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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-07-29

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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-07-29
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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-07-29
Lawns.

beauty OF yard, but IL Gne green lawn
is missing the beauty of one and the
gracefulness of the other are in a certain
measure lost. A building might possess
great architectural beauty and have cost
the owner large sums of money, but If
it is left to stand in unkept grounds in
which the bare earth and weeds are
visible it loses it's attractiveness and at
once has the appearance of belonging to
O. sloyen. On the other hand neat
house in the center of a we'll kept lawn
throws out at once an odor of refinement
and an inviting and attractive appear
ance. Then if lawn will make hum
BILE cottage more attrac tive and inviting
than big house without 1t, why do we
not see more lawns?
In the first place most people have
wrong idea as to the cost of making and
m aintaining lawn and in the second
place many after spending time and
money in getting lawn started neglect
it and the consequence is that weeds
soon have the upper hand and it be-
comes not only hideous Job to get them
out but also an expensive one so that
instead of the lawn having little care
systematically given it, it gets it spas
medically and consequently the lawn
seldom has good appearance.
Work on lawn that is to look well
should begin with the grading. For the
best effect the land should be graded so
that there is little slope from the
house to the outside. The slope need
not be enough to be noticeable but so
that the watershed will be away from
the house. Plow the ground thoroughly
and rake out and carry off all sticks or
trash that would interfere with the
lawn mower. These sticks have way
of working to the top in course of time,
even though they are covered out of
sight. Apply liberal dressing of some
good fertilizer and harrow it thoroughly
and let it remain for week. No stable
manure should ever be used on lawn
on account of the weed seed that it
carries. 1t will cost more in the end TO
pull out the weeds than the difference
in the expense of stable manure and
commercial fertilizer.
There are three kinds Of lawn grass in
this state, either of which will make
good lawn. The most popular at pres
net is the Bermuda, as when well cared
for it makes fine velvety lawn. 1t
however, does not do so we'll in shady
places, The st. Augustine is much bet
ter for that, and on that account is pre-
ferred by many as it can be grown close
up to the trunk of large trees. The st.
Lucie grass is the least known OF the
three, but is gaining groundvery rapidly
where known. It is said to stand the
winters better and looks fresh and green
when the Bermuda is dry and brown. 1t
has also a much darker green color than
the Bermuda, and on this account is
much preferred.
The method of planting either kind is
about the same, i. e. by burying the
roots. With small garden pillow run a
furrow about every foot and in it drop
small pieces of root and cover. The
closer the roots are planted Of course
the quicker perfect sod will cover the
IOou
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-04-16
A FEARFUL TRAGEDY
MlLLiCAN MAN KILLS HIS
DAUGHTER
Aud Then Blows Himself Up-The Ter
rible Deed of Father Whose Child
Was Trying to Run Away From Home
Getting out of Spain.

Millican, Tex, Apr. 10-A few min
utes after o'clock this morning John
Brooks shot and killed his daughter,
Miss Mollie Brooks, seriously wound
I'd her sweetheart, A. G. Worrels, and
then committed suicide.
Worrels and Miss Brooks were low
ers, and had made up their minds to
marry, in opposition to the wishes of
the young lady's father, When the
north bound Central train, due here at
2:02 a. m, stopped at the station the
young people were there, ready to get
aboard and run away.
Worrels helped Miss Brooks upon the
first step of the platform, and just as
she got up her father, who stepped up
from the other side of the car, fired
upon her, shooting her through the
body. She fell back in the arms of
her lover with the words, "Oh, Arthur,
father has killed me-" and immedi-
ately expired.
%A' W D-ANi' pNhe doMh W lay htI WI
the platform Brooks stopped down
and fired upon him, under the car, the
ball passing through his neck and MAX
ing a serious, though not necessarily
fatal wound.
After the shooting Brooks, who has
been employed at the rock quarry of
Green & Olive, went to the quarry and
tried to borrow pistol, but could not
get one.
He then went to the powder house,
secured box of dynamite, and going
away about 100 yards, sat down upon
1t and applied match
The terrific explosion which followed
tore him to pieces.
Brooks was employed as powder
man at the quarry.
AT this time, 1:45 p. M, Worrels is
resting well and there are strong hopes
for his recovery.
The tragedy is the most awful that
ever occurred here and this little com
munity is horror sticken over it.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-04-16
Velasco Water.

Washington, April Ill. l.. Foster,
formerly of the Texas railroad commits,
sion, is here. He has been on to Boston
and New York, and says that he will
go home today.
Mr.. Foster is evidently here for the
purpose of looking after the bill which
provides that there shall be an investi-
cation of the harbor work at VelascO
with reference to the purchase of the
same by the government.
The plan now is to have the condl-
tons at VelascO examined, and il the
report shows that deep water has been
obtained, then the government shall
buy out the parties and all their fran
chises.
Mr.. Foster was here for some time
before he went east, and his visit here
and east was to look into the matter.
1t is supposed that he represents the
people Interested in selling the fran
chises and the work to the government.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-04-16

Madrid, Apr. 10.-Affairs are SO seri-
Gus again that American tourists are
hurrying away. Space on the Sud ex-
press which leaves for Paris today has
already been taken.
The passage of the belligerency reso-
lutions has caused excited talk. A
guard is still maintained ut the Ameri-
can legation, but 1t has not been in
creased. The feeling is prevalent that
a crisis is near at hand and may break
out at any moment. The captain gem
eral of Ferroi explains that the fleet
which is being organized there is ready
to go to sea. The ships composing it
are the ironclads Pelayo Infanta,
Maria, Teresa, Vizcaya and Oquendof;
the torpedo destroyer Destructor and
various torpedo boats. They will for
the present be supplied with the neces-
sury war material and will probably
start for the River Arosa on Friday
week to go through course of instruc-
ton until the government decides on
their ultimate destination. The last
three named ironclads are really sec
ond class cruisers.
The Archbishop of Madrid has sent
a very patriotic letter to Senior Cano-
vas, the premier, offering the support
of the Catholic workingmens society.
The Correspondence prints a picture
of Uncle Sam looking for a new star
in the American shield while a puny
soldier is trying to pull him away from
the telescope.
A rumor is gaining that Marshal
Campos is to be sent back to Cuba, but
no confirmation of the story can be OBJ
tanned in official circles and Marshal
Campos declines to be interviewed.
His position is very delicate one.
Contrary to general belief, he came
back from Cuba poor man.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-04-16

Rome, April 1.-THE defeat of the
Italians at Tncruf, the real extent Of
which still remains concealed, seems
likely to be the preface to the taking
of Kassala- This place has been Wig
orously attacked.
The Fanfulla advocates the abandon
ment Of Africa, anticipating other Sc
rious disasters
The Capitale asserts that the Negus
has cut off the legs of thousand of
his prisoners.
General Baldissera is preparing to
send help to Adigrat to prevent the
place from being taken.
The diplomacy of the English to OBJ
tain the cooperation of italian troops
in the Sondan has completely failed.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-04-16
The Russian Wow.

st. Petersburg, Apr. 1.-The officiai
Journal De st. Petersburg, in the
course of strong article on Spain's
determined effort to suppress the in
sul:ection in Cuba says:
The instruction is merely organized
brigandage, hence the insurgents have
no right to be considered belligerents.
There are not even rebel provinces.
The revolt has consisted merely Of
bands who have overrun the country,
giving themseles over to depredations
and retiring when the troops arrive.
1t is sufficient, says the Journal, to
state that the chiefs Of the instructions
are negroes like Maceo, or strangers
like Roloff and Maxine Gomez. They
have in their possession neither coast
line nor any seaports placing them in
connection with foreign countries.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-04-16
Attemn,od Outrage.

Houston, Texas, April IL
Yesterday evening an unknown negro
man attempted an Outrage upon the
person of Josephine Williams, n re-
spectacle negro woman, who lives with
her daughter, Lulu Banks, at NO. 80
Marsh street.
1ne woman, who is nearly 80 years
of age, was going from her daughters
the power house on Commerce street
she met a tall black negro man who ac-
costed her and tried to talk to her.
She attempted to pass on when he
sprang in front of her and seized a
basket which she carried She tried
to pull the basket from the young
scoundrel when he suddhly grabbed
her and threw her down u small EN-
bankment, hurting her side badly.
The plucly old lady made Il bold fight
and finally by screaming and scratch
ing she succeeded in soaring off the
would-he rapist.
IIe ran off, down the bayou, and the
poor old negress badly hurt and fright
ened finally reached her home.
The son of the woman is driver FOL
George c. Davis in the Fifth ward, ant
vows vengeance against the black
scoundrel who assaulted his mother.
The old woman says she can easily
identify her assailant, and it is to bt
hoped the villain will be captured.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-04-16
welcomed Home.

Mason, Ohio, Apr. 10.-Miss Maggie
Greyer, the pretty organist of the
Methodist church here, who eloped
with Rev. John Shorten, the pastor Of
the church, last August, reached her
home this afternoon from Philadelphia
with young babe in her arms. Her
humble parents welcomed her home.
Her boy baby was born on the 18th Of
last December. She says Shorten's sal
airy as canvasser failed to support
both and that his employers threatened
to discharge him If he continued to live
with her She says he was always
kind 10 her and that they eloped to -
cape the shame Of exposure.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-04-16

Richmond, Texas, April 11.-Kane
Neal, who has been on trial for several
days, charged with killing Jim Mitch
ell, came clear this morning.
The jury was hung up for while,
but finally brought in verdict of not
guilty.
Jim Mitchell was well known char
acter and at the time of his death was
under indictment for killing three men
and the wounding of woman and
child at the Central depot in Houston
about two years ago.
The friends of Kane Neal are re-
joiced over the verdict.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-04-16

Select Good Sheep.-1o the young
farmer about to embark in the business
of sheep breeding we would say, keep
good sheep and only good sheep. The
returns will be less at first because the
flock will be smaller, but at the END
there will be more satisfactory show
ing.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-04-16
Returned 30 Work.

Denver, April 1O.-The striking
Northern Colorado coal miners re-
turned to work today
The United and Marshall camps have
made the concessions demanded.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-04-16
THE BERMUDA'S TRIP!
HOW She MADE HER SUCCESS
Full EXPEDITION.

Tho FUN Details Tola by One of the
0mcers-Narrow EscaPes From Span
ish warships-very Dramatic stoly
Told From the Beginning.
The evening times., 1896-07-13

Rev. and Mrs. Burtrer of. Africa, Rev, Cyrus
Clark of Japan and Mrs. Kate Show Of
the same country, Rev. c. F. Griffin, q
niissionaryin Bengal; Rev VIII. Robinson OF
Chill, who expressed ms greeting in the
Spanish tongue; Miss Anna F. Webb OF
San Sebastian, Spain; Miss Eta H. john
son, from the land o.. )ur Savior's birth
PALESTINE" Miss Mary P. Lord, mission
ary TO the Sioux Indians; Miss Beekman
OF New Mexico; Mrs. Campbell OF Africa,
Mr.. and Mrs. LaFetra OF Chill, Rev. ]. s.
Janannan, a native Christian Turk, from
Armenia, and his Armenian wife; Miss
Mary Morton Hayes, four years mission
ary to japan: and Miss Posey of the South
Gate Presbyterian Mission, at Shanghai.
China.
Commander Booth-Tucker also made a
ten-minute address, dwelling chiefly upon
the missionary services rendered by the
Salvation Army in India. The great Chris
tian leader spoke forcibiy and eloquently.
and was greeted with loud applause.
What could be more appropriate
said President Clark, than to close this
worldwide mission meeting by singing
'Blest Be the Tie That Binds" 1t was
sung by the entire audience. The bene-
diction was pronounced by Rev. DR.. Mason
or Virginia, after which the life members
at the Worlds Christian Endeayor Union
held u brief business meeting.
The evening times., 1896-07-13
DISPUTES THE WILL.
VIII Be Contest Over the Estate Of
Jean GuutrOn.

VIII Be Contest Over the Estate OF
Jean GuutrOn.
Alexander j Gautron, or Altoona, Pa.
a grandson OF the late Jean Baptiste Gaui
iron, has filed a cayeat in the orphans
court OF the District. To prevent the pro-
bate of the decedents last Will and testa-
ment.
The cayeator alleges that he is the only
Child OF the son of Jean Baptiste Gau-
iron, and That the will mentioned is not
the last testament of his grandfather; that
it was executed, If at all, under the undue
influence or the opportunities, suggcs-
tons and persuasions of Teres Chaud Gau-
tron, the wife OF the deceased, or of some
other person or persons, and that the cavea-
tor'sinterests VIII be injuriousy affected by
the allowance of the alleged Or pretended
will.
Fraud, threats ,menaces, misrcpresenta-
ton and aIt.fiee are charged upon Mrs.
Gautron, and the petition asks that the will
be refused probate. and that the issues be
tried by jury. =.
The petitioner is represented by Attor-
ney Clarence A. Brandenburs.
The evening times., 1896-07-13

1-2 to 62; Burlington, 1-s to to 72 8.
St Paul, SIS to 10 Ia; Rock Island, IA
to 63 IA; Northwest, 1 to 80 1-2; Chi
cago Gas, rs to 80 IA; Louisville and
Nashville, 1-2 to 49 Ia. Manhattan, 5-4
to 9S; Missouri Pacific, IL to 81 Ia, and
Western Union, 3-s to 49, At IL o'clock
the market was quiet and weak in tone
Room traders were the largest Hers
Of stocks after IL o'clock, and this, with
the indifference of the arhitrage houses
and rumors of additional gold shipments
late in the week he'd to a lower range of
prices.
Sugar fell TO 100 Is; Burlington and
Quincy TO II rs; Chicago Gas to 50; st.
Paul to IA 7-s: Northwest TO 90 Ia. Rock
Island to 60 "a; Manhattan TO 81 Ia;
Leather preferred to 55; Jersey Central to
100 3-4, and Western Union to So 4s.
These figures show losses OF 1-4a2 Ia
per cent, the latter in Northwest. At
midday the market was weak in tone.
The evening times., 1896-07-13
LIGHT CONTRACT AWARDED.
Potomac Power Company Gets Terri
tory West of Rock Creek.

Potomac Power Company Gets TERRI
tory West of Rock Creek. -s
The District Commissioners today held q
lengthy conference on the question OF eec-
trio street lighting, at which Attorney
Thomas was present, While the discus
sion was private, it is known that the con-
tract for arc lighting was awarded to the
Potomac Electric Company for all the ter
ritory west OF Rock Creek.
1t is understood that Attorney Thomas
came to the conference armed with an
opiniont that did not sustain the Commission
crs' position with respectlto the status of
the Potomac Electric Company but during
the conference he was supplied with data
that caused linn to change his mind or at
least to withhold his opinion until he could
have time to consider the matter further.
It's inferred that the conference was very
important, and the final rendering of Mr..
Thomas opinion will be a revelation of
what was done.
The evening times., 1896-07-13
States Weather Bureau,

showers are reported in North Carolina,
Tennessee and the Southwest. Showery
conditions also prevail in the far Northwest
During thetwenty-fOur hours ending Sunday
morning, scattered showers were reported
in the South, while all Northern districts
were free from precipitation.
The hot wave continues unabated in tie
Middle and North Atlantic States and the
Ohio and central Mississippi valleys.
Fair and hot weather will probably ION
tinue in the Middle and New England
States and the Ohio valley through Tuesday
In the South Atlantic and the Gulf States
increasing cloudiness, followed by show
ers, is probable, without decided change In
temperature.
.u..vming heavy precipitation lin
iochcsl was reported:
During the pasttwenty- four bours-Nasil-
vile, l 90; Beeville. Tex, $50.
The evening times., 1896-07-13
prepared at the United

Forthe eDistrictof Columbia, Della wareand
Maryland, continued fair and hot weather
tonight and Tuesday; possibly followed hy
thunder storms Tuesday afternoon or night
southwesterly winds.
For Eastern Pennsylvania and New .ier-
sey, continued fair and warm weather to-
night and Tuesday; southwesterly winds.
weather CondItio ionsa nd G eneraI Fore
cast.
The center of high pressure has drifted
from the South Atlantic to the East Gulf
coast. A belt Of low pressure extends fr,'n
the northern Rocky mountain slope to the
south Pacific coast.
The weatberis nearly clear on TIE Atlantic
and Gulf coasts, with moderate amount
OF cioudiness in the interior. Scattered
The evening times., 1896-07-13
Continued on Fifth Page.
FALL IN SUGAR.
Stock Market Was Quiet and Weak
in Tone

New York. July 13.-An advance of IL
cent in the posted rates CT sterling ex-
change. to 4.sS and 4.S9, and the engage
ment of small amount of gold for SHIP
ment to Europe tomorrow weakened tie
stock market soon after the opening of
business. The advance in sterling ex-
change naturally led to talk :f further gold
exports, and now that the Treasury gold
reserve is once more below the hundred
million mark. renewed interest is being
taken in the export movement.
London did not respo:.l to any great ex-
tent to the advance in our market on
Saturday. and this mornings cabies from
that center showed bat slight variations in
American securities there. The feeble sup
port accorded by Loniien and the strength
Of sterling exchange started moderate
lquidatioas and the prominent issues ran
off 3-aal 1-8 per cent.
sugar fell Is to 100 7-s: Tobacco,
The evening times., 1896-07-13
BRYAN H0LlsA CONFERENCE
Continued from Fifth Page.

OF the silver planS in the PLATFORM, and said
that the crdn6lnrss of the whole thing was
too much for cOns:sten Democrats 10 stand.
The Others mathematical the platform,
and their dissatisfied manner and black
looks indicated clearly that the Demo
cratic nominees can expect little from any
of them. Before the newspaper mau left
the boat Postmaster Hutch:ns said:
William L. Wilson is not with us to-
night, having been detained toy something
Or other at Detroit. We know, however,
his views. He is in accord with all OF
rs ill disapproyilg uiter.y the free silver
Platform OF the late Democratic convcn-
tlon in Chicago. The party expect to
be gone for three weeks