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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-11-20
Vol. XXI, No. At. Whole No. 091.
Capital Needed to Develop the Tobacco
Industry.

Industry.
Editor Florida Agriculturist:
am glad to see that the idea of to
bacco culture has taken such firm hold
Of our people; it will prove far more
beneficial than phosphate as the range
will be more extensive and the expense
of production so light-and then it will
help the production of phosphate, as
fertilizer for the tobacco crop and hope
we shall soon see fertilizer factories es-
tablished. 1t seems rather extraordinary
that we should export phosphate at, say
SIS per ton, to the North, there have it
made into fertilizer. then buy it back,
in that form at $50 or $40 per ton.
But there are great number of very
queer things taking place in Florida,
and we in Tampa, the Mecca nof the
Cuban, are in position to observe a
very peculiar one. Let nae tell you
about it.
The Cubans assume-and our people
are allowing it-that they are the only
ones who have intelligence enough to
grow and cure the tobacco crop and they
are asking the most exOrbitant prices
for their knowledge. Gifts of land, the
money to work it and guarantees against
loss. Is it not rather absurd that Amer
leans who boast of being the most intel
ligent, ingenious, self reliant and pro-
gressive people on the planet, who have
the best and most improved agricultural
machinery. should 60 to school to teach
ers who do their plowing with crooked
stick?
There is no mystery about the culti-
walton of tobacco and curing it that we
cannot learn from reading. The details
of the different processes have been very
clearly laid down by more than one of
your experienced correspondents. l can
understand the ridicule which attaches
to a person who has no knowledge of any
kind of agriculture trying it on, altogether
from books, bit to a person fully con-
versant with horticulture or agriculture
Gu0 CASE 1S dIUOSOUACA OAACAOAO' l.
reckon we get some of our best points
from reading, if not, of what use are
such valuable papers as your own and
the other agricultural papers throughout
the country? Persons who have learned
all about tobacco culture, and curing in
Cuba, have enlightened US sufficiently
for all practical purposes. An extremely
we'll posted Cuban gentleman said to me
the other day, "There is no difficulty in
growing and curing tobacco, any intelli'
gent careful man can do that; the great
point, when cured, is to properly grade
your leaves, (there are 16 or II different
grades). In Cuba they have to employ
experts for that purpose" Now this is
where the mystery, if anv, lies.
The fact Is. with US here, the trouble
is the want of capital to engage in the
culture. I myself have offered to put In
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
RAILROAD NOTES.

Superintendent Forbes, OF the.
Southern Pacific, left for Victoria
last night, to be gone few days.
DR.. Q. E. Keller, surgeon for the,
Southern Pacific at Marion, is in
the city, accompanied by his wife
and child.
"Bill" Berry, of the Arkansas Pass.
came in from Yoakum last night,
The International will run an ex-
cursion to New Braunfels and Aus.
tin Sunday at cheap rates.
Colonel c. G. Gibbs, of the South.
ern Pacific land department, left
for the Panhandle last night ON
business.
G. q. Niles, conductor on the
Arkansas Pass, has sufficiently re-
covered from his recent illness
to be about again, and expects to
resume his run between San An
tonic and Houston next week.
Mr.. j. E. Archer, conductor on
the Southern Pacific at Houston,
arrived in the city this morning.
He Is here to attend meeting Of
the Order of Railway Conductors,
which will be held in San Antonio
tomorrow, and upon which occa-
sion Mr.. A. B. Garretson, grand
senior conductor of the order, will
preside. The object of the meet
ing Is to instruct the conductors on
some changes made at the national
convention at Atlanta, Ga.
3. Billow, stenographer for Gen.
eral Manager Monserrate, of the
Arkansas Pass, who was reported
suffering from the govt, Is suffer-
Ing from a bone felon on his big
toe, which had to be lanced. He,
resumed duties this morning, al
though unable to move about with
out crutches.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
New Church Bell Dedicated.

The new bell for the Madison
Square Presbyterian church was
dedicated at the church parsonage
last night with appropriate cere.
monies by the pastor, Rev. l.. H.
Morey and about 100 ladies and
gentlemen OF his flock. The SER
vices consisted in solos, recitations,
hymns and benediction.
The tower for the bell is now
nearly finished. The church for
merly possessed a fine bell tower,
but in the great cyclone, which
visited this city in August Of 1887,
part Of the tower was demolished,
and it has not, until the present
time, been rebuilt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. Davis, sister Of Major James
Davis Converse, leaves for Ravenna,
o., tonight on visit to friends and
relatives.
Mr.. James Daugherty has re-
turned from an extended absence
from this city, in New Orleans and
other places.
Albert Schuetze, Of Austin, is in
the city doing a good business TAX
ing orders for Browns History of
Texas. The price Of the work has
been reduced from $40 to So.
Messrs. Hans Mahncke and Fer
dinand Schaezler returned yester-
day from a pleasant trip to Con.
verse and other points along the
Southern Pacific. They report the
country looking well, but that rain
is needed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
To Enioy Themselves,

The West End Palace car had on
board couple of kegs Of cool City
beer. and several baskets filled
with good things today, consigned
to the "Ranch" only short dis
lance beyond the terminus Of the
line. The goods were not marked,
but the secret was passed along the
line that the same party that cele-
brated on the Salado, July 4th,
were going to have another nice
time. 1t is not stated whether the
kindergarten will be represented
or not.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
A Wedding.

Married, on the evening Of the
23rd, at 6 o'clock, by the Rev. Faith
er Pfefferkorn, at st. Joseph's Ger
man Catholic church, Mr.. August
Kempf, of Medina county, to Miss
Philippine Vollmer, Of this city.
After the ceremony the bridal par.
ty repaired to the residence of the
brides mother, Mrs. Mary Voll.
mer, at 5l2 Morales street, where q
wedding feast was partaken of by
the party. The bride is we'll known
in this city, and the groom is the
efficient county and district clerk
Of Medina county. They will make
their future home at Hondo City.
They have host of warm friends,
all Of whom, and the LIGHT, join
in congratulations and well wishes
for a long life and welded bliss.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
Death of Edward McElroy.

Edward j. McElroy died this
morning, at his residence, at No.
729 South Flores street. Deceased
was native of Philadelphia, Pa,
and was about IS years of age. He
came here about eight years ago,
from Fort Monroe, Va, where he
had been employed as clerk
in the United States arsenal
for nineteen years. He came
here with his family for the bene-
fit of his wife's health, who died
about six years ago. Deceased
was up to the time of his illness
clerk in the local arsenal. He was
employed by the government fol-
thirty-three years and several at
Washington, D. c., during the war.
Six children surve him. They
are: John L. Joseph, Arthur j.
William and Misses Rena and
Marie McElroy. The funeral will
take place tomorrow evening.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
NEWS OF THE COURTS.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.

Assessments raised-Wm. Nc
Grorty, $500; Ed. Kotula, $3,O5O;.
Charles j. Kennedy, $2,400; w. J.
Isaacson, $4,000; Fred. Jonathan.
1900; Mary B. Ganslen, $1,4OO;
d. Sullivan & Co., $1,150; Anita
Nozeran, $3.50; Thomas Tinsley,
1920; G. W. Maltsberger, $500.
Approved-Mary Fest.
FIVE THOUSAND FOR A FINGER.
R. M. Turner filed suit against
the Galveston, Harrisburg and
San Antonio Railway Company
for damages in the sum of $1,000
yesterday for injuries sustained at
Valentine, July %, 1898, while
coupling cars, causing him to lose
a finger. Plaintiff was employed
as section foreman at Valentine.
LICENSED TO WED.
Alexander J. Bell and Patricia
Flores.
Manuel Rubio and Anita Baron,
aged IL years, with consent of her
father, Eduardo Baron:
REAL ESTATE.
Henry Gillum and wife to G. F..
Kroeger, part of block 3, in the
Seventh ward; $3.50.
Doroteo Gil de los Santos to
Juana T. Gil de los Santos, tract of
land south of the Medina river; ST.
and love and affection.
COURT NOTES.
Charles Schreiner left for Con-
zales yesterday, as deputy district,
clerk, with the records of the Dave
Augustin murder case, which is
now on trial at that place.
Felipe Rivas was to have been
tried before Justice Jones yester-
day for making threats, but he
died the day before, and his case.
will be dismissed.
County Clerk Smith has received
notice not to issue a marriage Ii
cense to Gertrudis Henriquez to
marry Augustin Bishop, or any
other person, as she is not Is years
of age. The notice was given by
the girls mother, Lola Henriquez.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
A Horse Jumped on Him.

Yesterday afternoon about five
o'clock a double team of G. NJ.
Aiken became frightened at the
steam roller on Avenue f and ran
away. The team ran into Alamo
plaza, where one Of the horses
jumped into an express wagon,
owned by an old man named John
Seibel, who lives at 402 South street.
The latter was in his wagon at
the time and the horses hoofs
struck him in the back. He was
considerably injured and was taken
to D'Albini's drugstore on the
plaza, where he was attended to.
His wagon was also damaged. The
wagon attached to the runaway
team was not damaged.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
Cheapens Brick.

The effect of sewer building and
the waiting by the contractors for
the manufacture of "home mate
rial" brick, as provided by clause
in the contract, has had the effect
of reducing the price Of brick from
$40 per thousand to Sc and 81 per
thousand, and at the same time,
increasing the quality of the brick.
Formerly brick with an absortion
percentage Of so per cent were COM
monty used in buildings. Now the
brick sold here has an absorption
of only from IA to 25 per cent.
Several new brick yards have
been established in and about the
city, and in tributary small towns,
like Lavernia, Gonzales and 9TH
ers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
Street Work Needed,

San Pedro avenue is being nicely
rolled and repaired, street car
track and drive way. North Flores
street remains neglected, although
lis more important inlet for the
country traffic and a favorite street
for carriage travel to and from
West End and the northwestern
suburbs. The street commissioner
could level this street and roll it
with a road roller and make a nice
street Of it, very chesply, as it has
a good macadam foundation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
Who Owns the Watchp

A man named w. CASTILLO or
Costigan has been arrested &C.
cused Of being suspicious charac-
ter. The officers have spotted him
for the past two months and be-
lieve he belongs to a gang that has
been doing the city during that
time. Detective Shelly saw him
splurging pawn ticket the other
day and secured it from him. The
ticket was for a gents gold Aurora
watch, the number vf the case be-
ing 2,0l0,3S3, aud the number Of
the movement 47,274. This was
dated July IL. CASTILLO or Costi-
gan, when closely questioned about
the watch, was unable to account
for it as how it came into his poses
sion,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
STREET TALK.

Putting down your advertising
is retrenching at the wrong end.
The city employee feels better to-
day the bonds are approved.
The friends of Buck Hice are
already figuring on a majority OF 2
TO l.
August promises to be gala
day in San Antonio. The city pay
car is expected to arrive.
When business is dull with the
merchant the newspaper is the
first to feel the effects OF 1t.
The real estate men should en-
courage the commissioners, and
help push along the boom.
II you are opposed to "sump-
tuary" laws it will be well to re-
member that Aug. Robin is a candi-
date in Ward 2.
The citizens of the Second ward
will meet at Grandjean's hall, next
Friday night, and name the candi-
date they want for Alderman.
1t only lacks few days now of
being whole year since the sewer
bond election, and our sewers have
hardly got started.
Just one year ago some Of the
very men who fought the sewer
proposition the hardest now have
their hands and arms up to their
necks into the sewer pot.
Circulating the report by his
opponent, in the Third ward that
Candidate c. B. Hice, will be mani
pulated in the interest Of, the
sewer contractors, will not deceive
the people. Buck is all right, and
he will not be afraid to do his
duty.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
DIAMOND DOTS.

II to l.
We're off!
Our old game.
Houston lose, we lose.
Couldn't head us of with a gun.
The Boozers are on their fare
we'll tour.
Never roast our players. Run 'em
out Of town.
Good-by, fellers, but never say
you've played ball.
The race is between Dallas, Fort
Worth and Galveston.
The amateurs are now trying to
fake a game for next Sunday.
II the "boys" win a game on the
trip the rooters will be disap-
pointed.
Fort Worth defeated Austin yes
terday, s to 5, and Sherman shut
Houston out, 5 to 0.
The great national game has
again been disgraced in San An
tonic by joblot of players.
Schedule for Friday, Saturday
and Sunday: San Antonio at
Sherman, Austin at Shreveport,
Houston at Dallas, Galveston at
Fort Worth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
HE WAS RED HEADED.
Oscar Mercer Jumps at a Reporter
and Makes a Statement.

Oscar Mercer Jumps at Reporter
and Makes a Statement.
"Say, did you write that item
about me throwing oil OF mustard
in my wife's face?"
The speaker was Oscar Mercer,
chief detective of the San Antonio
Protective and Detective Bureau,
and his remarks were directed to
reporter for the LIGHT, whom he
met on West Commerce street yes
terday afternoon. The detective
wasn't smiling a bit and didn't
seem to be in his usual jocose man.
ner.
The reporter did not make any
bones about it, but admitted hav-
ing written the item.
"Well, / want to tell you that l
didn't throw it in my wife's face"
continued Detective Mercer. at
happened in this manner: found
some oil of mustard in a perfume
bottle. l knew what it was, and in
a joking manner asked my wife IL
it was her perfume, handing her
the bottle. She smelt Of it, and
the odor so shocked her that some
of the contents Of the bottle struck
her face. l am sorry that such a
false report got out about the al.
fair"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup OF Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stom ach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known. q.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
san FRANCISCO. cLI.
LOUISVILLE. xE. New roak M
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
An Old Coin.

In digging in the old site of the
adobe house recently torn away by
Mr.. Geo. White, on the east side OF
Military plaza, a Mexican work.
man unearthed q silver coin, about
the size and worth of a silver dol
lar, which proved to be a well pre-
served Spanish coin of the reign OF
King Carlos w. of Spain, and was
dated 1924, making the piece just
III years old.
Two empty money kegs were also
found in this old earth, but they
had been emptied of their contents
by some former owner of this place
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
Getting Ready For The Fray.

The friends of Candidates Hice
and Robin held a caucus meeting
last night, and decided on a plan
Of campaign. They propose to let
the people know that they are not
groomed in the interest of the
sewer contractors, and il these gen.
tlemen received one-half the al
ready promised support, they will
be elected by handsome majority.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
A Plain Straight Talk.

Mr.. August Robin, in announc-
ing his candidacy for alderman in
the Second ward, says:
"My past is we'll known to the in
habitants of this city for 1 have the
honor to be a native of the same,
and not q new conner. 1 neither
claim nor pretend to claim to be a
man OF much knowledge or talent,
but do claim to possess sufficient
common sense to know my duties
toward my native city.
II do not pretend to be politi-
clan nor do 1 belong to any ring. 1
do not recognize any obligation to
either party or combination; / de-
test all that will trample the lib
critics Of the people. My aim shall
ever be for the ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of
my city and for the alienation Of
its people, for 1 am a poor man N.Y.
self, dependent upon my labor and
am dependent upon the laboring
classes for my living.
81 am asking your votes, and II
fortunate in being elected, shall
serve you with fidelity, upholding
the municipal laws without dicta-
ton from any person, and attend
with scrupulous fidelity to your in
terest and see that my ward will
get it's equal share in the dispense.
ton OF all the good things to be
had and all that 1 can obtain for
the working men for the mainte-
nance of their families"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
The following arrivals were reg.
istered at the various hotels this
morning:

The following arrivals were reg.
istered at the various hotels this
morning:
MENGER.
s. l.. Mitchell, H. H. Donohoe,
AL. A. King, Charles P. Hodges,
New York: w. s. Hibbor, wife and
daughter, l.. r. Loving, Denison !;
]. G. Campbell, Chicago A. Young,
j. E. Archer, Houston; l.. Rice,
Seguin; B. Fl. Zuber, st. Louis; l..
w. New, Philadelphia; George A.
Waddill, New York James Dallas,
Chicago; Tom j. Petit, Kansas
City.
MAVERICK.
j. M. Sturges, Fort Worth; B.
w. McFerran, Jr., Evansville; G..
II. Rangdean, Dallas; DIR. G.. Erv-
ing Price, Galveston; w. Blakes-
lee, Hallettsville. .
Mason Nancy and wife, Pearsall (;
l.. S. Suppin, st. Louis; IS. Gut
ter, Columbus, Tex, G. H. Allen,
Austin; G. ID. Crane, Jr., Dayton,
Ohio.
SOUTHERN.
Konrad Lux, Floresville; G.. R.
Tullos, Fairview; John X. Rosson,
Fort Worth; A. G. Fuller, Fair.
view.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
Gard of Thanks.

Miss Eda Stendebach and sister,
Mrs. Emma Eckeuroth, take this
method Of returning their sincere
thanks to their many friends for
their kindness and assistance dur
ing the illness and funeral oftheir
beloved mother. z IS it,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25

Lost, in front of Western Union
Telegraph office, lady's gold watch,
small chain attached. Return to
Western Union office, receive ten
dollars reward. 725 st
-Wanted-An experienced COM
mercial stenographer and type
writer; one who speaks German
preferred. "Box A" this Office. 25 1t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
English Election Returns.

LONDON, July 25.-Up to2 o'clock
today the number of members of
Parliament elected was 612, divid-
ed as follows: Government, 3S9 ;
Opposition, 223.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
CLEAN SAWDUST

AT ED. STEvEs & Sons SUNSET
YARD, 2Oc PER BARREL. Z % lot
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25


Beck's Military Band concert, at Muth's
tonight.
PART I.
l. Under the Double Eagle" March,
o............:....... J. F. Wagner
2. Overture, "Leichte Cavallerie,"..
summing; v. Suppe
.. nSehatz," Wa liz, job. Strauss
4. Priests March and Chorus, from
Magic Flute, ".........W. A. Mozart
PART II.
s. "Musikalischer BiIderbogen," Pot.
pouri, ..................... Conrad
6. Die schoene Polin," Polka Ma
zurka,.. ................... Milloecker
Z. Pearl Of the Ocean" Fantasia
for Cornet Solo TIL. Hoch
Mr.. +. II Miller.
s. Manhattan Beach," March, Sousa
PART III.
9. Overture, "Mignon." .....A. Thomas
10. "Hochzeit's Polka :" ...J. Resch
IL. Tone Pictures Of the North and
South, Grand American Fantasia
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .Theo. Bendix
IL. Polka, schnell," job. Strauss
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
CLEAN SAWDUST

AT ED. STEvEs & Sons SUNSET
YARD, 20e PER BARREL. 725 lot
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
"Mo Poor Shoes at any Price"
Going
Out
Fast.

Our Tan Shoe Stock is fast dwindl-
ing down. Look at all the Tan
Shoe Stocks in this town end then
look al ours. There is difference.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
So IS

Buys a s. Oxford Tie. Dark Tan Kid
and Dopgola Kid. Widths B, c, d,
E; sizes TO 6.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
CLEAN SAWDUST'

AT ED. STEvEs q Sons SUNSET
YARD, 20s PER BARREL. Z % lot
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-25
Music Tonight,

The following is the program Of Carl
Beck's Military Band concert, at Muth's
Garden, tonight.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-02-21
SOUND ADVICE.

No man who Is constantly Dragging
about his ancestors has any merit or
his own.
The moment Of an i'll can be patient
ly borne if it is disarmed of it's poison,
though not of it's pain.
You should do something for others
each day, if it be nothing more than to
tell them a disagreeable truth
No one should sit down to his own
meals until seeing that all the animals
dependent on his care are provided for
Never let us be discouraged with our
selves. 1t is not when we are conscious
of our faults that we are most wicked.
1t is some times a privilege to die, and
it is sometimes a duty to live. If there
is no more to be done, we should be
ready to go.
Follow light and do the right-for
man can half control his doom-till you
find the deathless angel seated in the
vacant tomb.
have had many things in my hands.
and have lost them all, but whatever
I have been able to place in Gods I
still possess.
Every tree and shrub is distaff for
holding, and every twig a spindle Tor
invests it.
If thou wouldst find much favor and
peace with God and man, be very low
in thine own eyes; forgive myself little
and others much.
A man is not educated until he has
the ability to summon, in an emergency,
all his mental powers in vigorous exer-
else to effect it's proposed object.
If all men were such that mere
spoken or sworn contract would bind
them, all men were then true men, and
government superfuity.
Oh! many shaft at random sent,
finds mark the archer little meant; and
many a word, at random spoken, may
soothe or wound heart that's broken.
You must not only work, but you
must order your work with intelligence;
you must be preparing the way for
what you intend to become, as well as
do what lies to your hand.