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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-12-25

the 'Manilla hemp" of commerce,
which holds the chief place for making
white ropes and cordage. Old ropes
made of it form an excellent papermak-
ing material, much used in the United
States for stout packing papers. The
Manila hemp industry is large one.
About $4,000 tons of fibre, valued at
$4,000, 00O:a annually exported from
the Philippine Islands. The Manila
hemp plant is grown exclusively in the
southern part of the Philippines, and all
attempts to grow it elsewhere have
failed. Many articles are made from
Manila hemp-mats, cords, hats, plated
work, lace handkerchiefs of the finest
texture and various qualities of paper.
At Wohlau, IN Switzerland, an industry
has been started for making lace and
materials for ladies' hats from it. By a
simple process it is made into straw
exactly resem bling the finest wheat
straw for plaitlng.-Ex.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-12-25

PROFESSOR HOPPE reports in the car
chiv fur Post and Telegraphie, a new
example of the mechanical power of a
lightning discharge. In storm that
ragged at Klausthal, in the. Hartz noun
tains, bolt entering a house struck a
wooden post on whose top two metallic
nails one-sixth of an inch in diameter
were melted. No forge could have eff.
fected this; to bring it about, an electric
current of 200 amperes intensity and
20 900 volts tension must have passed
through the nails. Surprising that the
action of the lightning lasted second,
the dynamic power thus developed was
equal to 5000 horse power, but if, as is
much more probable, the discharge
lasted only one-tenth of second, we get
a rate of work that does not fall short of
SO, 900 horse power.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-12-25
An Interesting Exhibit.

One Of the most interesting and at.
tractive exhibits at the Atlanta Exposi,
tion is that of the German Kali Works,
which occupies prominent place in the
Agricultural Building. One feature of
the display consists of the crude and
manufactured products Of the famous
Stassfurt Potash Salts, arranged with
much care and taste in large glass jars.
These potash salts (of which kainit, mu-
riate of potash and sulphate of potash
are most importantly are now used for
fertilizing purposes and hence this ex-
hibit has had an especial interest for
every farmer at the exposition. Owing
to the necessity of using potash to raise
good crops, the demand for this valuable
fertilizing material has grown from year
to year, until now over So, 900, 900 worth
of potash are sold annually in the United
States. A great part of this demand has
come from the farmers of the Eastern
and Southern states, where the land has
become poor and worn out by continuous
cropping.
Another feature of the German Kali
Exhibit are the pictures and paintings
which show the effects of potash fertil-
ization on grain and fruit crops. Thus,
there are two large oil paintings taken
from actual scenes. One represents a
heavily laden orange tree, which owes
it's load of golden fruit to liberal potash
fertilization. The other picture shows
cotton field, on which the beneficial
effect of kainit as a preventive of rust
and blight are made most apparent, by
rows of unfertilized cotton growing side
by side.
These and other features of the ex-
hibit have been a source of instruction
for farmers. AS evidence of it's practi-
cal value and use, the exhibit obtained
the gold medal, which is the highest
award, for being the best exhibit of the
kind at the Cotton States Exposition,
and of the greatest value to the agri-
cultural community at large.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-12-25
Let Orange Growers Make Brandy.

The Times-Union's Washington cor
respondent writes: Representative
Cooper has introduced in the house a
bill permitting fruit brandies to be pro-
duced from pears, oranges and any other
fruits under the resolutions now ap-
plying to brandies made from apples and
peaches. Under the present law fruit
brandies can only be produced from
apples and peaches, except under string
emit and expensive regulations which ap-
ply to the production of spirits distilled
from grain. AS the 6istillation of brand
les from fruits is only practicable dur
ing only small portion of the year, it
is impracticable to carry on this BUSH
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-12-25

AUTHORITY conferred upon postmas.
tiers TO exclude from the mails "publica-
tions which they consider obscene and
obnoxious" is certainly very danger
GUS extension of the power of petty
officials. A publication might be classed
as obnoxious to postmaster and be
ruined by his so regarding it, though
wholly proper and decent in character.
Press censorship through the medium
of the postmasters is un-American and
intolerable.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

for q DOCTOR jumped into my clothing
as quickly as possible. and when
was dressed they carried the man into
the next room. I walked in there and
found him stretched upon a bed. AS
looked upon him he <;ied. On his body
I found the dagger that fitted the Xxi
scabbard which had been left upon the
mantel-piece in my room. How 1t came
there / never knew. His companions
escaped. I learned afterwards that they
had followed me from Baltimore and
imagined that I carried the govern
ment money about my person. How the
scabbard was left where found it is a
problem I have never been able to
solve. My surmise is that the robbers
entered the room to aSsasSinate me
when I was at supper. and not finding
me there eft and accidentally LETT the
scabbard behind
For this killing General Stanton was
never indicted, needless to say.
AS matter of fact from that period
until 1870 he served as United States
paymaster in the city of Richmond and
subsequently occupied similar posi-
ton in Washington. But he tired Of
city life and asked to be sent upon
duty in the wilds Of the West. In 1872
he was ordered to the Department of
the Platte, with headquarters at Chey-
enne. Even this did not suit him. He
wished to be on the field of action. In
stead of advancing payment from head
quarters he insisted upon being on the
field of action and paying the soldiers
where they were doing the fighting.
This is what gave him the title Of
Fighting Paymaster." When General
Crook. in 1875. made his expedition into
the Black Hills General Stanton put In
an application for a furlough and then
volunteered at the head of a body Of
scouts which occupied the advanced po-
sition. But during that bloodthirsty
campaign he never forgot his duty to
Uncle Sans cash. He fought for his
people and protected their money. He
led the assault upon Crazy Horse viii
lage and at the end captured a herd OF
one thousand pOnies-the Indian term
for the vicious broncho. Later, by di-
rection of General Sheridan, he did
field duty to prevent the Cheyennes
from joining Sitting Bull and after
wards took command of the scouting
column against that red-skinned ruff
an. Upon recommendation of General
Crook he has received two brevets. one
for leading an attack upon the Indians
at the head Of Heart river and the sec
ond for his fight against them at the
battle of Slim Buttes.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07


Sans cash. General Stanton's career
is a most remarkable one. He is the
only officer of his corps who has re-
ceived honorary rank for gallantry IN
action since the war of the rebellion.
Strong Of frame. sturdy of figure. horld
OF countenance, gray-haired. carrying
his sixty years gracefully, he presents
a picture of typical soldier. Politics
clc not take any part in his recent ap-
pointment, he being selected on his
record.
General Stanton began his career as
soldier far back in the SOS. when the
Kansas border troubles arose, when he
became a follower of John Brown-Old
Ossawottomie-andG General Lane. At
that period there was a riotous condi-
ton Of affairs between the free states
and the pro-slavery commonwealths,
and In every struggle which distin-
gufshed that epoch Stanton participant
ed. In 1860 he went to Washington as
private secretary to General S. r. Cur
tbs and in the following spring became
member of the National rifles, which
was part of the military volunteer or
ganization in the District Of Columbia.
During this period he did considerable
work as newspaper man on Colonel
Forney's Chronicle, but in 1862, having
returned to his home in Iowa, he raised
company of infantry and the same
year was appointed paymaster. He
was present at the surrender of Vicks-
burg. served actively with the armies
Of the Tennessee and the Potomac and
vas chief paymaster at New Orleans
In 1864.
When Richmond was ablaze General
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07
POSING AT THE PIANO.
Paderewski Thinks Pianists Should
Look Effective.

Paderewski Thinks Pianists Should
Look Effective.
When Paderewski was in New York
he was calling at a prominent Wall
street mans home in Fifth avenue when
the broker told him he would like to
have his opinion of his daughters play
ing. The great pianist cOurteously re-
piled that nothing would give him
greater pleasure. After the young lady
had dashed off several selections Pad
erewski said: ITO get the greatest en-
joyment from the piano the music must
not only be heard but the performer
should be seen. The performer should.
therefore. be careful of his or her posi-
ton at the instrument. I will be frank
with you and say that preferred to see
rather than hear your daughter play. I
might better say that I looked more
than I listened. She held herself cor
rectly. There is nothing I hate more
than a listless, careless posture Of the
body while playing. Then there was life
in her touch. Her fingers fairly sparkled
as they ran over the board and touched
the keys. rebounding from them with a
snap that was exhilarating to behold.
Her manner Of using her hands and
her elbowing. if may so call 1t, showed
proper training also. I will therefore
add that my sense Of hearing would
have been equally delighted. doubtless,
if my sense of sight had not been so
completely monopolized. I compliment
ed the young lady on her accomplish
ment."
There is wisdom in that" said the
broker. in repeating the conversation
yesterday. Teachers Of the piano should
give far more attention to this matter
than they now do"
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

George M. Pullman has confided to
IN interested public his slowly formed
conviction that he was much happier
when he was a poor boy earning his
living by his daily labor than now when
he Is worried with his millions and
burdened with the weight of vast in
eerests and business cares. Wealth, he
says, does not bring happiness. Mr..
Pullman is evidently getting ready to
buy happiness for the rest of his days
by unloading his surplus and with
drawing from the Millionaire club.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

A Brooklyn man who was Convicted
Of q burglary he did not commit, and
"pardoned" after he had served nearly
two years in Sing Sing, has sued the
state of New York for SOL ,S3S.28 dam
ages. OF this amount SIS, 900 is claimed
for injury to reputation and mental
and physical suffering while in prison;
the rest is his computation of the
amount he lost in business by this false
imprisonment, with his attorneys fees
added. Since the state authorities ad-
NIT that he was innocent of the crime
for which he was convicted, and his
pardon" was granted because of his
Innocence. they have a very interesting
case on their hands to defend. They
may set up the claim that he is the
victim of misfortune rather than
wrong. but the state is responsible for
its part in the denial of liberty that
caused his suffering and loss.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07
The Nickel Plates New Trains.

The new train service Of the Nickel
Plate road. which went into effect Sun
day. May 18th. has met the approval Of
the travelling public. On all sides are
heard expressions Of universal satisfac-
ton regarding the efforts which this
popular road is making in the inter-
ests OF its patrons. Three fast trains
are now run IN each direction daily.
Superb dining car service: no change
Of cars for any class Of passengers be-
tween Chicago. New York and Boston.
City ticket office. Ill Adams street. Tel.
Main 3S9. Depot, Twelfth and Clark
streets. Tel. Harrison 200.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07
A slanderous Prayer.

Rev. ]. C. Campbell. Of Los Angeles.
CAL, in the course Of a public prayer.
referred to Miss Kelso. the librarian of
the Public Library, in such terms as to
occasion a suit for SANDER. The de-
PENDANT maintained that his statement
was privileged. because Of its utter
ance in the course of a prayer, but the
court held that mo prayer containing
a SANDER publicly uttered can be ex-
empt from the legal consequences" and
that mo communication made by a
pastor to his congregation is privileged
because of such relation"
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

The old foolishness that women of
learning, or eloquence, or brain, are
never pretty, or even good looking, is
extinct, and has been put on the upper
shelf among the dead scarabs of old
Egypt. In this generation we have
women professors, lecturers. scholars,
authors, politicians, and philosophers,
who are beautiful indeed-far more
beautiful than those brainless women
It old who left nothing better than their
pictures for our instruction.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

The instruction in the republic OF
Colombia has ended less pleasantly
than that in the republic of Ecuador
There was a good deal of bloocshed in
the one, but little if any in the other
The Colombian rebels are tired of trea-
son, the Ecquadorian rebels are amnes-
tied: Colombia was disturbed for
months, Ecuador for only a few days
President Caro- is a revengeful man;
President Cordero is the most forgiving
Of rulers. For the fun of the thing,
the warlike ways Of Ecuador are much
preferable to those of Colombia.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

There is nothing in the cruelty of a
man-governed world more cruel than
the deception complained of by Miss
Willard and Mrs. Somerset in securing
their signatures as members of the COM
mittee on the new woman's Bible. They
signed without knowing just what they
were subscribing to, and in that they
were just like the man who signed the
petition to have himself hanged. The
new woman movement ought to be
more careful about making such old
masculine mistakes in getting out
q woman's Bible.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

millionaire Mackey tells an inter:
viewer that he never was SO happy as
when he was swinging "a pick. Well
there's nothing to prevent him from
taking his pick now.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

It cost New York $4,000 to secure .
Jury that disagreed as to the guilt o,
inspector Martin. What will it cost
TO find a jury in New York that viii:
agree?
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07
A NEW PREMIER.
John Turner Appointed in British
Columbia.

COIUUD1sbs
British Columbia's new premier is
Hon. John Herbert Turner. who by
birth and education is an Englishman.
He was born in Clayton. near Ipswich.
England, in 1884. He came to Canada
when he was % years of age. and start
ed in business at Charlottetown, Prince
Edward Island. and in 1862 went to
Victoria. B. c., where he engaged in
mercantile business and has since re-
manned. He was in the military service
years ago. and organized volunteer
companies to defend Vancouver Island
during the Fenian troubles. He re-
tired from the service in 1881. having
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

There may and may not 10 kn extra
session of congress, but the lue%t:or
f the hour is, will Harvard meet <sat
1t football next fall?
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

The Globe-Democrat suggests that
England name her next two battle
ships the Bailiff and the Constable. II
the names are to be suggestive OF
their business what Is the matter With
the Bully and the Capt. Kiddf
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

With the general adjournment Of
state legislatures throughout the ma
don the country once more resumes the
aspect of the times of peace.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

There was sturdy old Sioux,
Used to hunt by tho stream Kickapioux;
In sheer desperation
He's quit the burned reservation
AS he went he blubbered bioux-hioux.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

Society girls IL Cincinnati have or
Sanized society for the suppression o:
gossip. This looks like covert attempt
10 suppress society.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

In the army and the navy and In thu
police. lots of officers who ought to be
good for many years Of service are re.
tired on pensions. Some of them have
but reached that time of life at which
their powers ought to be at their bes.
It is ridiculous to call them veterans
The system Is costly and wrong.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

AS an operator in wheat and an ex.
cert in running a corner the Hessiap
ny seems to be quite as skilled as any
professional board of trade manipula-
tor.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

:. The friends of Prof. Laughlin assert
that in his joint debate with Mr.. Har-
sey he was ALI wool and a yard wide;;'
the other side claims he was w0rsted.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

As a factor in uplifting and sustain
0g the human race the new woman's
Bible can never hope to T:ral the old
ROman's cook book.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

Those Distressing Corne!
BAD as they are Hindercorns will remove them. and
then you can walk and run and jump az you like.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07
THADDEUS STANTON.
NEW PAYMASTER GENERAL OF
THE ARMY.
Has Become known ms the Fighting
Psymastes-His Thrilling Escape 1t
Richmond During the Siese-Protece-
Ing Uncle Sans Cash.
~ HE
FIGHTING

HE FIGHTING
paymaSter" is the
name given to
General Thaddeus
H. Stanton, the re-
Gently appointed
paymaster general
of the United
States army. He
more than any man
living knows the
danger Of taking
care of Uncle
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07
Paper gloves are on hand.
ONLY ONE AND THAT IN JULY.

EXCURSION to Colorado.
The Great Rock Island Route will sell tickets
cheap for this excursion to Denver in july and
You should post yourself at once as to rates an!
EoItes.
Send by postal card or letter to Jno. Sebastian
G. F. A, Chicago, for n beautiful souvenir ISSUED
ky the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific R'y cali
ed the Tourist Teacher" that tells all about the
trip. 1t will be sent free. 1t is q gem. and YOU
should not delay in asking for it.
JNO. SEBASTIAN. q. P. A., Chicago
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

More attention is just now attracted
TO the Wyoming oil fields than Avax
before.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07
Norway has SO wood pulp mills.

Piso's Cure cured me of a Throat ard
Z. CADY, Huntington, Ind. Nov. II, 1884.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

Senator-elect Dupont, the powder
maker. ought to be able to contribute
come interesting matter to the maya
tines.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07
HAPPENINGS IN KANSAS
ITEMS Or INTEREST TO Dwell
LERS IN THE SUNFlOWER. =

The Weeks Rev.ew Of Perso nal aud
General News Condensed to Short
Paragraphs for the Convenience OF
Hurried Readers.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07
o..,..vat,n. ritsle B.a,e,

Are those diminutive organs, the Kidneys.
which. in spite Of their small sizs, perfsvm in
health . most important part in the meohan-
lam Of the system. Renew thair activity with
HoetestH's Stomach Bittcrs. which prevents
the serious and often fatal disease resulting
from their inaction. This sterling medicine.
moreover. remedies malarial, rheumatic and
dyspeptio complaints. an@ invigorstes the
Vholo system.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

attained the rank Of lieutenant-colonel.
In 1856 he represented Victoria in the
legislature Of the province, being q
member of the government faction. He
was married In 1860 to Miss Elbech. OF
Cumberland. England.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

Experience 1eads manv mothers to say
-, Sc Parker's Ginger Tonic" because IL Is espec-
t.y good for colds pain and almost cry weakness.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07
40 Onieial Arnouncement.

81 am told that Smithezs IS cutie
cured of his illness"
II don't believe it," replied the
blum. citizen
''Why not?"
patent medicine advertisement. =
Washington Star.
The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07

Hoosac tunnel cost ss79 o foot
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-11
Probate Court

Dec. 10. In the matter of the estate of
Freeman II. Rice. deceased: Order made
granting executor license to mortgage
portion of the real estate of said deceased.
Dec. 10. In the matter of the estate of
William G. Smith, deceased; Order made
allowing claims.
Dec. 10. In the matter of the estate OF
Wm. ii. Migrants, Incompetent; Final ac-
count Of guardian rendered and allowed.
Dec. 10. In the matter of the estate of
Florence Kirby, an alleged incompetent; Or
der made adjourning the hearing of the pc
titiOn for appointment of guardian of said
alleged incompetent TO Dec. %, 1894.
Dec IL. 10 the matter of the estate of
VIM. g. Beckwith, deceased; Order made
admitting will of said deceased to Probate
and appointing j. ii. Seaver executor there
of.
Dec. II. In the ma ter Of the estate of
Geo. w. Hill. deceased; Order made adjourn
ing the hearing TO Jan. II. 1896.
Dec l3. In the matter Of the estate of
Maud, Lena Bell aud Ppar Noll, Minors;
Petition of A g. Noll filed praying that
guardian he appointed of said minors. Hear
ing Jan. 8, 1896.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-11

Matthias Palmer OF Millngton, in "A
and then his own. Both were dead
when discovered by neighbor.
Four fruit growers of Benton Harbor
have purchased 800 acres Of land aud
will set II 10 iruit trees. This will bee
the largest orchard IN he United States.
The members OF the association of
circui Judges 81 the state are mani.
mously Of The opinion That the indeter-
inmate system Is impracticabe.
The house occupied by Sarah Ives in
Alpine, Kent county. was entirely dcs-
troyed by lire few days ago. Mrs.
Ives, aged - years, was burned TO
death.
Mrs Lydia Walters Of Vicksburg was
injured in bridge wreck near Martin IN
1898, and the G.. r. ~ !. railroad com
pany can settle with her for 81 800 and
all her expenses.
EX-PostmaSter Williams Of Chippewa
Lake had a rifle hanging on the wall of
his sleeping room. A noise awakened
him the other night in time 10 save his
family from the burning house. The
heat had discharged the rifle.
The State Teachers association has
adopted a resolution urging the passage
of "a more stringent law prohibiting the
sale of tobacco to minors. and that no
person who uses tobacco in any form
bee employed in the public schools of
the state.
The Detroit, Bay City u Alpena rail.
road, in which Gen. Alger was the
principal stakeholder, was recently sold
under a mortgage. The company has
been recognized under the name of
the Detroit IL Mackinaw company, with
a capital of S3,0O0,000.
Attorney General Fills has filed bill
of complaint in the lngham circuit
court for the purpose OF testing right
of managers of Michigan prisons to
contract prison labor. 1t j. claimed
that the act revising the prison laws Of
1888 repeats the clause of the old law
permitting contract labor
The state manufacturers association
for the promotion and protection OF the
! furniture interests of the state, will ask
legislature To submit part Of the con-
stitution of the state of New York a an
amendment to the constitution Of this
state, as the most practical solution OF
the problem Of convict labor.
Rev Horr, pastor of the Methodist
church in Edmore, sued a former parish
in Hubbardston for $50 salary due, and
received verdict Of Sl7.13. The trus-
tees of the Hubbardston church carried
the case 10 the circuit court. Mr.. Horr
has since been tried before jury of
ministers on charge of conduct uDbe-
coming a clergyman. and acquitted.
The case in the circuit court will prob
ably be cropped.