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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-08-12

II IME TREES WAN Ed Tahiti and Persian;
~ state price, age OF bud and at stock they
are budded on. N. p. Richardson, O.oeH, Fla. l
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-08-12

Sharks from ten to twelve feet long are
caught daily from the docks at Pensa'
cola with hook and line.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-08-12

RUDWOOD-Fifty thousand fine well matured
- Riverside navel buds from bea ing trees @
w. FOX Fruitland Park. Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-08-12
CHEAP COLUMN.

RATES-Twenty words, name and address one
week, % cts: three weeks. so cts.
Evening star., 1896-08-15

to let that line be subject to the highest
or hrst-class rate. but when the Erie,
Nickel Plate and other roads began to put
In fast and elegantly appointed trains on
Q difrerential basis. It was natural that
the Pennsylvania should ask for an In
creased differential for fits long route
It ts also understood that the Big -Four
VIII be allowed differential rates on st.
Louis and Pittsburg by way Of Cleveland.
and that the request of the Baltimore and
Ohio Southwestern for differentials, with
certain notifications, will be allowed. This
means tfat revision OF passenger rates
for this section OF territory will take place
In the near future.
Planning n Collision.
General Passenger Agent James N Ba-
ker OF the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
railroad has arranged for a head-end col
iision OF two passenger trains, each to con-
slst OF locomotive and six Goa -hes.
When the place is chosen for the enter
tainment II will be made public. 1t is cx-
pected that the collision of two trains rum
ming at full speed will disclose The points
or greatest injury by the force of 1t, and
enable car and locomotive builders to
build them with a view of reducing loss of
life and of property.
Railroad Mails.
The Pennsylvania and Lake Shore COM
panies In the instructions issued as to the
handling OF "RR.B" (railroad bustness)
lines operating over their respective roads.
The Big Four people, however. have put
up the bars against fast freight line
mail
General Freight Agent f. F. Cost OF the
Big Four has issued the following: Under
the recent order from the Postmaster Cen
eral this company will decline to handle
IN Its trains, unless fully stamped with
United States postage stamps, any mail,
whether correspondence, billing or sup
piles forwarded from or 10 fast freight
line general managers. agents or repre-
sentatives thereof. whether located on the
IRE or the c. &. g. and st. L. or connec-
tons All such mail must be fully stamp
ed and forwarded by United States mail,
as this company cannot, for the present
handle 1t on its line as train mail"
A Norfolk and Western Extension.
1t is said that after the Norfolk and
Western lie taken out OF the hands of the
receivers and reorganized II is proposed TO
build an extension from Bristol to Knox
Vile, Tenn, to connect with the Marietta
and North Georgia, which lar'er line pro-
poses building an extension into Atlanta,
Ga. 1t is understood that President Kim
ball OF the Norfolk and Western will be
continued In office under the new company.
Evening star., 1896-08-15

The King of Siam when he left for trip
to Java, took with him the two first queens
and nearly all the leading princes. Advan-
tage has been taken of the occ casion 20 er-
feet a complete revolution in court cos
tune. The phanurg, the neither garment
worn by both sexes alike. very rarely de-
scends as far as the knee, and when s,i;fiy
starched falls very short indeed behind.
and would not be considered exactly deli
cate out of Siam. The queens and the la
dies of the palace have now a complete
wardrobe of European clothes for the pres
ent trip and viii always appear in them
in future on state occasions. Some of the
queens dresses, although made locall,-hy
an English firm-are handsome and OF tho
latest style. In many instances the Innings
equal in richness the skirt itself The royal
party Will stay few days at Singapore
as two Of the kings sons are coming to
Eng land for their education.
Evening star., 1896-08-15
The Money of the United states.

This is the title of one OF the chapters OF
The Evening Star Almanac, which latter
contains. in addition to other valuable In
formation. complete tabular statistics OF
all political matters. 1t includes tables Of
state, congressional and presidential votes.
Persons interested in politics viii, ind this
almanac of invaluable aid. 25c. per copy.
Evening star., 1896-08-15
Cucum bers fu Winter.

From Mechan's Monthly.
Mr.. Albert Millsrd, gardener at senator
Cameron's "Lochiel farms" is an expert at
forcing cucumbers His first crop matured
about November IL last, and the second
about the LIST of February. At this writing.
June H. there ia still a good crop showing,
with every prospect of It's lasting for three
weeks yet. Mr.. Millard considers the old
"Herman's Selected TELEGRAPH stu the
best variety for forcing purposes. Some of
the fruit gathered this winter measured
twenty-five inches long.
Evening star., 1896-08-15
Real Estate Sales.

W. 8. AIinnix, real estate broker, reports
the following recent sales: No. 1917 18th
street northwest to Sarah A. V. Main, No
1739 11th street northwest to w. P. Robin
son. No. 1121 Willard street to Ida NJ
Bowie, No. 2719 P street northwest to Mary
NJ. Ferry. Ne. Ills U street northwest to
Andrew B. Benson No. 1908 G street north
nue. northwest to G. s. Donnell, No. 255 18th
street southeast to Bernard E. Emmert lot
on Champlain avenue near Columbia road
for 81, 800 to George w. Hanes. lot n, square
555 for $4,000. to J. H. Jones, and a lively
sale in Bdghtwood Park lots.
Evening star., 1896-08-15

TATIONERY-UNITED STATES HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CLERKS OFFICE, HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES,. U. s., WASHINGTON,
d. c.. July %, 1S36.-Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived at this office until TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ,
September l. 1906. for furnishing Stationery for the
House Of Representatives during the fiscal year
erd;Hg June 30, 1897 Blank forms Of proposals.
blank bonds and necessary information will be fur
nshel on application to the stationery clerk. The
Clerk the right to waive defects and reject
any or all bids or parts of bids. Proposals should
be addressed to the Clerk Of the House Of Repre-
serta tives. and iudorsed Proposals for Station
cry" Proposals and samples must be delivered at
the office of the Clerk Of the House, free Of charge
t1Tes jy25-s At
Evening star., 1896-08-15
FERRY AND CABLE CARS.
RumOr of n Onc-Fare Arrangement
Being Contemplated.

There is a rumor in circulation in Alex
andria to the effect that some of the capital
lists heavily interested in the Capital Trac-
ton Company have secured or are about to
secure, a majority interest of the stock Of
the Washington and Alexandria Ferry Boat
Company, with the intention of making an
arrangement by which passengers by the
ferry from Alexandria will be carried any
where in Washington reached by the Trac
ton companys cars for a single ferry fare.
such as now charged. In local financial and
street railroad circles nothing was known of
such a move being contemplated. and those
who are usually well informed on prospec-
tive corporation policies do not believe there
is anything in 1t.
Attachments Against Mr. Pages Prop
erty.
A writ Of attachment has been issued
against certain property of the Hotel Page,
on 18th street. A constable removed a
piano, which, 1t is said, was not the prop
erty Of the hotel. Owing to the dull times
prevailing here in the hotel business, the
Hotel Page has closed up its cafe, though
guests are still accommodated with rooms
This necesstated the discharge of num-
Der Of employees, one of whom, it is under
STOOD secured q writ of attachment for
wages due. Mr.. Page is at Atlantic City,
where he will remain until September 15
Evening star., 1896-08-15
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE NAVY
Yard. Washington. D.C.-August 10, 1S98.-Sealed
proposals, indorsed Proposals for Supplies for the
Navy Yard. Washington, D. O.. to be opened
reau Of Supplies and Accounts, Navy Department,
Washinston D; G, until TWELVE O'CLOCK
NOON SEPTEMBER FIRST, 1896, and publicly
opened Immediately thereafter, to furnish at the
Navy Yard. Yard. washington, D. q; a quantity Of
Steel Steel Fnrginss. SLAB Zinc. IeatLers Steel
Rings, Supports and RunwarS for Electric Crane,
and Electric Travelling Crane. The articles
usual naval inspection Blank proposals Will be
furnished rpon application to the Navy Yard.
Washington. d. G. The attention Of manufac-
turers and dealers is invited. Tie bids all other
things being equal, decided by lot. The depart
nent reserves the right to waive defects Or to
reject any all bids not deemed advantageous
to the government. EDWIN STEWART, Pay
master General, US n. au12-2aw2w
Evening star., 1896-08-15
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.

FOR SAIE-BARGAIN IN 15S-ACRE FARM: 10
miles from the Capitol, good roads; Groom
dwelling: good barn. etc: good land; plenty Of
timner and water; fruit; healthy location; good
neighborhood; only 81, 500: half cash.
Larger and smaller farms in Maryland and vi--
ginia at prices and terms to suit the times Now
is the time to buy. Several fine farms for
change.
LTTTLEFIEI.D & EVANS,
aul5St 400 9th st. n. W.
WANT ED-TO RENT A FARM FOR 1897 OF
about 100 acres; suitable for dairy: convenient
city R.R; best ref. given. Address 3l3 i1th
st. S.w. It,
Evening star., 1896-08-15

HOTEL RICHMOND, KENTUCKY AVE, OCEAN
end. Atlantic City. n. J.-Steam heat. sun par
lors. elevator. &c. For terms and other informa-
ti0n address
fe1S-eotf I n PEASE
Evening star., 1896-08-15
MISCELLANEOUS.
Fort William Henry Hotel,

LAKE GEORGE N. Y.
largest and best appointed hotel at the lake;
SnS snx Only rstcassn and f tsr%s Lower Lower
the the MAJ "f RaGd Ham9n Nf Atlantis ae
orchestral music; elegant tennis court; bowling
etc: hrstclass livery attached to hotel. Plans
dressing Il. HAMILTON, Hotel Grenobie. N. 7.
mvSO-e +r& 2yn
Evening star., 1896-08-15

BALTIMORE KINDERGARTEN ASSOCI ATfON
Training school for kinalerg ,rtncrx Junior senior
ard graduate courses also a course for directors
Of normal training cLlsses. Lectures by Dr. W
T. Harris on Dante Address Miss CAROLINE.
". c. HART. Director. The Northampton Bal
ticnore- Md iy1S-2ms
Evening star., 1896-08-15

ACADEMY. ROCKVILLE MD. FOR BOYS. HAS
ex-pupils at Univ. OF Va. Cornell Lehigh Prince
ton and Mass. Inst. Of Technology at Boston
Evening star., 1896-08-15

ST. AGNES sCfIOOL-UNDER THE DIRECTION
Of Bishop Doane. Preparation for all colleges
Special Studies and Courses Of College Study
Special adva .taEes in Music and Art. Gymna-
SUM Hiss ELLEN W BOY-. Prin.. Albany NY.
1y1-7st
Evening star., 1896-08-15

CHEVY CHASE nm,
Rooms, single and en- suite.
with private bath.
U23-1m Terms moderate.
Evening star., 1896-08-15

HANNAH MORE ACADEMY. DIOCESAN SCHOOL
for Girls New buildings: modern appliances:
electric light; full academic course. arr. music.
modern languages In Highlands. above Baiti-
more, electric railroad Write for manual
Rev jos. FLECHER. Erin. Reisterstown Md
tyiS-sSw2 Pm 1900
Evening star., 1896-08-15

THE C1NToN.-CORNER ATLANTIC AND con
nestic9t ave.: Homsiike; vide pia.zas Enter
tatns 100. Terms. " to $1O per week; 16O t.
Evening star., 1896-08-15
co4 FOa SUNS AND DAUGHIEHS. 46yu
The Spencerian Business College,
National Bank of the Republic building cor. TIL

122 AND 124 ". FRANKLIN ST BALTIMORE
Md-EDGEWoRTH ROARDING AND DAY
September "a 34th year.
jy.s-wSs PM Mrs H. T. LEFERyRE PriD
Evening star., 1896-08-15

ST. JOHNS COLLEGE. ANNAPOIIS. BID.
1osth session commences 10th September. Excel
lent PregaTatory school attached for hoys II to 1e
THE PREPARATION OF CANDIDATES FOR
THE NAVAL ACADEMY.
Address the Pres't. THOMAS FELL, IL. D. ,PH. D.
Evening star., 1896-08-15
The Algonquin.

DUDLEY ARMS,
Pennsylvania ard Pacific aves; entirely refur-
uish.d; special rates to families for the season.
je1626eo B. LLOYD.
Evening star., 1896-08-15

1t is stated that the request of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company before the
board of managers of the Joint Traffic AS
sociation to give the Panhandle line a diff
ferential on both its east and west-bound
business out Of Chicago will be granted,
and that during the present week a circular
announcing this decision will be issued.
The Panhandle is the long route from the
east to Chicago, and as II has been max
ing no particular effort to obtain Chicago
business, the equipment and train service
with the exception of one train, are not up
to what Is considered the standard.
Other roads have placed fast trains in
their service from New York to Chicago
with the finest equipment and yet these
lines have heretofore been allowed a great
er differential than the Panhandle Real
izing that their Fort Wayne route to Chi
cago is first-class line and is the short
est, besides having many physical advan-
tages over most other lines, the Pennsyl-
Nania people have heretofore been willing
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
ANARCHISTS ARE
NOT SUPPRESSED,
They Sit in the Gallery
and Shout at the
Congress.
CLOSE OF THE SESSION.
Socialist Labor Unions Reaffrm
the Resolutions of Former
Assemblages.
WILL MKT MEET IN GERMANY.
An Attempt TO Select New York as
the Site Meets With Decided
Opposition.

LONDON, ENGLAND. Aug. This was
the last day of the international Socialist
Trades Congress. Aside from an acad-
emic discussion of Socialist questions its
results have been nil. 1t was decided to-
day that the next congress be held IN Ger
many in 1899. If political difficulties In
that country prevented the holding of the
congress then it would be held in Paris IN
1900. 1t was also decided that anarchists
would not be admitted as delegates to the
next congress.
Prior to their adjournment the delegates
hurriedly adopted a number OF resolutions
including one in favor cf granting amnesty
to political prisoners. When the question
of the next congress was under discussion
the American delegates proposed that New
York be selected as the place of meeting.
They said they would arrange to charter a
steamer to convey delegates from Europe
to the United States, but the proposal was
rejected ON account of the expense.
Some of the trades union delegates urged
that future congresses should discuss prac-
tical questions and not ideal states. Many
of the delegates vehemently protested
against this proposal and especially the
Frenchmen-
The anarchists who had been refused,
admission to the congress as delegates had.
ensconced themselves in the gallery OF the
hall, and there signifed their disapproval
OF the proposal by shouting, "Long live
anarchy"
After cheering for socialism and singing
'Auld Lang Syne" and the "Marseillaise"
the congress adjourned.
In conversation With representative of
the United Press to-day, two of the Amer
lean delegates, Matthew Mcguire, who
represented the New Jersey socialist
unions, and Lucien Saneil of the Socialist
Trade and LABOR Alliance, said that the
congress had virtually reaffirmed the reso-
lutions adopted by past congresses, but
more firmly than ever before. 1t had es-
tablished opposition to anarchism and the
necessity of united movement by the
economic and political forces of labor.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
STRUCK BY A BIG WAVE
Passengers on the Cunard Line
Steamer Etruria Rudely
Awakened.
Many Thrown From Berths, While
the Forward Ironwork Was
Smashed to Pieces.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Aug. 1.-The pas
sengers of the Cunard line steamer Etru-
ria, which vessel arrived here to-day, had
rude awakening about o'clock on last
Tuesday morning and were thrown into a
state bordering on panic. 1t was the work
of huge wave which had mounted the
Etru ria's port bow during q gale and
smashed her forward ironwork, deluging
the forehoId, unshipped the vessels bell,
wrecked the screen stanchions, rusned
through the port companionways and in
vaded the rooms of the passengers.
Many of the passengers were thrown
from their berths by the impact. Luggage
and beds were drenched. Scores of fright
ened passengers rushed from their cabins,
some calling for. friends and others for the
ships officers. After the wave boarded
the vessel she was eased off and laid to for
two hours and half The storm by that
time subsidized and temporary repairs had
been effected. No one aboard was injured.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
FOUR THOUSAND PERISH.
Awful Tidal Wave. Visits q
Chinese City in Kiangsu
Province.
Rice Fields Destroyed, Cattle Drowned
and Survivors Are Threatened
With Starvation.

SHANGHAI. CHINA, Aug. News has
just been received here of terrible disas-
ter in the neigh borho cd of Haichau in the
northeastern part OF Kiangsu the province
in which this city is situated. The disas-
ter was similar to that which recently
overwhelmed the coast villages. in North
ern japan.
. On Sunday last, the 26th Of July, huge
bank of water five miles in length formed
in the Yellow Sea and rushed on the shore
with irresistible force. 1t swept inland
over the low lands for miles and carried
everything before it. Many villages were
destroyed and all their inhabitants
drowned. In many cases whole families
perished.
At this time it is entirely impossible to
give any close estimate of the loss OF life.
It is asserted, however. that fully 1000
lives were lost. This is regarded as very
conservative and some believe. knowing
the character of the country over which
the wave swept, that the loss will prove to
be more nearly double that number. :.
The loss of property was very heavy.
Rice fields were entirely destroyed, and
all the cattle were drowned. Those who
managed to escape the effects of the
wave are in destitute condition and are
threatened with starvation.
Those who are familiar with the country
in the neighborhood of Haichau believe
that when the full extent of the disaster
has been ascertained 1t will be found much
more serious than reported.
The country Is densely populated; in
fact it is one of the most thickly settled
parts of China, and as it is all low there
was no place TO which the people could fly
when the fuod came. For miles the coun-
try is little more than o great marsh,
which was occupied by great number OF
rice fields.
ALI over the region struck by the wave
there are small houses. Most of these
were washed away with their Inhabitants
In many cases entire families were de-
stroyed, and none were left to report the
loss OF life, SO that the authorities must
depend to great extent on the bodies
found to make up their estimates of the
mum Der drowned.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
MIR. sPKEcKELs BANoUETED.

S0ttnds PdHey Citizens Apptaud His
Far Reaching Enterprise.
SALINAS CAL. Aug. 1.-The banquet
in honor of Claus Spreckels at the Abbott
House tonight was, perhaps, the most
notable ever given in Monterey County.
AT the two large tables, that extended
the entire length of the big dining-room.
were gathered the front rank business and
professional men of the county. The room
and tables were strewed with flowers and
vines.
William Vanderhurst sat at the table as
POSTMASTER. On his right hand sat the
guest of honor. When the oysters and
the long line that came after them had
finally given place to black coffee and
cigars Mr.. Vanderhurst tapped his glass
and had undivided attention.
In few pleasant words he stated the
ent ente of the occasion and called upon
the Mayor to extend to the guestthe hos
pltality of the city. In like brief and
fitting language the Mayor did so and
was applauded for it. Speaking to the
toast, "Our Honored Guest" Henry An
dresen said:
Mr.. Toastmaster, our 'honored guest this
evening occupies peculiarly envlable posi-
ton. He has come among u.s. asking nothing
and to give everything. He comes among us
as the foremost exponent of the beet-sugar
industry in this great country
.HlsKnowledge has not been gathered from a
single State, not from single country but
the great world has been mis- field of st udy
He has heard the principles underlying this
marvellous industry discussed in the sonorous
tones OF the German tongue; he has heard the
suave Frenchman with his inimitable polite
ness dilate upon his experience in tn is field
world, wherever the sod has nourished the
seed OF the sugar beet, wherever knowledge
could be gained, he has gone, travelling thou
in strange lands among strange peoples, inde-
fatigable in his effort to gain q thorough nm
derstanding of this industry.
And IL is but just and deserved statement
to soy that no man to-day, go where YOU NAV.
possesses as thorough and comprehensive
knowledge of this enterprise as our guest,
And besides his knowledge be possesses the
revenue of principality that enables
him to make practical illustration of the
knowledge thus gained; and undoubtedly 1t is
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
HAsr .rRAcrs p1kpe ED.
One Hundred Tholssand Acres already
AcaiIabte for Beet Culture.

AVdiEable for Beet Culture.
SALINAS, CAL, Aug. There never
was gathered together in Monterey County
so many representative men or men repre-
senting landed wealth as came together
to-day to meet Claus Spreckels and discuss
the matter of the big sugar refinery. The
operators present who pledged their land
for the culture of the sweet root represent
acreage enough to supply the demands of
the refinery. Among them were:
James Dunpny, representing the estate
of the late William Dunphy, which in
cludes about 5000 acres OF land; Alfred
Gonzales, representing the Gonzales
ranch, comprising about 900 acres: Will
ham Jacks, representing his father, David
Jacks, the multi-mill ionaire; Louis King,
brother of Charles King of kue San Lo-
renzo ranch, 5000 acres; SUPP kisor T. ].
Field, owner of the San Vicente ranch of
Soledad, and also representing the Munras
heirs of Monterey, who own about 1000
acres; the Bardin brothers. who own 1000
acres of choice bottom land; Robert Porter,
Sam Black, Charles McFadden and Mrs.
Bird, all of Blanco, and all of
whom have grown rich at farming in
this valley; Alfred Wideman of Gonzales,
merchant and banker, representing the
Abel Soberanes estate, which includes
about 5000 acres of bottom land near Sole
dad; Eugene Sherwood, representing
about 5000 acres near here; Jesse d. Carr,
representing $1,000 acres of the Gabilan
ranch; Iveison Bros. re presenting large
tract of land near Salinas; Hiram Corey,
representing the Buena Vista ranch; E.
Heyn of San Francisco, who has 500 acres
in the valley; Duncan McKinnon, repre-
senting 1400 acres near Salinas; repre-
sentatives of the estate of 6 orge Graves,
deceased. including 1000 acres near Salt
mas; Cheri Herbert, representing 1000
acres of the Nativided ranch; Bradley "
Sargent, representing 5000 acres; A. B.
Jackson, president of the Salinas City
Bank, and representing large tract; Hon.
II. S. Ball. representing 1000 acres; ]. J.
Connor, representing a large tract j. r.
Hebron, representing 1000 acres near Con-
zales.
A committee, composed of F. H. Lang,
d. F. Faulkner and Harry Winham,
which has been working on the matter but
two days, reported to Mr.. Spreckels to-
night no less than 100, 900 acres of land in
the valley available for the culture of the
beet. Business men and the citizens Of
Salinas are very enthusiastic over the
business afoot. Percy Morse, secretary
and assistant superintendent of the Wat
sonville factory Is here and made tell
ing little address at the mass-meeting. M.
]. Smeltzer of the Journal and H. L. Brad
ford of the Owl are lending their best en-
ergieS in its behalf
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
Nared Fron. the TITS.

SHANGHAI, CHINA, Aug. 1.-The eleven
man who were saved from the German
warship Iltis, which was wrecked during
typhoon on July off Someheart Prom
ontory, province of Shang Tung, chung to
wreckage for two DAYS before they reached
the shore. The Iltis went down in shall
low water. She sank stern first and her
forepart remained out of water. A heavy
sea was running and swept away many
men who might otherwise have saved
themselves by cIinging to the wreck.