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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-04-05
Usual April Weather.

The Chief of the Weather Bureau
directs the publication of the following
data, compiled from the record of obser-
vatons for the month of March, taken
at this station for period of 81 years.
1t is believed that the facts thus set
forth will prove uf interest to the public,
as we'll as the special student, showing
as they do the average and extreme
condition of the more important me-
neurological elements and the range
within which such variations may beex-
pectedto keep during any corresponding
month.
TEMPERATURES.
Mean or normal temperature, $50.
The warmest April was that of 1880,
with an average of 72o.
The coolest April was that of 1875,
with an average OF $50.
The highest temperature during any
A pril was 9lo on April cath, 1874, 25,
%, 1880.
The lowest temperature during any
April was $40 on April Oh. 1891.
Average date on which first "killing"
frost occurred Tin autumn) December 3rd.
Average date on which last "killing"
frost occurred Gn sprinq), February 10Th.
PRECIPITATION.
Average for the month, 2.9I inches.
Average number of days with .Ol OF
an inch or more, 7.
The greatest monthly precipitation
was 80 inches in 1876
The least monthly precipitation was
O l | inches in 1892.
The greatest amount of precipitation
recorded in any "a consecutive hours
was 4 70 inches on April 2, and 3, 1875.
CLOUDS AND WEATHER
Average number OF clear days, Is.
Average number OF partly cloudy days
II.
Average number OF cloudy days 6.
The prevailing winds have been from
the nortl east.
The highest velo city of the wind dur
ing any April was southwest, 80 miles
on April IS, 1881.
E. r. DEMAIN.
Observer, Weather Bureau.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-04-05

Florida weather bureau, is as follows for
the week ending March 9th:
The rainfall for the week was eXcep-
tionaIly heavy. Throughout the greater
portion OF the State the amounts re-
ported averaged fully two inches above
the normal. There was also marked
excess in temperature, especially along
the Atlanticcoast. The excess, generally
speaking, made up the deficiency during
the preceding week, making the thermal
conditions for the two weeks average
about normal. The sunshine was much
below the average for this season OF the
wear. The conditions were unfavOrable
for Strawberries and vegetable crops on
low lands. Grain crops, grass and par
ticularly fruit trees OF all kinds were gen
orally much benefited by the abundant
rainfall aud warm weather. Warm,
sunny days are needed during the COM
ing week for the whole State.
Western district-Cloudy wea ther with
light rains the fore part and generally
heavy rain the latter part OF the week, with
very little sunshine and slightly excess
i've temperature, were the conditions for
this district. The weather generally was
favorable for crops, the lack OF sunshine
being the most nnfayorabe feature. The
frost last week still! further thinned out
fruit but some trees are still reported to
be overloaded, especially late peaches.
Sufficient time has now elapsed to enable
growers to form an intelligent opinion as
to the amount Of damage done by the
irosts and freezing weather during the
early part OF the month to fruits in Wes-
tern Florida, and it is stated by CORE
spondents that fruit will be abundant il
no more cold weather occurs. 1t has
been too wet generally for field work.
Oats and grass are gro wing nicely. Corn
planting is about finished in many Sec
tlons and melon planting will be pushed
the coming week if the weather proves
favorable Highest temperature So;
lowest, 400; mean, $40; average rainfall,
2.97; average days with rain, 3.
Northern district-The unusually large
amount of rain during the week with
warm weather and little sunshine, has
been unfavorable for vegetables and
seeded ground on low lands. Too much
water has injured tie young plants and
it is thought considerable corn and cot
ton will rot ic the ground. 1t has been
too wet for Irish potatoes to do well, and
straw berries are reported to be rotting
on the vines. On high and we'll drained
lands crops did very we'll except on roll
ing lands some washing Of the soil is
reported. The ground is too wet for
seeding, but a few days ofsunny weather
with fresh winds will put it in prime con-
dition for working except on the low
lands, where it will require longer, as
such lands are flooded in places. Fruit
trees look we'll and promise good crops.
Highest temperature, $50; lowest, 400;
average, $50; average rainfall, 80"
inches: average days with, rair4.
Central distric'-C" nditions generally
favorable FIR vegetable growth. The
warm rains have q eatly benefited Or
ange groves. S me complaint is made
on acct mt If the rains having packed
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-12-13

done, having due regard to efficiency in the
service. We are led TO take this stand be-
cause il is the constant custom OF republi-
can newspapers TO abuse the indulgence
which has permitted republicans TO retain
their position By charging all abuses and
dereliotiOns Of duty for which republican
appointees and employees who still hold
their positions are alone responsible, to
POpulists. II we are thus TO be unjustly
held to full responsibility, we should be in
full possession Of all positions TO which
such responsibility attaches.
The following is the committee SP-
pointed under this resolution. B. E.
Kies, Charles S. Davis, and Eve M.
BlsckmSn. d. M. Ballard, W. j. Costi-
gan and Warren Foster were appointed
q committee on resolutions. Recess.
The evening session was devoted
mostly to discussion Of public questions
and questions relating to the conduct Of
future csmpsigns One Of the import
ant things that were done was the ap-
pointment of q committee with power to
act, with view Of furnishing to the
reform press Of the state a weekly letter
from Topeka. This committee was COM
posed of S. McLsllin, G. Z. Foote and Ly-
man Nsugle.
The officers Of the past year were all
re elected by acclRmstion.
The only resolution which the commit
tee deemed necessary to report was one
extending thanks to the Elks for the use
Of their hall for our day session. The
proceedings were harmonious through
out, and altogether the session was one
of the most profitable ever held since
the organization Of the association. The
association adjourned subject to call of
the president.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-12-13
Publishers Paragraphs.

Arkansas City 10 feeling proud over
the success Of its Southern School OF
Shorthand, established by H. NJ. Jour-
ney, formerly Of Great Bend, Kas. The
papers Of that city devote much Of their
space in describing the merits and WON
derful growth Of this shorthand school.
1t has students from every part Of Kan
sRs. 1t would seem that shorthand is q
popular study il the rapid growth Of this
school is q criterion. It 10 certainly a
very practical and paying one.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-12-13

The report OF the committee was
unanimously adopted.
A vote Of thanks to the leaders Of tbe
movement, who have spent their ener-
RieS, time and money in furthering the
enterprise, was unanimously passed, and
after a few words Of encouragement and
hope of success from Chairman Close the
convention adjourned.
THE executive committee hss opened
an Office in room Z, Office block, Topeka /,
where all letters should be addressed
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-12-13
Were Scared About Gold,

In "The Lost Journals of a Pioneer" ,"
published under date of September, 1851,
in the San Francisco Overland Monthly,
is this suggestive paragraph:
The quantity of gold thrown into circula-
tion and into the bullion market since the
discovery of the California mines, has al.
ready seriously affected and diminished the
value of the metal as q commodity, and the
circulating exchange of the commercial
world; and as the quantity is increasing,
not diminishing, the mines producing more
largely this than last year, the diminution
in value must 60 on, until within Ave years
gold sinks below the standard Of silver, and
hnally becomes valuable only as an moor
ruptible metal for the many domestic and
scientific uses which it is capable of bene.
hcislly performing. Holland alarmed at
the rapid increase and depreciation of gold,
has discontinued the use Of it as money and
deprived il Of the character Of the legal
tender. Belgium has ceased TO coin it, and
an effort has been made in France to with
draw its monetary value from it. The
amount Of silver required for the currency
of Holland and Belgium is not great and
will not seriously affect the market Of the
world. The Holland movement is sugges-
tive Of what will be in ten years. The 40
ton Of France would be the beginning of
gold ss manufactured metal, kindred to
iron in general use. Any one now having
large amounts Of gold on hand should in
vest it without delay, for even if it does not
cease 10 be current as money, 1t must 30
sink in value as TO inAict heavy loss upon
its holders. He who holds on to il must
suffer severely and fnd his fancied wealth
pot-metal.
So this is what they were saying about
gold cnly forty years ago when California
was producing gold in about the volume
that Colorado has produced silver in re-
cent years. And il the money misers
were so easily stampeded then as to gold,
is it any cause for wonder that they are
30 easily stsmpeded as to silver noWP-
Saturday Evening Post.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-12-13
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

We have made arrangements with DR.. B.
J. Kendall Co., publishers of "a Treatise
on the Horse and his Diseases" which win
enable all our subscribers to obtain a copy
of that valuable work free by sending their
address enclosing two-cent stamp for
mailing same) to DR.. B. J. KENDALL
Co., ENosBURGH FALLS, vi. This book
Is now recognized as standard authority
upon all diseases of the horse, as It's
phenomenal sale attests, over four million
copies having been sold in the past ten
years, sale never before reached by any
publication in the same period of time.
We feel confident that our patrons will
appreciate the work, and be glad TO avail
themselves of this opportunity of obtaining
valuable book.
1t is necessary that you mention this
paper in sending for the " Treatise This
offer will remain open for only a short time.
Send for an ADVOCATE subscription plA-
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-12-13

Whoever thinks Of buying a musical
instrument should read the advertise
ment Of g. W. StrOpe & Co, the most
reliable music firm IN KAngae City.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-12-13
PROGRESSIVE EDITORS.
Annual Meeting of the Kansas Reform
Press Association.

bled in the city OF Topeka In annual ses-
sion at 2 o'clock p. M, December Z, 1893.
The executive committee presented an
informal order Of business under which
to direct the proceedings, which was
approved by the association. The fol-
lowing committee was appointed on sp.
plications for membership: W. L. Brown,
Kingman Journal; Geo. Wagner, To-
peks ADVOCATE, and Lyman Nsugle,
Peoples Voice.
Minutes ofprevious meeting were read,
and secretary-trsasurer's financial report
submitted and approved.
A motion prevailed to 60 into eXecu-
tive session for consideration Of report
Of applications for membership, after
which the following applications were
reported fsvorsbly. W. D Vincent,
Clay Center Dispatch; G. W. Peters,
Prison Trusty; W. E. Bush, Western
Advocate; E. MsrtindRle, Lawrence JET
fersonlsn; L. L. Hopkins, Kansas Bureau
and News company; A. q. Baker, juno
tion City Tribune; Major A Paul, EN-
poris Tidings; D. NJ. Ballard, Long
Island Leader; N. Fl. Hsrmsn, Vindi-
Gator; James Butler, Abilene Monitor
Herald; G. F. Neesly, Kansas Star; Eva
M. Blsckman, Labor News; E. W. Jus,
tice, Olsthe Echo; H. N. Gaines, Abb
lene Monitor Herald.
The following letter was received from
Governor Lswelling and it's reading was
greeted with applause:
STATE OF KANSAS,
GovERNoR's OFFICE.
TOPEKA, KAs., December z, 1893.
To the State Reform Press Association;
The governor extends TO all members of
your association the freedom of the capitol
and trusts that you will avail yourselves
during your stay here Of visiting either in
dividually or collectively the state officers,
as they will be glad to make your scquaint-
ance, and to encourage you in the good work
which you have been so nobly carrying on in
the interest of mankind and the good peo
pie Of the state.
Yours very truly, FRED ]. CLOSE,
Private Secretary.
1t was decided that no dues shall be
required of members Of the association
until after the next annual session. The
following motion was submitted and
carried: That A. j. R. Smith, having
suspended publication of his paper, be
no longer recognized as member Of the
association.
The following resolutions were unsni-
mously adopted:
Resolved, That we indorse the action Of
our present state administration for their
good work in the line of economy aud hon
est government, and, especially do we COM
mend the action Of the state board Of
railroad assessors, in placing railroad cor
porations on the same footing as the farmer,
merchant and laborer Of this state, on the
basis of an equitable assessment. And we
cordially endorse the governors position in
bhe circular just Issued, whereby poverty,
caused by unjust legislation and disorimi-
nation against the interests of the indus
trial classes does not brand men as orimi-
malls whose only crime is poverty, and who
are unable, through no fault of theirs, to
carry out the admoniton as old as the
Christian religion, that "In the sweat Of thy
face shalt thou eat thy bread"
Resolved, That q committee Of three be
appointed to visit the various officers,
boards having charge Of public institutions,
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-12-13
THE PEOPLES RAILROAD.
(Continned fron, pane III

e6C.l DO0Q9 SnbAA D9 lB5uSu Wnlpo 3n@ll RUN
forty years at 4 per cent. interest payable
semi-annually, and be payable after twenty
years. They shall be Arst mortgage bonds,
shall be offered Eirst TO the Oustodians Of the
school funds Of the said states with the
understanding that the net revenues OF the
road after eXtinGuishing che construction
bonds, shall revert in perpesuity to the
school funds Of che several states in proper.
tion to the mileage and business therein.
The charter shall provide that the
management shall levy only suob tariff as
will pay operating expenses, make neOeS-
sary repairs and bstterments, pay interest
on the bonds and provide for their retire
ment as aforesaid.
If first mortgage bonds oannoS be sold to
the school fund they may be put upon the
market and sold at not less than par, for
cash, and when liquidSsed in full all net re-
sources shall go TO the several states in
their just proportion.
Whenever lateral lines are shown, by Pc
titiOn and proof, to be necessary, praotio-
able and reasonable, they shall be built 90
rapidly as the circumstances viii warrant;
provided, however, a reasonable share Of
the construction bonds shall be subscribed
for in the districts through which they run.
No compensation shall be paid tho several
railroad commissioners beyond that re-
ceived from the several states they repre-
sent.
We further recommended that q COM
mittee Of three from each state shall DO 90.
leoted in the same manner chat tins
committee was selected TO present names TO
this convention for provisional directors.
Also that such committee present the names
of Ave members to act as an executive Oom-
mittee for this convention, who shall be
empowered to ill any vacancies caused by
directors elected declining to aot, or other
wise, and who shall continue TO act as such
executive committee until directors meet
and organize.
We also recommend that the directors so
selected shall meet in Topeka, Kss., on the
second Tuesday of January, 1894, al 10 g.
M, to perfect the organization and take out
q charter.
The board Of provisional directors shall
have full power to organize and incorporate
in conformity with the state laws, adding
other directors or taking oub separate char
ters, as may be found necessary.
THE PROVISIONAL DIRECTORY.
1t was late in the forenoon when the
committee appointed to select the pro-
vsionsl directors, in accordance with
the resolutions adopted, made its report,
by submitting the following named:
Lieutenant Governor E. D. Wallace, Of
North Dakota.
Lieutenant Governor e. G. Herried, Of
South Dakota.
G. J. Rundell, OF Nebraska.
Hon. Fred J. Close, Of Kansas.
Sidney Clark, of Oklahoma.
NJ. H. Kempton, Of Texas.
Elk Congressman Hslyor HslVorsen, OF
Minnesota.
Ex-Governor William LarrRbee, Of
Iowa.
Hon. H. M. Dake, Of Missouri.
Ex.Congressmsn L. P. FeRtherstone, Of
Arkansas.
Member-stlarge, E. Stoddsrd, Of
Omaha, Nsb.
The executive committee, whose duty
it is to put into practical operation the
plans outlined by this convention was
reported as follows:
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-12-13

Send for an ADVOCATE subscription ola
Gard " hang in your store or office.
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The concert given at Memorial ball
Tuesday evei irg. bv the Eaterpe La i 5
Il1artet of Wat.rviile assisted by Prof.
George J. u. Currie AS a real treat. Thi-
quart. I consists of Mise Hs'tia Could. tirs,
soprano; Mrs .Ifssie b. iInbharl, secon
soprano; Mrs. Jennie Brown Fiooi. firs'
,Ito; Mr.. Sophie May Pierce, second alto
the ssh ctions by 'he quartet were W, II rem
iered and Enthusiastically received. Prof
Cu-rie captvsitd the audience from tie
s,art. His wonderful commsni Of facis! ex
o on ic4l Tragediin, anil the "F.ver Cur.
Mrs. Pisrce's soln, The Oll Barn Win,
dow" brought ont some fine lor tones.
The duet between Mrs. Hubbard sna Mrs.
Fool was one Of the be- things on the pro-
eramue. Miss G0uld's sony, Farewell.
Marguerite, son he 'r'y reraii, ami her
~ KING encore soug brought smother bars
of applause. Mis- Gould is a young singer
of much promise. But the gem of the mn-
steal part of the entertainment was Mrs.
Flood. solo, The Miishipmite, sung in
response to an enthusiastic encore. Mrs
Flood i. always favorite with Oakland
audiences, AMI deservedly. Ice cream and
cake were sold during the intermission.
and the ladies of the Baptist Society will
make neat little sum from the proceeds
of the evening.
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EEAD OF -FOUR (RUaCBES.
Is 1t Any Wonder Ministers
Break Down?
Bishop Phillips Brooks Died as the
Result Of 0verWork.
Raw. Henry tansiord. the Eminent Preacher,
lust Saved From Same Fate.

Oyereork kills.
The great bishop, Phillips Brooks. was
stricken down in the pr me of his IDanhoo
and usefulness as the direct result of pbysi-
cal and nervous exhaustion brought on by
uyerwork.
Now comes the news that Rev. Heury
Langford. the eminent Baptist divine. OF
Weston, West Va. has jnst escaped utter
nervous and physical prostraiion.
lie is pastor Of four churches. Il it any
wonder that he broke do.n in hea,tr:
Tie reverend gentleman gives very in
teresiing account of bims,lf an! his
troubles
For ten wears" he sail, Il have been
n rvous and growing worse all th'se years.
During the last four os five years became
20 nervous could scarcely sig, NY mime
20 it could be read was so nervous that
could not read my own sermon notes
after they had been aid ssiie a while.
"I was unable to h,li my head steady in
he pulpit. nor could hold or bundle my
1opkL ant papers without embarrassment,
owing to the trembling anl weakness of my
hands and arms was so nervous that |
could scare ~ feed myself In fact my
nervous system was wrecked.
II tried many NEEDLES recommended by
physicians, but found no permanent relief.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
HOtYOkE IS CROWDED.
The Christian Endeavof Army Opens Its Eighth
Annual Convention.

HoLYoKE. Mass, Nov. Is. The Christian
Eddeavor army i, in possession OF the
Paper city," and even before the formal
exercises of the convention were opened
the presence of hundreds of delegates In
the streets and hotels attested the interest
OF the workers of Massachusetts in this
annual gathering.
The occasion was the eighth annual con
ven ton of the Massachusetts union. The
delegates were arriving all day. They
were met at the railroad station by mem
brrs Ct the reception committee and taken
TO headquarters and assigned to stopping
places. The arrangements for iecevins
the guests were excellent and called for
strong praise from the visitors
The convention wa, held in the Second
Congregational church, which was taste
fully decorated for the occasion. The ex-
trcists oren,d at 2 O'Clock yesterday after
Icon with "A devotional service led by Rev
Mr., Winch Of the First Congregati onal
church. a business meeting followed fer
the appointment Of committees. after
which there were addresses of welcome by
Rev DR.. Reed aud J. f. Griffith of this
city. and Rev. Lawrence Phelps OF
Chelsea.
The Days rrnts .iings.
George W. Coleman, president of the
union, presented his annual report, ms did
Miss .1esnnette Prince, secretary; Henry
4. Field, treasurer. and Mrs. +. ". Darst.
The report showed considerable advance
in the work Of the state union during the
year just closed and were pleasing to the
delegates. The secretary's report showed
30 societies in active work for the cause
Reports were also made by the following
distract secretari s;
Barnstable, ~ H. Ellridee; Berkshire,
Rev. George w Andrew; Bristol, Miss
Aphia G.. Lilis IN; Essex, ,Iosrph y.
Dummer, Franklin, C.. T. Hubbard;
IIampden, Walter r. Holman. fIamps hire.
W. NJ burlington; Middle-ex, Henry a.
kdtler, Npf9ik. W j. Thorn oson; Piym-
nuth, MIs. i. w. Cooper; Sntf Tx, Henry
l. Alb., Worcester, William Il. Rankin.
Addresses by Rev f. J. Marsh Of Wal
pole o. Our Ciearirs Hodse." aad Our
Possibilities by Rev, DR. Farrar OF Al
bany ilosed lie afternoon session.
There was sgci a large attendancs at
the evening SEES ion that an overflow
meeting vas bid in the rooms of TIE
Y. NJ. e. A. At this session there wer.
rddress's by Il V. Frank II. Smith and
Rev. r + & ak Rev Mr. smith spoke
90 The Ch'i tan Endeavor" The
Christian CITIZEN and the Problem Of the
Une uiployed" WAS the topic Of DIR. Clark's
address.
Among those who are to speak today
are X. W. d Hon. Toronto, Rev. 5. e.
Barnes, Long meadow; Rev g. w. Quick,
Springfield; Mrs. A. j. Gordon and George
H. Grifiis OF Boston, and Rev DIR. David
j. Burrel Of New York.
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The Kranz Komedy kompany will play
at Memorial hail Thursday, Ffiday and
Saturday evenings of tli' week. This
company has cool reputation az a talented
and respectable company, and they will
doubtless draw god houses. They an
nounce "The Lishtri ing Rol Agent for
Thursday right, Beyond the Rockies
FIJI lay Light, and for Sat rlay the rolick'
ing Irish comedy, Omen Brilget"
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Likely 10 Be Questioned.

CHICAGO, Nov. l5 r. at an anarchist
meeting, Oscar Neebe, recently frrdoned
by Governor Alleged, said that Lingg was
"A victim Of the jail guards and was not n
suicide. Nctbe said that n loaded cigar
was given to the anarchist by some Of the
Jail officials, and it was that and not az
alleged, a detonatiug cap which killed the
a,,nIpp,nnJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-16

\ large number of ladie, interested 10
forming ladies' auxiliary to the Y. NJ. G..
A -, met at the association rooms Tuesday
afternoon and an organization was per-
fectcd. The following officers were elected .
President, Mrs. II. Chase; vice presidents,
Mrs. W. X Bell. from the Methodist So
ciety, Mrs y. 7. Dutton from the Baptist,
Nr.. David Pearson from the Free Will
Baptist secretary, Mss Fanny Ne; treas
ur,r, Mrs. 4. o. lockwood. The meeting
was adjourned for two weeks at which time
another will be helh to consider the best
nj athods Of rendering all to the ASSOCIATE m
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Speaker Helped H.

LONDON. Nov. BIN the commons last
evening the speaker ruled out Of order two
pages Of amendments to the employer
liability bill This will greatly hasten the
progress of the bill