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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-02-26

particularly, the work Of restoration
has been bravely pushed, and three
fourths of the groves ultimately will be
re-established.
The extent of the damage by the Feb
ruary freeze and the present conditions
are set forth in the bulletin county by
county, the best methods of treatment
are presented. and the following COM
prehensive summary is then added:
THE FREEZES.
The trees were but little injured by
the cold wave of December, 1894, being
dormant and protected by the foliage.
Had this freeze not occurred, then that
of February 1895, would have done but
slight, if any, damage to the trees, since
they would have remained in large
measure dormant, and have had their
protecting leaves. The Intervening
warm, damp weather, and the defoliated
condition of the trees induced sappy
growth, thus preparing the tree to be-
come an easy victim to the power Of the
blizzard. 1t took twin billiards. to dam
age Floridas orange groves.
WILL 1T PAY TO RESTORE GROVES
Some twenty years ago men thought
it would pay to purchase land, clear
away the forests, buy nursery stock,
plant groves. cultivate and fertilize
them for seven or eight years in order
to produce this Florida orange. Did it
pay them Could you look back some
twenty years or more and see the hardy
pioneer enduring his hardships in his
rough surroundings and compare the
scene with the beautiful homes now
scattered al over the land, filed with
cultivated and refined people your
answer would be: ''Thcse men did
better than they knew" All now real
ize how excellent was the investment.
Groves, iudiciously managed, had a
value of $500 an acre, and for many
groves this price would have been de-
cllned.
These pioneers had everything to do;
large venture to make, requiring years
to complete it and test it's value; homes
to build; the soil to test; transportation
to secure. In nothing did they fail.
Their fruit has now worldwide repu-
tation. These pioneers toiled through
weary years up to their success.
The orange-growcr of today finds
much in readiness for him. The land
is in order; there are well-established
roots in the soil. To restore these
groves will be far less labor and expense
than the pioneer undertook. Surely it
will pay to restore them, since so much
is already done in that direction.
WHEN WILL FRUIT BE SHIPPED
Early in the seventies when the great
orange growing period began, the crop
of the State was about 100000 boxes.
Groves were rapidly increased in num-
Der, both by transplanting nursery stock
and by budding directly into the native
sour trees as they stood. Behind this
work was capital and hope, which
pushed it along with astonishing rapid
ity. Indeed the developments were
marvellous. Under these suspicious con-
ditions nearly twenty years were re.
quired before crop of 100000 boxes
was reached. This epoch of production
was closed upon the night of February
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-02-26

these well-establis shed roots will be rap
idly developed into fruit-Dearing trees.
There will be no marked increase 10 the
crop of the State until the budding done
in '95 begins bearing, which is not prob
able earlier than 0S. Of course the
trees that were not killed to the ground
will, In the meantime, add their produc-
tion, and thus give some increase.
These trees, however, will not reach
their full bearing for at least five years.
Ninety-tive per cent. of the old orange
producing surface was destroyed. The
remaining five per cent. was so injured
that, instead of producing $500 boxes,
it's proportion, only $4,000 boxes were
marketed. The crop of '96 may reach
$4,000. This will increase each year,
so that 100000 boxes will possibly be
the crop in 1900.
THE BEST LOCALITY.
In any district ask the question:
What proportion of the groves will be
abandoned Most generally the reply
will be: THAT this section in the past
has shown itself to be eminenty adapted
to the growth of the orange, and our
people believe there is no better place. :"
So universal is this sentiment, one must
conclude that many places are the best
in which to have q GROVE
ABANDONMENT.
This is a sad contemplation. After
all these years of labor, hope and reali-
zation, how sad it must be to say-it
must be given up. By reason of the
course of natural events, which no power
could stay, and because of no fault of
theirs, some will be forced to abandon
or so Conduct the work of recuperation
that restoration will be delayed. So we
see many a grove neglected, not from
choice, but from necessity, and it may
be correct to Say that as much as one
fourth of the old orange area will not
again produce fruit for many years to
come. 1t is more than probable that a
decade, or even a longer period, will
elapse before Florida produces such a
crop as the blizzard of December 29th,
1894 destroyed.
WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE.
1t is the general concensus of opinion
that last February, Immediately after
the freeze, the damaged trees should
have been cut to the ground, forcing a
growth from the sound roots instead of
allowing the energies of the tree to be
wasted in the effort to produce growth
upon injured wood, ultimately to die
back. Failing to do this a year has
been lost for many trees. Since the
dying-back process has occupied the
entire season, the growth that is to
make the tree has yet to come from the
sound roots.
WHAT KILLED THE TREES.
AS remarked, many trees put forth a
fine growth on trunks and limbs. Dur
ing the summer by far the greater por-
tion died back. Some said the fer
mented sap killed this growth; others
that the borers did the work. Neither
fermented sap nor borer killed the tree;
it was sick unto death when the sap fer
mented, and the borers knew it.
EFFECTS OF CULTIVATION.
Undoubtedly the cultivation of the
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
Death of G. II. F. Jensen.

After d lingering illness nf SIX weeks George H, P. Jensen departed this life on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock of cancer of the stomach.
 Deceased was 46 years of age and a native of Denmark. He had resided in this place for the past six years, and was employed by the A. & P. in the capacity of car repairer. He was an honest, industrious citizen, and loved by all who knew him. He leaves wife and child to mourn his loss. The funeral took place Tuesday after noon at 2;30 o'clock from the Presby. terian church, of which deceased was a member. The funeral ceremony was under the auspices of Flagstaff Lodge, A. o. U. w., and the interment was in the cemetery of that order. De- ceased was also a member of Albu. querque Lodge, K. of P.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
Catarrh Cannot be Cured.

With local applications. as they cannot reach the seat of the disease, and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not d quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best phy sicians in this country for years. and is a regular prescription. It is con- posed of the best tonics known, com Dined with the best blood purifiers. acting directly on the mucous sur faces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Props,
 Toledo, o.
 Sold by druggists, price 75c.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
Card of Thanks,

The members of the First M. E. church take this means of expressing to those who labored SO faithfully and so we'll to save the church property their appreciation and sincere thanks for their noble efforts. It is the sense of this meeting that the tact and cour. age shown by the members of the Fire Department and the many who SO ably assisted them during the fire deserve the highest mention. By order of the congregation. OSCAR GIBSON,
 Acting Pastor.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
HERE AND THERE.


 Movements of Home Folks and Notes About Visitors.
 John Derr, the Prescott tailor, is in town.
 H R. Davis is wrestling with the measles.
 w. A. May flower has recovered from an attack of measles.
 Will Henderson is filling the place of H. R. Davis at the depot.
 B. N. Freeman and wife returned yesterday from trip to Phoenix.
 E. M. Doe and wife left Saturday for Los Angeles and Santa Monica. Mr. and Mrs. Brown Douglas of Scotland leave for the Grand Canyon today. T. L. Donahue of Denver was in town yesterday and left today fol Phoenix.
 w. H. Carroll and wife returned from a winters visit to Chicago Sat- urday.
 Mrs. J. B. Tappau returned Sunday from an extended visit with friends ilI the East. Ruth, the little daughter of F. L. Beal, is recovering from severe attack of pneumonia. Dave Won Needa returned from Fresno, Cal, this morning. Dave looks fit enough to play ball again.
 Mrs. John Worries and sons expect to leave for Denver about May lst. Mr. Vories has concl uded to locate in that city. J. K. Jones, wife aud three children are iu Prescott this week. Mr. Jones has been attending the session of the Gfand LOuSe, l. U. U. F., as dele- gate from Flagstaff lodge.
 Ora Smith, brother of T. J. Ross, the etficleut postmaster of Flagstaff, |, came in from Gallup Friday aud vii, be assistant in the postOttice here.
 A. H. Spellmire. who has charge of Babbitt Bros office, leaves for Los Angeles tomorrow, where he will spend tue next two weeks with his family.
 Miss Elizabeth K. Baker, who is now teaching in the Prescott public schools, was in town Saturday. While here she made final pr"ot ou q valuable quarter section "t land.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
For over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by mil lions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie, and Is the best remedy for diarrhea. It will relieve the poor little sufferer imme- diately: Sold by druggists in ever, part of the world. rwrnr, tiv, c,a,, a bottla Be sure and asl for ..Mr,. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kiqa.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
County central Committee.

The following are the members oi the Republican County Central Com, mittee: E. s. Clark, chairman; c. M. Funston, secretary; F. w. Smith, D. M. Riordan, G. A. Bray. H. c. Lockett. w. G. Stewart, George F. Campbell, Flagstaff; J. L. Davis, E. H. Simpson. F. R. N-llis, w. M. Johnston. W it. iams; T. W. Brookbank. Tuba City; N. F. Dougherty. Bellemont; Willard Love, Challender.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
BuckIen,s Arnica Salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores. letter, chapped hands, chilblains. corus and all skin eruptions, and posi-. lively cures piles, O, no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satis. faction or money refunded. Price. 25 cents per hox. For sale by D. J. Bran. nen. Flagstaff. Arizona.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16

Indictments hay. been found by the grand jury against the two Blackberry Indians for the supposed murder of a white man some time ago. It i. thought that another Indian will he i ,dic,ed for murder committed a year ago.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
Bicycles for rent at Coffin's.

~''~J N'NS ~Ss sS"V No SOAau cs
 Examine millinery at Rogers. Grea, reduction in prices.
 Oysters, dressed poultry, celery, cranberries, fruits, etc., at Coffins'.
 Pants from 6 and Suits from SIS up. Made to order by Green, the Tailor.
 Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick head. ache. indigestion, billiousness. All druggists. 25c.
 Wanted Position as shorthand and typewriter. Address Miss Jean Garin, care J. Suter, Cadiz, Cal.
 There will be the regular preaching services in the Presbyterian church next Sabbath morning and evening. Prayer meeting this evening at 8.
 J. T. Lockart, the old reliable painter. paper-hanger and decorator, still offers his services to the people of Flagstaff. Mir. Lockhart is an artist in his line, and those who intend having work done will find it to their interest to consult him before doing the work.
 Owing to the depression of the times T. J. C"alter. the popular landlord of the Bank Hotel, will from April lsl make the price of day board $6 per week, three meals per day. Meal tickets will be sold for the convenience of those desiring them at $7 for twen. ly-one meals.
 On Thursday afternoon. about 6:30, J. B. Pou,hie's foundry was discov. cred to be on fire. The fire depart meut was promptly on hand and soon ex,inguished the fire. The damage to the foundry was slight. A red-hot poker left standing on the wooden plat form of the furnace stack caused the fire.
 "Get it" IS good advice. but "Take Simmons Liver Regulator" is better for ) our health and happiness. Every body should take d liver remedy occasiOn- ally. and especially in the spring. to wake up the torpid liver and keep up a healthy circulation of good rich blood, free from poison and full of nourishment to the body. i've would not keep house without it."-H. G. G. Fink, Spriuydale, Pa. The National Surgical Institute has no rival in the cure of crippled cnil- dren. Pacific Branch, 3l9 Bush street San Francisco, successfully treats all cases of "rthopedic surgery. diseases of the spine, hip and kuee joints. paraIy- sis, piles, tistula. nasal calarrh. bow legs, knock knees, all deformities and chronic diseases. Their success in treating these eases is shown by thou sands of references from trustworthy people all over the country. Persons having afflicted children or friends should convince themselves of the ex- cellent results of the system of treat. ment by this institute. Que or more of these surgeons will be at the Bank Hotel. Flagstaff. Monday. April 20. 1896, with apparatus. one day only. to | examine cases. Send for circular. Reference may be had to John Sorg, Prescott; Henry E. Kemp, merchant. Phoenix; Henry Shawsusan, Dudley vile; w. L. Sirinc. Mesa City; P. Da!y. Mesa City. This institute has been in operation in San Francisco for the last 25 years.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
PROPOSALS FOR MILITARY SUPPLIES

pROP0SALs FOR MILITARY SUPPLIES ! at Road StatiOns.-Office of the Chief Quartermaster, Denver. Colorado. April IS. lS96. .--Sealed proposals in triplicate. will be received at this office until Il o'clock A. NJ. on May IS, 1896, an0 then opened in the presence of attending bidders, for furnishing Fuel Forage and Water. at Road stations. in the Department of the Colorado. during the fiscal for proposals and instruct ions to bidders will be furnished on application to this office. or to any Post Quartermaster in the Depart ment. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any part thereof.
 E. E. ATWOOD. Ma JOr and Chief c. NJ.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16

TIE CocoNINo SUN Is pleased to contribute l., nnhlic matters. but all notices of festivals, tars, meetings of societies, suppers, enter ,ainmrnts and mention of marriages, births and deaths beyond the regular announce n,snt, will be charged for at regular rates.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16

TOURT COCONINO. l. 0. r., NO. s9o N meets every Tuesday evening in u. A. K hal. Visiting brethren cordially invited to attend. C. M. FUNSTON. C. k.
 J. NJ. CLARK, k. s.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16

I o. 0. F.-FLAGSTAfF LODGE. NO. Il. l ., meets every Friday evening in Masonic hall. Visiting brethren cordially invited.
 J. w. WEATHERFURD, x. G. CHAs. CLARK, Secretary.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16

WI meets every Wednesday night in their castle hall in c. A. K. hall. All visiting brothers invited to attend.
 R. W. BELL, c. 0. c. H. CoBLE, K. of R.S.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Mcontracts and bills for advertising pay able monthly .,,,.., ,,.u ,,,,,,,.,,, nusness locals 10 cents per line for first in- ..r,ion and cents per line for each subse- ouent insertion
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16

FLAGSTAFF LODGE. NO :, r. X A. M.- T. Regular meetings on the frs Saturday night of each calendar month in Masonic Hall, Fitzpatrick building. Sojourning brethren cord ally invited.
 J. GUTHRIE SAVAGE, W. M. T. E. PULLIAM, Secretary.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16

FOREST CAMP, NO. 1, WOODMEN OF l. the World, meets first and third Friday evenings in each month in G. A. k. Hall. Visiting sovereigns are cordially invited to attend. H. G. KISLlNGBURY,
 Consul Commander. c. A. KELLER, Clerk.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
SECRET SOCIETIES.

A 0. U. W.-FLAGSTAFF LODGE, No. 13, A. Meets every Thursday n,ght. in c. A. k. mall. Visiting Worknen are cordially in vited. J. A. WILSON, NJ. w.
 P. R. WEATHERFORD, Recorder
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16

T A. IRREGULAR MEETINGS OF VI. Ransom Post c. A. R.. No. 1, Depart ment of Arizona. will be held in G. A. K. hall on second and last Saturday in each month.
 L, L. BURNS, Commander. E. II. CREss, Post Adjutant
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
BORN

MCGONIGLE-In Milton, Arizona, April 12. lS96 to the wife of E. r. McGonigle, a daughter FUNsrON-In Flagstaff, April l3, to the wife of c, M. Funston. a daughter,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
A Dangerous Experiment.

There is a well known insurance man
in Chicago who receives a salary of $4,000
a year and never soicits, says the New
York Press. He got his position in a pc
culiar way. He was paying teller in a
9ank on salary Of $4,000 year. One
and asked for an increase of pay. They
declined 10 make it, They thought 5000
sufficient.
Gentlemen, I have a very responsible
position and handle a great deal of mon
ey. l do not think my salary sufficient.
l must insist on having more"
He did not get it, and returned to his
desk dissatisfied. One of the large in
surance companies in Chicago had given
the bank ten days notice that it would
draw out 100000, and the cashier made
every arrangement for it. In due time
the check was presented.
The paying teller refused to honor the
check and went to the cashier.
They want that $500, co.," he said
what are you going. to do about it?"
Pay II, Of course" said the cashier.
You have the money"
Yes. l have the money. but I don't
propose TO pay it,"
What do you mean. sir?" the cashier
exclaimed. 1T is your business TO pay
it. l have given you the money and the
check must be paid"
Mr.. -. l am working here on a sal
airy of $1,000 a year. have asked for an
increase, and the directors think 1 am
getting enough. / cannot agree with
them. 1t is true that have the 100000,
out 1 lltenu TO keep II. nave not Deen
treated right, and must take this course
to get my deserts"
A long argument followed, which was
referred to the board of directors, which
was hastily called together. The teller
was ordered before their majestes. He
admitted all that the cashier had said of
him, and added:
Gentlemen, l am serious. I have the
100000 safe. You may do what you
please. If you take the matter to the
courts the most | can get is ten years.
shall leave the penitentiary at the age of
40 worth 100000. If | remain with you at
my present salary won't be worth a cent.
Do as you will. Give me 5000 year or
send me up"
He was a hard customer to deal with,
and they quickly agreed that if he would
return the 100000 and pay the check they
would do as he wished. He made them
sign d bond, releasing him in every pos
sible way, and guaranteeing him s., 900 a
year for thirty years.
One of the directors, an old, gray-hair-
ed fellow, who was president of the in
surance company, said:
Young man, you are too smart to be
paying teller of a bank Come down to
my office and 1 will give you $4,000 a
year.
He went home, got the 100000 return
ed it to the bank and went into the insur-
anCe business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
Personal.

Joseph Fagnaut. Of Greenville. y H.
became the proud father q twin daughters
on Christmas day. His present wife IS ms
NTH, and he now has twenty-seven chill
dren, but his motto is the more the mer-
rier.
Miss Abbie Gardner. the only living
survivor OF the Sioux massacre at Lake
Okoboti, Ia, in 1856. has secured from the
Iowa legislature an appropriation OF 5000
for monument to mark the spot. II Is TO
be dedicated in a few weeks
"A great sensation was caused in COpen-
hagen a few days ago by the suicide Of
Count DaneskJold Damsoe, head OF the
oldest noble family in the kingdom. 1t IS
said that he lost a large fortune in gamb-
ling recently. and this led him to take MS
life. he was a young man and extremely
popular in Denmark
Bishop J. H. d. Wingfeld CEpiscopaD.
OF Northern California, was the cause of
an unfortunate scene in Placerville, Cal,
on Sunday. While visiting the Episcopal
church of the town, he denounced the rec
Tor the Kew T. &. Fierce, as a. mar " NO
should be forced TO leave the parish. w men
the report of the incident came to be gen
orally known, excited crowds thronged the
streets, and the bishop was threatened
with personal violence. Mr.. Pierce has been
rector Of the church for thirty years, and
is highly respected
Emperor William. of Germany. is at
present conducting negotiations for the
purchase of an old peasants hut, full OF
antiquities, now owned by dealer IN Co
penhagen Ii dates back 10 the time of
Frederic II, of Denmark, who died in 1888
over $4,000 crowns We're offered for II by
a Dane, but the emperor must pay more.
One of the latest enthusiasts among
the followers of the bicycle is the Crown
Princess Stefanie of Austria. She has be-
gun to take lessons, and proposes to ride
on "A wheel through part of England next
spring. The Grown Princess is the widow
of Prince Rudolph.
In his new "Recollections of Napoleon
Ill" Sir William Fraser says that therein
peror looked like a sick eagle-"his eyes
small and not at all prominent, his head
held slightly at one side, an appearance
of abstraction about him" His chief re-
in his back. one good saying of the en-
peror is recorded. When Nicholas l. of
Russia congratulated him on coming to
the throne he addressed him as my
friend insteld of my brother" the usual
royal phrase This is most fiattering 81"
said the emperor 1--WE choose our friends;
we cannot choose our relatives"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
british and German strength.

In view of the possibility Of an armed
conflict between Great Britain and Ger
many, it is of interest to compare, even
though broadly. the fighting strength of
one with that of the other. Considered
as land power. Great Britain is much
inferior to Germany but upon the sea
Great Britain is quite five times as strong,
considering their relative strength. accord
ing to the number of men. guas and ships
possessed by each on peace footing
the British army numbers 150.362 men and
the German army $4,000 men. on war
footing Great Britain's army numbers
ISL 900 men and that of Germany 4,6lS. 1872
men. If the two countries were to draw
upon their total available able-bodied men
for military service they might be able
to put armies of about equal size into the
field. The total resources of each coun-
try in men is estimated at 100000
OF the British army, over one-half are
employed abroad, more than 5000 being
in India alone. The home force, in
GLIDING the field reserve, is but a
little over 100000. Germany's army is
nearly all at home, the only dependencies
of that country being in South Africa and
the Pacific ocean, in both of which sec
tions natives are largely used for police
purposes.
At sea Great Britain is a towering gil
ant She has S12 warships against Sc for
Germany. Great Britains ships mount
6,403 guns, while the German ships mount
1,009 The number of men in the British
naval service is 66,SO3, and in the German
service 1854 OF armored ships Great
Britain has eighty-five to Germany s
twenty-six. and of cruisers Great Britain
has 1f to Germany's eighty-six. Ger
many has approximately seventy war
ships in home waters and available for
service at once. Great Britain has some
thing like 100 vessels on foreign duty,
which would leave something like an
equal number to be ordered into service
at once, even if none of those on foreign
duty were called in.