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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-04-24

apart. This gave, at the rate of five
hundred plants to the acre, or half as
many for the half acre planted, or it
may be said in this case, from two fifty
to three hundred per half acre. The va
rieties chosen were the African, Caven-
dish and Harris Choice, of which the
Cavendish is rated as the best. Harris
Choice is shy bearer, with small
punches, C 0nsequently less proceeds,
and they recover more slowly from the
effects of frost, say six weeks or two
months. During this season from $500
to $500 were realized on this acre.
The planter referred to thinks that
there should be ordinarily not less than
$500 an acre made if the location be
good. One bunch of bananas had two
hundred and fifteen ''fngers;" others
did nearly or quite as well. The soil Is a
dark, adhesive muck, in low, well
drained location, though STILL where the
bananas have free access at all times to
plenty of water, in which they fairly
revel.A peculiar feature of the business,
as conducted by the planter herein re-
ferred to, is that he digs them up and
changes their location about every two
years, fully convinced of the advantage
in so doing; but in this, public sentiment
among prominent banana growers, is
directly the reverse, as they think that
much more is lost by the operation than
is gained. Ihave no data as to the ferti
lizer used nor mode of culture, except
in general terms, to be cultivated rs
much as corn. once or twice, when the
broad, tropical leaves will shade the
ground too much for the growth of
weeds.
The results given as to success in
banana culture above % degrees are in
deed rare-the combination of favorable
climatic conditions, suitable soil and
necessary skill required, being SO rarely
found in conf junction, that the business
of raising them In the latitude named,
cannot be generally profitable one, as
the banana, though Of very rapid growth,
is so extremely sensitive to frost as to
have it's foliage, though not its stalk,
killed every winter by the cold, even
partially so in the favorable, water pro-
tected localities above indicated. The
recovery from the effects of this cold.
although very rapid, is not sufficiently
so to produce fruit in the abundance and
perfection seen some two or three de-
grees further southland still more so in
the regions of Central America and the
West Indies.
The Cavendish Dwarf banana is
given the decided preference among
Florida growers. Unlike the "horse"
banana, it requires constant care and
good treatment, for it is of mobile
blood" and is more fastidious than other
kinds, but we'll repays all the attention
bestowed upon it. The Cavendish is,
in fact, the very king of the banana
species, being better than all Others for
eating and marketing. Being Of dwarf
habits, it does not reach more than six
or seven feet, before it begins to bear.
In summer the fruit should begin to ri
pen within three months from the time
of blooming, but as autumn advances
the time is heightened to four months
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1895-07-18

you brighten me SO: cannot. bear it!
Speak to me once again, Ned! Oh! he
is dying-he is dying"
She gave way to her great grief in
the most pitiful sobs. The wounded
man made great effort to rally his
strength, and feebly said:
"Alice, do not despair. I-I-I-I am
very-very faint, but l.
A fiendish yell from the Indians cut
short his speech, and Alice, a cold gilt
ter of desperation coming into her
eyes, laid his head gently ON the
ground, seized his rife, and, with a
strange ring in her voice, said:
"You defended me to your death, my
lost darling. Now will defend You
till death calls me to 60 with you into
the dark shadow"
Raising herself she looked over the
rocks, and TO her amazemcnt saw that
the Indians were hastily mounting and
rapidly retreating. At the same in
slant rumbling sound from the direc-
ton of the fort fell upon her ears, and
casting her eyes in that direction she
observed great cloud Of dust raising
in the air. Springing to the side of her
lover she cried:
''Oh! Ned, darling, II you are yet
alive rouse yourself. The troops are
coming from the fort"
But the pale lips refused to move,
and the eyes were closed as if in death.
With wild shrek of agony she raised
her hands aloft and fell across his
body. as troop of cavalry Numbered
up to the spot, Col. Sanford at its head.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1895-07-18

but 1t has passed. Raise me ul
arms, dearest, so ] can see
rocks. | will yet beat the1
They shall never harm you
loved. Raise me up. ThcI
rouse your hopes. All! lid
iiendish yells! They think t,
us now. but will soon learn tho
Alice exerted all her strengI
ing as he requested, and agaj
rang out as the Indians, sup
had been killed, were secur'
ponies and preparing for d
upon the maiden. Again the
shelter behind the rocks and
their desultory fire.
The effort proved too great
wounded man, and he sank ba
lily into Alice's arms. She no'
almost paralyzed with frigh
gently let him down upon the
He looked up into her blancM
and with a smile SO CHASTITY
seemed to betoken the Apr
death said, family:
why do you weep, Alice, dal
am not badly hurt. | feel yer
-weak-but-it is only-onl,
loss of blood. | will rally in a 4
Kiss me. Alice. The pressure
dear lips will nerve meme
one mo-more effort"
She pressed her trembling lip
and moaned:
Ned, you are dying! You ar
/ can see it in your poor, de
Oh! must you die so cruelty,
me? Don't close your eyes, d
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1895-07-18

the hill twice last week. Wonder
what the attraction is!
VIM. Thomas, our janitor, is an
expert plumber. He went to Mt.
Nebo and fixed up water works foi
Mr.. A. A. Wilson.
Mr.. Chas. Plane and wife, Misses
Ocey Walker, Jennie Mathes, Belle
Henry, Nellie Carmelia and Prof.
and Mrs. Garner were very pleasant
visitors at our brick yard last week.
Mr.. Jones is building an additional
Coal House to the Boiler House.
The annex is 20 20 and i6 feet deep
and will hold eight car loads.
Rev. 0. Cary OF the American
Board Nilsson, in conjunction with
Rev. ]. B. Porter, of the Presby-
terrain Mission, has opened Gospel
shed near the enterance to the great
Industrial Exhibition at Kyoto-
There is preaching, tract distributions
and personal conversation for an hour
or more each afternoon, while the
place is open all day for tea drinking,
newspaper reading or restful lounging.
Hundreds of people avail themselves
Of this chance opportunity for hearing
or reading the Gospel message. 1t is
admirable scheme we'll carried out.
The foregoing piece is taken from the
"Japan Evangelist which is publish
ed in Japan. We are glad to know
that our own Mr.. Porter, class of III.
is doing such grand work which re-
fleets much honor upon his Alma
Mater. May God bless him abun-
DAINTY in his faithful and untiring
work.
The class letter of 'oI passed
through our town last week. We
are informed that every one of the
thirteen members is very prosperous
and happy. The members are now
scattered in five states and one terri
ritory, namely, Revs. c. c. McGin-
ley and Sam Caldwell and Miss Rada
Mathes in Indian Territory; Rev. r.
B. Irwin, Elmwood Place, Ohio;
Rev. ]. N. Mckinley, Thomas, Ala,
w. f. Graham, Auburn, N. Y; Miss
Cora Means, Concord, N. c.; and
the remaining SIX are scattered in
Tennessee,
E. A. McSpadden of New Market
arrived last Wednesday and is work
ing in the brick yard.
On account of bad weather only
IL, 900 bricks were made last week.
There are now altogether 10000
bricks in the yard; among them about
20, 900 are press bricks.
Whereas Mrs. A. A. Wilson, of
Mt. Nebo sent to us many delicious
things, therefore be at resolved:
That each member of the Bdche-
lorS' club return his most sincere
thanks to Mrs. Wilson for her kind
ness. Respectfully, The members Of
the Bachelors Club.
Miss Molie Caldwell our much re-
spected Matron says: "From present
indications Baldwin Hall will be full
next term, considerable number Of
new girls having already secured their
rooms.
The young people are cordially in
vited to attend the Bethany Christian
Endeavor Society which meets every
Sunday evening at the Baptist church
6:so o'clock.
|. A. Gaines. '95, Professor elect of
Washington College was confined with
sickness in his room at Mrs. Carna-
hans during the last week but is now
entirely recovered.
The work on the Baldwin Hall an
mex (3S So) is very rapidly progress
ing. Prof. Fisher who has charge Of
the building IS pushing the work with
his great energy.
Horace Ellis left last Friday MORN
ing for Jonesboro. Mr.. Ellis will as.
.,.t Def Co... Skax~,l1 -, H. No. Il
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-31
CONFESSED WHILE DRUNK.
Two Alabama Men, Under Indictment for the Murder of Mail Carrier, Captured
 in Texas.

Evergreen, Dec. 30.-(Speeial)- R. F. Irwin and his deputy, MT. John R. McCreary, arrived here this afternoon from Cameron, Tex, with Jeff and Fate Salter, who are under indictment here for the murder of Silas Hobley, the ne gro mail carrier near Bellville, last Au- gust. It is said that these defendants, while on drunk in Texas, confessed to some parties out there that they were the perpetrators of this atrocious mur- der, which confession led to their arrest. Jeff Salter protests that he is innocent, but Fate refuses to talk. Immediately after their arrival here the sheriff placed them in jail, where they will doubtless remain until the circuit court meets next spring, as neither of them will be able to give the necessary appearance bond. If either of them are convicted of this murder the United States will pay re- ward of $500 to the parties who captured them in Texas,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-31

nation of witnesses for the defense took up all of the time of the committee
 The morning session began at 10:10 a. m., and lasted until 1 o'clock, when an adjournment for lunch was taken. Mr. Whitney said that he thought it would be impossible to finish the examination of witnesses today. The witnesses exam ined today gave evidence corroborating the testimony of Messrs. Iselin, Here shoff and Half, which was taken last week. Official Measurer H. Yslop told about the first measurements on Septem- Der 8. He also told how closely the two measurements of the Defender agreed and said that in his opinion 1t was ab- solutely impossible to make such a change in ballast as was charged without discovery by himself and a score of oth- CTS who were about the two yachts. Cap tain Taylor, who was in charge of the Hattie Palmer, was an important wit ness. Lord Dunraven charged, 1t will be remembered, that the additional ballast was taken from the Hattie Palmer and placed in the hold of the Defender on the night of September while the yacht and her tender lay at anchor in the Horseshoe, and that the lead was re- moved on the following night off Bay Ridge. Captain Taylor fiatly deniedtev- cry one of Dunravens charges
 He said that no lead was taken from his boat to the Defender on the night of the 9th; that he did not at any time have a quantity of lead aboard sufficient to sink the Defender inches deeper in the water; that no lead was. removed from the Defender to the Hattie Palmer on the night of the first race; that his boat did not lay alongside of the Defender off Bay Ridge that night at all.
 Captain Terry, who assisted Captain Half in sailing the Defender, told sub stantally the same story of denial of the charges.
 Mates Berry and Conant, Quartermas- ters Staples and Barbour, Riggers Byne, Billman, O'Neill and Francis and all the members of the crew who were brought on from Deer Island, Me, gave substan- tially the same testimony. Adjourned till 10 o'clock tomorrow. --'
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-31
SHOT IN THE BACK.
A Negro Girl Accidentally Shot and Killed
 Another Negro.

Greenville. Ala, Dec. 30.-Reports of another killing near this place reached her, yesterday. Investigation proved the report to be true. On Saturday night a party of negroes were returning home from a social gathering. The men, as usual. carried pistols. Sarah Marlow, a young girl about IT, had one of the mems pistols in her hand. fooling with it, when it was discharged. the ball entering the body of Isaiah Boiling, who was walking just in front of her. killing him instantly. A coroner's inquest was held and the girl was released. as it appeared to be a case of accidental homicide.
 It. is rumored that couple of negroes .cut each other in a fight in the city last night. The police are on the lookout for the parties.
 The weather is turning very cold, with a light furry of snow.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-31
A Sensation May Develop.

New Orleans, Dec. a0.-Henry Bier, the capitalist, who was convicted of perjury in connection with the sale of the street railway franchises, and who is now in the parish prison awaiting sentence, was taken before the grand jury at IL 80 to- day, and was examined as witness until TAO D. m., when he was taken back to prison It is hinted that the inducements which prompted Bier to make his con- fession to the preceding grand jury are being inquired into, and it is probable that something sensational may develop in a few days.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-31
TELL THE SAME TALE.
II the Witnesses in the Dunraven Trial
 Corroborate MT. Iselin.

All tho Witnesses in the Dunraven Trial
 Corroborate MT. Iselin.
 New York, Dec. 30.-The special com raittee which is sitting as a court of in- o,,iry on the charges made by Lord Dun raven against the people in charge Of the Defender held an all-day session at the New York Yacht club house today, and adjourned at o'clock tonight with cut completing their work Nearly all the testimony Is in, however. and 1t Is expected that the investigation will be closed after a short session tomorrow The hearing today was behind closed doors, but it was learned that the exami-
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-31
E,pht Mnrderons Neeroes Captured.

Jackson, Miss, Dec 3o-The Jackson police did an excellent piece of work last night Though the rain, sleet and snow came down in torrents, they captured the gang of negroes who made the mur- derous assault on Mir. and Mrs. J. F. Smith Saturday night, and by morning had eight young buck negroes in jail
 Some of them confess the crime and im- plicate the others. MT. Smith, whose skull was cracked and throat cut from ear to ear. can hardly recover. His wife is not seriously injured.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-31
The President Indorsed.

Rochester, N. r., Dec. 30.-The Assem- bly, Herald, an official organ of the benev- olent and missionary work of the Pres byterian church, strongly supports the course of the president and of congress in regard to the Venezuelan issue, claim ing that steadfast maintenance of the American position in the present emer- gency is the best security for the pres ent and future peace of our country.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-31
A Diamond Robber Captured.

Jackson, Miss, Dec. 30.-City Marshal Ewing leaves tonight with requisition on the governor of Kentucky for William Connors, alias J. J. Williams, who has been wanted here since last February for a s10.O0O diamond robbery. He was caught this morning at Louisville by Detective Vallins of the Pinkerton force, who has been after him a year, and who captured his pal, John McGowen, at Memphis soon after the robbery. Nc Gowen is now in the Mississippi peniten- tiary. The goods have never been re- oovared
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-31
The Exposition Closes Today.

Atlanta. Dec. 90.-The exposition closes tomorrow Today the weather was very disagreeable, but the attendance was large. An international folk lore con- eress was held at the woman's building. will Allen Dromgoole read a very enter taining paper on the folk lore of the Ten nessee rnountaineers.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-31
pr. Thomas s. Powell Dead.

Atlanta, Dec 30.--Dr. Thomas S.. Powell, one of the oldest physicians in Atlanta, died today. He was born in Vir- ginia seventy years ago, and moved to Georgia when young man, coming to Atlanta in 1858 He organized the South ern Medical college. and was president until his death. He will be buried at Sparta Ga tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-31
A BIRMINGHAM DELEGATION
Waited on Governor Oate- in the Interes of Mr. w. ". CraMford

of MT. W. W. Crawford.
 Montgomery, Dec. 30.-(SpeciaL)-A dozen gentlemen from Birmingham came down tonight and conferred with the governor in the interest of the appoint ment of MT. w. w. Crawford as chair man of the Birmingham police commits sion. Governor Oates listened to them attentively, but failed to commit himself in any way. A party of MT. Mudd's friends are expected to come down in the morning in his interest. There are rumors today of dark horse, every pop ular Birmingham lawyer being men, toned for the place.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-31
Bond Rumors.

New York, Dec. 30.-The usuaI rumors about the bond issue were current again today, but 1t was impossible to obtain anything of official character. The street now thinks the president may ask foc subscriptions for 00.000.000 per cents after 8 o'clock tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-31
I.snad CIearine House Certificates.

Boston, Mass, Dec. s0-Clearing house certificates amounting to little more faan $150.yo0 were issued today to two ssnall banks.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-31

The thirty-third annual emancipatio proclamation celebration will be held this city on January 1 with great demor strations. The church exercises will held at the Old Ship of Zion, and are 1T tended to be most impressive. Negr bands, military companies. various soci' ties, etc., will parade. The negroes al looking forward to the occasion with UT usual interest
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1895-02-15

made in the direction of effect lively
adding to our gold reserve through the
sale OF bonds and | believe it will tend
rs far as such action can IN present
circumstances, to meet the determina-
tion expressed in the law repeating
silver purchasing clause OF July ii,
1890, and that in the language of such
repeating act the arrangement made
viii, aid our efforts to secure q mainten-
ance Sof the parity in value Of the
coins Of the two metals and the equal
power Of every dollar at al times in
the maj kcts and in the payment of
debts. GROVER CLEVELAND.
Executive Mansion, February 3, 1895.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1895-02-15
Il IsiG HAUL or LIQUOR.
The DiSp"uSury ConstnblCs En"nrth =:
Blind Tiger in Columbia.

COLUMBIA. 5. G.. Feb. 1.--Sliuk
moons htnc!s v no have for years been
making :. study Of Ingenious methods
To CyaiH the United states revenue
laws ;tlr not III it With South Carolina
diapuH-ary Iaw "vaGcrs.
To-Day Il lair was un, arthcd" ristlt in
the LcHrt rf Suu,l CarUliun's capital
which Was almost in the bowels Of tnc
carth--a lair Which rivals that of
the North Carolina monnahincrs who
!jv"d Through "a rivers waters to
reach the mouth Of their underground
dIstillcry. 1t WIS away down under
the cellar Of the grocery store of
Mcesrs. p.att, Hook X Shuii, aid the
whole construction OF the underground
tunnel, particularly tho manucr OF
coucCallnG tue way of entrance, was
tAv acme Oi ingenuity.
\ bout II 800 Of liquor was bagged.
FOR between 800 and 400 gallons of good
liquor were found and cuntiscaiCd.
The search Of the place was made by
the liquor cOnsLab!cs and the police.
rnc owners Of the store refused u al
low the officers To GO into tho store.
but opened up the cellar. The build
Ing l. Il very long one, and the cellar
wIy TIE OilicCrS were uShcrIG IN @ ran
on about hall way. ht the rear end
wa. tuc solid earth The officers knew
what tncy were doing. however, for
they sent for snuycis and spades and
began To dig into the wall OF earth.
After digging forward abOGt s.N feet
their instruments struck air. ani they
soon got lnIO tho rest OF tho cellar.
They went in and search all AROUND.
On one side, next To the bricN wall, ,
WIS what appeared to be the solid
foundation of Il large chimney RAINING
on Ip through the building. On This
their attention ccntc"cd. PRETTY soon
they began 10 cut into the brick. and
in a short ti'ac they gazeJ through
ana by tho n.ckcriug light OF Il candle
they could see that the chimney was
falsc one: that inside i;tddcr ran
upwards. and there was arnea5. little
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1895-02-15
force until it has been submitted to
and ratified by the legal voters of the

force until it has been submitted to
and ratified by the legal voters of the
State.
2. The constitution should make no
discrimination, civil or political,
against any class of citizens Ton account
of race or color.
3. 1t should provide for the equal
participation of the two leading politi-
cal parties in the management and
control OF elections.
1. 1t should make no reduction of
the present special tax for public
school purposes, but rather the con-
trary. Nor should it increase the poll
tax, that being discrimination against
the poor man be he white or black.
The foregoing are expressive in brief
of the principles and ideas on which
we propose to organize and make the
contest purely and simply in defense of
our rights as Republicans and as citi-
zens; and we most earnestly urge upon
every Republican entitled to vote to
spare no pains to procure registration
certificate in order to be able to vote
ON election day.
In conclusion we would earnestly ap-
peal to all honest and patriotic citizens
and who arc opposed to our present
arbitrary anl tyrannical ring rule. to
organize promptly and to assume the
leaders hip against the present dOmi-
nant faction, for the purpose of rrStor-
ing to our poor, unfortunate State IL
government fair, just and impartial to
all classes Of her citizens, govern
ment of the people, by the people and
for the people.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1895-02-15
THE STATE ALLIANCE,

An Extra Meeting to Consider the
Fertilizer Question and Other Mat
ters.
The State Alliance has been called,
in response to several demands by
local Alliances, to meet in Columbia
on the 18th instant to consider matters
of vital Importance to the agricultural
interests of the State. President
Evans after consultation decided to
call a convention and has issued the
following address
in response TO request of Alliaucs-
men from various parts of the State,
[ hereby call a convention to be COM
posed Of two delegates from each
county Alliance to be held in the city
OF Columbia in the Hall of the House
Of Representatives ou Tuesday, the
10Th instant, at 8 y. m.
The object Of this meeting is to take
into consideration the question Of fer
tilizer supplies for the coming crop
and such other subjects as pertain to
the agricultural interests of the State.
Wherever it is convenient the county
Alliance will hold meetings and elect
said delegates. otherwise the county
presidents are hereby authorized to
appoint. =,
The expenses Of said delegates must
be paid by the county Alliances. 1t
will be well that 20 orders for fertil-
izers be placed until, after said con-
ventiCn shall have met.
Other agricultural organizations and
individual farmers who feel an interest
in this matter are cordially invited to
participate in the deliberations of this
convention; 81, w. ID. EVANS,
President S. A. OF S. G..
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DIRECTORS.-W. II. Wallace, y. G.
Rice, VIM. Jcfrcries, r. G.. Duncan, j.
A. FAINT, J. T. Douglas, |. G.. McKis-
sick, a. II. Foster.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1895-02-15

self-interest of the people to make
their final appeal effective.
The Democratic party has been re-
pudiated by the country and by those
in this State who have. claimed to
represent it. Its record in New York
and elsewhere and the charges against
its administration brought from re-
sponsible sources here stop it from
claiming to be the representative and
guardian of political purity. The
cries of "white supremacy" and negro
rule are simply exhausted hugaboos
which will frighten no man who thinks,
ard are used only by shallow partisans
for purposes of deceit. The Republi-
can masses of South Carolina will rally
once more for the liberties and rights
of the people, the safety Of the State
and for the maintenance of republican
principles and free government.