives of men.
LAS l said it is the opportunity of life
time, and am looking forward to it, antici-
pating not only a meeting of very deep in
terest to me, but one which will be as
instructive as it is Interesting
During DR.. Williams absence his pulpit
will be filled by professors from the semi
nary at Oakland. The services last night
did not partake of the nature of farewell.
though the ladies of the church took some
extra pains in decorating the pulpit with
bright carnations they wr te the word
"Mizpah," carrying its well-known mean
ing, THE Lord watch between me and
thee when we are apart one from an
other"
The morning call., 1893-08-28
MANGLED BY A TRAIN.
An Unknown Man Killed on a Trestle
Bridge.

ELK GROVE, Aug 27. - The freight
train. known as No. n, going to Sacra-
mento struck and killed an unknown
man four miles west of here on trestle
at $40 P. N. The man evidently was
drunk, as he was lying in between the
stringers. His head was crushed, one
foot was mashed and the body fearfulIy
mangled. His hair was that OF Mexican
OF Indian. A pocketbook was found, con-
tanning letters addressed to "Thoma s
Refeel, ArnO, CAL" from San Francisco,
signed by Sarah Lopez. and two pictures
OF Mexican girls. A flask of whisky. a
valise. blankets and 80 cents were found
near his body. 1t was said he inquired
the fare to Arno Of raucher at McCon-
nelis Station. but had evidently started to
walk there. Coroner Clark of Sacra
mento came out 10 Elk Grove and took
took charge OF the remains. The de ceased
bad memoranda of dates, having
worked in the Josey mines.
The morning call., 1893-08-28

having fight with some boon COMPANION
on the sidewalk. A young man who
roomed in the house where | wa, spend-
lug the evening looked through his win
DOW and saw that the other man. who
happened to be friend Of his. was getting
the worst of il.
He dashed out al once to his friends
assistance, snatching up the first hat he
came across IN the hall. which happened
10 De mine. he seems 10 have repenied as
soon as he had dealt the man blow. for
ne made of. not. however, before the man
had grabbed my hat.
The case was finally cleared up with
out my being accused of the assault" con
GUIDED the newspaper man but | have
hiways considered that incident n warn
Ing against embroidered hat bands"
The morning call., 1893-08-28

friends" continued the man with Ihe
story of the hatband, land had left my hat.
which contained a band embroidered with
my name. on the rack in the hall.
During the evening we heard what
sounded like scuffle outside. but the noise
soon died away. and we paid no further
attention to it. When l wanted to go home
my hat was missing. We all searched
nigh and low, but in vain, and finally l
was forced 10 borrow tile from the gen.
tleman of the house.
L never gave any further thought to
the incident and the next day went to re-
port the Police Court proceedings as usual.
To my surprise one of the sergeants
oeckoned me into the Prosecuting Attor-
ney's office and said. This Is serious
chaTge that we have against you.
charge" l exclaimed. wondering
whether tie man was suffering from an
alteration of intellect. "What do you
mean by charge'?'
DO you mean to say you did not assault
IN IS man last night and cut his head open
with some blunt weapon?" and as he
spoke the sergeant pointed to Woe
begone looking man who was sitting
moaning Ia corner of the office, with his
head wrapped up in bandages.
They removed those bandages and
showed me ghastly wound. asking with
looks OF suspicion. If l had not inflicted
those wounds.
"Of course / flatly denied the assault,
whereIpon they produced my hat with
the EN- DrOidPred band and asked if | in
tended to foreswear that. If course |
owned 1t was mine and told the story of
Its mysterious disappearance"
And were you sent to prisOn?" asked
the lsdies.
Being we'll known at the Police court
saved me, otherwise it would have been
the easiest thing In the world to look mp
the mats owner in the directory. The
1acts OF the case came up later In evidence.
Jhe man who was wounded had been
The morning call., 1893-08-28
HARVEST FOR THE CORONER.
Four Violent or Sudden Deaths at
Sacramento.

SACRAMENTO. Aug. 27.-The Coroner
has had a harvest the last twenty-four
hours. Early last evening two unknown
men were passing a Chinese servant at
Fourth and NJ streets when one dealt him
blow on the head, knocking him down,
and passed on. The Chinaman was taken
to the receiving hospital, where ii was
found his skull was fractured. He died
early this morning.
When the jailer at the city prison went
into cell to see why Pat Duffy, chronic
drunk, did not get up he found the pris-
oner dead and cold.
Yesterday German ranch hand known
as Hank attempted to ford the American
River few miles from the city, but was
drowned before assistance could reach
him. The body was recovered.
An aged ChiRaman was found dead this
morning in a barn at Twentieth and O
streets. 1t is supposed he died of old age
and want.
The morning call., 1893-08-28
FIRES IN THE INTERIOR.
Loss of the Blatchley Sawn1ill and
Considerable Lumber.

SIERRAvILLE, Aug. 27.-The Blatchley
sawmilI, owned by Dolloy, Rousseau &
Co.. and 100000 feet of lumber were burned
to-day. The loss is $4,000; insurance,
$1,000.
MODESTO. Aug. 27.-Last night the resi-
dence and furniture OF Mrs. W. Y. Byrum
al Salida, six miles north of Modesto were
totally burned. The loss is $1,000. partly
insured. The fire caught In the woodbox
In the kitchen
The morning call., 1893-08-28
TWO BRAVE GIRLS.
They Plunge Into the Surf and Re-
cover a Woman'S Body.

SANTA CRUZ. Aug. 27.-The body of
Miss Nina Stalker of Sacramento. who was
washed off the rocks on the cliff near Twin
Lakes and drowned last Tuesday, was re-
covered to-day. Tne body was seen float
ing about a hundred feet from shore on
the beach at Santa Maria del Mar by two
young ladies from San Francisco. Kate
Kudner and Mamie Smith. They plunged
into the surf and succeeded in bringing
the body to the shore. There were no
marks of Disagreement, even the clothing
remaining intact.
The morning call., 1893-08-28
THAT TEN MILLION.
Gold Sent From This City Has
Reached New York.

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-The ten million
In gold coin which is due from San Fran
cisco at the sub-treasury was expected at
the Erie depot in Jersey City this morning
by the express train due at II.
At midnight the train was reported to
be an hour late. ct / :46 o'clock two of
Wei s-Fargo Express cars arrived from
the West. They were drawn into the ex-
press campany's warehouse. 1t was an
nounced that they would stay there over
night.
The cars contained large safes ana there
were several men inside each car. 1t was
alternately asserted and denied by an
official Of the railway company that the
cars contained the treasure. Those in
charge of the train kept a rigid silence.