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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-01-16
THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.

The AGRICULTURIsT takes issue with
it's esteemed correspondent Of Nassau
county in reference to boards of health.
We are not prepared to say that the
county boards established under the old
law were of any especial benefit, par
ticuarly in the more thinly settled
cour ties Of the State, but the good work
done by the State board in the matter
of quarantine and the keeping out of
epidemics of yellow fever must conn end
this board, and in it's good work it
should receive the encouragement and
plaudits Of our people
1t may be, as the doctor says, that
there is much unnecessary excitement
and dread of yellow fever epidemics, but
AT the same time this Dire I'd and excite
ment IS what does the damage.
While Fernandida and Pensacola, the
two principal ports of the State, may
feel the quarantine as enforced by the
State board u hardship, they should
bear in mind the fact that this is d nee
essary evil Gf evil it is) that must be
endured, not only for their own safety
and protection but that Of the entire
State.
1t may be possible that yellow fever
in Florida, as compared with other
diseases, is harmless; we know from ex-
perience and statistics that it is of very
mild type, and not nearly as fatal IN It's
effects as the typhoid and other feVers
of the North, but at the same time an
epidemic of yellow fever in Florida has
d most disasterous and paralyzlng effect
on business. Not only the town in which
the epidemic finds a foot-hold suffers,
but the entire State. People have
mortal dread of it, and the mere rumOr
that case of yellow fever exists in a
locality has the effect Of depopulating
that section in Il very short ume-people
flee from it and other sections quaran-
tine against it; tourists and Would-be-
settlers avoid the place and the State
for years, and as d result we all suffer.
Until everyone can be made ITO be-
lieve that yellow fever is no worse than
bad cold, and until this dread and ex-
citement is nullfied we must use every
effort to prevent it's introduction into the
State, and until then we must uphold
the hands of the State Board of Health,
and endorse the quarantine regulations
as philosophically as possible.
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EDITORIAL CHAT.

WE hear of frozen oranges being sold
by the car load at ten cents a box the trees.
What the buyers will do with this fruit is d mys-
terry. 1t is positively too mean to eat and the
man who will pay fifty or sixty cents box
freight on it and then make profit must be a
schemer
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tons of green fodder to the acre. This
is fair average, though maximum
yield of twenty-five to thirty tons are re-
corded. The yield, however, is con-
trolled largely by soil, cultivation,
method of seeding and climatic condi-
tions. Each acre will furnish from four
to eight tons of dry hay which forms a
nutritious food for all kinds Of stock.
AS soiling crop it stands unrivaled as
yet, for by the time the opposite limit
of patch suited to the size Of the herd
has been reached the other side will be
ready to cut second time, and so the
process continues from early spring to
killing frOStS in the autumn. A state
ment of what has been done at this
station this year may be of interest in
this connection. Two cuttings were
secured yielding from fifteen to twenty
tons each, and making from six to eight
tons of cured hay, and the patches have
for the past week furnished an album
dance of aftermath for grazing cattle.
There are variety of uses to which
the plant can be put, for instance, it
makes a superior form of ensilage, is
probably the most prolific and persistent
of our soiling crops, makes we'll rel
ished hay of high feeding value, yields
luXuriant pastures and is exceedingly
hardy. An example of this last trait is
found in the fact that it withstood the
effects Of the hot winds that prevailed
over Texas for four days without ces-
sation during the past summer, while
the corn and other forage crops were
burned to a crisp. 1t is said that such a
destructive wind has not swept over the
country in the previous thirty years Of
it's history. This, combined with it's well
known ability to resist drouth, renders
it par excellence the forage crop for
countries subject to such conditions.
Tie process of manufacturing the ex-
pressed juice of the plant into syrup is
a simple and inexpensive one. This
syrup would find very slow sale in COM
petition with the famous Florida syrup
made from sugar cane, but recently a
demand has been developed for it by the
brewers who pay from twenty-five to
forty cents per gallon for it. AS the
yield is somewhere in the neighborhood
of two or three hundred gallons per acre,
farmers in other Southern states have
found it profitable to pay more attention
to sorghum and less to cotton. We
know of one farmer who made contract
with St. Louis brewer for four thou
sa1d gallons at twenty-five cents per gal
Ion. This contract was made before
planting time, and his cotton acreage
was exceedingly small. 1t would be
safe to wage, however, that his profits
were greater than ever before,
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frame OF mind, considering the circumstances.
He says he has lost fine crop of oranges but the
corn in his crib and the other products OF his
farm safely stored away not hurt in the
least by the blizzard.
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THE truck farmers of Florida are the
puckiest people in the world. This is not the
first time they have suffered by the visits of Jack
Frost. but they wade right into TIL, work OF
planting another crop, and the second crop has
often proven more profitable than would have
the first. Thus are they rewarded for their per-
severance,
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Mr.. r. FRANCK in another column
touches again on the matter OF forest protection
or preservation. This is point worthy of
studious if not prayerful consideration OF our
legislators. There should be a remedy for the
evil and we know of no other way than for the
legislator to administer it.
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The orange trees that have been we'll
cared for, and the pruning shears left
out, so that they had acquired dense
foliage with limbs hanging to the ground
suffered less, as their trunks were pro-
tected, not only from the worst Of the
cold blasts, but they also shaded the
larger limbs and trunk from the rays Of
the sun the days following the freeze,
while the trees pruned open, 'to let in
the sunlight and air, did so to their det
riment.
We have seen and heard many sug-
gestions as to the best plan by which the
trees may be helped to overcome their
setbacks. Among the worst for the trees
is the one that heavy application of
highly ammoniated fertilizers should be
applied in large quantities to stimulate
them to put on large crop OF foliage.
We wonder if 1t eyer occurs to the per-
sons offering this advice that it requires
something else than ammonia to make
leaves. To make u healthy leaf requires
''healthy' food, not onesided or over
stimulating. To apply a fertilizer that
will cause tree to put forth soft
growth and not give it the food that
would enable it to properly mature those
leaves, so that their functions would be
healthily performed, would be worse
than applying nothing, as disease would
be sure to follow.
The plant food that is applied should
be in the most available form, SO that
the plants can assimilAte it first
hands," and not wait till putrefaction
takes place.
At this time of the year there is very
little rain, so that organic matter applied
is likely to remain in the same condition
as when put On, and will remain SO I'm
til we have sufficient rains to
thoroughly wet the soil. With sol
uble chemical fertilizers it is diff
ferent. They Can be taken up by the
plant when there is only sufficient moist
ure in tie soil to dissolve them. The
former abSorbs moisture while the lat 1
ter attracts IL. The trees require more
fertilizer now but it is better to give
in two or more applications than all
once, and when applied tits best to worl
it in with harrow. Do not destroy an
roots by blowing but let them have a
the feeding capacity they can, Stirrin
the soil helps notification and in tn
way enables the tree to more readily tax 1
up it's food,
When the trees start to grow. tn,
question of how much to prune back wi!
bother the grower. After the 'S6 ''snap' I
our trees looked bad on account of the
dead twigs showing on all sides. We sci
man to pruning and after working hare
for two days we found but eight treef
pruned. A little figuring told us tina
our bank account would not stand tn
drain and so we let the pruning shear 1
and man go and the shears have not bee
in the grove since. No one could haV
pointed out the eight trees that had bee
pruned after two years time. III
amount of money spent on pruning woUl
have given better returns had it be
applied to the tree in plant food.
However, the freeze of '86 was nC
equal to the 94 in it's deadly work, an
we NAV have 10 adODt different MANS
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MIR. SOUTHwICK in his article in an
other column appears to be in rather happy
The Delta independent., 1895-08-21

cast of. Jones, Holmes and sat in
the stern. There was one man at the
rudder, one to tend the engines, and
two burly police inspectors forward.
"Where top asked Jones.
ITO the tower. Tell them to stop
opposite TO Jacobson's yard"
Our craft was evidently n very fast
one. We shot past the long lines Of
loaded bargcs MS though they were sta
tionary. Holmes smiled with satisfac-
er and left her behind us.
I'VE ought to be able to catch any
thing on the river" he said.
"Wcll, hardly that. But there are
not many launches to beat U.S."
I'VE shall have to catch the Aurora,
and she has name for being clipper.
will tell you how the land lies, Wat
son. You recollect how annoyed was
at being baked by SO small thing?"
"Yes."
well, gave my mind a thorough
rest by plunging into chemical
analysis. One OF our greatest states
men has said that n change Of work is
the best rest. So it is. When had
succeeded in dissolving the hydrocar-
bon which 1 was ut work at. came
back to our problem Of the Sholtos, and
thought the whole matter out again.
My boys had been up the
river and down the river without
result. The launch was not Mt
any landing stage or wharf, nor had it
returned. Yet it could hardly have
been scuttled to hide their traces
though that always remained as n pos
sible hypothesis if all else failed. 1
knew that this man Small had n GER
tain degree Of low cunning, but ! did
not think him capable Of anything in
the nature OF delicate fincsse. That is
usually product of higher education.
then reflected that since he had GER
tainly been in London some timc-as
we had evidence that he maintained q
continual watch over Pondicherry
lodge-he could hardly leave at mo-
ments notice, but would need some
little time, il it were only q day, to
arrange his affairs That was the bal
ance Of probability, at any rate"
'.It seems to me to be little weak, !"
said I. ut is more probable that he
had arranged his nffairs before ever he
set out upon his expedition"
mo, hardly think so. This lair Of
his would be too valuable u retreat in
case of need for him to give it up until
he was sure that he could do without
it. But second consideration struck
me: Jonathan Small must have felt
that the peculiar appearance Of his
companion, however much he may
have top-coated him, would give rise
to gossip, and possibly be associated
with this Norwood tragedy. lie was
-----,- that Thew
The Delta independent., 1895-08-21
5000 App1e Trees.

All three. year olds, for sale ut reduced
rates. We will not be undersold. Call
or address Edgar & Ratekin, Cetiaredge
::Dp;H
The Delta independent., 1895-08-21
/ him so brilliant. ffe spoke on quick

AhuA So AlAAoht. hC opohC oh . IuACh
succession of subjeots,-on miracle
plays, on medieval pottery, on Stradi.
varius violins, on the Buddhism Of Cey-
Ion, and on the warships of the fu-
ture--handling each ms though he had
made n special study of it. His bright
humor marked the reaction from his
black depression Of the preceding days.
Athclncy Jones proved to be n sociable
soul in his hours of relaxation, and
faced his dinner with thenair Of bon
vivant. For myself, l felt elated ut
the thought that we were nearing the
end of our task, and l caught some
thing of Holmes gayety. None of us
alluded during dinner to the cause
which had brought us together.
When the cloth was cleared Holmes
glanced at his watch and filed up
three glasses with port. 'One
bumper" said he, 'sto the success of
our little expedition. And now it is
high time we were of. Have you a
pistol, Watson?"
/. ~ have my old service revolver in
my desk
"You had best take it, then. 1t is
well to be prepared l see the cab is
at the door. I ordered it for half-past
six"
1t was little past seven before we
reached the Westminster wharf and
found our launch awaiting US. Holmes
eyed it critically.
1 SIS there anything to mark it as d
police boat?" -:
"Ycs--that green lamp at the side"
1 "Thcn take it off"
The small change was made. we
stepped on board, and the ropes were
The Delta independent., 1895-08-21
CHAPTER K.
THE END OF THE ISLANDER.

ihr END VI inE IsLANDEh.
Our meal was a Desry one. Holma
could talk exceedingly well when Il
chose, and that night he did choos
He appcared'to be in a state Of ncrl
Gus exaltation L haze never know
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FOR sALEREAL ESTATE.


FOR SALE-At bargain. nice twelve acre
L tract. good improvements, two miles from
state house; also farms and city properties;
some good city properties owned by non-resi-
dents that are paying ten to twelve per cent on
the investment. 7. f. Bowman & Co. -1-A-
FOR SALE-By Payne s. Thompson, S29 KAN
4 sas ave-. North Topeka; Bell telephone SIC:
329 acres rich bottom land, waste, wet or
place; all in cultivation except " acres which
is pasture and meadow; large Groom house, barn
for "a head of stock, 80 tons of hay; orchard of
apples. peaches, pears and small fruit; gFanary
for 1000 bushels of grain; corn crib, etc. all
fenced and croSsfenced with hedge and wire;
school house on the farm: no better farm ever
offered for the money; price S24 per acre. 1870
acres, miles north of Topeka; 100 acres rich
bottom land; 100 acres in cultivation balance
pasture and meadow; large bearing or
chard of choice fruit; all fenced and
roomS Watered by creek and well; good barn:
also small tenant house; fenced hedge and wires
price, $500, so acres miles northwest OF
North Topeka small house and barn; about %
acres cultivated; price $500. 80
acres 10 miles Southwest of city;
so acres cultivated; room stone
house, good barn. some fruit; good farm; price
81 900: 40 acres rich bottom land II miles east
OF Topeka; small house and barn; plenty of
fruit; price $l,tO0. Five room cottage
house; cellar under whole house; well
and cistern, barn, two lots; price for
whole $450. The house is worth 500; be-
longs to eastern holder. Cottage house and one
lot OIL Monroe. between Fourth and Fifth SITS,
owned by eastern mortgage holder, will be sold
for best price we can get for it. Put in your
bids.
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MEAT MARKETS.

HANSON BROS, 1121 West Sixth. Parier
IL Meat Market. Besides a well stocked meat
market We handle game. tsh and poultry. Fresh
butter. lei. 49,.
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NOTICE.
OFFICE OF MAYOR,
TOPEKA, KANSAS,

There will be a special meeting of the city
council on Tuesday, November 26th. 1925, at
O'Clock p m. for the purpose of hearing any and
all complaints that may be made as to the val
uation assessed by the appraisers as per their
report now file in the Office of the city clerk
of sad city of all lots, pieces and parcels of
ground liable for the cost of the improvement
by grading and paving the alley between Van
Buren, street and Harrison street from Fourth
street to Fifth street. in the city of Topeka and
also to hear any and all complaints that may
be made as to the validity and fairness of the
assessments or special tax to be assessed and
levied on all OF said lots pieces and parcels of
ground liable for such assessment for the i'm
prOVement of said alley.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the city of Topeka
to be attached this 18th day of November. 1895
[SEALl Z. A. FELLOWS, Mayer.
Attest: S. S. MCFADDEN.
City Clerk.
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Her Education.

Charley" said young Mrs. Torkins,
Gin a brokers' Office they have black
board with prices all over it, do they notf'
'Why-er-yes. "
well I'm glad to know at last what
people mean when they talk about the
board of trade Washington Star.
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PLUMBERS.

N~-~~~~-ooS~~~-~~~-oO~~---
M WELLS, No. S16 Kansas ave. base
w = ment) plumbing. steam and gas fitting.
Personal attention given to all work. SatiSfac-
ton guaranteed. prices moderate. Ornamental
window and pump work.
DOBERT MOOD, III w. Sixth ave. Plumb
h ing, gas fitting. steam and hot water heat
ing \ large assortment of gas fixtures. Both
telephones No. 1871.
SHEAHAN & SON. 1913 East Seventh street
- Contractors for plumbing and heating. We
guarantee satisfactory work and moderate
prices. Tel. 3o7.
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browne & GARVIN, zoos Topeka ave. Fresl
Full line Helnz's pickles and preserves.
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NOTICE.
CARPET CLEANING.

TOPEKA Carpet Cleaning works 500 Van Bu-
Il rem. phones SIG. Only machine cleaner in
city. Carpets reflt and laid; also cleaned on
the floor. References-CroSby Bros, Mills &
Son. Barnum & Co.. and National hotel.
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Five Cents a Line.

OF 20 cents line for week; so cents by the
month.
Average daily circulation for the six months
ending June 80. 1895. was 1884.
Sworn detailed statements of circulation pre-
sented to advertisers on application.
Can and see any afternoon between 4 and
o'clock the handsomest. fastest. most perfect
piece of machinery in Kansas Web Per
fecting press. which prints from two to three
complete SPACE papers per second.
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WANTED-Immedia good white girl for
w general house work; none but first class
need apply. 81 Tyler st.
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ART STORE.

w L. TRUMBUIL, 100 Kansas ave-. fine
w . art store. etchlngs, water coIors Berlin
photos, etc. Dresden pastel cOlorS. Latest
novelties in framing anu mouldings.
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N~~~-~-~Oo~-~~~-~~~~~-~~-~
CONRON BROS. SIS Kansas ave. Dealers in
- the celebrated Estey pianoS and organs.
Piano tuning and repairing by experts spe-
cialty.
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LOST AND FOUND.

EOUND-A man that was never drunk in is
Il life. He will repair your umbrellas clocks
and watches with neatnesS and dispatch. Come
and see him at sos Kansas avenue.
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QEO to $50 salary and expenses paid sales
pOO men for cigars; experience unneces-
sary; extra inducements. Folk & Co., st, Louis.
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MON Y.

-N~~~~~-0~~-~-~-~~~-~-~-~
M ONEY TO LOAN-On monthly payment.
w Best contract in existence. Savings and
Loan association, Sixth and Kan. ave.
MONEY ADVANCED--To r. r. employees
~ OF good standing at reasonable rates. Small
loans a speciality. No collateral required. All
transactions strictly confidential. eau and see
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(First published on the 18th day of November
1895, in the official city paper)
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LAuNDRIEs.

~~-~O~-~-~-~-~-~~~~~-~-~~~~
A MEXICAN STEAM LAUNDRY. A. @.
"A Heating, manager. 112 West Seventh ST.
Short time work q specially. Special pains
taken to insure the finest work Telephone s4I.
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WANTED-HELP.

WANTED-Men who will work for S75 month
W salary or large commission. selling goods
nv sample to dealers Experience unnecessary.
Write US. Household Speciality Co., t79) Gin
einnati. o.
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a ANTS, RENTS, SIT
UATIONS, REAL
ESTATE, AUG
90 TION SALES AND
OTHER CLASSIFIED AD-
VERTISEMENTS.

every day it is printed to give local circulation
by far moro than all other Dailies COM
bined. This makes this paper the cheapest.
as well as the best, daily advertising medium in
Topeka. tie classified advertisements below
costing but
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" ANTED-Work. by a steady, industrious
w man. willing to do anything in town or
country; wages no object. Address P J. this
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FUMP SHOP.

& STANTON. 207 w. SIKH ave-, maker of the
-. Topeka Force Pump. Also dealer in pumps
of all Kinds. drive wells. Tin shop, roofing
etc. Repairing.
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w as housekeeper by an cid
W erly lady. Can care for children. L. c.,
Journal.
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wv EDMONDS. $50 Kansas Ave. Watches.
W. Jeweiry. Diamonds. and optical goods,
Watch repairing a speciality All work war
Iranted. No charge for testing the eyes.
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WTANTED-By good. trusty boy, a place to
w work; understands the care of stock Call
at 600 Kan. ave. upstairs, room 6.
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LIVERY STABLES.


IT B. MCCURDY, V. s., prop. ia West 5th st.
- Graduate Ontario Veterinary College,
Toronto. Fine turnouts. Boarding Z specially.
Personal supervision feature. Tel. 1856
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First published in the Topeka State Journal
November 23rd. 1895.
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THE AMERICAN STEAM BATH IN
HALER
Will cure rheumatism and other virulent dis
eases. guarantee permanent cure of the
most virulent cases of cancer no pay. No
money needed until cured. Write or see me
DR.. n. Crank, Stockton, Kan.