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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-14

presented in the candidacy of
Mr.. Bryan" While technically
true, this is calculated to mis-
lead. He closes by making a
prophecy, that "tbe peoples
party will be the nucleus
around which the patriotic hosts
must and will gather to redeem
a betrayed republic and to re
store prosperity to an oppressed
and outraged people" With
ont posing as a rival of Senator
Bu'ler in the prophetic fill, I
will venture to say that his
prophecy will read very queer
in the summer of 1900 when
the democratic party dominates
its next Presidential candidate.
Senator Butler means well-for
himself-bnt in his zeal to
make personal capital ont of
democratic defeat he has over
done the thing and done him
self more harm than good.
1t was not a friend of Secre-
tary Carlisle who suggested
that he might represent the
gold democrats in McKinley's
Cabinet. 1t may be that the
gold democrats deserve a re-
preventative in McKinleS's Ca
binet-many believe that this
election would have been i'm
possible without the votes of
the gold denocrats-but should
he desire to pay that debt,
which is extremely doubtful,
he would probably find it diff
ficult to find a good democrat
of any standing who would be
willing TO become a member OF
his Cabinet, and it would by a
safe 100 to l bet that Carlisle
would not. 1t is understood
here that some very big re
pnhlicans are in the deal by
which an attempt is TO be made
to have Mr.. Carlisle Sent to the
Senate by a combination Of re
publicahs and gold democratic
votes in the Kentucky legisla
ture.
Bryan's defeat is nothing for
him to be ashamed Of. a change
of less than 26, 900 votes divid
ed among nine states, and vary
ing from 101 votes in the lowest
to II, 100 in the highest, would
have given the electoral votes
of 9 additional states, total
of 20, to Bryan, and would have
elected him with 3 votes to
spare. When some over jub
Iaint McKinleyile gets too
gay about Hhe alleged over
wheIming nature OF The Nc
Kiuley landesidA, just call his
attention.
secretary gardner mas Secur-
ed rooms for the permanent
Headquarters for the national
association of Democratic clubs.
the organization of which it is
proposed to keep up right along
Mr.. Gardner is also secretary
of the Democratic congressional
committee, and its headquart
ers will be located at the same
place, although 1t will have no
work to do until the opening of
The congressional campaign.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-14
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Good Advice for Democrats-A
Bet On Carlisle.
From Our Regular Correspondence.

shrewdest democrats are not
attempting to explain Bryan's
defeat. Sufficient unto the day
is the evil thereof" Mckinley
was elected because he got the
most votes, and no good can
come of labored explanations
as to why and how. If any
democrat knows of votes OBJ
tanned by means which can be
proved to be illegal, it is his
duty, as patriotic citizen to
make an exposure in order that
the guilty may be punished,
but it is idle to waste time in
showing up other methods
which are as old as the repub-
lican party. This is good
time for democrats to follow
the example of Uncle Remus's
fox and lay low and carefully
watch the other fellows. Al
though Mckinley has won, his
supporters are far from being
united upon a single one Of the
questions which must be leg
islated upon, and whether he
ran secure such legislation as
be desires from the text Con-
gress is a question yet to be
answered. The control of the
Senate is still in doubt, and
Notwithstanding the republican
majority in the House, Speaker
Reeds personal ambition may
be counted upon to prevent
that body being entirely at the
beck and call of Mckinley.
There is nothing in the situa-
ton which calls for any new
expression of opinion on the
part of the democratic party.
The party is thoroughly alive,
as it has been from the day of
its birth and will continue to
be as long as free and untram
meled opinion is allowed to-
exist in this country, but mas
much as it has just failed to
elect their the President or a
majority of tue house, it is not
called upon to outline a policy
That is for Mckinley and the
republicans to DO. When they
shall have done so will be time
enough for the democratic par
ty to decide what it will do. !
Meanwhile democrats should
join with their erpubIican
neighbors in getting as much
benefit as possible out of the
boom which the capitalists are
pushing, and which it is hoped
will be as permanent as it has
been sudden. All OF us are in a
position to welcome prosperity, !
no matter from what source it
may come, and he who refuses
to DO so because his ideas have
failed Of Endorsement at the
polls stands in the position Of
the man who bit his nose off to
spite his face.
Senator Butler, chairman o.
the popuiist national committee
has not improved his popular
ity with democrats by the Ian
gnage he makes use OF IN his
address to the people, on the
campaign. He starts ont by
asserting that the "the peoples
party is the only party that
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-08

as they would eat. Their appetites gov
erned the amount of food fe at each feed
ing. When any hay or seed was left un-
eaten that amount was deducted from the
total amount fed. The food was never re-
fused except. occasionally little of the
coarse part of the hay was left uneaten.
From January p to February ration of
one pound of seed to two pounds of hay
was given, but as that proportion was not
we'll balanced and the steers showed de-
sire for more seed the quantity of seed was
increased. A ration was calculated to as
near balanced one as possible with the
two foods and for thousand-pound steer
proportion of 10 6 10 pounds seed and 20
pounds hay was fed. That proportion was
continued until the end of the feeding
The animals showed a desire for more seed
and possibly they might have gained more
if more seed had been given them, but it
was feared that larger quantity would
derapge their bowels The steers took the
seed at once, though it had never been fed
them before. and during the entire period
their bowles were never deranged. In the
table given below can be seen the daily
average amounts Of seed and hay fed. The
subjoined table gives the data of the exper
ment.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-08
ANOTHER UNFULF1LLED PRoPHEsY.

AS some of our friends and readers are
still of the opinion that Weather Prophet
Hicks is infallible, we crave the indul-
gence of those not interested in the matter
for the following further reference to the St.
Louis w. P. In his forecast for the month
of March he was bold enough to say:
I'm all probability the worst general
storms of the month will occur at the re-
dictionary period, 18TH to goth. The first
full moon after the Vernal equinox falls on
18th, at which time the moon will be on
the celestial equator, and at her perigee.
Many very heavy gales, with thunder and
rain, turning to Northern billiards, need
not surprise anyone at this time. The per-
turbations will likely come in with very
high temperature and continual low
barometer, and the cold wave that will
come as a sequel to the period will be in
tense and far-reaching southwark in pro-
portion to the general depression of the
barometer If your barometers are very
low far to the south in connection with low
pressure all the way north, the way is
open for the polar wave, and you had bet
ter prepare for the cold that will rush
southwark with the advent of the high
barometer from the northwest"
We find from the Weather Bureau
records that the meteorological conditions
in Florida during the month Of March, re-
ferred to in the above forecast, we're as
follows:
The report of the observer shows the
mean temperature to have been Go; high
est temperature, $50, on the 3Ist; lowest
temperature SO, on the I'd; greatest daily
range of temperature, 800 on the 18th; and
least daily range of temperature, 100 on
the 10th"
Perhaps, though, it was some other 'po-
tato patch" referred to and not Florida.
We would suggest that the gentleman give
his forecasts location.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-08
FATTENING CATTLE.

We have several times advised the pen
ming and fattening of Florida cattle before
they are butchered. The object Of this
would, of course, be two-fold-to increase
the volume of flesh and to improve its
quality.
1t is admitted that this fattening process
could not be prohtably conducted if the
food stuff had to be bought. The point
then is to determine what we can produce
that will make this feeding profitable.
The Arkansas experiment station re-
Gently conducted a series of experiments
with cotton seed and COW pea hay, The
latter can be produced in any portion of
Florida at a nominal cost. and the former
can be purchased near at home.
The experiments demonstrated the profit
of the plan beyond doubt.
Two half-grade 3-year old steers were
selected for the trial. They were not extra
good steers, but lite above the average
range steer, and were in a thrifty con-
dition, but not fat. Feeding was begun
January % in roomy box stalls, where the
steers remained during the extire period of
ninety days. During the last ten days of
the feeding period the steers made little
daily gain. Three or four months is about
the usual length of time that mature range
steers are fed for market. Water and salt
we're kept constantly before them. The
foods were accurately weighed twice daily
to each animal, and as much given them
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urged against the free seed distribution
business was the poor quality of the seed.
The seed was supplied to the Department
by Tom, Dick and Harry. and even if
reputable dealers or growers occasionally
got contract they were not obliged to
send out the seed under their trade mark
or name. hence the presumption is they
were not overly careful about the quality
as they had no reputation to sustain. Sec
rotary Morton. this year, adopted the plan
of requesting the dealer who furnished the
seed to print his name on every packet.
The contract is quite large one, calling
for supply of several tons of garden and
field seed, and the price that will be paid
this year will approximate $40, 900. D.
Landreth & Sons were the fortunate bid
ders, and the people who use the seed can
congratulate themselves that such reput-
able firm has the supplying of them.
A contract was also made with West
ern firm for supplying the Department
with I 1000, 900 packets of flower seed
The Agricultural Department has for
warded to all Senators and Representatives
notice that the quota of each one in this
years distribution of Government seeds
will be 5000 packets of vegetable seed, in
packages containing fifteen assorted varie.
ties, and 1,4oo packets of flower seeds, in
$50 packages of five packets each. The
allotments of the Southern Senators and
members will be distributed first, owing to
the advanced season. All of these seeds
have been put up ready for mailing in
properly printed packets and mail pack
ages. and will be mailed by Congressional
franks from the place of purchase.
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I. The trial shows that cotton seed and
hay are excellent fattening foods.
2. That raw cotton seed can be fed to
cattle in proper amounts with pea hay
without bad effects. This statement is
warranted by this and two other similar
trials previously made by the station, and
experience of farmers.
8. That there is good profit in fattening
rough mature steers for market with those
foods estimated at good market prices.
4. The experiment was undertaken to
determine as nearly as possible the practi-
cal feeding value of cotton seed and cow
pea hay for fattening steers, and to show
the approximate profit in fattening mature
steers for market. The results appear to
show that these ends are attained as near
as possible for all practical purposes.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-08
FREE SEED DISTRIBUTION.

Notwithstanding the herculean efforts of
Secretary Morton to have abolished the
free seed business. congress decided other
wise. and the members of congress will get
their usual supply of campaign 'docu
ments" this year in the form of seed pack
cts.
One of the great objections, heretofore,
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useful society. and their work is fruitful of;good
results At the last annual meeting another
fair was decided to be held.ln February, 1897 and
in the meantime it was urged that members Of
the society endeavor to gain all possible infor-
nation on the best manner of growing. packing.
and marketing vegetable crops.
These matters to be discussed at the regular
monthly meetings during the year.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-08
THE SCUPPERNONG.

Writing of the Scuppernong in Farm and
Home, Mr.. R. E. Merrymap. of Alachua
county, says:
The Scuppernong grape is a native of
found near Lake Scuppernong from which
it takes its name. There are several varie-
ties of grapes known by this name. many
Of which are probably seedlings of the
Scuppernong, following the parent vine in
manner of growth, but differing in the size
color and quality of the fruit. In some
localities all grapes grown on large trellises
are called Scuppernong, while in other Sec
tons they are known by various names.
The Scuppernong proper is round. white
grape growing in groups of from two to
and tough. but when fully ripe the pulp is
tender and pleasant to the taste, except
for slight musky taste which is disliked
by some.
Among the best of the improved varie-
ties are the Thomas, Flower and Tender
pulp. These varieties are large, Of excel
lent flavor and comparatively thin skin
When eaten fresh from the vine, they are
among the most luscious of Florida fruits.
They are also excellent for canning and
for preserves. sweet pickles. marmalade
and jelly. The juice, when heated to the
boiling point and canned in glass cans, can
be kept indefinitely and is invaluable in
cases of debility, or for summer drink.
A few spoonfuls, with an equal quantity of
sugar, in glass of water is the usual prep
aration. The grape juice, slightly sweet
ened and canned is we'll liked for commun.
ion service where the fermented wine is
not desired.
In planting any of the Scuppernong fam
lily, give plenty of room for the roots; so
feet is not too much but 80 will do. En-
large the trellis as the vines require. Judi.
cious pruning is beneficial, but care should
be taken not to cut away too much wood,
as the nature of the Scuppernong is quite
different from that of the common grape.
The Scuppernong requires fertilizer, but
does not need cultivation. Mulching is
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-08
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1896
TABLE OF CONTENTS.

FARM. GROVE AND GARDEN-An Old
Grower Talks; "Tah" Forage Plant. -. 227
One Mans Experiment.; The Pollenation
Treatment Of Pea Vines; The Tomato
Business Fertilizers for Cabbage; Crops
and Weather. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 229
Fertilization of Sweet Potatoes; Sweet
Potatoes for Profit; The Olive; Hills
borough Vegetables Observation-Disclosures. 23O
Electricity Vegetables; Largest Califor.
mia Lemon Orchard; Fertilizer for Water
melons; Fine Oats Expert nent ........... 231
The Home Garden; The Future in Flor.
ida; Florida Beef Cattle. .... ............ 232
FLORAL DEPARTMENT-Tne Flower Gar
den; How to Grow Roses; Notes by the
Way; Flowers for the Garden ............ 233
observation-disclosures Chat; Another I'm
fulfilled Prophesy; Fattening Cattle; Tree
Seed Distribution; The Scuppernong. 234
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT-Tes Reci-
pes; Floorings --latest Spring Fashions;
Healthy for Children in Florida. ......... 236
POULTRY DEPARTMENT-Grain for Small
Chickens Using the Setting Hen; How
to Treat Overfed Hens; Minorcans VS.
Lsghorns; Why Keep Pure Bloods; Duck
Managem ent...... Observation-Disclosures. 25|
LITERATURE-The Golden Hand. .......... 2ss
FLORIDIANA. neutrality-suspicious.. 24l
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Cost steers and cost feeding.

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WE COMMEND to the thoughtful con-
sideration of the people of Florida the enterpris
ing horticutursts living in the Gabrielle section
These people have organized themselves into a
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-08

A CALIFORNIA lemon grower claims to
have discovered process OF curing lemons
whereby they can be kept in perfect state for a
year. 1t is likely that the same plan would work
equally as veil with oranges, The process is
not disclosed, as the inventor and discoverer has
applied for patent.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-08

ONE hundred dollars per acre for to-
mato crop Just as it stands is better than any
crop that can be produced in any of the other
states that we know OF and yet many Of our
growers consider this small price and would
refuse to sell at that. Some are satisfied with
this price however, and will let the other fellow
do the harvesting and marketing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-01
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE.

At the republican county mass meeting,
held here Monday for the purpose Of elect
ing delegates to the state convention, which
will meet in Staunton April %. and also
to the district convention. which will meet
in Manassas April %, the following were
elected to the state convention: Delegates,
T. s. Wright, E. L. Howard, ]. c. Brooks.
G. w. Ledrie. Geo. w. Hawxhurst, o. E.
Hine. Capt. I. F. Norman, Fountain Beatty
and Job Hawxhurst.
The following were elected to the district
convention: Delegates E. E. Mason. A. T.
Shirley. Anderson Wright, Rev. w. III.
Harris. Geo. w. Hawxhurst. Major 0. E.
Hine, Chas. Timer, Capt. Fountain Beatty
and Job Hawxhurst. Lewis Quigg, j. c.
and G. F. Taylor were made alternates to
both conventions.
The delegates go uninstructed, but 1t is
generally supposed that seven Of them are
for Reed and two for Mckinley.
The color line was sought to be drawn by
the white republicans with using in an
other form the LILLY White" methods,
which had been resorted to in Orange coun-
ty and Alexandria city. He declared that
they had by unfair means elected large
majority of the delegates from the whites.
He charged that some Of those who had
been elected delegates had said that the
blacks should be made to take hack seat,
and that it was through their efforts that
the colored candidates had been rejected
He gave as one of his authorities Chas.
Timer. colOred man, who was present
but the latter promptly and emphatically
denied that he had told Norman anything
OF the sort or that he had heard any OF the
white men in question make any such
statement,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-01
BRIGHTWOOD.

The young men OF Brightwood Monday
evening gave a most delightful dance to
their many friends at Felters Hail. Much
preparation had been in progress for some
time and despite the stormy weather nearly
every one invited came, and at & o'clock
the delightful music began and the. Eight
fantastic" was tripped until the wee small
hours" Among those present were Mrs
Randolph Madison, Misses Shelley, Clay
ton, Mckenzie. Buschee, keene, Matte and
Katie Ray, Josephine Glascott, Ellis, Made
and Fannie White Tolliver, and NIessrs.
j. Waggaman Brawner, Claude and Harry
Clayton, j. L. Norris. C. W. Ray. F. R.
Keys, John W. Ray, w. A. keene Harry
Waters, Butts, Buschee. B. c.. Swormsteit.
Enos Ray. jr.. John Darling and ALI. Nc
KenZie.
Saturday the Takoma and Briyhtwood
tase ball mines lad a game on the COM
mon at Takoma. the Brightwood nine win
ming the game with a large score.
Owing to the warm weather the Bright
wood electric railroad have put on their
summer cars in addition to the closed cars.
Mr.. c. 0. Brown, who has been quite sick,
is now able to be out again.
Tonight the executive committee of the
BrShtWoOd- Avenue Citizens Association
will meet at the residence of President W.
V. Cox for the further consideration of the
sewerage question.
The bill for the condemnation Of right of
way Tor the new electric road up 9TH street
road to Forest Glen, Md, has passed the
Maryland state senate. This road will be
equipped by the Brightwood Railroad Com
pany. which will also operate it. Work
will be begun as soon as the right of way ia
secured.
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GhITEERsBURG.

Mr.. l.. o. Charlton of Virginia has moved
here and embarked in business.
Rev. Father John Gloyd of Washington
has purchased of sir. A. F. Fairall his
dwelling and storehouse, on Frederick
avenue.
Mr.. Thomas b. Brookes has gone Into
business in Baltimore. having regained his
health. He will not abandon his residence
here. however.
Mrs. James Jackson made desperate at
tempt to commit suicide at her residence
here Monday evening. She locked herself
in her bed room and shot herself IN the
left breast and gashed her throat several
times with a razor. Her only daughter re-
Gently died. and the grief attendant upon
the loss is assigned as Il cause for her act.
She may recover.