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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-11-15
Vol. Xxx, No. 46, Whole No. 778.
Sugar Cane and Florida Syrup.

No crop is so easily grown in Florida
as sugar cane, and lots of it used to be
made, but since sugar got cheap the crop
was abandoned. Come to think OF it,
this is strange. for really syrup sells for
more since sugar sells for half the old
price. When paid 12H cents a pound
for granulated sugar got syrup of finest
quality at 40 cents per gallon, but since
sugar has got down to 6H cents per
pound syrup has gone to 60 cents per
gallon and this preparation OF glucose.
think it will be well for the farmers to
get back on he old tack and begin the
old anew. The old open kettle must be
replaced by the pan or evaporation and
some way must be found to keep the sac
charine from granulating and the pro-
duct form fermenting it often does.
We are told that if put up in small pack
ages and these kept air tight it retains
that fine favor it has when new. | be-
lleve we have an experiment station whose
purpose it was to work up the cane, sugar
and syrup interests of Florida. Let them
overcome the difficulties above mentioned
and will forgive the legislature for that
$4,000 appropriation. Every farmer
should raise sugar cane and own q little
mill and evaporator and obtain the expe-
riment station bulletins until he learns
to make syrup that won't explode like
dynamite or foam like lager beer when
drawn. Ii we could know the amount of
money we send out of the State for things
that can be made here, we would be
ashamed to look at the eagle on the dol
lar.-Wm. IN. in Tampa Times.
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DeLand, Fla. Wednesday, November Is, 1898.
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rience Of farmers on the one hand, and
analytical test on the other, declare
equal in nutrient character to domesti-
Gated grasses obtained elsewhere at so
considerable an outlay of time and
money.
The native grasses of which these pas
lures consist, are ANIMALS and perennials.
The local names of the ANNALS. are crab
grass, crows foot, yard crows foot, spur
grass, water grass, white clover and
Japan clover. The principal pelennials
are Bermuda, smut grass, broom grass
of several varieties, carpet grass, velvet
grass and several species indiscriminately
termed lake" Or meadow grass.
The following table, complied from
analyses made by Peter Collier, chemist
of the United States Agricultural Bureau,
and reported in 1889, is made use Of to
show to those unfamiliar with the above
native grasses. their estimated nutritive
contents, as well as estimated market
value per ton:
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Dairy Farming in Leon County.

The following is the report ofthespecial
committee OF the Tallahassee Board of
Trade appointed to investigate and re-
port on the subject of dairy farming in
Leon County. OF course this reportrefers
only to Leon County-it shows the re-
markable growth of this business in that
, section, business proving most lucretive
, to those engaged in it. What is true of
] Leon County, though, is possible for
many other counties of the State. The
COMMITTEE said:
!, With the settlement of Leon County.
FLORIDA, by Americans in the second and
third decades OF the present century, was
Established cattle raising, in conjunction
with plantation purposes, and at all times
since, the production of milk and butter
I in abundance for home use, has been
Feature of farm life.
The gradual change of conditions occur
cring flate years, induced corresponding
alteration ofmethOds among farmers. Di-
c7ersity ofpurpose has become popular, and
.among other Industries and new enter.
prises taken hold of, dairy farming for
a)rofit has slowly recommended itself by
more or less successful results, until as
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A comparison OF the relative properties
OF the grasses as indicated inthe foregoing
table shows that in carbohydrates and
albuminoids, the valuable parts of for
age, more than half of the native Flori-
da varieties named are richer and more
valuable than the three standards, or
chards grass, blue grrss, and Timothy
grass, and in the constituent of cellulose,
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-11-15

milking and feeding in open lots. In
other instances we'll appointed barns. in
all respects appropriate to the purpose
in hand, are made use of.
Unanimous report is made of health.
fulness of herds, no single occurance OF
infectious diseases or fatal d.stemper
being reported.
The daily yield in butter, per cow var
les greatly; one-fourth of pound being
the lowest figure given, while the highest
is one pound.
Accepting the responses made on the
subject as basis of estimation, it seems
that about one hundred thousand pounds
per anIum is a conservative estimate OF
the amount of butter sold, as the pre-
sent output OF Leon dairies.
The market for TINS product is in Talla-
hassee, and outside points; perhaps 40
per cent. finding it's way to East and
South Florida towns, where the demand
is practically unlimited.
Prices received are from 25 to 80 cents
per pound, to dealers.
The presence of d steady demand in
West, East and South Florida of dairy
products, furnishes market ready to
hand, Middle Florida being the nearest
source of supply.
There is also a steady demand from
that quarter for milk cows, to meet the
wants of tourist travel in Winter; giving
farmers market for surplus stock. at
prices ranging from $50 to 800 per
head. From this source considerable
profits have for some years been derived.
The feature of this growing industry
possessing special interest, is the matter
OF grasses and other provender supply.
Incalculable advantage results to the
farmer from the mil dness of the Winter
climate, especially the absence OF cold
wet winds, making enormous saving i'll
cost OF sheltering and feeding.
Numbers Of the Indigenous grass
growths admit of grazing and tramping
throughout the year, and are sufficient
under iudicious outstanding, to support
the young and dry cattle.
In no instance does it appear that in
the establishment of pastures, recourse
was ever had to elaborate preparation of
soil and artificial seeding to domesticated
grasses.
The modus Operandi persued, has been
simply to set aside for pasture purposes
areas once devoted to conventional cul-
tivation of corn and cotton and avoid
further cultivation. Many fence and
cross-fence so as to permit of alternate
grazing; climate and fit survival does
the rest.
Under the stimulus of the equable dis
tributiOn of sunshine and shower, preva-
lent in North Leon latitudes, with the
number ofvegetable products indigenous
there, undisturbed land surfaces rapidly
assume diversified covering that expe-
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a fairly we'll tested pursuit. it has at
tanned character and proportions en-
titling it to recognition among established
industries of the county.
During the decade Immediately preced-
ing the civil war. the old regime OF broad
plantation purpose, was at the height OF
it's prosperity, live stock raising as a
source of food supply for slave forces, at
tanned prominence among planters, and
many persons introduced among their
herds thoroughbred bulls of Devon, Dur
ham, Hereford, Ayreshire, and Galway
breeds.
The effects of this crOss-breeding are
conepicuously apparant even to this day,
giving to the cattle of the esection named,
a reputation throughout Florida for su-
perioritv.
In 1860, Mr. Richard Bradford, on Lake
IamOnia, brought to Leon county the
first representative of the Channel Island
breeds, then becoming popular in America.
Since that date the Bradford herd, now
in the hands Of another generation, has
had a registered Jersey at it's head.
Since 1870 many prime representatives
from the best American herds of Jersey
cattle, and one direct Importation from
abroad, have been introduced; resulting
in generally well bred appearance of all
cattle from north Leon. From the best
information attainable. your committee
find. there are in Leon County not fewer
than fifty farmers, who are engaged in
dairying for market; probably an increase
within ten years of 400 per cent. in the
number of farmers in business regularly
as market suppliers.
In a printed schedule of questions, sub
mitted to dairy farmers in the county,
inquiry was made touching size and
quality of herds; average daily and an.
nual product in butter, and prices: to
gether with we'll considered questions as
to extent, character, quality aud dura-
tion OF pasterage; amount and character
OF supplemental feeding; and as to gen.
eral methods of management.
A liberal proportion of answers haye
been received to this circular; furnishing
reliable and detailed information, all of
which data is submitted herewith.
1t appears that the herds employed
vary in size from half dozen select cows
to an hundred head; about two-thirds of
which are at all times in milk. Common
usage is to pasture throughout the year;
supplementiDg such grazing with daily
rations OF fodder, corn, millet, hay, stover,
corn meal, cotton seed, sweet potatoes
or ensilage; different persons making use
OF different commodities; but in every
instance the extra food is product of
the farm where fed.
Sheltering is not of universal usage.
Several individuals. whose reports OF re-
suits compare favorabIy with general
averages, have no shelter of any kind,
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How Is This :?

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Monthly all-dsy gospel meetings at
Temperance Temple hall Friday, July
9Th.
A. j. Gardner is the composer OF the
music of song entitled Sweet Memo
ries. just published. The words are by
George Du Bois.
Undelivered telegram at the Western
Union telegraph office, corner of Court
and Main streets. July 5. 1898. for
j. R. Hammond, Hon. L. E. Finch, Mrs.
A. S. Gibbons.
A lady's purse containing ley and a
small sum of money was found on q
bench in Sixth-street park yesterday by
Officer O'Reagan. The owner can have
the purse by applying to the police sta
tion.
Frank Donnelly, boy, was arrested
yesterday by detectives Benson and
Auble and booked at the city Jail on a
charge of burglary. Donnelly, it is
charged, broke into house and looted
it to the extent of so cents, which he
found in q trunk.
The Los Angeles Catholic Beneficial
association held their third annual pic
mic at the Main-street gardens on July
4th. An immense crowd was present
and enjoyed themselves greatly. Prof.
Lowinskey's orchestra gave delightful
music to the lovers of dancing and the
games which were managed by Messrs.
Schsllord and Stewart were amusing and
mirth provoking.
Articles of incorporation were filed
yesterday in the county clerks office of
the Nausrth & Cass Hardware company.
Los Angeles is the principal place of
business OF the company, the capital
stock being $50, 900, of which sl5 900 has
been subscribed. The directors are
Jacob Nauertb, Bruce H. Cass, Alonzo
B. Cass, Henry Martz and Valentine
Baumgartner, all Of Los Angeles.
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OhltuarYa

Obituary
The death of Col. John L. O'Bryan Of
this city on the evening of July 4th was
quite a surprise and a shock to his
numerous friends in and around the
city.
Colonel O'Bryan was native OF Boon
vile, Cooper county, where he was born
on January 49, 1926. and at his decease
was in his 6Sth year. The subject of
this notice has five children by his first
marriage, three daughters and two SONS.
After the death of the mother OF his
children be again married, his second
wife being Mrs. Noah Bell, who survives
him.
Colonel O'Bryan was one of our very
best citizens, and up to within few
months ago was active and enterprising
in business, and noble specimen OF d
true gentleman.
From the time he reached his msjor-
ity to the day of his death he took a
lively interest in matters OF education,
political economy, and everything
pertaining to the advancement OF the
interest OF the community in which he
lived. In his native state he was one
OF the most active political workers in
long friend OF Senators Geo. G. Vest and
f. NJ. Cocksrel. as well as other leading
men of Missouri.
In 1882 Colonel O'Bryan was elected
mayor of Boonvills, Mo-. by an over
whelming popular vote, aad his official
career was characterized by his stead
fast adherence to principle and faith
ful devotion TO the best interests of his
constituents. Among bis neighbors aud
friends he was often referred to as that
noble old gentleman whom none knew
but to esteem.
The funeral will take place at p. m.
today, from the residence OF Mr.. J. B..
Binford, No. 2502 East First street. His
remains will be laid to rest in Evergreen
cemetery.
The liss of pail bearers are Judge A.
King, Captain Hance, f. II. Workman,
f. Cobb, William Stephens and E. r.
Threlkeld.
Honorary pall-bearers: Mr.. Joseph
D. Lynch, Judge O'Melveny, Mr.. Henry
Binford, Jas. Colby, I. L. Clark, Mr..
Reayis.
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Visiting Cards Engraved
At Langstadtel's, 214 West Second. Tel. 70.
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
TILE GOIIKNREH

G. p. Pelton, J. Il. McNat Riverside; Otto
Moesch, Mr.. and Mrs. John 2. Irish and family,
w. s. Andrews, 8. p. Andrews, Mrs r. L. An
drew, Miss L. Andrew, J. McC. Anderson, f.
A. Taggard. Mrs. G. Barnes and Two children,
Jos Lendap, San Francisco; Mrs. Newport, Miss
benson, Perris; r. Gird, Chino; G. T. Hedge,
daughter Missouri; E J. Connor, Boston; j. B.
Badger Denver; Mrs. noulton, Miss Prtchard
Santa Barbara; G. w. Harmon, New York: r. G.
Breed, Chicago; |. Hew EFT, Oakl md; G. I. Bel.
cher; Portland, ORE Mrs. G. W. Bell, san Diego;
A Moiyneaux, mona; Dr. and Mrs. o. V.
Sessions, Huenemo.
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Jay Z. Hunter left for San Francisco
yesterday on business.
Mrs. W. A. Bingham, Miss Bingham
and Miss Susie Bingham left for three
months eastern trip on Monday after
noon.
Milton R. Hall of San Francisco is
spending few days in our city, at the
Hollenbeck, and combining business
with pleasure.
Bryant Howard, president of the Con-
soidated bank of San Diego, arrived in
this city yesterday and expects to spend
few days in the Angel city.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Hughes returned
yesterday morning from q two months
trip to the east. During their absence
they visited the Puget Sound country,
Minneapolis, Bangor, Wis, the old
home of Mr.. Hughes. the worlds fair,
Kansas City and Salt Lake City. They
report good time, but are glad to get
back to Los Angeles.
James W. Watson of the Dominguez
rancho returned to this city today after
a very pleasant trip to San Diego. He
celebrated his return by the giving OF a
most delightful Spanish dinner to few
invited friends. He leaves tomorrow for
home and takes with him the best
wishes of his many friends in this city.
The herald., 1893-07-06
The Galen Institute,

Office, 3O51a South Spring street, Los
Angeles. From their experience in tine
hospitals OF Europe end America, their
knowledge of the rapid advancements
that have been made in diagnosing and
treating diseases in the last few years,
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CAGES OF chronic diseases. They make
every case epecial study, and will not
take any case unless there ia moral
certainty OF making a complete cure.
They will guarantee a complete cure in
every case they take for treatment. Ser
vices free OF charge,
The herald., 1893-07-06

The Watch, the World, and the Herald.
The New York Weekly World is the leading
American paper, and is the largest and best
weekly printed.
The Columbia watch is an excellen, time
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You can have the DAILY HERALD one year,
the Weekly World one year, and the watch,
all for SO. The WEEKLY HERALD, the watch
and the World will be sent any subscriber for
SO in cash. This is splendid offer, and can be
taken advantage OF by any subscriber of the
HERALD. Send cash to Ayers q Lynch, Los An
geles Cal.
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Highest Of all in Leavenng PowerLatest Govt Report
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ARSOag gYEaM DalnE
ARSe9g z .gETE:lYS PaJRE
DID NOT LIKE SCHOOL.


So He Is Said to Have Set Fire to the
school House.
The trial OF Lemuel Veilex, accused OF
arson was begun, yesterday afternoon in
Judge Smiths court, aud the jury
was empsnelled from the new term trial
jurors.
The spectators unacquainted with the
case looked around the court room to
see the low-browed, ferocious looking
criminal accused OF the serious crime OF
burning down the La Canada school
house.
They looked non-plussed when all
they saw was slight-built lad of 10
years OF age, who had anything but q
tough appearance.
This is the case where the evidence
against the boy was worked up by q
youthful amateur detective not much
older than the defendant. The boy is
the son of respectable parents at La
Canada, and had attended the school
house which wac burned.
1t was An incendiary fire. and the testi-
mony against young Veilex consists
principally OF confessions alleged to have
been made by him to the amateur de.
tective while alone, and also when men
conveniently hidden heard him make
the admissions.
The boy said he burned the school
house because he did not want to go to
school any more, and as a result of
reading about the adventures of Evans
and Sontsg and tough people generally.
There are quite number of wit
nessss in attendance, and the trial will
last two or three days.
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Half Price.

In Kobler & Frohling tract 65 lots,
$3.50, 5000 and $3.50. Sold in 1887 at
$ll00 to $1,000. Terms one-fourth cash,
balance three years, interest 71a per
cent. Streets graded, graveled and
curbed; cement sidewalks and water
laid. Cali and see it. Free carriage.
w. J. Fisher, 227 w. Second street.
The herald., 1893-07-06
The Ladies'.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use the Califor'
MIA liquid laxative Syrnp of Figs, under
all conditions, makes it their favorite
remedy. To get the true and genuine
article, look for the name OF the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup company, printed near
the bottom of the package.
The herald., 1893-07-06
Hong Lee,

Importer and dealer in Chinese and Japanese
fancy goods. All kinds of silks, silk dress pat
terms, embroidered silk dressing gowns, shawls
and handkerchiefs and general furnishing
goods, ana also manufacturer of ladies' under
wear. respectfully call the attention of the
public TO the fact that all my stock 10 now on
special sale, regardless OF cost. No. sos North
Main street, opposite the Plaza, Los Angeles.
The herald., 1893-07-06

We take pleasure in announcing that we are
now fully prepared to do all kinds OF glass
beve.ing, and manufacture all kinds of French
plate mirrors. Old and damaged mirrors re-
tilyered, All work guaranteed. II. Raphael &
Co., 44s and 44o South Spring st.
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Please mention this paper.
5S.19 40.

It took little time to convince the
public that the Heating wheel is the
peer of any other make-proof-Jen
kins made the best time on a Heating
wheel out of 60 starters in the Santa
Monica road race.
Buy them from Hawley, King & 90.
The herald., 1893-07-06
RucL,an,s Arnic. saIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin
eruptions, and positively c'nes piles or no pay
required 1t is guaranteed to give perfect sat
Isle ctisn or money refunded. Price 70 cents
Main street.
The herald., 1893-07-06
Falling Hair

Produces badness. Itis cheaper to buy
bottle of Skookum Root Hair Grower
than wig; besides, wearing your own
hair is more convenient. All druggists.
The herald., 1893-07-06
East India Herb Tea Cures

Constipation, biliousness AID headache,
cleanses the system, stimulates the liver and
kidneys. makes new blood Entirely vegeta-
BILE. sample free. H. N. SALE IL son, agents,
220 South Spring street.
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United states MnrI,et.

J. r. Tayior has purchased the above bust
ness at s02 South Spring street. Fresh game
fish, shrimps, crabs, ETC., when in season. Mod
crate prices. Goods deliv, red free
The herald., 1893-07-06

Largest Stock of Fruit and Vegetables,
Cherries, curfants and apricots, the best in
the market, at Althouse Bros, 1O5 w. First
street. Telephone 39S.
The herald., 1893-07-06

Get our prices on hardware before buying,
Big cut Tor 60 days. J. W. Baker d sons lI3
North Main street
The herald., 1893-07-06

Wagon umbrellas summer lap busters Foy's
old reliable sad1lery house, 3l5 n. Los Angeles
The herald., 1893-07-06

Wall paper white back. cents a roll, at Chi
cago Wall Paper House 237 South spling.
The herald., 1893-07-06
Amateur Baseball.

The young Boyle Height Stars yester-
day defeated the East Side club by a
score Of 81 to IL. The feature OF the
game was the batting of ]. Brown, L.
Hyans, Henry and G. Cummings.
The score WAS as follows:
The herald., 1893-07-06

Pennsylvania and Champion lawn mowers
very low. J. W. Baker & SONS, 1l3 n. Main St.
The herald., 1893-07-06
The watch, the World, and the Herald

II. D. List, notary public Legal papers care
fully drawn. 127 W. Second telephone 165.
The herald., 1893-07-06

Big REDUCTION in hardware for next go days
J. w. Baker Sons, 113 North Main street.
The herald., 1893-07-06

Forecast foe Southern California: Fair
weather: warmer in the southern portion and
cooler IN the San Joaquin valley; westerly
Winds
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WAS aa follows /:

l2 3 4 5 6 z 8 Q
Young stars . o l x-2l
East siders...... o o o 2 0 Oil
The Morris Vineyards forfeited the
game on Saturday to the Young Re-
dondos, by score OF to 0, for failing
to appear on the grounds.
The herald., 1893-07-06

USE GERMAN FAMILY SOAR.
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Jndications,

Maximum temperature, so.
Minimum temperature, 81.
The herald., 1893-07-06

Monthly all-dsy gospel meetings at
Temperance Temple hall Friday, July
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