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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-02
Winter Budding.

A subscriber asks for information
on winter budding and grating and
we copy the timely article below,
and will be glad to hear from any of
our readers in Florida on the meth
DDS they use.
Since the question has been raised
concerning the origin of dormant or
winter budding in America it may be
opportune to state that we have been
practicing it at the station here
since 1898. The first paper on the
subject was written by Mr.. I'll. Ness,
the assistant of the horticultural de-
partment here, and was published in
the issue of Farm and Ranch, which
gave the proceedings of he Rockport
meeting of the State Horticultural
Society during the summer of 1898.
Since then we have published de-
scriptions of it and also given results
of our experiments in several publ
cations from the experiment station.
A number of horticulturists have in
formed me that they are using the
method successfully. While the
method was discovered independent
Iy here, we have found out later that
a German had practiced it to some
extent many years ago. In a forth
coming bulletin on the peach, we will
give a translation of the Germans
method in comparison with our own.
A good illustration will also be given
showing exactly how it can be done.
This bulletin will, of course, be dis
tributed free to all addresses which
appear on our mailing list and others
who may write for it. At your re-
quest I will give short description
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-02

If you are anxious to find the most
reliable blood-purifier, read in Ayers
Almanac the testimonials of those
who have been cured of such terrible
diseases as catarrh, rheumatism and
scrofula, by the use of Ayers Sarsa-
parilla. Then govern yourself accord
ingly.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-02

are heavy feeders of Potash.
Potash exerts a marked infu-
ence on the quality and guam
tity of the fruit. Florida soils
being largely deficient in Pot
ash, a heavy application Of a
fertilizer containing not less
than I2M of
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-02

nnl A MIlT (Cola acuminata). ~ in. high.'4
JULIA NJ in. pots 81. Prazil nut ("er-
tholletia excesa). 8 in.. 8 in. pots 75c Ahuacate
(Persea gratssma), early bearing variety, 16 in,
in. pots BIC. Outdoor grown. free by IN AL, cash
with order. General desert tive catalogue mailt
free on app lea ton. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ACCLIMATIZING ASSO.. Santa Barbara, Cal.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-02

might be done by varying the depth
of cultivation from time to time. He
would cultivate twice after each irri-
cation, first across and then along
the burrows.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-02
Major Rocks.

tive part in the development of Flor
ida or worked harder to show her
capabilities than he. The last issue
of the Leesburg Commercial contain
ed the following:
Asannounced in these columns last
week, Major o. p. Rocks died at his
home at Fruitland Park, three miles
north of Leesburg, at II o'clock,
Thursday night, Nov. 18th, 1896.
He had been sick for several weeks
with a complication of kidney troub-
les and other ailments; and while in
a greatly enfeebled condition, a large
carbuncle appeared on the back OF
his neck, and through blood poison
ing. became the immediate cause of
his death.
Major Rocks came to Florida from
indianapolis, Ind, in the year 1878.
At the time he was suffering severely
with asthma, and this was the cause
of his coming In a short while, the
climate effected a complete cure,
fact which contributed greatly to his
well-known enthusiasm about Flor
ida.
The first thing he did on arriving
here was to select a location amidst
the beautiful piney hills and spark
ling lakelets three miles north Of
Leesburg. This spot he named Fruit
land Park. There he settled with his
wife and children and Immediately
began the work of development. In
this he displayed remarkable energy
and persistence, qualities which char
acterized his whole life up to the
time of his last illness.
Coming as he did with limited
means, his wonderful energy and
tireless perseverance soon placed him
on the road to independence.
Through his efforts, Fruitland Park
in few years became a charming
community of cultivated people.
While developing his home and
surroundings he speedily became
known and took front rank among
the leading horticulturists of Flor
ida. He grew great variety of
fruits and flowers and thus acquired
his superior knowledge in the school
of practical experience. He was
known and recognized all over the
state as an authority on horticulture.
His studies, experience and sue
cesses in his favorite pursuit re-
bounded to the advantage of South
Florida, and, hence, in his death the
whole country suffers loss. In
deed. Florida had no more devoted
friend than he.
Major Rocks was a valuable citi-
zen. and kind friend and generous
neighbor, devoted husband, an al
fectionate, indulgent father. He
leaves a widow and two sons, the lat
ter 16 and 10 years old respectively
to mourn their great loss.
Major Rocks won his title during
our civil war, while he was a soldier
in the Union army. He never boast
ed of his services for his country;
consequently only those having per-
sonal knowledge of them can recount
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-02
Actual Potash
should be made. The best
groves in the state will bear
testimony to these facts.

All about Potash-the results of its use by actual ex-
pertinent on the best farms in the United States-is
told in little book which publish and will gladly
mail free to any farmer in America who will write for it.
GERMAN KALI WORKS.
% Nassau ST.. New York
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17
VIII Second the Nomination.

Vance, bright young lawyer and a
delegate at large from Louisiana, will
second the nomination of Mckinley on
behalf 'of the colored delegates. Mr..
Hanna asked the leaders of the colored
contingent to select man for that
honor, and Mr.. Vance was chosen Tues
day at a conference attended by Col.
Jas. Hill, of Mississippi; ex-Congress-
man Robert Small, of South Carolina;
]. FL. Deveraux, Georgia; Henry Demas,
Louisiana; Judge Joseph E. Lee, Flor
ida, and S. f. Smith, Kentucky
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

PoCATELLo, Ida, June 16.--The dem.
ocratic state convention opened in
this city Tuesday. The prevailing
sentiment seems to be decidedly against
the financial policy of President Cleve-
land and it is foregone conclusion
that the delegates to the national con-
vention will be instructed emphatically
for free silver, Hon. j, W. Reid will
in all probability head the delega-
tion. National Committeeman Hon.
Frank W. Beane is hopeful of re-elec-
tion,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

New YORK, June 16.-At half past IL
o'clock Monday afternoon stranger
who gave his name as Chas. Clark 80
years of age, went into the New Am
sterdam bank, at broadway and 39th
street, and asking for President Geo.
II. Wyckoff, was admitted to his office.
Soon after entering the stranger fired
two shots at Mr. Wyckoff and then at
tempted to kill himself by put
ting q bullet in his abdomen,
Mr.. Wyckoff was shot in the side
and abdomen. The man Clark
presented letter to President WyclS-
off, written on letter head of the
Hotel Marlborough 1t contained a
demand for So, 200, and threatened Mr..
Wyckoff with death unless he furnish
ed the money. The letter also stated
that the bearer had q partner outside
the bank who had Mr. Wyckoff "cov.
cred" and that if he made any alarm
and refused to give the money, stick
of dynamite would be thrown into the
bank that would blow up the building.
President Wyckoff refused Clark the
money and the latter then shot him.
The police believe that Clark is insane
At the New York hospital it was said
Clarks condition was more serious
than President Wyckoffs. The latter,
it was stated, might recover, although
his injuries are very serious
1t was said at the New York hospital
Monday afternoon that President
Wycl1otf had only been shot once, not
twice as first reported. The bullet
struck him in the lower part of the
abdomen, penetrating vital parts. Mr..
Wyckotf is very low Clark is shot
through the stomach and is also very
low. He refused TO say anything about
himself. Mr., Wyckoff is too weak to
talk Both men will probably die, the
hospital authorities say.
George II. Semple, the man who shot
Banker Wyckoff. died in the New York
hospital Tuesday at one o'clock.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17
good as gold.

1--WE are uIalterably opposed to
every measure calculated to debase our
currency or impair the credit of our
country. We are, therefore, opposed
to the free coinage of silver except by
international agreement; and, until
such an agreement can be obtained.
the existing gold standard must be
preserved. All our silver and paper
now in circulation as currency must be
maintained at parity with gold, and
we favor all measures designed to
maintain inviolably the obligations of
the United States and all our money
whether coin or paper, at the present
standard, the standard of the most en-
lightened nations of the earth"
strong effort has been made to in
corporate in the tariff plank clause
favoring a bounty on sugar manufac-
tured from beets, an industry in which
the states OF Nebraska, Kansas. Cali
fornia and several others are vitally in
terested. This, however, it is under
stood, will not be done for the reason
that it would commit the party too
strongly to the policy of paying boun-
t'NHf a IbNoSipii dpCti Hhlth lllC DdTUN
is more or less divided. The subject
viii be taken care of in the general
tariff plank.
The Cubans now engaged in rebel
lion against Spanish government will
find hope and comfort in the expires.
sion of the convention with relation to
that subject. A separate plank will ex-
press strongly the sympathy of the
republican party for the Cuban patriots
and declaration will be incorporated
favoring the recognition of their inde-
pendence.
Civil service reform promises to give
rise to some debate in the committee
A determined effort will be made to se-
cure vigorous plank endorsing civil
service.
Mr.. Foraker will be chairman of the
committee on resolutions. 1t was Civ
en- out early in the fight that Mr. Lodge
was to be its chairman provided a
straight out gold plank was adopted,
but having won this fight and the Nc
Kinley men having come gracefully
into the gold camp, Senator Lodge
rested his case and Mr.. Foraker will be
the chairman.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17
A CALL
For n Convention OF the Negro Democracy
of the United States


of the United States.
INDIANAPOLIs, Ind, June 1G.-The
following call was issued here Tuesday
for a convention of the Negro democ.
racy of the United States;
HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
NEGRO NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC LSAGUE. ,
1NDIAsAPoLIs, Inc, June Ii. 1896
To the members OF the Negro Ma
tional Democratic league and to all
Negro democrats Who are in accord
with democratic principles as taught
by Grover Cleveland and our brave
leaders of Negro democracy: You
are hereby notified that the Ne
gro National Democratic league will
meet in Chicago, III, on Tuesday, the
11th of August. at II o'clock.
Every loyal Negro democrat who be-
lieves in organized Negro democracy is
invited to take part in the several
states and territories in selecting rep.
resentatives to attend this convention,
and for this purpose it shall not be
actually necessary to be enrolled as a
member of the league. The delegates
to the national convention must be
elected early enough to permit the sec
retary of the state convention in which
they are elected to forward their names
to the chairman of the executive com.
mittee, Indianapolis, Ind, August 5,
1896
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17
BUCKEYE NEWS.
New and Interesting Happenings Within
Our Borders.
M'l<INLEY's HOME.


Canton, o., Decorating in. Anticipation OF
the Decentralization After the .snncunce.
ment of the ES- Governors Nomination.
CANTON, O., June 16.-Canton has be.
gun decorating in anticipation of the
demonstration with which the news OF
Maj. McKinley's expected nomination
for the presidency at st. Louis is to be
received a rain which began at noon
threatens to interfere with the progress
of preparations. But all will be in read
mess, doubtless, when the time comes.
One hundred rounds of ammunition
were received Tuesday morning to be
used in the brass cannon mounted on
the public square. The first charge
will be exploded by electricity. The
cannon being connected by wire with
the convention hall, it will be fired
simultaneously with the announce
ment of the nomination. At that sig
nal the fire alarm bells will be
rung, whistles blown, etc. If in the
day time, all business of whatever kind
will be suspended in Canton, and the
citizens, irrespective of party, will as
semble on the square, march to Maj.
Mckinley's residence and congratulate
him. There will be some speech-mak-
ing, but not much. This programme,
under the direction of the Business
Mems association, is to be carried out
regardless of time or weather.
Maj. Mckinley spent the morning at
homo, where he received number of
newspaper men and a committee of the
association in charge of the nominat-
ing demonstration.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17
How She
Economizes!

i study advertisements and know
where and when and how to purchase
the household supplies. My husband
used to laugh at me for reading adver-
tisements so carefully. but he has long
since learned that save many dollars
every month. ! know of no better way
to practice economy. 1t is wonder
how soon you learn to detect the real
from the false-intuitively almost.
think have never been taken in by
an advertisement. This is the eXper-
fence of bright lady who has practiced
what we preach from week TO week in
our advertisements. We have the goods
at the very lowest prices made any
where. How can you economze, save
money easier, than by getting yuor
supplies of all kinds below the regular
prices.
Count that day lost
Whose low descending sun
Views from thy hand
No worthy action done,
And we might srpplement-Buy your
goods from the house that can, will and
does offer daily opportunities to save
something on every purchase, however
small.
Here are some of them small and
great:
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

Pins and needles, l. ? ond Sc paper
Lead pencils, , for 1c, /. and SC each.
Envelopes, 3, and &c a pack of %.
Note paper So, "a, IS and Il sheets for
25c. Garter web. ic SC and Sc yard.
Books, 5, 10 and 15c, cloth bound Gilt
belts at -, 10 and 25c; were 25, 35 and
soc. Rolled plate stick pins at 10 cts:
worth 25c. Notion stock very full of
staple every day articles at away down
prices.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17
THE FlNAN ClAL PLANK

OF the Platform rs Agreed to at n Con-
ference of Ieading Republicans.
ST. Louis, June lG The text of the
financial plank OF the platform was
agreed to Tuesday morning at con
ference held immediately after break
fast by Mr.. Hanna, Senator-elect For
aIer and Senator Lodge. 1t is as fol
lows:
The republican party is unreservcdly
for sound money. 1t caused the enact
ment of the law providing for the re-
sumption of specie payments in 1879;
since then every dollar has been as
good as gold
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

The wonder of the Times. Is a first
class up-to-date, newest styles, paper
patterns for only ioc Each - full
suit skirt, basque, or any garment for
one price.
Laces of all kinds, linen, walls, silk
and point at l, ., 3 to zoe yd; great
values Never so cheap as now.
few pieces of mattings, good quail
ity and going cheap.
Closing our stock of Hammoclis at a
bargain.
A few lawn mowers to close cheap
come quick,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17
Attempted to Kin The Mine superlptend-

IRoN MOUNTAIN, Mich, June 16. -
Miners whom Capt Martin Colds
worthy, superintendent of the Chaplin
mine, had refused to employ, are sus-
pectcd of an attempt to kill him and
his family. Two stic',s of dynamite were
exploded under their house, which was
badly damaged, but nobody was iniur-
ed. The captain has had no trouble
with the men at work in the mine.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

A good quality of summer corset at
39c should be Csc.
A nice high bust corset at 49c; regul-
ar price soc.
A line of celebrated FleXibone corsets
from S1.5O to S2.75; equal to the very
best selling at 50 so to IS 90.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

Chinaware and Silverware. Never so
cheap Some beautiful patterns and
decorations. Every piece warranted as
represented This week is the time to
secure choice of stock. We can interest
you.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17
Boy Killed on the Track.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, June 16.-Pas-
seuger Train No. of the Cincinnati
Southern, southbound, killed an un-
known 14-year-old lad near Helen
wood, Tenn. He was asleep on the
track and was horribly mangled.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17
u. ClnY Eynns for Yioe Prnsident

ST. LOUIS, June 16.-The Tennessee
delegation met at 10 o'clock Tuesday
morning and adopted resolutions earn
estly commenting to the convention
the name of Henry Clay Evans as a
candidate for vice-president.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

Ribbons. In Persian and Dresden
patterns at surprising low prices; plain
ribbons at /, .. > and 10c a yd We have
a large assortment to choose from.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

Trifles often disturb man easier
than great events and one who can read
about a cyclone calmly at breakfast
may smash t he dishes if his coffee is
poor. Buy your coffee from us. We
can please you. Hundreds of bargains
every day that are not duplicated any
where else. Call and see them at
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

Clothing department is humming
these days. Prices are making them go.
Stock in good shape. Can suit you we
think, and save you money. See them.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

Before starting on your outing supply
yourself with toilet and other necessary
articles from our bargain prices.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17
Notice.

Pittsburg-Cincinnati Line OF Steamers.
Arrive at Marietta, going up, every Saturday,
Mondayand Thursday afternoons going down,
every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings
Jas. A. Henderson, Genl Manager.
For further information write or call on Jas.
b. Haight, Passenger Agt., No 25i Front street,
Marietta, Ohio Phone No. ST.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17
Morton viii Not Accept second Place.

ST. LoUIs, June l6.-Speaking of the
rumor that Gov. Morton had consented
to accept the second place on the presi-
Genital ticket, Mr.. Chauncey Depew
stamped it as wholly without founda.
tion.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

A little of the Rolston Health Club
Breakfast Fook is worth ton of good
intentions.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

Our shirt waist stock is still in good
shape with some nice goods of the lat
est patterns; very cheap.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

Candies nuts, cakes, crackers potted
meats, canned goods, sardines, &C., for
picnics and outing parties at saying
you money prices.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

Gents neckwear, collars, cuffs, socks
underwear, handkerchiefs, hats & caps
at our usual lowest prices.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

Why pay SOC, roc and 81 90 when we
are selling just as good quality at %, 35
and zoe Try ours and be convinced of
the merits we claim
Scrubine, fine securing soap, equal
to the best, at &c a cake, or 6 bars for
25c
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17
STONEWARE.

Jugs, crooks, jars and milk pans &c
gallon.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

New York cream cheese, this week
at 1215c lb.
Western Reserve cream cheese at 1Oc
ID.
A fine quality of bulk roast coffee at
20c b.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS.

FAIKVIEW HEIGHTS.
Stehle's Addition; 20 acres plated. Easy OF
access by Trolley or otherwise. Lots 30 by l6o
feet; Streets so feet wide. Call at room s, Law
Building; see plat, learn prices and terms. No
equal IN .Ohio as a hilltop view, 10 minutes
walk from the business part of the City. Also
other City property for sale cheap. Call at
Room 5, Law Building.
J. d. PAYNE, Special Agent
r. STEHLE Marietta, o.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17
BANK TRAGEDY.
President of a New York Bank
Shot by a Crank.
The Would-be Murderer Then Puts a
Bullet in His Own Body.

A Stranger Calls on President Geo. ii. Wye
koff and Demands S6.OoO-On Being
Refused, the Above Was the Result
Both in the Hospital-Will Die.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17
Fourth of Lulx Excursin,

The 4. & o. g. +, R. r. will authorize the
sale OF excursion tickets between all stations
on lts line and all stations on &. q. lines, July
sra and 4th, good returning up to and includ-
ing July 9Th, at one fare for the round trip
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17
Reduced Rates. july Eourth

The Ohio River Railroad Company will sell
excursion tickets July 3rd. and 4th. between
an stations on It's line at one fare for the
round trip; tickets good returning until July
9th.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17
CleveIanoi Exc,IrsIons

On account of knights OF st. John Encamp.
ment at Dayton, Ohio, the C. s. M. Ry.s will
sell excursion tickets on June 23rd and oath at
one fare for the round trip, good returpinG
until June Goth. .
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

On account of Photographers Association of
America at Lake Chautauqua, N. ", the q &
NJ Ky. VIII sell tickets on June 22nd at one
fare for the round trip, good for return June
26th to Both.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

On account of Fourth of July Holiday the c.
" NJ. Ry will sell excursion tickets to all
from starting point at one Iare for the round
trip, good returning until July 9th.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-17

On account of the Y. p. s. of c. e. at Wash
ington, D o., the Z. q M. Ry. &c. will sell ex-
cursion tickets on July 4th, 9th and 9TH at one
rare Tor the round trip, good returning until
until July 3lst.
For further information call on c. M. Rv.
Ticket Agents or address r. w. Page G. T. A.,
Cambridge o. -
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-09-12
BOLOGNA for Two.

Alphonse (fiercely)-Once and for all,
will you not marry me?
Annette will-not!
Alphonse- rash girl, while
there is yet time.
Annette (coldly)-Time is naught to
me, and do not come OF q reflective
family
Alphonse (beside himself with rage)
Then you r-r-r-refuse me utterly?
Annette-That is the meaning l in
tended to convey.
There was dull and heavy silence.
The rest of the picnickers were in the
woods. They had just arrived at the
scene of the days outing. Alphonse
looked about him like man who sees
into the infinite. One swift glance of
agony he cast at the blue eXpanse
above him. 1t was q mute and appeal
ing farewell. Then he turned his eyes
upon the white face OF the covering
girl. Seeing no pity there he rapidly
thrust hand into either pistol pocket
and drew forth a shining cylinder.
Annette he hoargely cried, look
up" The brave girl turned her eyes
upon him, but she did not relcnt.
Here" he harshly cried, here are
two bologna sausages-they will stay
our appetites until the hampers are
opened! And, oh, Annette" he wild
ly added, don't you think your sister
might have me?"-Cleyelan Plain
Dealer.