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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-16
Citrus Nursery Tees.

All the lie ding varieties at lowest prices. Car
ney, Parson Brown, Sanford, Medt Sweet P. R.
St. Michael, Pierce's Ruby, Pineapple Maiorca,
Cunningham, Homasassa and Jaffa, Satsuma
umph, Walters, Everett and Marsh's Seedless
6 rape Fruit. Kumquats. All fine. one year buds
on fourand five year old sour orange. r. lem on
aud pomelo stock. Will bud dormant to any
varieties parties may desire. Fine Kumquat bud
woodfor sale. Address G. W. FOX. Villa Lake
Nurseries, Frutland Park. Lake Co., Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-16
Orange Grove at a Bagain

Four and ene-haf AZ acre grove (seedne) 20
years old. Good six (6) room house (painted),
$50 feet in front and back OF house. About So
acres of high pine land well timbered, 20 acres
cleared and under fence; 81 mile from station, 500
this year. It has been we'll cared for since the
freeze, has had plenty of work. all trimmed out
and fertiiized. On the place there Peach
and is a very healthy place. Price $500. Address
POSTMASTER, Glen Ethel Fla.
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tees being those which have been
subjected to rigid scientific investiga-
tions and found correct in principle
should be adhered to, and if possible
improved upon to secure the most re-
munerative results. - ThOs. Mann
Cage, in Louisiana Planter.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-16
FLORIDA!

We are now locating colony. north of Lake
Hancock, Polk county, Florida, between Lake
land ar d 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
miles long and 2 miles Understanding in
choicest fish and the paradise Of duck hunters.
On each side of grand boulevard, 100 feet
wide, from the depot to Lake Hancock. are farms
of twenty acres each, and all the balance OF the
tract forty acre farms.
These lands are beautifully located, being
about 200 feet above the sea level and sloping
gently south to the Lake. The soil is loamy, and
with such fertilizers one can obtain upon the
tract. will raise any kind OF fruits. grapes. nuts,
vegetables, tobacco, berries. as well as oranges.
lemons and other semi tropical fruits. For pas
turage we have the finest grasses in the South
Our Town Site lots are 1 acre each-$O each.
Our land will be sold from s. to sic per acre,
according to location-A cash balance in l,
and years
We also have large tracts for sale-for colony
purposes, timber and grazing, at reasonable
rates and upon easy terms of payment.
For Information. literature, price lists OF lands,
etc., write to
Florida Hon estead Co.,
Box III, Orlando, Fla.
HendrY & Knight,
Tampa. Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-16

IlOnS are favorable, tenacious SOILS
are proverbial for the large yield of
sugar per ton of cane.
Reiterations are pardonable from
the fact that the more the scientist
investigates the stronger becomes the
proof that when tenacious soils are
somewhat level in their conformation
(and the area is large), an approx
nation to large annual yields can not
be had proftably without the effect
i've drainage of the fields. We're the
precipitations always limited to
never over half an inch per hour for
several consecutive hours, the neces-
sity for large canals and wide bitches
would in great measure be obviated;
but, unfortunately in this semi-trop-
ical latitude, the rainfall is at times
excessive, and the large volume of
water is precipitated on to the low
lying fields, and they become Tin some
instances for hours) partially or
wholly submerged, to the very seri-
GUS detriment of the growing crops,
and also those to follow in the rota-
tion
If one reads the signs of the times
Alright, the day is not far distant
when the rough cultivator will be
styled an improvident planter. In
preparing the land in the fall and
winter for spring paintings, to up
turn it particularly when dry in
somewhat cloddy condition is a de-
cided advantage, for if devoid of some
Goodness at that time, the soil will
ter rains, and with the spring work
ings there will be the absence of that
filth so essential when planting either
cane or corn.
With implements suited to the
quality of the soils and other condi-
tons, at other times clods should not,
if possible, exceed the size of the
goose egg, not the gallon measure.
When the clods are small they dry
through the more rapidly and are
more easily saturated, and the parti-
cles lose their cOhesiveness and the
earth the more readily becomes fria-
BILE. No field crop in this latitude re-
spends more readily to the we'll pre-
pared seed bed than corn, as unlike
the young sprout of cane, it must at
once throw out it's roots in search of
nutriment, and if the soil is in a clod-
dy state the root development will be
very meagre, and the stalks growth
correspondence tardy, to the ulti
mate detriment of the yield in grain.
If the corn area is roughly plowed,
planted and cultivated, when the
time arrives to plant the pease it may
still be in that condition-one which
is very derogatory to the terminating
and growth of the pease, upon which
so much depends for the enrichment
of the soil for the cane crops to fol-
low.
According to locality, ETC., the &C
emulation of nitrogen per acre by
the entire pea plants varies from
about fifty pounds per acre to over
two hundred and fifty pounds, with
an average of over one hundred
pounds with a money value of from
fifteen to twenty dollars Therefore.
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big clods when breaking up the land,
and it is certain they make more
liberal use of the harrow in prepar-
ing the land for corn, and the nipple
ment is often used to advantage after
the plants are above ground. May not
part of the secret of their success be
in the terse remark of the Creole who
said: ''On labour la creme della ter
re;'' the richest soil only is plowed.
In recent years tests have been made
at numerous experiment stations, and
it has been found almost without eX-
ception that a well pulverized surface
has given the best yields in grain
due apparently to the more effective
action of the soil ferments. 1t is with
corn as with cane, there must be
ridge culture, or the summer rains
would either scald the greater por-
ton of the crop or the growth would
be very scanty, except where the soil
was very porous, a quality rarely
found except on the immediate banks
of streams.
The advantages which accrue from
fall and winter paintings are appre-
ciated more by those who have put it
in practice, and now with the numer-
GUS plantation railroads to expedite
the delivery of the canes at the fac
tories, every furrow slice possible
should be turned from September to
January, as each day thus spent will
be worth two in the spring. Corn
land thus prepared in the winter can
be planted earlier than otherwise
(whereby more grain and less stalk
will be had); the soil will be in bet
ter filth; crops can be laid by careful
ly, better stand of peas viii he in
sured, and they will lave weeks long
er to grow, and consequently larger
amount of nitrogen will be accumu-
lated from the atmosphere.
It may be contended that there is
no money in raising corn, which may
be true in the abstract; yet it does
pay to produce corn, hay and a large
amount of valuable manure on the
same field in one season, which rem
ders the rotation of such Importance
to the cane grower, particularly
where so large a number of animals
must be maintained to effectively Gull
tivate the fields.
AS the cane is tropical plant and
this a semi-tropical climate, every adj
vantage possible must be taken of
any condition which will tend to in
crease the acreage yield of sugar and
decrease the cost per pound. Cane in
this latitude is like corn in more
northern chimes, where, when the hot
days of summer are accompanied by
adequate humidity, it develops rapid
ly, where the physical and manurial
conditions of the soil are favorable;
although the soil qualities have a
more marked influence earlier in the
season on tonnage yields than is per-
haps generally conceded; fact
worthy of careful consideration when
it is remembered that plant canes
which are cut for the mill in NOvem-
Der and December often remain dor
mant, and frequently do not ratoon
for three months, and canes planted
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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-31
Ar GREENwooD.

Al g.3o o'clock IN the Afternoon, In ac-
cordance with the announcement. large
crowds gathered at the Telephone dock
TO avail themselves OF the invitation ex-
tended by the Greenwood association 10
visit that beautiful hurylng ground. The
special occasion was the ceremony of the
Knights Of Pythias In decorating the
graves OF their departed members Hun
dreds crowded upon the decks OF the
Telephone and nearly all were laden with
flowers with which W decorate the last
resting place OF friends. The Uniform
rank OF Knights formed at Courthouse
square. and preceded by the Military band
marched 10 the boat Little Charley
Cleveland was the standard bearer ana
carried aloft the stars and Stripes bound
in mourning. when the Telephone left the
dock she had on board i52 passengers,
and the run was quickly made by this
powerful steamer 20 Greenwood.
on a high bluf overlooking Young's
river is situated Greenwood cemetery.
Its sloping grounds are beautifully dec
GRATED with growing flowers and shrub
berry, All Is trim and neat and shows
much care and expense IN Its keeping.
Yesterday the grounds were decorated
with arches, flags and bunting. The
simple ceremonies OF the knights, as
they marched from grave 20 grave and
did honor to each dead brothers mem
ory. were most impressive. All who ac-
companied them spent an hour in bright
ening with flowers rhe graves Of friends
and relatives who asa crossed the river
before. During the ceremonies the band
played Nearer, Ny God. TO Thee" and
Home. Sweet Home" whilst the ma
tlonal colors were planted by the stand
ard bearer at each grave OF departed
Knight The return trip was made az
3 o'clock
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from McclureB school. The boys are
well trained and give gOod perform
nncc. The strains OF Yankee Doodle. p
"MArchlng ThrO' Georgia." ETC.. stirred
The patriotic heart ~ only music ana
the scene of action can.
The "sOldierB' Memorial Song" By six
little girls, WIS given In a pleasing style
with childish grace, and received the ap.
plause Of all, while Ella Enberg, Of Al
derbrOok provoked many broad smiles
BY her droll recitm OF the Grand Army
Boys"
Hon. a. a. Cleveland proudly ANNOUNCE
ed his fealty for our grand common
wealth, though citizen and son by adOp-
ton, and claimed an equal right with
those born under rs flag 10 do homage
70 its banner He spoke OF pleasing rem
inisccnces. and Of the pathetic: lauded the
heroism and sacrifice Of those who risk
ed all even lie, 70 maintain peace ana
preserve the nation. and proclaimed with
sorrow that but the fragment Of the
mighty force arrayed In freedoms Gauge
remained. they 10 pass soon away. but
not forgotten By the grateful people.
Comrade Walter. Just returned from
his outing In the mountains. m COM
lcal mood, gave some amusing pictures
OF the actions Of recruits az the frst
smell Of powder. and his remarks met
with outburss OF laughter by the entire
audience.
Space will not permit the publication
In full Of either Judge Cleveland's or
Prof. Wrlghts address. The following
opening sentences OF Prof Wrighrs
speech Will Indicate It's elOquence:
we are admonished by the scenes o:
this day and the purpose OF our gather
ing here this evening as well as by ali
history Of human experience. that there
are principles that can never be sub
verted. truths which never die. Second
only In Importance TO the doctrines OF
Him who "spake as never man spake,"
Is the system OF political truth which
proclaims the equality OF man and ele-
Yates him out OF the scale OF being into
which the tyranny and despotism OF CEN
turies had plunged the worlds masses.
I'VE Join here tonight TO celebrate the
occasion OF the birth OF race TO free
dom. the preservation OF our Union. ana
to honor the heroes whose courageous
might and willing sacrifice. kept inviolate
for you and me the heritage OF our fore
fathers. This annual assembling OF our
people 10 strsw flowers upon the graves
OF the dead. recount the deeds Of valor,
and extol those yet living. is a beautiful
custom and worthy OF q free and CRATE
full nation.
The nation which most carefully pre-
serves the memory OF It's chieftains ana
heroic founders and defenders. ana
which keeps constantly In mind the high
est object OF all government, namely the
good OF its individual citizens. is the
nation which shall endure"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-31
THE MORNING. PARADE.

Promptly at $50 o'clock the members
Of the @. A. r. and the various civic
societies and the schools formed In line
at the corner OF Eleventh and CONNER
ciai streets. Marshal OF tho Day Eli
murr soon had the coiumn In marching
order, anJ at the appointed time the
procession moved forward. First Ia or
der las the Gordon OF the city police
headed by Chief I.oughrey. which was
followed By the Astoria Military band.
Then came the nring squad. under the
command OF Captain n. J. Wherrity.
Old Glory. borne by veteran at the
head Of tho members OF the Grand Army
oi the Republic. followed next IN the line
OF march As the old soldiers stepped
down the street bearing flowers and gar
lands with which 10 decorate the graves
of their departed brothcrs-in-arms they
were received with cheers. The indy
Ing spirit Of patriotism which urged these
men to keep grc6p the memory OF their
numbers gone before met with hearty
recognition. In no less degree was the
same spirit manifested by the large at
tendance In the procession from the
ranks OF the city schools. The school
board was fully represented. and almost
every school room In the city turned out
In full, headed by brave little captain
docked out IN the national colors. Flags
and bunting. as well as innumerable
flowers. were seen throughout the
ranks. In the line OF march were also
a fun representation OF Red Men. the
Finnish brotherhood and large num-
ber OF citiEcns, The Kalcwa band oceu-
pied position about midway In the line.
As the procession nled down Commercial
street and back on Duane street 10 Four
tcenth, the streets were lined with ad-
miring crowds OF people. At Fourteenth
street the school children were dismiss
ed. as the climb up the long hill was
thought to be too hard for them. Not
hitch occurred in all the arrangements,
and the entire celebration went on
smoothly.
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AStorians Gather in Memory of the
Nations Dead Heroes.
Impressive Ceremonies at Various Burial Grounds b,
Members of the Grand Army.
The Children Of the Public Schools Civic Orders
In One OF the Largest Celebrations of the Day
Held IN the City of Astoria.

Perhaps never before In the history Of
Astoria has Decoration day been 30 gen
orally observed AZ was yesterday All
classes OF people, native born and for
olEners. rich and poor. young ana old.
turned out 10 DO honor 20 the memory
Of the nations dead. All business was
stopped early In the morning ana stores.
oiiccs and banks were closed AZ an
early hour the streets were hlled with
patriotic people attired in their Sunday
best. All seemed TO realize that they
were about to commemorate In Atting
manner the memory OF those who. a
quarter OF century ago, brayely fought
and died for the mRintainanco OF the
Union 30 dear TO every loyal heart The
city was decorated with hass and the
varionus burying grounds were also prop
orly adorned While the weather was
not up TO the standard. II WIS fair. ana
barring the sad incident OF a suicide.
nothing occurred 10 mar the ceremonies
OF the day.
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FOR MR. LYMAN.
Mr.. Edltor:

/ Mr.. Editor
Kindly allow me space TO reply briefly
/ TO an article IN your yesterdays (Satur-
day) paper. signed Democrat" Allow
me to say first that the very tone OF
/ the article named ought 10 elect Supt
Lyman l think | speak the sentiment OF
I the teachers OF Clatsop county when
say that supt. Lyman has FULFILLED the
duties OF his office faithfully and efficient
ly: that he has advanced the standard
OF our schools as no man in his office has
done before; that he has the confidence
OF the teachers; that he Is eminently
qualified In every respect for the work
he Is now doing; that he has held teach
ers' Institutes regularly. In fact, has in
every way worked 10 the best interests
OF our teachers. More than that, Dem
ocrat" attempts TO slur Pacific Univer-
sity and the Oregon summer school Such
treachery TO the best educational inter-
ests OF our state should meet, at the polls
next Monday, the condemnation II de-
serves
Supt. Lyman deserves the credit for or
ganlzing the Oregon summer school at
Gearhart Park. Being now intimately
associated with that school l say that
Its primary object Is to make better
public school teachers; TO elevate the
character of our work as teachers. As to
the merits OF the school and the influence
for good l need only mention the names
OF some associated in the work-Pres.
Chapman, Eugene; Pres. Campbell. Mon
mouth; Profs. Lloyd and Ferrin. Forest
Grove. and many others. Suffice 1t for
this time to say that the best interests
of education at this time demand the
election OF one familiar with the work.
one familiar with our public schools and
their needs, l have nothing to say
against Rev. Schmidt. Supt Lyman's op-
ponent, but certainly all win condemn
the spirit in which Democrat" must
have found himself when writing his ar
ticle for publication.
Yours for the best interests of Clatsop
county schools, r, N. WRIGHT.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-31
AT THE CEMETERY.

Crowds OF people assembled at the osd
city cemetery at the top OF Fifteenth
street hill long before the procession
reached there. As the head OF the col
umn reached the grounds all maintained
an attltued OF attention and sought posi-
tions about the graves OF the dead SOL
dlcrs Entrance was made at the west
gate. the band taking position at one
side. playing the beautiful funeral march
written by Miss Kelly for the occasion,
whilst the members OF the Grand Army
marched between the divided ranks OF
the Red Men and the Finnish Brother
hood orders. A circle was formed about
the graves. the c. A, II. In the center
with the firing squads and bugler at one
side. The usual impressive service OF
the q. A. r, was read; n prayer was
made. and then tho Rev. Mr. Walter de-
llvered an eloquent patriotic address.
Among other things he said:
This is one OF the great opportunities
OF lmpressing upon the minds OF the
young people the value OF the results OF
the war OF the rebellion. Let us take
ourselves back to where these veterans
stood, and We viii recognize that one OF
the chief corner stones OF our nations
life is the unity of the nation procured
through their herolsm, l am persuaded
that there is not man here, who ever
he Is or how ever long he has lived in
this country. or from whatever nation
he came. who Is not thoroughly In ac-
cord with the principles Of liberty and
union here commemorated. There are
not forces enough, either In the heavens
above or the hell below to destroy this
great country. II has most encouraging
schools. headed by the board OF educa-
ton. The incubation OF the principles
OF patriotism and love OF country In the
hearts OF the young Is Il sacred religious
duty devolNing upon every parent, Upon
the teachings OF these principles largely
depend the safeguard OF the nation
"This memorial service of the Grand
Army OF the Republic Is no new thing.
Twenty-three hundred years ago, upon
the mounds covering the slain bodies OF
myriads OF Greclan soldiers, stood that
great orator Perlcles and delivered one
of the finest orations ever heard in the
world, euloGistic Of the slain heroes upon
the fields OF Marathon ond Thermoply@.
The particular custom of strewing
flowers upon the graves of the dead sol
diers originated back In the sixties
amongst the freedmen of the South, who
In deep appreciation of the services rem
dered them by the soldiers gathered Wild
flowers to spread over their graves"
Following the address, at the command
Of Captain wherrity. three voleys OF
musketry yere fired by the mllitlamen
OF his command, and when the solemn
tones Of the bugle sounded the services
closed, the procession returning to the
city down Fifteenth street.
one pathetic incident occurred as the
column readhed Exchange street An
old white haired veteran stood on the
porch OF his residence viewing the par
ade in which his failing health prevented
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-31
sHIvELY SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT

The splendid and varied entertainment
to be given in Fishers Opera House on
Tuesday night by the pupils Of the Shive-
ly school promises to be one of the sue
cesses OF the season. and a very large
audience will no doubt be in attendance.
Among the large number of special fea-
lures will be two that are particularly
worthy Of mention. One is the athletic
drill presented by several of the boys and
embracing many excellent maneuvers,
while the other is the sparkling little
comedy "A Box of Monkeys" This play
is one Of the funniest and oleanest light
comedies ever produced, The performers
are all well known amateurs and are
bound to make a hit. The athletic exer-
clses will include several novel points and
the young people who make up the class
have become so proficient that they will
be able to do their work in a faultless
manner. The object for which the funds
to be derived from the entertainment are
to be devoted is such worthy one that
none who have at heart the welfare OF
Astoria's public schools can refuse TO
purchase tickets.