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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-08-26


pears. In studying the causes which
lead to this decomposition it is found
that it is due to the action of micro
organism or ferment, which, by reason
of the result of its func tlonal activity,
is,caled denitrifyi ng organism. While
it is true that in numbers and activity
this Identifying organism does not equal
Its nitrifying relation, yet it IS a matter
of no inconsiderable importance to know
fully the laws which govern it's existence.
AS in the case of the bacteria which are
found in ripening cream, where some
produce evil and some good effects, so it
is also with those in the soil. The fav-
oring organisms, whose functional activ-
ity prepares nitrogen in form suited
for plant food, are accompanied by
others, doubtless nearly related to them,
whose functional activity tends to de-
stroy the work which the first have
accomplished. 1t thus happens that in
the fermentation of heterogeneous bodies
there IS danger of losing, as has already
been said, part of the nitrogen, which
may either escape as gaseous oxides I'M
suited for the sustenance Of plants, or
even as free nitrogen. The object, at
least the practical object, of the investi
CATION of these Identifying org anisms
should be to discover some process by
which their multiplication could be
prevented and their activity diminished.
At the present time all that is known is
that in favoring circumstances these
organisms are not developed in sufficient
number to prove very destructive. 1t
has already been mentioned, however,
that in case Of very great excess of
organic heterogeneous matter considera
BILE quantity Of the nitrogen therein
contained may, through the action Of
these organisms, be lost. The practical
lesson taught here is to apply nitrogen
Gus foods in a moderate manner and
avoid every unnecessary excess.
PATHOGENIC FERMENTs.
in the soil of an Objectionable nature
which are not related to the nitrifying
organism. 1t has been observed In
France that in localities where animals
are inferred which have died of Charlton
the germs Of this infectious malady per
sist IN the soil for many years, and that,
especially when cereal crops are Guilt
waited upon such soils, there is great
danger of communicating healthy cattle
with the same disease. In one case it
was observed that many sheep which
were pastured in a field in which two
years before, single animal which had
died of Charlton was buried were infected
with the disease and died. In like man.
ner it is entirely probable that the germs
of hog cholera may be preserved in the
soil for many years to finally again be
brought into activity which may prove
most disastrous for the owners of swine.
Every effort should be made by agrono-
mists to avoid injecting the soil by the
carcasses which are dead from any zy-
motto disease. Cremation is the only
safe method of disposing of such infected
carcasses. The investigations of scien-
lists have shown that there are many
diseases of an infectious nature due to
these germs, and that these germs may
preserve their vitality in the soil.
Among others may be mentioned yellow
fever and tetanus
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-02-21
WASHINGTON AND LAFAYETTE.
How They Obtained "A Breakfast Ordered
by Lord Howe.

A bit of traditional lore concerning
Washington and Fla Fayette has come
INTO print which seems to be better
founded and more distinctly tracea Die
to fact .han is usually The case with
traditions. 1t is related by Mr.. j f.
Blandy, and came to him with but one
intermediate telling from La Fayctte
himself, who told it at Elk Landing,
Md, in 1924
When the British under Lord Howe
made their descent on Philadelphia in
l777, olsen barking at the head of Elk
river from Chesapeake bay, Washing
ton advanced from Philadelphia 10
meet them. Early one morning he,
accompanied by Marquis de La Fay
cite, made a reconnaissance from lis
camp at Chestnut Hill, Del, in the di-
rection OF Elk Landing. Here, AZ a
point whence they could view the
waters Of Chesapeake bay, the two gen
erals stopped at farmhouse and asked
if they could obtain their breakfast
The hostess, Mrs. Alexander, ap-
peared to be very glad to see them, and
they were surprised to find the table
already set with a bountiful and ele-
Gantly prepared breakfast. La Fayctte
was as much enchanted as he was as
tonished, as he afterward declared, 10
find such a repast in the course of a
somewhat bold reconnaissance.
They had begun to partake of The
meal, and La Tayette was eating leis
urely, as polite young Frenchman
should do, when the mistress of the
house stepped out for a moment
Washington touched La Fayette or the
foot under the table, and whispered to
him:
Better eat quickly; this breakfasts,
was not meant for us!"
La Fayette understood, and ate rarid.
ly, but heartily. In very short time
the meal was finished. The two GER.
erals rose, hastily but warmly thanked
Mrs. Alexander. and took their leave.
They bad scarcely ridden awav 10 =
place OF security when, turning about
they saw Lord Howe and his staff r;do
up to the Alexander house. They had
ordered their breakfast here. and
Washington and La Fayette had eaten
1T! Their chasrin, and the astonisb.
ment OF their hostess, who supnoscd
that she bad already served Lord Howe
to very hearty meal, will have to he
imagined by the world, for no record
is left OF their remarks.-Youtb's Com.
Ianion.
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announced the approach of Gen. Wash
the coloners hospitality for the night.
The necessary directions in reference
to household preparations being given,
the colonel ordered his horse and rode
forward to meet the distinguished
guest, whom he had never seen, thong h
serving in the same widely extended
army.
That evening at the table, Annette,
now the dignified, matronly, and still
handsome Mrs. Carroll, could not keep
her eyes from the face of her illustri-
Gus visitor. Every moment or two
she would steal glance at his COM
ruanding features, and half-doubting-
ly. Enthusiastically. shake her head and
look again, to be still more puzzled.
Her absence of mind and embarrass-
ment at last became evident to her hus-
band, who inquired affectiorately il
she was ill. 81 suspect. colonel" said
the general, who had been some time,
with a quiet, meaning smile, observing
the iady's curious and puzzled scru-
tiny of his features, that Mrs. Car
roll thinks she recognizes me as an old
acquaintance" And he smiled with Il
mysterious air as he gazed upon both
alternately.
The colonel stared, and faint mem
DRY of the past seemed to be revived
as he gaZed, while the lady rose I'M
pulsively from her chair, and bend
ing eagerly over the tea urn, with
clasped hands, and an eye of intense
eager inquiry fixed full upon him,
stood for a moment, with her lips part
ed as if she would speak.
Pardon me, my dear madam-par-
don me, colonel must put an end to
this scene. / have become, by 1int
of campfarc and hard usage, too un-
vieldy to leap again % feet inch. even
For so fair bride as one wot Of"
George Washington was indeed the
handsome young athlete whose mys-
terious appearance and disappearance
in the native village of the lovers is
still Evolutionary; and whose claim to 4
substantial body of bona fide flesh
and blood was stoutly contested by
the village story-telier, until the happy
denouement which took place at the
hUspitable mansion of Col. Carroll
George II. Westley, in Chicago Inter
Ocean.
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the athlete of the village and he was
so general favorite that everyone
wished as well as anticipated his sue
cess. Moreover he was a handsome
youth, and 1T was well known that be-
tween him and the beautiful Annette
there existed a strong mutual attach
ment. Harry cast Il swift glance at his
sweetheart and at the villagers and
then with a CLEAN of triumph in his eye
he bounded forward
"Twenty-one feet and half A mag
nificent leapi" cried the Judge.
''IIooroy for Harry Carroll. Harry
wins"
Hands, hats and handkerchiefs were
waved wildly by the delighted viii
layers, and the eyes of the happy An
nette sparkled with joy.
Now, just before Harry had leaped,
and whileeveryone's attention was fixed
upon him, stranger had entered the
throng unperceived. He was tall.
gentiemanly young man in a military
undress frock coat, who had at that
moment arrived on horseback before
the inn. He was Just in time to witness
Carroll's great leap
The first ourst or applause over. the
spectators awoke to the strangers
presence. The mans handsome face
and easy address at once attracted the
eyes of the maidens, while his manly
End sinewy frame, in which were hap
PLY united symmetry and strength,
called forth the admiration of the
young men.
"Mayhap, sir stranger, you think you
can beat that" said Charlie Simms, re-
marking the manner in which the new
conner scanned the arena. IF you can
outleap Harry Carroll, you beat che
best man in the colonies"
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for II. 1ncre you have it. boys; yon-
dcr's the green, and here's Annette.
The one who jumps farthest on dead
level shall marry her this very even
ing"
This peculiar address was received
with great applause, and more than one
youth, as he bounded away for the
arena of trial, cast a glance of antici-
pated victory upon the lovely prize as
she stood blushing beside her father.
Dropping their various amusements,
the entire party wendell their way.
laughing and singing, toward the vii
lage inn, before which spread the green.
In the center of this plot the ground
was bare and admirably suited to ex-
ercises of the sort in which they were
about to engage. Soon all was in readi-
ness for the contest. The signal was
given and the young competitors.
stripped of their coats, stepped for
ward.
Edward Grayson, II feetl" cried one
of the judges. The youth had done his
utmost, but it was clear by the look
on his face that he had little hope.
With longing glance at the prize he
could not win he left the grounds.
Dick Boulder, 10 feeti" Dick, with
a little laugh of satisfaction, replaced
his coat and joined the onlookers.
Harry Preston, 10 feet inches!"
well done, Harry!" shouted the
spectators. You tried hard for the
acres and the homestead" Harry, who
was a rattle-brained sort of a fellow,
laugniugly vowed he only jumped for
the fun of The thing. 1t was thought.
however, that he would not have said
so if he had felt sure of winning.
Charlie Simms, 1914 feet!"
"Hooray for Charliel Charlie wins."
cried the crowd, with good-natured sar-
casm. Charlie grinned, threw OIL his
disappointment with slight uplift of
his shoulders. and was soon creating
roars of laughter with his wit, which,
by the way, was far more nimble than
his legs.
There was now but one leaper left,
for several had become discouraged and
retired from the contest.
Now for Harry Carroll!" shouted
the spectators, and Harry stepped for
ward amid great applause. Carroll was
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is IL for amusement you are pursu-
ing this pastime2" inquired the youth
full stranger. "or is there prize for the
winner?"
THE sweetest prize mau ever strove
for" answered one of the judges; "yon-
der she stands
The stranger cast . respectful glance
at the blushing maiden, and his eyes
looked admiration.
"Are your lists open to all?" he asked.
"All, young SIR" replied Annette's
father, with interest, his youthful ardor
rising as he surveyed the proportions
of the STRAIGHTFORWARD young stranger.
III you will try you are free to do so.
Here is my daughter. sir; look at her
and decide"
With a smile the newcomer threw
off his coat. drew his sash tighter
around his waist, and stepped forward.
Annette Looked anxiously at Harry,
who stood near with troubled brow and
angry eye, and then she cast upon he
stranger a glance of piteous entrea5y.
All hearts stood still as the young man
bounded forward.
twenty-five feet and an inch!" The
judges words were received with muir
ipurs oil surprise and wonder. Not
without feeling of pity forpoor Harry,
all crowded round the new victor, Of
fesing him their congratulations. The
old farmer approached, and grasping
the young mans hand, exultingly called
him his sou, and said he felt prouder
OF him than if he were a prince. To
the old athlete the true patents of no
bility were physical strength and ac-
tivity.
Rcsuming his coat, the stranger
sought with his eve the tair prize he
had, although nameless and unknown N,
so fairly won. She leaned upon her
fathers arm, pale and distressed.
Poor Harry Carroll stood aIoof,
gloomy and mortified, admiring the
stranger for his ability, but hating HIM
for his success.
annette, my pretty prize" said The
victor. taking her passive hand, Il have
won you fairly"
Annette's cheek became paler than
marble, she trembled and clung closer
to her father, while her dropping eyes
sought the form of her lover. At the
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-02-21
words of the stranger Carroll's face

words of the stranger Carroll's face
grew dark and determined
Il have won you, my pretty flower,
to make you bride--tremble not SO
violently--l mean not myself, however
proud | might be" he added, with gal
lantry, Ito wear so fair a gem next
my heart. | think there is favored
youth among the competitors who
has higher claim than NINE Young
sir" he continued, turning to the sur
rriscd Harry, ''methinks you were the
victor in the lists before mel strove
not for the maiden, though one could
not well strive for fairer, but from
love of the manly sport in which |
saw you engaged. You are the victor.
and as such, with the permission of
this worthy assembly, you receive from
my hand the prize you have SO well and
honorably Won"
The youth sprang forward and
grasped the strangers hand with GRAFT
itude, and next moment Annette was
weeping from pure JOY upon his breast.
The place rang with the acclamation of
the delighted people, and amid the ex-
element the newcomer withdrew, re-
mounted his horse. and rode brislxly out
OF the village.
That night Harry and Annette were
married, and during the festivities
many and many bumper was drunk
to the health of the mysterious and
noble-hearted stranger.
Passing on several years, we find
that Harry Carroll has become Col.
Harry Carroll, of the revolutionary
army. One evening the colonel, after
Just returning from hard campaign,
was sitting with his family on the
piazza of his handsome country house.
when an advance courier rode up and
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-02-21
From Judges Dictionary

History-Fiction founded on fact
Greatness-The penalty men pay for
indnlging personal vanity.
Rellgion-The relations between our.
selves and our self-interests.
Conscience-An immaterial football
buifeted about until winded and thrown
aside.
Iheology-The science of CONVINCING
opponents how little they know of tbei1.
duties TO the Diety.
Philosophy-The art of DOING as ono
pleases theoretically, calling names and
contradicting everything in sight. II
has fallen into disuse owing to the fact
that nothing remains to be con4ro.
vered.-Jndge.
Evil is wrought by want Of Thoughts
as well rs by want of taart.--Hood.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-02-21
Welded HER PRINCE.
Amelia Rives- Chan1er and Prince
Trubetzkoy Married.

CHARLoTTEsvILLE, Va, Feb. l9.--n W.
Amelia Rives-Chanler ana !
Pierre Troubetzkoy were married a. al
p. IN. at Castle Hill, the home q ali
Alfred Rives, the father Of the W.
known authoress, who was las1 IN
divorced from John Armstrong On
Ter. The couple will remain here ~ and
time and then take a trip abroaa ne
live in London at the home OF
Troubetzkoy.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-02-21

WI ~ twenty-five feet
three inches for a running broad.
Young Henry Warrington, writing
home from England description of a
jumping match in which he covered
twenty-onc feet three inches, thereby
beating his competitor, Lord March.
goes on to say: II then told them that
there was a gentleman at home who
could beat me by good foot, and when
they asked me who it was | said Col. G.
Washington, of Mount Vernon-as you
know he can, and he's the only man in
this country or mine that can do it,
30 III Ihackeray is to be be Iieved George
stands the champion broad jumper of
easily have Won all intercollegiate
champion competitions and most of the
nationals. What the agile young pater
patria might have accomplished with
piked shoes, cinder path, and a nice
plank take OFF" no one can say, but it
is not improbable that he would now
stand not only first in peace, first in
war, and first in the hearts of his coun-
trymen, but first on the list of run
nlng broad jumpers as well.
1t is rather unfortunate that the de-
tails OF this remarkable jump are not
TO be found, but l have discovered a
very pretty little story which gives him
a record only two inches short of
that given him by young Warrington.
In pretty little village in Virginia
there lived N 1775 rich aud eccentric
old farmer whose daughter was de-
ciared TO be the loveliest maiden in all
the country round. The beautiful
Annette was Is years of age, and of
course had many suitors for her hand
and heart Some offered her wealth.
some position, others nothing but love
and labor, but, obedient to her fathers
wishes, she encouraged none of them.
On her 18th birthday the old man
invited ali the youth of the village to
a grand haymaking frolic, and they
came, among them dozen handsome
young fellows who were known to still
retain tender regard for the fair girl
whose natal day they had come TO cele-
brate.
he morning passed in merry labor.
By noon the barns were filled with the
fragrant hay, and all were ready for
the feast of good things that had been
spread under the shady branches.
Now, my lads" said the old man.
after the banquet was some time over.
I've got something to say to you. 1t
seems that good many of you have
been casting sleeps eyes at my An
nette. Now. boys, don't care ANYTHING
about money or talents, book farming or
soldier farming. l can do as well by
my girl as any man in the country; but
j want her to marry a man of my own
grit. Now perhaps you know it, and
perhaps you don't, but when | was a
youngster | could beat anyone in all
Virginia in the way of leaping. Look
herei''
He held up as he spoke three hand
some medals.
And all OF them won in fair fight"
he went on, besides which | got my
old woman by beating the smartest
man ON the eastern shore. Now listen:
I've taken an oath that no man shall
marry my daughter without jumping
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-06
SCHOOL OF THE FRUITER.
OPENING OF THE HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY MEETING.

EnferestInE and Instructive Adj
dresses From Experienced Grow
ers-New York states Care of This
Branch of Her Industry Compared
with GeOrgia's-The Exhibits OF
Fruit Are Excellent.
Griffin. Ca. Aug. 5-The first days ses-
sion OF the Georgia Horticultural Society
opened in the Olympia this morning. Col.
J. ~ Kimbrough. Jr.. delivered The ad-
dress OF welcome. and was responded 10
by Mr.. Phinizy OF Augusta
President Berckmans address was ful
OF interest. beginning with the organiza-
lion OF the society al Macon IN 1876, with
a membership OF twenty-six, six Of whom
are in attendance at this meeting II has
steadily grown in size and Importance
holding a meeting somewhere In each
year except in 1894. when the crop was
such a failure that no exhibition could
be made. Reference was made to the dis
covery Of the liberia peach by s 5.
Rumph. which has almost entirely sup
pIemented every other variety on the mar
kets OF the United States. far surpass-
ing the fruit OF California.
The roll Of members was called, and the
different committees appointed, after
which Prof l. H. Bailey Of Cornell
University spoke.
Mr.. Bailey gave the highest praise to
the climate and soil Of this country as
a grape region, superior in advantages
20 his own state. New York. but we were
shown our disadvantage in not having
the proper education for cultivating 1t.
In New York people were compelled TO
devote themselves entirely TO this work;
the legislature made an appropriation Of
$50 900 for its support, and wherever a
grower met an obstacle that he could not
eurmount a man was sent to ascertain
and correct the trouble.
The afternoon meeting was not called un-
I'll 3 o'clock on account OF the heat. Il
began with a very interesting paper on
young men embarking in horticultural
work as a vacation. by r. p. Johnson Of
Smithville, who praised this pursuit as
being one the highest order in a mental
moral and physical way.
Horticulturist Starns read an interest
ing paper on Variety Tests Of Straw
berries" as applied at the experiment sta
ton this year.
Prof. Earl Of the University OF Alabama
read an interesting paper on blight in
Pears" After this subject had been thor
oughly discussed a discussion was opened
on spraying. led by Prof. Bailey.
The main exhibits are made. by the eX-
pertinent station. Mr.. Starns brought in
160 varieties of grapes, which accupy the
whole center tables Of the three rooms.
The LeConte nursery Of Smith Bell shows
a large display Of pears, Smith. Snow and
LeConte.
w. L. Glessner Of Macon, has an unique
exhibit from the Triton farms, being
punches of grapes and pears put up in
clear rosin.
r. Tappan Of White Plains, shows lS
rtafiel nf noqrhpg and .nfHOmfp
pears.
H. w Hasselkus Of Griffin, exhibits
some pears and ounces.
Maj G. NJ Ryals. one OF Savannah's
prominent fruit men, spoke tonight par
ticularly about home markets. and his ad-
dress was interesting throughout.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-06
COFFEE COUNTY POPULIsTs.
They Have Named Their Ticket and
VIII Make a Lively Fight.

They Have Named Their Ticket and
VIII Make n Lively Fight.
Douglas, Ca, Aug. 5.--The populist Of
Coffee county yesterday. with four
Negroes on their nominating committee,
nominated the following ticket:
For REORGANIZATION. Daniel Lott.
ST.
For Ordinary-Hon. Thomas Young.
For Clerk Superior Court-Dan w. Gas
kin. present incumbent.
For Sherin-W. NJ. Tanner, present in
cumbent.
For Tax Collector-Thomas Paulk.
For Tax Receiver-Dennis Vickers
For Treasurer-Richard kirkland, pres
ent incumbent.
For Surveyor-Rev. Tharpe Baily, pres
emit incumbent.
For Coroner-Manning Teston.
In this ticket they have put forth their
best men. 1t is composed Of as good men
as can be found anywhere-men of means
and progressive farmers and their placing
OF negroes on their nominating commit
tee assures them the almost solid support
of the negro vote, which is quite factor
In Conee county politics. The campaign
Is now fully on, and will be a bitter one
30 far as Coffee county is concerned
Patrick L. Smith, a recent graduate Of
the law department of the state universe
~ at Athens, Ga, has hung out his shin
gle in Douglas Everybody knows and
appreciates Happy Pat Smith, and his flu
ture success is almost an assured fact
The tin pan band with fog horn accom-
paniment, gave last night its accustomed
serenade to the newly welded couple Mr.
ana Mrs. Joe Daughtry. Tempting re-
freshments were served
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-06
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

~-~-~~-~-~-~---~-~-~~-~
FOWLER-The friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. w. Fowler, are invited to attend the
funeral of their infant daughter, adele
from their residence, No. "A Bryan street,
this afternoon, at o'clock. Charleston
and Chicago papers please copy.
HIGGINS-The relatives and friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Higgins are invited to
attend the funeral of the latter. from her
late residence. Ss Broughton street, this
afternoon at 4:3O O'Clock.
PEPPER-The friends and acquain-
ces of Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Pepper and
Mr.. ]. ]. o'Brien, are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral of Mrs. r. E. Pep
per, from her late residence, 60 President
street, this Thursday morning, at $3.50
o'clock.