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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-25

The 1000 tons of coal that was con-
demned by the government some
time ago because it had been on fire
in the coal shed at Key West has
been sold to William Curry's Sons for
1885. 1t must be removed from the
government yard in thirty days.
Tobacco growers in Pasco county
are refusing the prices offered to
them by buyers, believing that their
product will bring higher rates. One
grower has sold part of his crop
from one acre for $500, and thinks
that the remainder Will bring more.
The proceeds of his sale covered the
cost of making his entire crop, and
left a profit of $27O-Exchange
I'll. Ell. Witherington freed and kill
ed large bear in the Wekiva swamp,
near Apopka, on Wednesday. After
firing seven times at the bear the lat
ter came down the tree and another
shot killed him. With help of sew
eral hunters the saddle was brought
out, but about $50 pounds was left in
the swamp. The weight of the ami
NAL is thought to have been about
$50 pounds.
Mrs. Julia d. futile has recently
returned from Elliott's Key, where
she has been in search of sergeant
palms. She obtained nearly 400 beau
tiful trees, which have been set out
on her property at Miami. The SER
geant palm is said to be more rare
than the royal, and by some is
thought to be prettier, as it is of
more luxurious growth.-Miami cor
respondent Citizen.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-25
FLOR|DA!!

We now locating colony, north of Lake
Hancock, Polk county, Florida, between Lake
land al Auburndale, on the line OF the ''PLant
System.
This tract of 10000 acres extends from the
railroad south to Lake Hancock. one of the
mOst beautiful lakes in Florida, being about 5
miles long and 2 miles Notwithstanding in
choicest fish and the paradise of duck hunters.
On each side OF grand boulevard, 1870 feet
wide. from the depot to Lake Hancock, are farm
of twenty acres each, and all the balance of the
tract forty acre farms.
These lands beautifully located. bei e
about 200 feet above the level, and sloping
gently south to the Lake. The soil is Oamy, and
with such fertilizers one can obtain upon the
tract. will raise any kind OF fruits grapes, nuts
vegetables, tobacco. berries. well oranges
lem ons and other semi tropical fruits. For pas
turage we have the finest grasses in the South.
Our Town Site lots are acre each-$5O each.
Our land will be sold from $5 to $40 per acre,
according to location-N cash balance in l, 2
and years.
We also nave large tracts for sale for colony
purposes, timber and grazing, at reasonable
rates and upon easv terms of payment.
For information. literature. price lists Of lands,
etc.. write to
Florida Homestead Co.,
Box III, Orlando, Fla.
Hendry & Knight,
Tampa, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-25

but it is doubtful if any except the
experts in that line have ever even
approximated the actual amount.
From the series of tables complied
by the Investigators in this special
line it appears that the clouds take
up layer from all oceans, seas and
lakes, which if it could all be seen
at once, would appear like layer of
IA feet in thickness taken from the
surface of every body of water on
the globe. This enormous amount of
water is evaporated from the earth's
reservoirs each 365 days, but it is
done so gently and the return is so
gradual that but little if any differ
ence can ever be noticed in their lev
els. This certainly gives one a graph
ic idea of the wonderful force of ma
ture.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-25

The Brooklyn Board of Aldermen
have entered upon an attempt to
break down the civil service commits
sion established in that city under
the new constitution of New York,
by cutting down the annual appro-
Nriation to about one-ffth the sum
deemed necessary for it's mainte-
nance. But the New York Tribune
shows the Importance of this at
tempt to "freeze out" civil service re-
form by citing the opinion of the
states highest court, that if all stat
utes and regulations Oh the subject
were repealed "the mandate of the
constitution would still remain, and
would so far execute itself as to re
quire the courts, in proper case, to
pronounce appointments made with
out compliance with it's requirements
illegal.' So it seems that if the al
dermen fail to enable the civil ser
vice commission to fill the city ap-
pointments properly they cannot be
filled at all, and the Withholding of
the needed appropriation would thus
bring the municipal government to
a standstill.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-25

Some recent figures compiled by
the meteorologists who have been
working in conjunction with the by
geographic surveyors give one a
GRAND idea of the amount Of water
which is annually evaporated from
the oceans, seas and lakes. The
great majority of thinking people
have long known that the amount OF
water yearly precipitated from the
clouds is something almost too enor-
nous for estimation or calculation,
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-25

Pavements made of granulated
cork mixed with asphalt have proved
successful after two years trial in
London and Vienna. They are never
slippery, are odorless, and do not alb
sorb moisture, besides being clean,
elastic, and lasting. Near the Great
Eastern Station in London, the wear
in two years amounts to about one
eighth Of an inch.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-25

The new commander-in-chie of
the Grand Army of the Republic was
born in Gettysburg and was educated
near the battlefield of Antietam. If
any man owes his success in life to
his early environment such ought to
be the case with Commander Clark
son.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-25

nnl A MIlT (Cola acuminata). 20 in. high.4
JULIA NJ in. pots ST. Rrazll nut (9er-
tholetia excelsa). 8 ill.,. in pots 75c Ahuacate
(Psrsea gratissima) early bearing variety. 16 in,
In. pots 35c. Outdoor grown. free by mail, cash
with order. General descriptive catalogue mailed
free on application. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ACCLIMATIzING ASSO., Santa Barbara, Cal.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-25

The time has nearly come when no
me will be justified in speaking of it
rs the Cuban revolution" So far
from being revolutionary, it appears
TO be a thoroughly established and
permanently fixed institution.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-25

Some people in Hoboken, N. j.,
have occupied a valuable four-story
structure on a principal street for
from five to ten years without pay
ing rent, for the reason that, accord
ing to some lawyers, it has actually
been lost. That, in such a tangle,
the lawyers themselves have not
come into possession Of the proper
ty is not the least curious feature Of
the case.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-25

Fourteen thousand bicycles have
been stolen this year, and yet nobody
has been lynched, notwithstanding
the fact that bicycle is worth much
more than a horse. Is this fair?
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-25

And after all there is nothing to
show that millionaire wedding,
purchased at great expense, is any
better article of wedding than that
which can be obtained right here at
home for So.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31
JAMES A. PETERSON.
Candidate for County Attorney.
Hennepin County.

James A. Peterson. candidate for
county attorney, is a native of Wiscon.
sin, being born in Dodge county, that
State, Jan. 49, 1859. He attended the
com mon schools of that county until Ii
years of ag., afterwards attending the
city schools in Oconomowoc and Hart
ford. He taught six terms in the distric:
schools of Dodge county, and in the fall
of 1878 entered the preparatory depart
ment of the State University OF Wiecon
SIN, graduating in 1914, in the ancient
classical course. lie then entered the
law office of W. S. Field of Viroqua, and
pursued his studies until he graduated
from the law school Of the University of
Wisconsin in 1887. In August of the
same year he removed to Minneapolis,
and began successful practice of law.
Mr.. Peterson took an active interest in
politics, and Jan. LIST, 1898, Was appointed
first assistant county attorney by County
Attorney Nye, and was reappointed
Jan. lst, 1895. - He has proved himself
an able prosecuting attorney, and was
nominated by bis party as County
Attorney Nye's successor. Mr.. Pet erson
is another staunch friend whom We mul
not forget.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31
FREDERIC G. HARVEY.
Nominee for Judge of Probate.
Hennepin County,

F. G. Harvey was r aised in the state
of Ohio, educated in her common schools
and at Miami University; at the age of
fifteen enlisted and served for almost two
years as a pc WIDER boy on a Mississippi
Union gun boat; studied law and was
admitted to the bar by the Supreme
Court of Ohio; came to Minneapolis in
1880 and has practiced bis profession
there ever since. Mr.. Harvey, without
any solicitation on his part, four years
ago was elected to the City Council as
Alderman from the Fifth Ward, and his
record and service uhon all gu estions in
the City Council has been especially &C
ceptible to the people of Minneapolis
These people remember that he framed
and introduced and by earnest work put
through the Council what is known as
the "Harvey Transfer Ordinance"
which was afterwards fully sustained in
all it's provisions by the court, and gave
to the people of Minneapolis the admir-
able transfer sys'em now in vogue, as
his public life has been to the citiz ems
OF Minneapolis so has it been to the
deserving and worthy Afro-Americans.
He is friend to the true blue" type.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31
ROBERT PRATT.
Republican Candidate for Mayor OF
: Minneapolis.

Entering the service as private in
the Fifth Vermont infantry, at the age
of sixteen, in 81, he renamed with his
command to the close of the war at
Appomattox, and was mustered cut as
captain. He then finished his Q 1ucation
at Brandon and removed to Minneapolis
in '66, working as lumber piler and
woodsman until he saved money enough
to buv team and haul logs on his own
account. From '84 to '87 Mr.. Pratt was
member of the city council, voting for
for the establishment of the present
patrol limits, and from 'SS to the present
time served as member of the echool
board, having been reelected in 1892.
He was elected mayor in 1894 by about
1850 majority and has given the city an
able and business like administration,
which has been pronounced by the
citizens one of the best administrations
the city has ever enjoyed. He is true
believer in justice and fairness to all
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31
G. N. DICKEY.
Candidate for Clerk of District Court
Hennepin County.

The subject of this sketch who has 80
successfully and creditably filed the
Office Of clerk Of the District Court OF
Hennepin County is one of the most
popular candidate on the county ticket.
His nomination by reclamation at the
county convention last summer is a we'll
deserved honor. He has performed bis
duties in a creditable manner and his
high standing can be seen in no better
way than in bis record as clerk otcourts
Mr.. Dickey is personally verv genial
and pleasing man to meet, has many
warm friends and enjoys the sincere
respect and esteem of the entire bench,
regardless of party. A demonstrate of
his impartiality was the appointment
last January OF Mr.. Robert Lee to a
clerksbip in his Office without the least
political inflaer CO brought to bear, as is
common in such cases. Mr.. Dickey de-
serves our UNANIMOUS support and he and
such az he. receives our, hearty endorse:
ment.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31
DAVID F. SIMPSON.
Republican Candidate for Judge of
~ District Court Henpepin County,.

David F. Simpson began life on a farm
in Dodge county. Wisconsin, in 1860
He attended the country schools and
worked on the farm during his boyhood.
Later he attended the State University
in Madison, Wisconsin,, graduating from
that institution in 1882. He studied law
at the University of Wisconsin and the
Columbia Law School and received de
grees f-t m both institutions and was ad
luitted to the bar of Wiecon sin. After
soma practice in that state be came to
Minneapolis in 1884. and since that time
has been engaged in the practice of law
in this city. During the last four years
he as been City Attorney of the city of
Mime apolis, and his legal ability has
been tested in many ways, proving him
lawyer who stands high in Lis pro
fession and one who would certainly
grace the bench of the District Court of
the Fourth Judicial District. We will
make no mistake in giving Mr.. Simpson,
our unanimous support rs he will prove
to be loyal and just friend.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31

most important dramatic events of tho
season. The performance will be one of
distinction, not only on account OF the
play, but for the elaborate manner in
which Mr.. Pitou has staged it. The
representation of the drawing-room at
the Chateau de Comdeigne and of Napo-
Icons library are spoken of as magnifi.
cent works of art, while the costumes are
extremely rich and handsome and de.
signed with great care With regard to
historical accuracy. In the arrangement
OF the series of episodes which constitute
the play in the striking and glittering
stage pictures and the cleveerly contriv-
cd theatrical effects the workmanship of
that master of stage craft, sardou, is ap.
parent. There are AZ acting characters
in the play which are necessary to the
development of the two principal rolest
Kathryn Kidder will appear az Madame
Sans &ene, her original creation, while
Mr.. Augustus Cook will personate the
great Napoleon.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31
JOHN H. STEELE;
Candidate for Judge of District Court
Hennepin County.

The present judge of probate of Hen:
nepin county is forty years old, was
raised on farm in Illinois, educated in
the public schools of that state, received
a common school and academical educa::
ton, taught school studied law and was
admitted to the bar of Illinois in 1883;
removed to Minneapolis in 1884 and
practiced law in Minneapolis until elect:
ed judge of probate in 1892. In 1894 he
was reelected judge Of probate. His
party has conferred higher horrors on
him and nominated him for Judge OF
District Court; Judge Steele has always
been a very popular candidate aud has
proved himself qualified for higher
judicial honors. AS true friend we
can find no better. 30 don't forget to
mark an X after his name.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31
A. G. HAUGAN,
Candidate for City Treasurer, Hennepin
County.

Was born in Norway in ls49 and came
to the United States in '66 located in
Minneapolis in '67 he engaged in the
grocery businees. and continued 80 until
'S3, when he changed to banking. and
has remained in the same up to date.
being at present president of the Wash.
ington Bank. In '7S he was elected to
to thu city council from the Sixth ward.
and served his constituents for nine
successive years. In '83 be was made
one of the charter members of the board
park commissioners which position he
shortly after resigned. but the people re.
elected him for term of six years, In
'92 he was elected city treasurer by q
majority of over 1000, and in 1894 Mr..
Haugan, being the nominee of his partv
for the same Office, was elected by a
handsome majority. His sterling quail
ties as man conscientious service per.
formed as city treasurer, were sufficient
to give him a nomination for a third
term. Don't fail to vote for Mr.. Hauean.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31
JOHN E. HOLMBERG.
Candidate for Sheriff of Hennepin
County.

Who is candidate for reelection for
Sheriff of Hennepin Caunty ca me to
Minneapolis in '73, engaged a. his trade
with g. McMullen and remaining with
him for nine years when be began con
tracing forhimeelf. In '92 he WAS elected
to the lower house of the State Legisla-
ture where as chairman ofthe commit ee
on labor he made an enviable reputation
in his work in behalf of the laboring man
Mr.. Holmberg has filed the position of
sheriff in the past term in a faithful bust:
ness like manner with much credit to
himself and the County, He is very
pleasant and unassuming. Yet has CON
Quoted his charge with the necessary dig.
nifty and attended to his affairs in the
past term so as to make his administra.
ton decided success. Mr. Holmberg is
one of the true friends of the Afro Anne.
rican and recognizes men regardless Of
color or creed, This fact has been
thoroughly demonstrated. When he &C
copied his Office be found in the flee
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31
ALBERT W. HASTINGS
Republican Candidate for Treasurer,
Hennepin County,

Who is member Of the we'll known
firm of Mcmillan and Hastidgs was
elected to the office of county Treasurer
two years ago by OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
which bespoke his popularity has
proven himself au ideal Treasurer to the
people of the county. Mr.. Hastings
ability and integrity has never been
questioned. He has made most fatte,
ing record since he has been in Office,
and meet with no opposition for renomi::
nation. When ever opportunity has
presented itself he has shown his friend.
ship and interest in the progress Of the
Afro::American citizens and has we'll
proven true and good friend. Don't
fail to put cross mark opposite the
name of Mr.. Albert W. Hastings for
County Treasurer :, Republican.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31
CHAs. WILKINS.
Candidate for County Commissioner,
49,. Third District.

Chas. Wilkins, who will be Mr.. Nash's
successor on the Board of County Com
missioners, is from Lowell, Mass, where
when boy he learned the .nachinist
trade. attending night school to get an
education. He came to Minneap oils in
1885 and engaged in the pluming bust
ness, the firm name being Wilkins &
st. Leger, Mr.. St. Leger later withdraw.
ing, and Mr.. Wilkins has siuce continued
in the business himself, bis place of
business being at PAT Second avenue
south. He is young man IS years of
age, and his ample and successful quail
hcations will make him a. valuable
member of the Board. M. Wilkins has
ever been an advocate of justice to all
and partially to none. In him we are
assured of a valuable friend.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31

Mr.. J. NJ. Allison whom be retained and
accorded him the same treatment as
others in his Office and promotions were
were open to him on the same basis as
others. ability and chance alone govern
ing. The present position which Mr..
Allison is retaining is proof of that act.
Mr.. Holmberg certainly merits our sup.
port and We could not do better than
give him our UNANIMOUS indorsment in a
material way by assisting to retain him
in his present position.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31
DIR. G. E. DENNIS.
Candidate for County Coroner,
Hennephin County.

Mr.. Dennis is not unknown 70 the
voters OF .Hennepin county, as in 1894
he made close fight for the nomination
Tor the Office to which he was nominated
by tho Republican party this fall. DR.
Dennis is from Michigan, but has re-
sided in Minnesota since 1868, and has
been a resident of Minneapolis twelve
years, during which time he has followed
his profession verr successfully. He has
been a member OF the Board of Health of
this city, and has filed the Office of
corner of Chippewa county, Minnesota,
being 6rst appointed by the county com:
missioners and afterwards elected to the
office, receiving the highest vote ever
cast for Republican candidate in that
count
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31

1:ther, who was a eoldier in the c;v;
war; died when:the lad was small and
ne was thrown upo n his own resourcaa
he took business course in the bust
ness college at Poushkeepsie. N. Y, and
afterwards came to Minneapolis wbery
%, ne entered the employ of the Minneapo,
lis Furniture Con pany, handling lumber
als hrst Office position was secured with
merrill q Albee who back in the eiphtiea
were IN partnership in the abstract busi
ness. In 1885 Mr.. Miner entered tho
once OF the county auditor when Frank
mcdonald was auditor, and has risen
from the position of "handy man" to
toat OF chief deputy under MI. Coolev
Mr. Miner by long experience has gained
a complete knowledge of the affairs Of
the office and will make an excellen,
auditor. He is friend OF the Afro:Am.
orleans and would be gratful for their
support.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31
MINNEAPOLIS.

The Pickaninny Band with the "Oid
KENTUCKY" were located at the Pullman
House last week.
Forget to eat. forget to sleep, but
whatever you do don't forget to vote
next Tuesday Nov 3rd.
Remember Judge Hicks aud S. B.
Lovejoy for the Legislature. Be sure
and cast ballot for them.
Messrs John Crosby and Sam E.
! Adams Alternate Candidates for the
9Th and 4th Ward are excellent men.
The Republican ticket contains nothing
but friends, whose principles are the
fatherhood of God and the brotherhood
of man.
Little Daisy Settle, the daughter of
Mr.. Robt. Settle, died last Thursday
eveningat the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mack Brady.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Thomas have
moved in from Lake Minneronka, where
they have been residing for the summer.
They now 1eside at 606 Ninth avenue
south. ...s
The Southern Calvary Baptist Church
Preaching every evening at 8p. m.
Prayer and Conference Meeting every
Friday Eve, and Sunday q. m. morn
ing pray meeting, Preaching at IL a. m.
and 730 p. m. All invited to attend.
/; The Mckinley club had full house at
their headquarters last Tuesday evening,
! and the programme rendered was one
of the best during the campaign. The
Swannee quartette and He wards Juve
nile Band made the hit of the evening.
Among the prominent speakers we're:
Mr.. A. J. Smith, Hon. Loran Fletcher.
Mayor Pratt. Messrs. J. Frank Wheaton
and W. R. Morris. Pres. N. r. Rogers
presided.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31
UNCLE LOREN FLETCHER.

Hon. Loren Fletcher who has go faith.
fully served the 5sh Congressional dis
trict for the past four years or two terms
ia again out for the nomination. During
Mr.. Fle'cbe,'s two terms in congress he
has most faithfully served his district be
is known as hard working and effective
man. He carefully looks after the inter-
est of every individual member in his
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31

district, Nothing has been brought to
his attention that he did not promptly
attend to. He has shown himself par.
ticularly interested ia our people. He
had Mr.. Ned Jones; pension restored.
He secured an increased in pension for
Archie Long and $l20 back pay and
secured the prompt allowance of Mrs.
Harriet S. Morris, pension. Mr.. Flet.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31
metropolitan Opera House.

The attraction at the Metropolitan for
3 nights and Saturday matinee com.
mencing Thursday Nov. tn will be
Augustus Pitou's sumptous production OF
Sardeu's Napoleonic and imperial
comedy. MADAME Sans Gene" will be
the attraction. This play had run at
the Broadway Theatre, New York, of
100 nights last season and was seen in all
the large cities. The production may
be fairly credited as being one of the
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1896-10-31

cher has an Afro. American monograph
or at Washington in his Office. He has
always been friend to our people aid.
ing them in securing positions, sccomo.
dating them in business and showing
himself in all lines interested in their
welfare. He is true and tried Eepub.
lican and deserves our most hearty and
generous support which he has shown
himself fully and deservedly Untitled to.
and We believe, yes We know il is to our
highest good to support him to man.