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

When reduced to its last analysis, the
prejudice against the educated farmer has
no substantial basis to rest upon, says the
Southern Cultivator. Although a man
may be deficient in a knowledge of the
Greek tongue or ignorant of bacteria, and
know but little else besides a thorough
knowledge of the soil and the plants he
cultivates, yet he is not an ignorant man.
He has been brought up in the ground
work and first principles of farming. But
this training must be from without the
mans own resources. He must obtain it.
not by absorption. by inheritance, or by
intuition, but from the experience of others.
When he has applied this to his operations
the farm, it becomes his own expert
ence, and he can understand the underl
ing principles and reasons for the plan
adopted,
In the days gone by. many men who
were content to work and study the soil
and nothing else, living a mere animal
existence, achieved success. This success
created the impression among all classes
that a general education for farmers was
But the progress of the
age has changed the environments of the
agricultural world. New conditions de-
mand newer and more improved methods.
While the knowledge of the soils and
plants cultivated is indispensable, the situ
ton requires man thoroughly equipped
for the duty of conducting farming opera
tons adapted to meet the wants and re-
quirements of an age of progress. The
age demands the thorough adaptation of
the man, by knowledge and experience, to
his work, and especially knowledge of
how to so apply his energy so as to pro
duce the greatest profit with the least loss.
Practice is simply theory applied, for,
while many are unwilling to admit it. every
man has a theory. With mind alive to
the condition of agriculture, the farmer
educates himself by devoting constant
thought to every detail of farm work, and
avails himself of the thoughts and expe-
rienCes of all other agriculturists. Hence,
he reads the best agricultural journal.
dlgests its information, and subjects its
teachings to the test of his judgment. Ed
ucation will be a practical benefit to the
farmer If properly directed and used.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-30
The Ramie Problem Solved.

The September number of the consu-
lar reports quotes from the London
Times of August 10 an article descrip-
tiveof "a new process of treati ng ramie."
The article alludes to the offer by the
Indian government first of five Thousand
pounds and afterwards of $4,000 rupees
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EDITORIAL CHAT.

THIS is he last week in WI Gu the
Florida politician get in his good work and
make you believe that his side of the question is
all sunshine and the other fllows all shadow.
THE cotton crnp ~ The = +tn, like ma
of every section of the south is beng harvested
unusually early. 1t will be only a short time
before all # the stap- will be removed from the
fields.
THE 0nbllshers Of L 0king S nth
waId,' of which Capt. John Il. Welsh, of Welsh
ton. Fla, is the Florida manager are prep ring
to issue mammoth Florida edition of 5000 o.
"Looking Southwark" is a conservative publ
cation and it's mission is to induce immigration
to the South. Capt. Welsh will take pleasure in
furnishing any desired Information in reference
to the forthcoming Florida edition.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-30

bark at cost consistent with the reg
quirements of commerce. Many at
tempts were made to accomplish this
some by the aid of machinery, and
others through the agency of chemicals.
Through the latter means it is now
claimed that the problem has been
solved. To a chemist, Mr.. Gomiss, the
Times gives the credit. Of the process
it says:
The GO MISS process adopts zincate of
soda for the elimination of the resins
and effects it without the slightest in
jury to the FIBRE After the ribbons, or
strips of bark, have been freed from
dirt they are placed in weak acid baths
for night. Next morning they are
passed through mild alkaline bath and
then boiled in weak solutions of caustic
soda, to which zinc has been added.
When washed and dried by the usual
mechanical means the fbres emerge as
a long, silky flasse, entirely free from
the cuticle and resinous gums in which
they were embedded, clean, white and
ready for the comb of the spinner. They
take the most beautiful dyes and Can be
worked into every variety of fabrics,
rom gorgeous velvets to cheap drills and
delicate laces The combined lightness
and toughness Of the fibre render it
peculiarly suitable for tents and ship
canvas. Three-fifths more cloth of equal
strength Can be made from ramie than
from the same weight Of linen. Its
durability and resisting power to strain
are also much greater. The govern
ment of India is taking effectual steps
for the rapid extension OF the cultiva-
tion. If it's forecast be correct we may
congratulate ourselves that what prom
Uses to be great new industry has be-
rendered possible by the science of an
English chemist and has been practi-
caliy inaugurated by an English COM
pany.
Florida is vitality interested in this
discovery, for ramie can be grown al
most anywhere in the state, and it can
not be proftably grown anywhere in the
United States except in the extreme
south. The London Times thinks that
the discovery Of this method of separa.
ting ramie fibre from leaves will cause
revolution, not only in ramie culture,
but also in textile industry for ramie
will take the place Of other fibres and
be grown and manufactured to an
enormous extent. The bulk of that
which is grown in the United States
must be grown in Florida, and it should
also be manufactured in Florida The
manufacturers of cotton, after building
their factories far from the cotton fields,
are now in many instances finding 1t
necessary TO move their machinery to
the place of supply of raw material.
There is probably not cotton manu-
facturer in England or in New England
who would not admit that he would now
be much better off it he had built his
mill in the south instead of in localities
where cotton could only be obtained by
paying freight from one Thousand to
four thousand miles. Now here is a new
industry that will be established, and
the manufacturers should profit by their
mistakes in the past, and should manu-.
facture ramie where they can find the
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wEDN EsDAY, SEP CEMHER 81. 1896
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Entered at the postothce at DeLand, Florida
as Second Class matter.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
M. We'll & Bro.

$4,000 SUIT or $4,000 SILK DRESS
for Easter Sunday FREE. Ticket
with every dollar spent with us.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02

speech. Those present said there were
at least $50 people in the court house and
the town was full of people, About 200
went from Prattville, besides many 9TH
sers who were taken up on the way.
r The contract for building tenement
1 houses for the operatives for the new cot
ton mill has been let to Cook & Laurie
lsof Montgomery. Work will begin soon.
There will be in Prattville TOMORROW a
very happy MARRIAGE DR.. r. M Davis
will at o'clock p. M, marry Miss Bessie
Minis, one of PrattvilIes loveliest young
ladies. Both are young people just en-
tering life's battles. They have in adj
vance the congratulations OF a host OF
friends
There is one of the best Investments
in the state within the corporate limits
of the town of PrattVille-the mineral
springs, locally known as Barclays
springs. A gentleman last week paid
these springs visit and unhesitatingly
pronounces them among the best fnthe
| United States, and he. has seen a large
plumber of the most noted springs In the
United States and Europe. The man who
will put the properk improvements on
these grounds Will reap the richest re-
ward of his life. One of these springs
furnishes bountiful supply of water,
and in the water is a quantity of sulphur
easily perceptible to the taste, and near
by, only a. few feet, is another similar
spring, except the water contains I'M
Surrounding these springs are many
others, and while the writer knows of no
analysis having been made of the water
from them, yet any one can tell that 1t
is not free stone water There is not
in the United States a more lovely eli
mate than we have. 1t ought certainly
not to be great while until we viii have
the proper improvements on these
grounds for the entertainment of people
who are now waiting for such happy con-
dition5. Besides, no one can estimate
until 1t is tried the medicinal properties
of this water. Let us hope to see in the
near future the proper interest manifest
ed In these springs.
The Mckinley wing of the republican
party of this county met in the court
house Saturday C. d. Alexander. chair
man of the executive committee of the
county, was present. They passed the
following resolutions:
Resolved, That we, the republicans
of Autauga county, in mass convention
assembled, condemn the so-called repub-
lcan convention held in Autaugaville
March IA, 1896, as irregular and Illegal.
Resolved, That Charles D. Alexander
Is the chairman of the republican execu-
tive committee of Autauga county, and
he alone had the right to call legal con-
gention of the republicans of this county
Resolved, That we instruct our dele
gates to the district and state conven-
lions to do all in their power to elect del
egates to the national convention who
will work and vote for the nomination of
William Mckinley as the republican can
didate for president of the United States.
The delegation to the state convention
is headed by ]. L. Alexander and C. A.
|, Edwards; to the district convention, j.
"A. and J. l.. Alexander. There were some
$50 or 200 republicans present.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
FANS WILL KNOW TOMORROW.
Meeting of Southern League Representatives
to Decide important Business.

Whether the Southern Baseball league
will be six or eight cornered will be def
nitely decided ON tomorrow evening, and
not before.
The magnates of the Southern league
are called to meet in this city tomorrow
afternoon for the purpose of coming to
a definite decision as to the number of
clubs which will comprise the league.
Now that Columbus Ga, has raised
the requisite funds, 1t only remains to be
seen If Memphis remains. If so, the
Southern Baseball league will be eight
cornered and comprise the following cit
les: Atlanta, Birmingham. Columbus,
Little Rock, Memphis, Mobile, Montgom-
cry and New Orleans
1t is known that Memphis is opposed
to a siX-eornered league, and in the event
such is decided upon Memphis and Little
Rock will both be dropped out, as Column
bus is now a fixture In the league. Sec
retary-Trea Allison is very much
encouraged over the prospects of an ear
ly settlement of the matter, as are also
others directly and indirectly interested
in the success of the Southern league.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Birmingham Women!

Feeble, ailing women are made well and
strong by that great modern nerve invigo-
rator and blood purifier, Paine's Celery Com
pound. Weak, shaky, tired nerves, on the
as this food for the nerves. Try Il aid Be
well. NABERS, MORROW b SINNIGE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
EAST LAKE SUNDAY,
APRIL 5, 1896.

Prof. Henri Weber and his
Peerless Band and Orchestra
will give one of his matchless
concerts at the above named
resort April 5. Overtures, Sc
lections and solos will be given
with the vim and dash this
great leader is SO well noted.
Concert begins at $50. Six
trains on East Lake railroad.
1-1-t6
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Dental College Commencement.

Tomorrow night at O'Brien's- opera
house the commencement exercises of
the Birmingham Dental college takes
place.
The class of 1896 comprises Messrs
Robert F. Chafer of Florida, w. H Jett
L. A. Grumpy, B. s., G. Mansfield La
them, w. b. Fulton, b. s., and Arthur D.
Wright of Alabama.
The valedictory address will be deliv-
cred by Mr.. William Brown Fulton, B. s.
The officers of the class of 1896 are as
follows: G. Mansfield Lathem. president;
Robert e. CHATTER, vice-president; L. A.
Grumpy, secretary.
The invitation committee Is Messrs.
Arthur D. Wright. William H. Jett and
Robert e. Chatter.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02

To Cure Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If 1t fails
to cure. 25c. 10-27-6m-2p
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFia.

Rochester, N. Y, April 1.-The Genes
see river is still rising. AT II o'clock to-
day Exchange street from Glasgo street
to the Jail was under water. Only enc
train has been sent out from the Erie
depot and trains will hereafter be start
+ ed from above Clarissa street bridge, q
mile above the city. All the factories on
|Graves street are closed down.
/ Albany, N. Y, April 1.-The freshet al
Albany is assuming big proportions once
more, but it is not expected that much
damage will result. The trains on the
Central railroad are all late.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
ALExANpER CITY.
Johnston Certain to Carry Alexander c
Beat and the County.

Beat and the County. ~
Alexander City, April 1.-(Specjal)-I
is now an admitted fact that this beat is
the political battle-ground of this county.
If Johnston carries this beat he will car4
ny the county and capture the delegates
to the state convention. The friends of
both Clarke and Johnston are on othe
alert and working both night and day
to see which shall carry the beat. and 1t
is almost certain fact that Johnston
Is safe in the beat by a good majority.
In fact. one of Clarke's strongest sup
porters and earnest workers said yester-
day that Johnston was far the strongest
man and was safe for the county. All
eyes are turned.to Alexander City beat
and wondering what the result will be,
or what win be Johnstori's majority. :
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Our stock of gas and gaso-
line stoves is very complete.
Would like to show them to
you. Estes Stove Co.
O'Grady,s Bill signed.

Albany, N. Y, April 1.-Governor Nor
ton has signed Mr.. O'Grady's bill au-
thorizing the commission to the Atlanta
exposition to sell to the Piedmont Driv-
Ing club the New York. state buildings
and furniture and report their action to
the governor
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
N. We'll ! BRO,
Fashionable TaiIors,
Clothiers and Furnishers,
1915 and 1917 First Avenue.

The arrival of our new SPRING
GOODS makes our TAILORING DE-
PARTMENT complete and loaded down
with FOREIGN WOOLENS of the latest
patterns. Would suggest that you call
and select your Spring Suit
READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING--Hav
Ing sold out our old stock, we were en-
abled to purchase the finest and most
complete line of Mems, Youths, Boys
and Children's Clothing ever shown in
Birmingham. New Goods arriving daily.
THOUSANDS of KNEE PANTS, age 4
to 16 years. at SOC up. MEMS ODD
PANTS in latest novelties and designs.
PERFECT FILTERS.
MEMS FURNISHINGS-Co line
FANCY and WHITE SHIRTS. New and
nobby patterns. Spring Hats now ready
for your inspection.
M. We'll & Bro.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
PRA,FTvIhLE.

Interest in Johnston Notable Marriage.
Autauga Republicans. :
Prattville. April 1--{Special.)-A large
crowd Of Johnston's., supporters went
over to Wetumpka last Friday evening
to hear their favorite candidate speak
to the people Of wetumpka They were
all well pleased with the captains
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
NOTICE.
Internal Revenue Service,
District of Alabama,

Internal HeVenue SERVICE,
District of Alabama,
Collectors Office,
Birmingham, Ala, March II, 1896.
To whom 1t may concern:
Notice is hereby given that have caused
to be seized for violations of the internal
revenue laws the following described prop
erty, viz:
Sixteen packages spirits seized in Bir-
mingham, Jefferson county, Alabama, on
March 8, 1896.
Any person or persons claiming this prop
erty or any part thereof, must make such
claim and bond as provided In section 3460
3-19-thr-3t sr- Collector.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02

J. E.. Gossett has the best as
sortment of gas and gasoline
stoves in the city. 1914 End
avenue. 4-2-T
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
DAILY BULLETIN.

indicates trace of rain or snow; indicates
rise and = fall.
BEN M. JACOBS,
Local Observer, Weather Bureau.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
EDUCATIONAL.

Potter Building. First Avenue.
"a Sessions Day and Night. -
A modern, progressive. practical school o.
business. Tuition rates reasonables Posl-
tons for graduates. Call or write Tor cat
alogue. -------A-.-I
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-18

tected a disposition to refuse him rec
ognitior, and he therefore withdrew
his name, but he did 1t that he might
better preserve his own liberty. and he
named the counties that he reserved to
himself the privilege Of going forward
with greater energy and zeal than ever
before, in the cause of free silver.
A motion to declare General Watts
the nominee of the convention by ac-
clamation was then put and carried
amid wild cheers, and he was officially
declared to be the choice of the party.
Mr.. Chiffon moved the appointment
OF a committee of five to bring General
Wattsto,bhecoHyentioR hall, and Messrs.
]. W. st. Clair, ]. T. McGraw, R. F.
Kidd, A. A. Franzheim and w. w.
Brannon were named, and departed on
this mission, while the band played
Dixie" and the convention yelled it.
self hoarse
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-18
AUTHORSHIP

The Convention Mt Midnight Refused to
Adjourn. But Finally Quit ut L n. M,
After Candidates for Auditor Had Been
Named
After the address by General Watts the
Convention refused to adjourn. and the
roll of counties was called for nominal
tons for Auditor. George Horner, of Har-
rison. nominated Camden Sommers. and
It was seconded by John o. Pendleton-
Harry Hoyt. of Jackson. named Mr..
Mckay. w. B. McGary nomipat-
ed c. VI. GAYLORD. Mr.. Horner, Of
onded. this taking up the time until ten
minutes of one. One of the last speeches
vas by Hon. BENZ. Wilson. who seconded
the nomination of Several one
minute speeches followed
At one o'clock d. H Leonard moved an
Adjournment until ten O'Clock. urging the
in1portance of the office and the bad policy
of making a selection in haste. He was
met nv cries of NO." 1t was seconded
Inv John d. Anderson, with more noes"
General st. Clair hoped the convention
would stop to reflect for a moment. He
demanded a roll call by counties on the
question of adjourning- This was not
cone. the question being put viva voce.
The noes really had it. but the Chair was
In doubt and gave the benefit to those
who wanted 10 go home. and at los a m.
declared the convention adjourned until
10 g. m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-08-18
THE CLOSING SCENES.
Tho Resolutions Adopted Before the
Adjournment

Tho Resolutions Adopted Before the
Adjournment
After the nomination of Judge Holt
and before the sine die adjournment
the following resolutions were adopted:
Mr.. Chiffon onereh the following
from the State Executive COMMITTEES:
Resolved, That the selection Of the
Presidential electors at large be left,
with the State Democratic Executives
Committee, with full power TO act In re-
spect thereto.
Resolved, further, That the State
Executive Committee be and they IRE
hereby authorized to confer with thai
State Executive Committee Of the Peo-'
pies or Populist party OF this State, with
reference to uniting the two parties
upon a Bryan and SeWall electoral
ticket, and the said Executive Commit
tee OF the Democratic party Of this State
Is hereby given full and complete power
to do and perform all things necessary
to agree upon such electoral ticket to
be voted for at the election to be held
on the Sd day Of November, 1896, and TO
agree upon a plan OF uniting h forces
of free silver in this State on a common
cause, and whatever shall be done by
said Democratic State Executive Conn
mittee Is hereby ratified and confirmed,
and. the. electors named shall be the
nominees of this Convention"
The resolution was adopted under a
suspension OF the rules
Judge Thomas d. Houston, Of Kan
awha, offered the following:
Resolved, That the thanks OF his
Democratic State Convention be ten
dered the Democratic Local Executive
Committee. the Wheeling Park Associa-
ton and the citizens generally OF the
city o. Wheeling for the liberal and x
csllent arrangements made by them
for the comfort and entertainment OF tbs
attending delegates; and especially for
'the splendid and c~apacious building. in
the midst of beautiful and inspiring en-
vfronments, placed at the disposal =
the Convention for its meetings"
This was adopted.
A resolution was adopted thanking
the officers OF the Convention. and at
$50 p. m the Convention adjourned sine
die
The delegates at once left for'the city.
arriving about 1890 O'Clock All had
been at work during the whole day
without a meal, and there was an I'M
mediate and general rush for res
,aurants. A few left the city On me
1925 a. m. train over the B. & o. Dus
the great majority sought rest n VII
leave the city for their several homes
this morning.