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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-10-04

Jim Roach is the most successful hun
ter in this vicinity. Monday he went out
and bagged six fine turkeys, within hall
a mile of town. Who cbn beat this? The
next best record was Fennell ChiIos: one
afternoon last week it is reported that be
killed on COrley Island, six squirrels. and
six rattlesnakes in three minutes Lees
burg Commercial.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-10-04
The Best Way to Use Muck.

What is undoubtedly the best method
of making muck available in farm econ
omy-of using it in such manner that
one may rest assured that it will return
more than the cost of handling, is thus
stated by Farm and Home:
There are mlny farmers on whose
farms are good-s.z 81 b ID, OF muck and
peat which may b. put to great value
without much expense to the owner
The solids of ordinary barnyard manures
contain about 40 per cent of the fertilizing
material in the food which the animal
consumes tn 1T Is not use in the animals
body, while the liquid parts are gener-
ally estimated to contain about g. per
cent.
This 60 pr cent. represents over one
half the fertilizing value Of the food as
going to waste on many farms. Many
posses beds of muck, but are unable to
build cement foored cellars to retain the
60 per cant. of liquil going to waste.
For such, the judicious use of muck by
spreading as litter in the stables will
greatly preserve the liquid Va ties by its
action as an absorbent.
Muck when dug from the bog is cold
and sour, containing but few available
elements of plant food. To make it ava il
able from the bog, it should be drawn
to more elevated place to drain and
dry out for couple Of weeks.
Most farmers have q vacant shed in
which it could be spread about six inch
es deep for further drying. There it car
remain until late in the fall, being fork.
ed over occasionally for further airing
Tie repeated landings and drying
neutraliza a part Of the aciCs. Gypsum
or land plaster may be added to further
aid in this process.
Each day the dried muck should be
spread in the stables to absorb the liz
uid matter, and with each days cleaning
of the stable the whole is forkei into the
manure pile. This plan will save over
so per cent. of the liquid manure and
put to good use the decayed organic
matter taken from the bog.
Such All application will materially
benefit all lands and especially those OF
an open nature, such as sandy loans
AS rule, pure muck in itself does not
possess high value as fertilizer, and
when used as such the paying value Of
spreading may oftentimes be questioned.
Jim Roach is the most successful hun
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-03
WINTER MONT FUN.

A "peanut hunt" is lots of fun for
an evening party. The hostess hides
peanuts III all sorts of queer places
about the room, sometimes putting two
or three nuts in the same place. Then
che provides each Of her guests with a
little basket tied with gay ribbons, and
the "hunt" begins. After = certain
time the "finds' are compared. The
one who has the largest number wins
the first prize, while the "booby
prize" is fittingly awarded to the one
having the fewest.
Some other trials that are great sport
are often introduced; one is TO see who
can carry the most peanuts IN one
hand from one table to another. A
man ought to win this. Forty-twO is
said to be good number by those who
have tried 1t. Of course, the winner is
to be rewarded, while the 'booby,"
too, must be consoled.
Another trial consists OF carrying po-
tatoes from one table to another IN q
table or teaspoon. The potatoes, which
should be round and big, are better
put on table with . polished top.
The one WHO can carry most potatoes
from one table TO another in given
time wins. The tables must bc far
apart. II il not easy to scoop up the
potatoes, and once secured II Is still
more difficult TO retain.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-03
STATE PRESS GOSSIP.

Murphy was net for Cleveland at
the Chicago convention and now
Cleveland is not for Murphy. The
democrat war is on.-Kalamazoo Tele-
graph.
The New York Presbytery has finally
decided that Professor Briggs Is not q
hereto for teaching the errancy of the
Bible. This is q great victory not only
for the professor, but for the cause Of
genuine and enlightened religion
Lansing Journal.
The increase in the attendance atthe
Indian schools this fall shows a drift In
the right direction. The attendance fell
off in church schools and increased in
those directly under public supervision.
Adrian Times.
Philosophers who were preparing TO
demonstrate "why American winters
are no longer cold" are housed up ut
present awaiting change of temper
ature before proceeding with their IN
vestigations. Bay City Tribune.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-03
POINTS ABOUT MEN.

The late Ralph Butterfield, q physi
clan of Kansas City, Mo-, left the bulk
of his estate, amounting to $500, 900, tc
Dartmouth college, to provide insiruc
ton in paleontology, ethnology anc
kindred branches of study, and TO
keeping specimens to illustrate suct
sciences. He also bequeaths his owl
collection of fossils and minerals K
the college.
President Gilman of the John Hop
kips university makes o plea for en-
dowments for medical and electricity
schools, and funds for the erection of .
building in which to store the geoiogl.
cal and neurological collection and
for scholarships.
J. Montgomery Sears. the riches
man in Boston, reputed to be worth
about $40, 000, 900. has been dong ser
vice IN the superior civil court jury o.
Suffolk county and will receive fsl an(
80 cents mileage for his twenty-sever
days work.
Mr.. Tahaskima, . Japanese gentle
man, "who appears in native dress.
is entertaining kansas audiences Will
lecture entitled, Real Life II
Japan"
Franklin w. Smith of Boston 10 still
agitating the establishment OF
national gallery of history and art il
Washington, TO cost ultimately $40,
100000.
Senator Stewart of Nevada says tina
II the republicans do not hurry up ane
pass a free coinage bill they won
carry = single state west of the Rock lei
IN 1896.
More people recognize Col. Robert @
Ingersoll st sight than any other citi
xsn who walksor rides about New Yori
City.
William r. Harrity has an income o
SIS. 900 year ss president OF PhiIs
dtlphla business concern.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-03
wEAraEa.
WILL HE SURPRISE Us.

Is is reported that Governor Rich
will appoint Ex-Governor Luce railroad
commissioner after his defeat for the
senatorsnip. The governor himself
has said that his appointments Will DO
surprising to the politicians Perhaps
this "A one OF them. Without presum-
ing 70 anticipate the action OF Cover
nor Rich in regard to appointments it
may be suggested that If ne really de-
ssres TO surprise the politicians and
please the people he will set aside the
old familiar place-seekers and appoint
new men TO Office. such q course will
sndear him to the younger members OF
the party who have waited valnly for
the old warehouses 20 die OF that they
may secure recognition. To nominate
Mr.. Luce for railroad commissioner
would secure TO the people the services
of an able man. Mr.. Luce has enjoyed
the fat things OF Office for many years.
He has always proved equal TO every
demand. But ne has been long time
before the people. IL is now time
that ne retired 10 private life, filled
with honors. TO live apart from the
activities OF public life. IL IS doubly
so because the younger members OF
the party are beginning to wonder
when the fruits OF party victory are TO
be distributed outside the circle OF
men identified with the public service
since they were boys. IL these younger
men are to be relied upon to stand
firm and unyieldlng to the principles
Of the party there must be Genesis
TO their aspirations. They will not
continue forever to vote the old war
horses OF the earlier days into office
till death compels . vacancy. The
demand OF the hour IA that q new list
OF names shall adorn the public service
roster. IL will infuse new life and
energy into the party and inspire
every republican with renewed conf
dence. Governor Rich will not find 1t
moro difficult to- find new and capa-
bic man for commissioner than did HE
immediate predecessor. By all means,
governor, surprise Us with something
uew-not with . chestnut.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-03
FRENCH RULES or DRESSING.

Unmarried women dress much more
simply than married ones in Paris.
Young girls are forbidden handsome
laces, jet. costly jewels, and never ap-
pear in the houee or on the street in
garments made 0f violet, red or yellow
in color, nor In black. entirely, there
always being some color to relieve 1t.
Gowns with large figures or flowers are
worn only by married women. The
dress of single women is usually of q
cheaper material than that worn by
married women, and this irrespective
OF age. Velvets and satins are never
worn by young girls.
In the matter of outside cover dress
ing young unmarried women never ap-
pear in dolmans or long wraps, these
being confined to the married. They
do wear, however. ulsters, or short
coats daintlly embroidered, or very
lightly braided. heavy embroiderings,
braiding and beading being an exclu-
Give privilege of their married sisters.
Bonnets are never worn by young
ladies; their headgear consists princi-
pally of hats, quiet in decoration. The
only species of rose allowed them is
the pale pink wild rose, and the restric-
ton already mentioned in regard to jet
or any character applies as we'll to
their hats. Feathers, aigrettes, light
lace, ribbon, and even very little vel
vet, 60 to form hat decoration for the
unmarried
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-03

sr ported plant. There shouid also be
4 decorated linen piece for the tee tray
ana TIE cold meat disn- Under each
plate should be lad = friaged napkin
with tho necessary knives. forks and
Spoons at each side and above the
plate, small plate for bread at the
left hand, q nat bostomed t1mbler for
water and plain hemmed or hem
stitched napkin for use. A flower at
escn plate Is = pretty addition. Fruits
and sweets are en- reggie for tes.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-03
FOR AND ABour WOMEN.

cspes sre exceedingly popular. and
the CLOTH cape with short frl.led top
edged with narrow fer 10 by tar the
most fashionable shape. WITH COS
TUNES. espes Of the "Jehu" type are
much shorter and trimmed 20 cores
pond with the skirt, while there is us
nally blouse ia place of the bodice.
Very dressy toilets can re made IN this
fashion, and they are most adaptable
whether as waking costumes when the
skirt, cape and muff are accompanied
by stylish chapesn, or for visiting
when the cape Is dropped OF and a
pretty blouse and wide empire belt Is
revealed. Some "Jehu" eapes are
made very simply. there being first =
short complete cape cut high 10 the
neck, the shoulders fitting Win darts
and the skir. part very full and edged
with narrow fur. just around above
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-03
NOT MUCH VALUE.

As the much announced article
which Is soon To appear In leading
magazine on GLOW | Keep My Ser.
vants" 10 10y an English woman who
employs eighty servants TO keep her
house. II 10 not likely. il the writer de-
ponds on her own experience for data.
to be OF much practicable value to tho
average American housckeeper. Much
more valuable would be the experiences
OF certain Chicsgo housekeeper who
keeps seven servants aud never has the
least trouble with than, II she would
only give II. An important item IN
this Chicago housek e. per's plan Is that
each person engaged bv her IL trsi
Of all made fully aware Of precisely
what IL expected OF her. In addition
To this. each smpioye has printed
sip placed in her room IN small
frame, stating clearly what her duties
are. In this way each person under.
stands what she !. engaged so do, and
also knows when she hsr finished net
york.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-03

the shoulders, leaving the top to de-
fine rounded yoke. another frill il
put on to simulate . double cape, and
this Is also edged with fur, and the
top finished with tur IS if to define the
yoke. For plush and handsome ma
terials this is an excellent model. as il
takes less material than the separate
yoke and double frill.
Black capes, either of plush or hand
some metelassc, are exceedingly effec-
tive when trimmed with mixture OF
coGue and peacock feathers, this
trimming having q good appearance
and harmoniZing with almost any
gown. For elderly ladies the cape
mantles lined with heavy WOODEN
plaids and with an under front, which
draws in to the figure, are particularly
warm and comfortable.
Capes of the full gathered type are
fashionable both for day and evening
wear, and the sketch gives an uncom-
mon aud dressy model. The same fur
trimming is used for cape, bottom OF
mantle and bottom of skirt.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-03
rATEUM's CHANCES.

II is gratifying to observe that ail the
local newspapers, without regard to
political predictions, are heartily in
favor OF the election Of Mr.. Tateum to
be speaker. The political significance
OF his eleystion is lost in the desire
that this city shall be recognized. By
all the canons of good policy and by
every instinct of local pride he is en-
titled TO receive the very generous sup.
port extended by the local press to his
candidacy. There is every reason to
believe that the members OF the house
will take broad view OF existing con-
ditions n regard to the distribution OF
Offices and wisely conclude that this
city is entitled TO the place
asked for by Mr.. Ts.eum. The
other candidates ars strongly
backed by earnest supporters and
the preliminary skirmish will be short
and decisive. Mr.. Tsteum's campaign
il in the hands OF Fred A. Maynard,
who is . pugnacious and persistent
fighter. lie il aided by q corps Of
trusty lleutenssis. RI by any chance
Mr.. Tateum il defeated II will be
through a combination organized TO re-
buke this city aud district-s highly
improbable CONFORMATION. The ques-
ton will be practically settled in eau
Gus this evening and The Herald II
confident that lt Will be able 20 an
nounce the success OF Mr.. Tsteum in
tou1orroy mornings issue.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-03
HIT AND MISS BREvlTIeS.

There 10 one way, and one way only,
70 overthrow the hateful system of ad-
mInlstraion conferred in Dublin Castle.
That way 10 to hasten the passage of
Mr. Gfadetones bill and to avoid doing
anything that can offer the slightest OBJ
structiOn to the measure. The men
who try to excuse the dynamite out.
rage NJ Dublin by shouting down
with Castle government" are rather
fools than knsves. The place for them
is not jail. but an asylum for IDIOTS.
New York sun.
The rapid transit question demands a
prompt solution. The need for AN i'm
proved and enlarged system of ps.sen-
ger transportation to and from the
upper portions OF the city grows more
i'm perat.ys each year. We must have
be rapid Ia fact as vel a. IN uame.-
New York Press.
Naval officers who find that their
gloves grow mouldy when Their shpa
are IN tropical seas will be Interested to
learn Of Admiral trosby's device for
avsrting mlidsw. lie placed bis KID
gloves N al alright preserving Jar.
aud discovered that thus they retain ed
their pristsne condition.
II l. remarked that not ono of the
papers controlled ~ women ia this
couutfy ssia q hard word about the
late Jay Could. This j. believed 10
ares from hl- having Invented nouss. .
trap. Philadelphia Times.
II Ian Lament goes into The cabinet
ID Nlll bs only deserved PRINCETON. lie
> faliY capable 81 filing the place for
Ehuh the cabinet gossip = slsuBg
hsfa So Haven Fig stat,
We ssFnssstr hops that ,ssaeFsi n lee
does uat intsnd 81 aesisfa ~sf ego tsst
Great hFltein witheBt FIRST consulting
ssnzfsss thssasa Asws.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-03

IL Francs 3. stockbridgs be not
chosen 70 succeed himself "a senator
for TIE state Of Michigan, the republi-
cans in the legislature viii deliberately
turn down the grandest and trusst
member Of she party IN the state. In
his long public career, extending from
the meeting held under the Jackson
oaks up % this hour he has never fall
tered IN his devotion 10 the principles
OF ths republican, party. When stead
fast anegance MS been demanded
from the leaders la Too hour Of defeat,
Frsne,s b. Stockhr.dgs has never been
found among the apologists and wsver-
srs. he has always defended and
cbam pioned na8n and measures when
some Who are now snlisied sgalns,
hin oave found it both convenient AMI
polite 20 skuix behind ilimsy excuses
for taslr lack Of nisniy independence.
Whenever The repnblicaa party n shl.
state has needed friend. the ieaders
have tnrned ~ Frsucis r. stock
bridge. lis time. rs talents, h.s
niouey have been as TIE command
az bis party a al tsne-, IA
every emergency. He has usvsr
d~cAaet g. conlr.bute A. much Of
sthss 81 a.y eshsr-hs has uniformly
contributed uaars. - e vel - con
csss 20 Ma pponaat every Fifins ~
sac caisasrv 81 sai.aesl siftaes Eat
vhen cyrus g Laee rst9 a. h.s'ff
tas- e eeaffsffd % Fssasis T. aisfs.
ssass. the sgsgsaels = Fsfy naash Lac
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-03
ALLEGED TO BE FUNNY.

Helen-Thcy say Harry hasn't many
Trends IN college.
pofothy--I should say not. ise's q
prominent member Oh the st. rsaI,
society and the lonng Mems Chris.
tan ass cha ton - Harvard Ismpcon.
Il wish g. tny mali. said d LADY
Ia q salesman yesterday ~ Chsssnul
street st.sFT. ~ hat fat7' be sssesi
ITO keep MY hands warm" vas tie
Ind grant Iegly. - fhiisaelphis Rec.
ord.
Overheard en- The stfset-~ffown-
Why don't yeat ts merry. smith
Yea look so etesstsilsD. Smith--iiaw
c.a be cheerful when | speat also for
thfsatmas presents. snd All I've xei
oat 81 ID j. pais - sllpeefs and .
slpssf=f Allaaslphis kseafa.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-03


To- NIGHT the grand annual
charity ball will take place in
the Madison Square Garden,
New York City.
The proceeds will go to the
Nursery and Child's Hospital.
and usually aggregate over
100000. The decorations this
year are more elaborate than
usual. The Four Hundred will
be there in full force, and Mrs.
President Cleveland and other
ladies high in fashionable and
official circles are patronesses Of
the ball.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-03

Tea IL regarded ss ths me.i fenasd
II not tie most elegant meal Of the
day. and the settling az the table tor
this light and dainty fepssi should te
carefully considered ~ every hoase.
ksepef. The present idea + % spread
The tea table With a eietb. OF course
the table should be ef highly poilshea
sesd. ia the decorated linsa center
piece should l,1 bow. OF cat tovess
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-03

- quiet as . countyy graseyaro. -
the Afternoon the veterans ef the old
ksxtn fiocked into the hotels aud hy-
ened them up little The kAkie Was
Z ouycndium Il Eauo-snakes snd OLD
time stofsss. No especial observance
wss made of yesIerosy. although il was
the legal holiday. The billiard Toosss
We're crowded With amateur sioesons
and hhasIisrs. butthat WAS TIE only slgn
Of excitement vlslbie until the slxth
cavalry yeterans began 70 congregsso
Ia the Eagle for their banquet
Howard Douglas Of Peoria, . repre-
sentative of the AmsIicAn F<deTstloD
OF L3bof. IL Russt IN the New Living
ston. I'VE have about $50 900 msmbsTo
now" he said, and are making ar
rangements 80 consolidate win tha
knights Of Labor. The railroad men
Also are organirlng and they vail Join
u.s. Hnen ths conso:sd ation il Erected
We shall number nearly 2,oo0, 900
skilled uoskmsn. An immense ara,y.
you say! Yea. il ID, and We sxpscs %
lie IN condition 10 carry out ANYTHING
We undertake. Organised labor re-
ceived two severe hlous this year. The
Homestead strike vac . failure aud
the New Orleans slriks Was declared
of. Capital uss too strong for isbor
IN both instances. We are nov taking
care Of the famiiies u the imprisoned
Homestead strikers. We furnished
them ali the money Ne could while
they we're out. but we're not stgonx
enough to carry on the unequal light.
Ii the new federation u formed in
June. - Ne hope is will ~. organized
labor need not fear dsfeas IN . Just
cause"
"Say, Fay, old man. have any let
tsrsv inquired . travelling man In
Sweets Last night. Five istaers. nv
dear boy" replied the GENIAL head
clerk. "Grest gawd. that's luck, amt
it.' said the drummer - he seised HE
mail. Then he glanced over the heads
on the envelopes and threw the iottsra
down In oisgust. First of the vcar.
Might have known it. just my demmed
luck"
Sam K. Watson. formerly manager
OF the telephone exchange. but nov .
residsnt OF Chicago, 10 q guest IN the
Morton. George n. Davis. ex-wardeu
OF the states prison. also is = guest In
the Morton. aud is telling the boys how
little public trust there really 10 in =
public office.
''I'm down to attend the reu Nor. !"
said George w. Crawford of Big Rapids
IN the Morton last night. 80 be care
fully adjusted his cork leg. al never
miss one OF them. Makes me feel good
ell the year 70 meet the old boys."
S. B. Chase Of the Chase Bros'.
Piano company will return 70 Auske-
gon to look after the company's inter
eats there. Mr.. Chase has been . guest
in Sweets for the past year.
Prison Warden-It's just been found
out ths you didn't commit that crime
you've been in for all these years,
and 60 the governor has pardoned
you.
Innocent Man-Um-Pm pardoned,
am II
Prison Warden-Y-e-s, but don't GO
yet. I'll have 70 telegraph for further
instructions.
Innocent Man-Wbat about,
Prison Warden-Seems TO me that
coneidcrin' you hadn't any business
here. you ought TO pay the state fer
your board.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-03
coUNrERrEIr pIAMoNDs.

8 Since the opulen. bartender's immac-
ulata shirt-front has become the rest
ing place for kaleid oscopic gems OF all
sorts, polite society men have adopted
the plainest kmds Of jewels Inven-
ton and chemistry seem to adjust
themselves to every changing whim OF
fashion and fortune 10 produce coun-
terfeits OF the cheapest and plainest
genuine stones. The Washington Star
states that I'm manufacturing glass for
limitations of precious stones the pro-
cesses employed have to be conducted
with the utmost nicely. For making
even the best mirrors the necessary
silica is obtained from ordinary white
quartz, while common window pancs
are produced from sea sand to large
extent; but, IN this case, rock crystal
is substituted, composing about 90 per
cent. OF the ingredients of the paste.
To Il must be added % per cent. Of car
Donate of soda and due proportions Of
calcined borax, saltpeter and red
lead. Ali of these things
are reduced to the finest
powder mixed, fused together by heat
in crucibls and cooled slowly. Thus
made, It is all ready to be- cut up into
diamonds and prepared for market.
Surprising that be wants rubies, he
fuses with paste q small quantity of
peroxide OF manganese and trace of
Cassius purple. which will give the
proper color. For emeralds he en-
ploys IN like manner oxide or iron, and
for sapphires oxide of cobalt. Topaz is
easily formed IN the crucible by mixing
with ], 900 parts Of paste, forty parts of
glass of antimony and one part of Cas-
sius purple. For manufacturing other
kinds OF gems there are methods
equally simple. OF course mono Of
these imitation precious stones has the
chemical constitution, hardness, speci-
&c gravity or optical properties of real
ones. Accordingly, their falseness is
readily perceived by an expert. mas.
much IS the elements Of which various
gems are composed are we'll known,
synthetic chemistry has attempted to
reproduce them by putting the ingre-
dents together and effect crystalliza-
ton in the laboratory. In this way
large masses of what might be termed
true ruby and sapphire are turned out
artiticially, sucn gem-like material
having some usefulness for industrial
purposes, although lacking the bril-.
liancy of natures products"