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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-30

tracted much attention among nat
uraliStS.
The natives of Australia call the
old males "booma," and are slow to
attack them. The "booma'' has paws
as large as those of mastiff, though
of different shape. His feet are his
a dangerous antagonist. When rails
ed to his full height his hind legs
and tail form a tripod, upon which
his body rests, carrying his head as
high as that of man ON horseback.
The kangaroo lives upon vegetable
food, and roams over the plains of
Australia in large focks. It's teeth
are so constructed that it can feed
upon roots and live upon barren
plains where other animals would
starve, and to it's destruction of roots
is attributed the sterile plains so
common in Australia.
When feeding a large male stands
at his full height and acts as SEN
tinel, while the balance of the flock
lie on their sides and browse. At the
slightest approach of danger the SEN
tinel sounds the alarm, and in an in
slant all are erect upon their hind
feet. They leap with their forepaws
clasped close to their body, the tail
stretched backward, while the power
full thigh muscles are caused sudden
ly to straighten to the joints, by
which act the body flies through the
air on a low curve. The ordinary
Jump is about nine feet, but thirty
feet is often made at a leap. When
pursued by hunters, and on level
ground or on an upgrade, they can
out-run the feetest dog, but down
grade they lose their balance and
roll over. The flesh of the kangaroo
furnishes excellent food, kangaroo
venison being considered dainty
dish, while the tail furnishes an ex-
cellent and nutritious sOup.-Phila-
delphia Times.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-30

1000 feet above the sea surface have
not infrequently been reported in the
southern ocean, 1880 feet being the
greatest height recorded, but berg
600 feet high in the North Atlantic is
exceptional When it is remembered
that icebergs are submerged six
seventies of their height one 600 feet
high above the water surface repre-
sents a mass almost mile high.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-30

People often boast of their long
and varied experience, and claim, on
account of it, the Difference and ac-
uuiescence of all who are younger.
The test of any such claim must be
not what they have been through,
but what they have developed from it.
Has the result been a fuller, nobler,
richer life? Is the mind clearer and
stronger? Is the character firm and
established? Is the heart pure, true
and sympathizing? If so, they have
accumulated experience in the right
way, and are worthy of all respect.
But the mere passing through differ
ent phases, however exciting or nu-
merous they may be, the mere suffer
ing or enjoyment caused by the vari-
GUS events, however intense they may
be. does not constitute such a claim.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-30

If want reliable dye that will
color an even brown or black, and
will please and satisfy you every
time, use Bucgingham's Dye for the
WhiskerS.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-30
Education Of
Body,
Mind,
Morals.
FREE TUITION. -: -
The
Florida
Agricultural
College

Is supported by grants from the Ma
tional Government. All tuition free to all
students from Florida: Open to males
and females. Women board with fam
hall for $1O per month. A most healthy
location. College Surgeon attends all
students free Of charge. Military disci-
Four courses Of instructions, Agriculture
al Mechanical Latin Scientific and NON
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Gives degrees Of B. S. and A. B. Business
course giving free instruction in penman-
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term opens Monday, Oct. 9th, 1896. For
further information address
D CLUTE, President,
Lake City, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-30

Icebergs in the North Atlantic this
season have been exceptionally nu-
merous, especially near the southeast
ern extremity of Newfoundland. In
coming vessels at ST. Johns, New
foundland. report passing icebergs
continuously. One field of ice passed
was four miles wide and 81 miles
long, and as many as IL bergs were
sighted at one time from one point.
Several very lofty masses OF ice. are
also reported, one being 800 feet high
and more than 400 feet long, while
another enormous mass, though
smaller, was 400 feet high and 600
feet long. Icebergs of more than
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-30
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Aluminium Bronze.

A rule or two is given in The Alumin- ium World ill regard to obtaining the best castings with aluminium bronze, ill order to avoid the difficulties which are so frequently met with in melting An essential point mentioned is he spe- cial care to be taken not to overloAt the metal, the fact being that, if it bo heat ed to too high temperature, tho alu- minimum will Oxidize, the oxido which is thus formed making the entire casting what artisans term "dirty," and the metal will also be spongy from the pres ence of large amounts of occluded gases. The scum, too, which floats on top of the melted bronze ill the crucible must be prevented from going into the body of the casting, this being practicable by providing the casting with suitable skim gates. The greatest trouble ill making bronze castings, however, arises from the shrinkage of the metal, which is very great-a difficulty which is over come if the casting have a large sinking head and "risers," it being necessary however, ill many cases to make the sinking head fully as large as the cast ing.
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The Great WhI(t Chief.
By GILBERT PARKER.
[Copyright, 1g2O, hy tho Ant:..

tCopyright, 1s30. by tho Aut:-<.:
 The old woodman hhil.hd tie knife with which he was mcndA..4 his fishing rod from one hand 10 tue other and looked at it musingly before he replied to Medallion. "Yes, monsieur, knew the White Chief. as they called him. This was his''-holdjng up the knife land this'' taking a watch from his pocket "He gave them to me. was with him ill the Cl1clo on tho great journey.
 "Tell us about him. then.'" Medallion urged, "for there are many tales. and who knows which is the right ones"
 "The right one is mine. Holy. he was to me like a father -thenl Iknow the truth" He paused moment look ing out on tho river where the hot sun was playing with all its might. then took off his cap with deliberation, laid it beside him, and speaking us it were into tho distance began:
 "He had been trader of the Hudson Bay company. Of his birth some said one thing, some another. l know he was beaucoup gentil, and his heart, it was a lions. Once, when there was trouble with the Chipp' ways, he went alone to their camp, and said he would fight their strongest man to stop the trouble. He twisted the neck of the great fight
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When Nanni came in and found Dick

When Nanni came in and found Dick sleeping and saw the look of ineffable peace upon his face, he expressed his satisfaction in series of deep gutterals, and then took up his pick and began to work again at the mine. Easton soon did likewise and left Dick to Norah's tender care.
 From the day she came he began to mend. and soon the two could go out to- gether and watch Easton and Nanni at work.
 "You will be an awfully rich man. Dick" said Norah, looking at the piles of rock, whose value Easton had so caro- fully explained to her.
 ''Yes, suppose so," answered Dick carelessly.
 "What will you do with all of it?'
 1T don't know. A man can't have use for very much wealth here"
 "Do you intend to spend all your life here?" asked Norah ilnpatiently.
 II don't know" said Dick again. "I suppose it's no use to go back east until I have done something"
 "That is too bad," said Norah, a sus- picion of tears dimming her bright eyes, "but shall forgive you. Now listen, MT. Dick Rookley, do you want to marry me, Norah Dale?"
 For answer Dick took her face in both his hands and covered it with kisses
 Although have done nothing?" he lueried.
 "You have done quite enough" she said. "Now take me homo."
 As soon as Dick was strong enough, mother cavalcade was made up for the
The Press., 1896-08-06
THE FACE IN ILLNESS.
To the Trained Eye 1t Quickly Shows
 Paticnt's Condition.

To the Trained Eye 1t Quickly Shows Q
 Patients Condition.
 The face is a good index to the state of one's physical being, and from it symptoms of disease can be detected al- most before the patient is aware that anything serious is the matter with him. For instance, incomplete closure of the eyelids, rendering the whites of the eyes visible during sleep, is a symptom in all acute and chronic diseases of @ se- vero type. 1t is also to be observed when rest is unsound from pain wher- ever seated.
 Twitching of the eyelids. associated with the oscillation of tho oyelids, or squinting, heralds the visit of convul- siOns
 Widening of tho orifces of the nose, with movements of tho nOstrils to and fro, point to embarrassed breathing from disease Cf the lungs or their plural in vestment.
 Contraction of the brows indicates pain ill tic head. Sharpness of the nos trils. pain in the chest and drawn up- per lip, pain in the abdomen.
 To make a general rule, it may be stated that the upper third of the fAce is altered ill expression ill affections Cf the brain, tho middle third ill the diseases of the organs contained in the abdom- inal cavity.-Trained Nurse.
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UNEMPLOYED AMERICA.
Vast Tracts of Northwestern Territory
 Still Awaiting the DiscOverer.

Suu Aw8lG1ng Che DlsCOVerers
 Of OntariD's area, estimated at 2OC,- 900 square miles, 10000 square miles are in an unknown region. only the edges of which have been explored. This is the territory known as the Hintorland of Ontario. It lies between Lakes Huron and Superior to the south and the Albany river and James bay to the north. In this vast area is the Height of Land, which separates waters flowing to Hud- son bay from the streams cmptying into the St. Lawrence and the lakes North of the Height is what is called the Hud- son bay slope. consisting of about 80, 900 square miles. This slope may be describ ed as unknown land.
 Tho Height of Land is not.a ridge of hills, but ix level plateau some 1900 or 1, 300 feet above the sea. 'The scen- Eery, says surveyors report, "though diversified y hundreds of rivers and streams, thousands of lakes and innu- merable CT; Gs and hills of rock, is certain ly lacking ill that nobility and largeness of view which only the presence of lofty mountains can beStow." Of the rivers flowing north from this slope the AL Uduy lS Cu6 1uOSt III upOFCdul, D6luB dUOuG 475 miles long and navigable during the season of high water for 25O miles. Of the short slope south of the Height of Land, in which are situated tho settle monts of North Bay, Sturgeon Falls and Sudberry, there is definite and general knowledge, but the whole territory slop- ing north remains unexplored.
 The Hintcrland is Ontario's reserve. Much valuable timber in this region is destroyed by fires that sweep south of the watershed. Pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar and cedar arc varieties of wood existing ill abundance south of tho Hud- son bay slope. Here, too, arc valuable minerals, but the treasures hidden in the region north of the plateau and the resources of the high plano itself aW ait the searching of some intro pid explorer. Meanwhile no adventurous spirit need resign itself to obscure inactivity nor ambitious traveller sigh hec; use thero are not new countries to traverse. Tic Hin terland will reward the eager discnvcrer, and when he has exhausted that territory Labrador, Newfoundland, the Nol theast territory and regions of the great north west remain unsurveycd. Winnipeg l Free Press.
The Press., 1896-08-06
Ross ExDe(litiOn,

Ross expedition was tho most suc- cessful of all ever undertaken ill this region, but his ships spent three seasons ill the antarctic. The appearance of the two rival expeditions on the ground chosen and made public many months in advance for the scene of operations of the English ships caused Ross to change his plans, and he accordingly selected point much more to the eastward (17O degrees east) from which to make his dash for the polo. The meridian chosen was that in which Balleny had found open water ill latitude G9 degrees, and it was this fact that determined Ross in his choice of ground. He spent three successive seasOns in tho ice pack, re- turning nOrthWard as the winter ap- preached, and turning his vessels prows to the south again on the approach of spring.
 It would be impossible to indicate a tithe of the notable occurrences and dis coveries of these three expeditions, and it is a great pity that Ross own narra- tive, one of the most interesting records of one of the most interesting experi- ences ever republished for the benefit of a generation of readers unborn when the original edition was issued ill 1847. The first of the three excursions was the most memorable. It was in this that the ships discovered and took possession of Victoria Land, sighted and named Mounts Erebus and Terror, besides many others of less altitude, with the Parry mountains in the background in latitude 79 degrees south, and traced the ice bar rier in latitude 78 degrees for 900 or 300 miles. They had no lack of exciting incidents, due to fogs, gales, snowstorms and the proximity of loose bergs, to keep them from being bored by the un- ending stretch of an impenetrable wall 200 feet out of the water. .-Macmillan s MaOaZine
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long journey. This time there were three, for Easton said if there was to be wedding at Flagstaff he must be there.
 The journey this time was wholly uneventful But at the end there was a pretty wedding at Flagstaff, and when the train pulled out for the east there were two happy people OH board, and one disconsolate old man waving his adieus from the platform.
 But he is not so very unhappy now. The mine is paying enormously, and is being worked by great company, of which Dick is president and Easton the general manager.
 The canyon now is busy place. A safe trail has been made over the monn- tain, and water station and resthouse built midway ill the Malpais. And ev- cry year Norah and Dick come out and spend a month with Easton at the con- fortable headquarters of tho Lost Mine, which together they found again.
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After this came weeks of unremitting toll. The quartz was quarried out and piled in masses, and each night Easton feasted his eyes upon the days addi- tion. As for Dick. he did not care so much for the gold itself. but he loved the excitement of it, and so worked on with an ardor equal to the other mans. But one morning he rose up with strange weakness through all his veins, and when he lifted his pick it was a mountain weight, and the sky and the plain looked strange and weird shadoWs chased before him.
 He went into the adobe hut and laid down, and Easton came and looked at him with O grave face.
 By night Dick was very sick man. Easton did what he could to make him comfortable, and Nanni, making use of his Indian love of herbs and simples.
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Wise and Foolish.

There is this difference between a wise man and a fool. The wise man ex- poets future things but does not depend upon them and in the meantime cn- joys the presC nt, remembering the past with delight. but the life of the fool is wholly carrie d on to the future.
The Press., 1896-08-06
THE END.

''To catch a weasel asleep" is indica, tive of the extreme vigilance of thcst animals, who are disturbed and made wide awake by any sound, however gliRht
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The management of the Madison Square Garden have taken a prudent course in requiring a good and sufficient bond to insure the Garden against damage on the occasion when William J. Bryan will be officially informed of his nomination. The amount of the bond is said to be $3 ,OOO- not too large sum in view of what may occur, judging from the unrestraincd pro ceedings of the delegates to tho late con vention in Chicago.
The Press., 1896-08-06

If you have ever seen a little child in the agony of summer complaint, you can realise the danger of the trouble and ap- preciate the value of instantaneous relief always afforded by De Witt's Collie X Cholera Cure. For dysentery and diar- rh@a it is a reliable remedy. We could not afford to recommend this as a cure unless it were a cure. w. D. IIeald, Staf- ford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Gov entry.
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Theories of cure may be discussed at length by physicians, but the sufferers want quick relief; and One Minute Cough Cure will give it to them. safe cure for children. It is "the only harmless remedy that produces immediat" results" w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; GIL. Phil lips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1896-08-06
Charles Lamb Wrote For Antiquity.

Once and. again, it would seem, a man is born into the world belated. Strayed out of a past age, he comes among us like an alien, lives removed and singular, and dies stranger. There was a touch of this strangeness in Charles Lamb. Much as he was loved and befriended, he was not much under stood, for he drew aloof in his studies, affected ''self pleasing quaintness" in his style, took no pains to hit the taste of his day, wandered at sweet liberty in an age which could scarcely have bred such another. Hang the ageI'' he cried. II will write for antiquity" And he did. He wrote as if it were still Shakes peare's day; made the authors of that spacious time his constant companions and study, and deliberately became himself "the last of the Ehzabethans. ," When new book came out, he said, he always read an old one.-Professor Woodrow Wilson ill Century.
 It IS delightful to note the tamcness of the birds of Egypt They enter rooms and houses through windows and crev- ices left for ventilation, and once inside hop fearlessly about the floor picking up stray crumbs. A sparrow often perch es On the corner of tho table during the progress of a crowded hotel repast, and it is not uncommon to see them fitting across the ceiling of drawing room at Luxor. All birds, from the largest to the smallest, go unmolested unless they are definitely used for food. The great brown kite sits foarlessly on tho roofs of Cairo, hard Ly his cousin, the crow, which is not black, like cur crow, but is black and gray, and might easily be mistaken for pigeon. Every large gar den-at any rate in upper Egypt-has it's owl frcquenting tall palm tree and hooting or whistling as nature guides it.-Exchange.
 Here is an excellent method of re- moving grease spots from a waxed floor: : Pour spirits of turpentine on the. spot and give it time to soak into the wood. Then cover with powdered talc, and press with warm but not very hot iron. Tho ta1e will absorb the grease. Brush off and polish the place anew with wax
The Press., 1896-08-06

A DECEPTION EASILY PRACTIsED is the offer of reward for "any case of ca tarrh not cured" by certain "cures" or "blood medicines" Nothing is said re- garding the number of bottles required, and therein lies tho deception. The makers of FIy's Cream Balm is an elegant preparation, agreeable to use, and immr- diate in it's beneficial results. It cures catarrh. You can rely upon the fact that it contains no mercury nor other injurious drug.
The Press., 1896-08-06

Any one can forgive, but many fail of the privilege.
The Press., 1896-08-06

What causes bad dreams is question that has never been satisfactorily answer ed but, in nine cases out of ten, frightful dreams are the result of imperfect digest ion, which few doses of Ayrr's Sarsa- parilla will ef,ectually remedy Don't de- lay-try it to-day.
 Norwich Bulletin: A Kentucky law provides for the arrest and sale by auc- tion to the highest bidder of strcct-corncr necticut brisk business would be done in all the cities of the state. Connecticut wallflowers should bear in mind that "Old Kentuck" is no place for them.
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Poison ivy, insect bites, bruises, scalds, burns, are quickly cured by De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, the great pile cure. W.D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phil lips, South Coventry.
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It doesn't matter much whether sick headache, biliousness, indigestion nnl constipation are caused by neglect or by unavoidable circumstances Dc Wlts Little Early Risers will speedily cure them all. W.D. Heald, Stafford Springs :; G. L.Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1896-08-06

The prohibitionists of Connecticut have tion of @ state ticket and presidential electors, to be held in Warner Hall, New Haven, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Each town is allowed two delegates at large and one delegate in addition for each ten votes or major fraction thereof cast in the town for pres idential electors in 1899; also, an alternate delegation of the samo number Prof. Samuel Dickie, the national chairman, and Hon. Joshua Lowering, the prcsl- dential nominee, are to bn present and s ,cak.
 Two LIVES SAvED.-Mrs. Phnbn Thom- as, of Junction City, Ill.,, was told by her doctors she had Consumption and that thore was no hope for her, but two bottles of Dr. Kings New Discovery completely cured her and she says it snvvd her life. MT. Thos. Eggers, 130 Florida St.. San Francisco, suffered from dreadful cold, approaching Consumption, tried without result everything else, then bought one bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery and in two weeks was cured. He is naturally thankful. It is such results, of which these are samples, that prove the wonder ful efficacy of this medicine in Coughs and Colds. Free trial bottles at F. K Taft's Drug store. Regular sig" 5Oc and $ LOO. I
 Many people will be glad to know that work on the Grant monument at Now York is going forward satisfactorily, and that, according to present indications, it will be completed several months earlier than the stipulated date. The monument was begun nearly four years ago, and the beginning of the next year will probably see it finished. The dedication exercises will not take place until the next anni- versary of Grants birth, April 27, 1897 Credit is due to General Porter for excel lent management of the monument fund which is quite sufficient to meet all de- mands that may be made on it.
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He who speaks without thought de- grades himself to the level of the machine.
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Many a days work Is lost by sick head ache, caused by indigestion and stomach troubles. De Witts Little Early Risers are the most effectual pill for overcoming such difficulties. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
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Boys will be boys" but you can't af ford to lose any of them. Be ready for the green apple season by having De Wttt's Collie X Cholera Cure in the house. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
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What you repeat as true, you come to believe.
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Don't trifle away time when you have cholera mOrbus or diarrh9a. Fight them in the beginning with De Wits Collie X Cholera Cure. You don't have to wait for results, they are instantaneous, and it leaves the bowels in healthy condition.. W. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; c. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
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Anything is dear you don't need.
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Every good improved forestalls its hid den peril.