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Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

The clerk of the district court cannot
afford to evade an investigation. He
seems to have hypnotized the county
commissioners, and everybody knows of
what stuff his magic wand Is made.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25
VIII Make Up His Mind This Week

BROOKLYN, Sept, 4.-Rev. DR.. T. Dewitt
Talmage stated to an Associated press re-
porter today with reference to the call ex-
tended to him by the First Presbyterian
church at Washington that he had received
two or three other calls OF a like character
The call from Washington. however, was very
important and presented very inviting field
but he wanted a little more time to consider
and weigh the matter in order that he might
be positive as to his duty. He said that he
would give definite reply before the close
of the week, probably on Saturday.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

The new secretaries of the State
Board of Transportation take hold the
first of next month. That accounts
only in part for the inactivity of the
board. 1t is doubtful if the board would
have done anything whether or not
there was an impending change in
Spcrpta rios
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25
Ex-City officials Not Guilty of Fraud

BUTTE, Mont, Sept, 24.-E. o, Dugan,
ex-mayor. and Philip l.. Millsr, ex-asslstant
city clerk. were discharged when Their cases
on the charge of forging city warrants came
up for hearing. The prosecution practically
admitted that they had no case against the
two men in the absence Of ex-City Clerk
Perry Irvine, who has not yet been appre-
hendei and who is reported to be on the
Pacific ocean on his way to China.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

The United States Board of Geo
graphic Names has passed ON GOO more
perplexing names of places and tried to
simplify their spelling for the benefit
of confused humanity. The work of
the board is good one and it should
not be stopped until every one has been
taught to write the word Sioux
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

The State Board of Agriculture should
next year invest in a complete set of
registering turnstiles for service at the
gates of the state fair. The net result
upon its finances would be unqucstion-
ably in its favor.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

The revenues of the state fair should
show a surplus. If not, there is q very
large screw loose. The managers will
sooner or later have to explain the dis
crepancy. They are responsible to the
people for any seepage. If fraud has
been practiced it is their duty to find
and expose it, Otherwise Odium will at
tach to them. This is no time for
crookedness in high places.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

The nominee of the straight admins
tration democrats for judge of the su-
preme court is asked by the Bryan
organ to explain in detail his position
on the silver question. What has that
TO do with his qualifications and fit
ness for judicial Office anyway?
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

GALVESTON, Sept ia Special to the
News from Eagle Pass, Tex, says: The
heavy rain last night caused the unsheltered
negro colonists to break for the sheds about
the depot. They were fired upon by the
guards, but fortunately without result.
Twenty tents were issued to them yesterday,
enough to shelter POO men, women and chill
dren. Rations sufficient to feed them ten
days arrived yesterday from San Antonio
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

Some of the civic federatons Of the coun-
try have been shocked and grieved at the
suggestion that they turn their attention to
the prominent citizen" who part Of an
irresponsible corporation, is buying and pay
ing for municipal favors that should net
profit to the taxpayer. What right claim has
he to exemption from the consequences of
reform and the efforts to obtain it?
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25
Does Not Work Both Ways.

Gas the party was held responsible for hard
times, 1t should naturally receive the credit
of having restored prosperity argues Rich
ard Croker, thus concisely expressing
thought which many democratic papers have
taken columns to explain. That is poor logic,
however The democratic policy has not
changed 1t is hardly reasonable to argue
that the same policy which destroyed pros
perity also could restore it,
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

English newspapers take the defeat
OF the English track athletes as grace
fully ms they can and acknowledge that
their representatives We're fairly beaten.
This is the right spirit to display. 1t
will take the edge off of some of the
baseless complaints entered in the other
recent international sporting events.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

The people of Omaha and of this ju-
dicial district will vote for good men for
Office regardless Of their politics. Cor
rupt party machinery will receive n mcr-
tied rebuke.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

1t will take several beet sugar fac
tories in addition to those we already
possess to cope with next years Ne
braska sugar beet product. Build more
beet sugar factories.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

The duke of Marlborough has visited
Niagara Falls. A book containing his
impressions of the wonders of America
should be forthcoming within three
hnInn
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

There is political significance in the
alacrity with which the supreme
court is pleased to turn down one
c.. II. " Scott as occasion oft re-
0uires Even the great corporations are
weary of his rantship.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

And the vacancy on the bench of
the United States supreme court con
tinues to attract the longing eyes of
loyal administration democrats.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25
Mrs. General Crook is remembered by man

Mrs. General Crook is remembered by many
of the old residents of this city, she having
lived in Omaha for some eight years. With
her husband she came to Omaha in March,
1875 and for several years lived at Nine
teenth and Davenport streets, after which she
removed to Fort Omaha, where she remained
until General Crook was transferred to Ar-
zona.
Last night Mrs. John A. Harbach, in speak
ing Of Mrs Crook said: "She was lovely
woman, gentle and kind She was fond of
society and was welcome in many of the
homes Of Omaha during her residence here.
Mrs. Crook was an unusually bright woman,
and at times contributed to the newspapers
and magazines. While in this city she was
devout member of the First Presbyterian
church and always active in church and
charitable work"
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

Nebraska farmers have had the first
severe frost Of the season, but all crops
were well out of danger. This is no
year for either frost or drouth.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

Walter Wellman says David p. Hill
Is out for revenge. David, it seems
has come to the conclusion that revenge
Is the only thing he can get.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

What imaginative minds the free
silverites must have in order to con
jure up SO many conspiracies and
crimes against the money of the
ppDOlp
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

This is just the time that rail-
way war in coal rates would be interest
ing to the greatest possible number of
people.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

Spare Moments: Walton-Why did Jones
break, off his engagement with Miss Old
acres? JaCkson-On account of her past
"What was the matter with it?" Nothing
only he thought 1t was too long"
somervlllc Journal: Tho man who has put
ms money INTO lying machines Is dh APP
pointed when his riches do not take to
themselves wings and fly away.
illustrated Bits: sne (dreamiy)-only
married. He (absently)-Well, let's be
happy while we can.
Washington Star: 'Tf dere's any inven-
tion dat l have n profound respeck fur"
said Meandering Mike, "its de founting
"whut's de reason?" inquired Plodding
"Dey never work"
Cincinnati Inquirer: mister" said Woe
full Willie. could you be so kind and nc-
or SO fer 't''' TO cit a. meal? It amt t no USE"
he hastily added, "fer to offer me no bank
notes, cause l won't take no boycotted
goods
Chicago h, "a st Tribune e. Hold on, father fat ey %
sheep with the bell on!''
,oolna That all IL right my SON said Noah,
plank! There isn't, going to be any most
ponement of this trip on account of the
wether."
Indianapolis Journal: Mrs. Ffgg-Laura,
! had ocular, proof that, young Smithers
kissed you when he left last night, and l
do not want II to happen again.
Laura-lt didn't happen. mamma. 1t was
premeditated.
Philadelphia Record: Messenger-There's
q man out here who is deaf, dumb and
Sleuthpup-Tell him To come around next
week and we might give him job on the
force.
Indianapolis Journal: II wonder" mused
the ambitious maiden. "I wonder now, IL
I were to go over to Europe and marry
three or four of those counts, and princes,
and dukes, and things, could / retain all the
titles after the divorces?"
Philadelphia Record: Blobbs-Where's
Wigwag? l want to tell him that his
mother-in-law has Just been stricken with
lockiaw. Sobbs-Well, break II to him
gently You know sudden joy sometimes
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

We'll. taking the weather we have
had altogether, the average is not so
bad
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25
Mrs. General Crook Dies.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 24-The widow Of
General George C. Crook, the famous Indian
fighter, died at Oakland, Md, at her country
place, Crook Crest" this morning Mrs.
Crook was Miss Mary Daily before her mar
rage to General Crook. The latter died at
the Palmer house, Chicago four years ago.
Mrs. Crooks remains will rest beside those
of her husband at Arlington cemetery, Wash
ington, ID. c,
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

Somervllle Journal: Tho man who has put
his money into flying machines Is di APP
pointed when his riches do not take to
themselves wings and fly away.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25
CUT TO PLEASE.

Spare Moments: Walton-Why did Jones
break off his engagement with Miss Old
acres? JaCkSOn-On account of her tast.
what was the matter with it?" Nothing,
only he thought II was too long"
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

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Nc, ,,tos .5s6 1877
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GEORGE B. TISCHuCK.
Sworn to before and subscribed IN my
presence this 2nd day OF September 1879. go,
(SenlD N. p. FELL. Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

Illustrated Bits: She (dreamiy)-Only
fancy, a month from today we shall be
married. He (absently)Well, let's be
happy while we can.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

Indianapolis Journal: Mrs. Figg-Laura,
! had ocular proof that young Smithers
kissed you when he left last night, and I
do not want II to happen again.
Laura-lt didn't happen, mamma. 1t was
premeditated.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

Philadelphia Record: Messenger-There's
blind and who wants a job. Detective
Sleuthpup-Tel him to come around next
week and we might give him n job on the
force.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

Washington Star: 'If dere's any iuven-
tion dat l have profound respeck fur"
said Meandering Mike, 'it's de founting
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

Indianapolis Journal "I wonder" mused
the ambitious maiden. II wonder now, X
/ were to go over to Europe and marry
three or four of those counts, and princes,
and dukes, and things, could / retain all the
titles after the diyOrCeS?"
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

"whut's de reason?" inquired Ploddng
Pete.
"Dey never work"
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25

Philadelphia Record Blobbs--Where's
Wigwag? want to tell him that his
mother-in-law has Just been stricken with
lockiaw. Slobbs-Well, break II to him
gently. You know sudden joy sometimes
lfi
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-01-16
South Florida Fair Postponed.

The following address has been issued
by the managers of the South Florida
Fair Association:
To THE FRIENDS AND EXHIBITORS OFTHE
SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR ASSOCIATION:
In view of the present wide destruction
of citrus fruits, vegetables and flowers
by the late unexampled frosts, which
would leave those important depart
ments not properly represented in our
exhibition, the Board of Directors of
South Florida Fair Association deem it
their duty to the public to announce
the postponement of the Orlando Fair
till March 10Th.
1t is confidently hoped that the extra
month time thus given to exhibitors,
particularly in the vegetable and flower
departments of the Fair, will result in
larger and more magnificent results than
ever.
To further this end and encourage our
people to renewed efforts to make
these exhibits worthy Of our State, the
Directors Of the Fair Association
annouce that all the premiums offered
in their premium list of 1895 in these de-
partments are doubled in value.
Let us with renewed efforts join to-
gether to keep the Fair up to the high
standard it has achieved in the past and
show the world what can be done in Flor
ida in sixty days.
By order of Board Of Directors.
LESLIE PELL CLARK, President.
S. Y. WAY, Secretary.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-01-16

ests, which God had given as a blessing
and salvation for Florida's dry sand hills
and which caused and preserved the far
famed Florida climate, until man came
with his hunger and destructive axe
and ruin followed. 1t may not be an
easy matter, not a question Of half an
hours talk, but may cost a great deal of
work, but there is nothing. nothing that
man cannot accomplish by energy and
strong will. There is State land enough
left yet in the northern part Of the State
for the setting aside for the purpose of
forestry on large scale and if neces-
sary, / do not doubt, that for that pur-
pose it could be gotten or bought from
the government. If we need an exam
pie, is not the state of New York a good
enough example for us, New York, that
has comparatively SO little at stake,
while for Florida her climate is a ques-
ton Of life and death to all her inhabi-
tants and all who trusted her and invested
money here. But who is there who
would think that there is any time to
be lost in starting the ball in view of the
rapidly south-go1ng frost line and the
knowledge that it takes at least fifty
years to build up the wall which was
destroyed, perhaps mostly during the
last ten years and the destruction going
on at the same rate every day Of the
present.
"Now, please, can any body throw light
on the usefulness of Blossoms" and de-
eide, what our last weeks freeze was
strong enough lesson, to be useful?'
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-01-16
Oranges, Both Food and Medicine.

To thoughtful observer the time has
long since passed when oranges were a
luxury to be INDUCED in now and then
and not an essential article of diet. That
this luscious fruit is not more generally
considered as one Of the necessary house
hold supplies is we think in great meas
ure owing to a mistaken idea as to it's
cost and keeping qualities. Families
who are accustomed to buying their APP
pies and potatoes by the barrel, their
peaches, pears and tomatoes by the
bushel, and other household supplies in
proportionate quantities are satisfied to
procure oranges by the dozen.
No policy could be more fallacious,
and the plan is doubtless so generally
adopted without second thought, since
no household supply is sold so proportion
ately high in a retail way. With pota-
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-01-16
Value of Water Protection.

A St. Johns county correspondent OF
the Citizen speaking of one grove, and
one grove only, on which fruit was not
frozen, writes: The only exception that
has come to the attention Of the Citizen
representative, is that Of the large fifty
five acre grove of White & Leonard, near
Hastings Station, in this county. Mr..
u. J. White was one of the first farmers
in this State to put down artesian wells
He uses them for all purposes. A few
years ago he discovered that by flooding
his irrigation bitches he could raise the
temperature in his fields at least eight
degrees, even with stiff wind blowing.
On last Thursday, when it was evident
that the weather would turn cold, Mr..
White turned the artesian water into
the large grove, which had previously
been ditched for the purpose of irriga-
ton. The large volume of water from
the several wells soon filled the bitches,
and thermometers in the grove showed
a much higher temperature than did
those placed away from the influence Of
the flowing water.
Yesterday morning the trees were
carefully examined and they were found
to be we'll and hearty. The leaves
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-01-16
showed no Indication of frost.

showed no Indication of frost.
Another grove near by, which also
had water protection. was slightly hurt,
but the water had not been turned on in
time. and the frost arrived before the
bitches were filed. Other groves in the
neighborhood suffered, and the fruit was
frozen.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-01-16
jacksonville, Florida.

toes or apples at a dollar per bushel the
consumer may usually procure peck
for twenty-five cents, but not so with
the golden products Of the Florida or
ange growers. Oranges are generally
sold at retail at an advance of from one
to two hundred per cent on the price at
which they are obtainable by the box.
The regulation box contains 112, 1875, $50,
49, 200, $50 and 300 oranges, the guam
tity being of course according to the size
of the fruit. The cost in this market
will generally run from ST. so to $3.50 per
box. Take the average of $500 and the
cost by the box for 200 size would be IL
cents per dozen; the usual retail price is
from % to 80 cents; at the same price
the 1876 size would cost by the box 134
cents per dozen and are retailed from 30
to 40 cents, while for the $50 size, cost
ing by the box Is cents per dozen, the
consumer is generally required to pay so
cents. Oranges retailed at lower prices
are usually frostbitten, or culls and in
ferior fruit.
Is there any other item of household
supplies for which the consumer is will
ing to pay so large an advance when
bought at retail ? We think not. VI by
then should it be 50 with oranges The
solution of the problem is not bard to
find. Oranges decay in the hands of
dealers when tightly boxed, and con-
sumers are told they will not keep.
Under similar conditions other fruits
would decay still more rapidly. 1t
should be remembered tn at the orange
is accustomed to an abundant supply of
air and sunshine, and as soon as Re
ceived oranges should be unpacked, the
wrappers removed aud the fruit spread
on the floor in dry place with moder-
ate temperature, or otherwise exposed
to the air. With such proper care the
loss from decay will be but trifiing
The above Article, published in the
New York Price Current, was sent us
through the mail. The article ends
without period, and it is evident the
writer said something else which was
not sent us.
The point made is that the retailer
makes too large profit. OF course the
grower cannot regulate this. 1t GER
tainly would be to their interest to haye
the fruit sell as cheaply us possible by
the retail. as this would increase con-
sumption and the demand.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-01-16
How To Extirpate Nut Grass, or Coco.

A four-page circular Gllustrated) on
nut grass, it's description and remedies,
has just been issued from the Division
of Botany of the United States Depart
ment of A gricullure. In accordance
with the instructions therein contained
the plan of campaign to extirpate nut
grass is simply to prevent it maturing
seed above ground. Nearly every body
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-01-16
Our Forest Protection.

In letter to the editor, MFR. Franck
of De14and, referring to the failure of the
Weather Bureau to send out frost warn
ings on the 29th, says:
"TEis in comparison with all the
more important questions regulating the
existence and welfare of the orange
grOwers-and for all that of the whole
population, merchants and mechanics
and physicians and bankers and all,
they all live and depend on the farmer
and fruit grower-this signal service is
but a bucket of water in an ocean. a
question Of saving from total loss few
boxes Of oranges more or less, a small
drop Of medicine in the destructive and
killing frost sickness, where it comes to
the dry, hard question of ''to be or not
to be-. Not ninety per cent Of us are
located as favorablv as Mrs. Sinner as
benefit of the U. S. Signal Service, but
what do a few cars Of oranges even to
her amount TO the question Of salvation
or destruction Of all her groves, the loss
Of a few dollars interest compared with
the total loss of the whole principal =?
"After the freeze of 1861 believe it
was though am not sure, as we have
had lately destructive frosts so regularly
that it is impossible ito keep track Of
them-in a conversation with Mr.. John
b. StetsOn ! called his attention to the
great climatic changes overcoming this
country, how the formerly 50 rare
damaging frosts became so regular that
the orange trees had no time to recover
from the effects of one frost before hurt
again by the next one, that the summers
were getting so hot and dry in compari-
son with former times as to make irri-
cation desirable for him an outlay of
about $4,000 dollars, as | was told)
that the line of successful orange cult
ure, formerly north of Jacksonville, was
rapidly moving down South further and
further and wouldeven during his life
time strike his large possessions here
deadly if there was not fight started
against this deadly enemy soon.
GA private individual alone, even the
richest, could do nothing to save the
whole country, but it was the place of
the richest and most influential men
who had most at stake in great enter
prises started for longer than their own
life time-it was the place of Mr.. Stet-
son, Mr.. Plant, Mr.. Flagler, of the direct
ors of the Florida Fruit Exchange, of
the directors Of the principal Florida
railroads, ETC., ETC., to start the ball roll
ing for pressure on our legislature, to
restore for the benefit of all the inhabl-
tants of the State, what careless thought
lessness and hungry rapacity of private
individuals had destroyed; the only sue
cessful protection of almighty pine for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-17
CAUSES or CUBAN Discomfort.

From The Washington Post.
II was In Havana just a few days prior TO the
recent Cuban disturbances. said O. VI. zane.
a nrominent citizen OF Philadelphia, at the Shore
ham. II don't blame the people for WISHING TO
rehei against the Spanish Government. but IL IL
doubtful If they'd be whit better off under home
rule. The Spanish officials. sent here on smg,l
There Il more stealing and rascality on the island
OF Cuba than any spot OF the globe The mer-
chants have to pay such high duties that fully
one-half OF the goods imported are smuggled In,
vet with all the peculatlon and holding out. the
island paid Into the revenues or spain last year
the sum OK S25,0co0Oo.
The business is altogether in the hands OF the
Standards and the native Cubans their SER
wants The latter. rule. are on very low
plane OF cation. and think II Is good thing
that this Government never carried out the scheme
OF Cuban annexation that was so popular In some
parts Of the country before the war;" --