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Arizona silver belt., 1896-06-11

Smallpox has made it's appearance among the Papago Indians and seems to he spreading rapidly. At Coyote village two children died from the dis. esse.-Citizen.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-06-11

Having rsed Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in my family and found 1t to be . futr0lass article. ! tAleI pleasure n recommending it to nv afkiends, sssz \ \ sstpaz N !! ss's " \ 2 2.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-06-11
Was an Even Thing.

Mrs. Upton--My dear, one servant is not enough in the kitchen now. We must have two.
 Mir. Upton--Good lands! We have three daughters, and only yesterday I paid big bill for their tuition in a cooking school.
 Mrs. Upton-Yes, that's what's the matter. They are all assisting at the cooking, and Bridget says she must have additional help to clean up the muss.--N. Y. Weekly.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-06-11
In the Probate Court

OF THE COUNTY OF CHA, TERRI. tory of Arizona.
 In the matter of the estate of George Danforth, deceased.
 Order appointing time for probate of will, and directing publication of notice of the same.
 It is hereby ordered that Friday, the first day of May. 1896. at two o'clock p. m. of said day, at the court room of said court. at the town of Globe, in the county of Gila, be, an the same is hereby appointed the time for proving the last will and testan. mt of George Danforth, decease and hearing the appica- tion of Elizabeth A. Hockerf or letters testa- mentary; and any person interested may appear and contest the said will, and may file objpctions in writing to the granting of letters testan entary to said petitioner.
 It s further ordered. that notice he gwen by the Clerk of said Court, by publication no legs than ten days before said first day of May, 1896, in the ARIZONA SILVER BELT. a newspaper printed and published in said Gila county.
 MILLS VAN WAGENEN.
 Probate Judge. Dated Globe. April ls. 1896.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-06-11
Knowledge Is Poverty.

The conversation was running on the proper method of disposing of the dead when MT. Oakmont observed:
 'When l die want to be cremated. Then my ashes can be kept on the sit ting-room mantel in an urn labeled Papa"
 "Yes," added the precocious child of the family, "and when mamma marries a second time my stepfather will fire papa again."-Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-06-11
Lord BrsmweiI's Pissy.

The late bishop of Winchester Is said 10 have possessed, among his many otherqualitIes, that Of sarcasm. X good story IS told of retort he made to the late Lord Branwell. who. meeting him on his way back to his room 10 take of his robes after reading prayers in the house of lords, apologized for having been absent from the ceremony. When kneel down 1t gives me pnipitation of the heart" said Lord Bramwell; "and it would not be respectful for me to si! or stand while your lordship vas pray. ing" Bishop Thorold, perhaps know ing almost as much about the old baron's sanctity as did Lord Bramwell himself. answered. in measured tones: "PIuy do not mention it, Lord Bram- well! l am sure yonr lor,iship can be equally devout whether you are stand. ing. kneeling. or sltting--I will not say lying!" The playful old judge after ,saius inquired mno bnd read payers that afternoon. and. on being told. re. marked. with sparkle in his eyes: "lie's sharp fellow." = Household Words.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-06-11
4 NEW WOMAN.
Now Takes "Quick Lunch' Like Male
 Philistiues.

Now Takes "Quick Lunch" Like Male
 Philistines.
 The new woman is becoming newer and newer as she grows older. This may sound like paradox. but the new woman knows better than that, says the New York Press.
 The latest stride made by the new woman is to sit mp to lunch counter like a man and cat her pie and drink her coffee in hurly-burly, as her re- pudiated lord and master does down. town in the middle of the day. There is large dry goods store. where bar gains in ginghams, laces, jcwelry and gloves are only preliminary to the bargains in lunch that are offered in the newly fitted up lunch room in the place. Here the new woman sits astride of her stool, orders her sand- wich and "one in the dark" with the aplomb that comes to one sure of her position.
 The new woman has taken to the lunch counter idea with great deal of warmth. She was little doubtful about it when ii was first proposed, but now that she has tried it she is more indignant with man than ever for keeping her in ignorance so long about this charmingly uncomfortable way of swallowing . meal.
 The business and professional man. who is compelled to wrestle at lunch counter every day, regards it as great deal of a bore, but to the new woman it is glimpse of gastronomical para. disc.
 The experiment made by this par. ticular store has proved to be So sue ,cessful that it is certain there will be other lunch counters in big New York dry goods stores
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-03-25

true solution of the problem lies in large
increase in the volume of products.
The above item is going the rounds of
the State press. and originated. we believe
with the Citizen. The position of the AGRI-
CULTURIsT is not clearly stated. In the
first place we have never claimed that an
increase in production. as applied to staple
market crops. would increase the pros
perity of the State under the present con-
ditions. That there may be no further
misunderstanding of our position in the
matter, we reiterate here the substance of
our contention:
The transportation companies claim
that they cannot transport our produce at
a lower rate, but if the volume of freight
was larger the cost of Transporting it
would be materially reduced and the pro-
ducers could be given lower and better
rate.
The lAGRICULTUR1sT suggested that the
growers would curtail production for the
reason that they could not market what
they produced at profit and advised as a
solution Of the problem that the trans
portation companies meet the growers
half way. and in order to encourage an in
crease in production make a reduction in
rates. While this reduction might entail
a temporary curtailment of profit it would
eventually rebound to the carriers advan-
tage by an increase in business, which
would be handled at less cost. proper
tionally.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-03-25
Forestry for Florida.

Perhaps it may seem ridiculous to talk
of forestry for such new state as ours.
A german writer on this subject some
ten or twelve years ago, set forth this
fact as an axiom, namely: "It is not
advisable to spend time or labor for care
of standing timber where one third or
one half OF it IS still of tie original or
virgin growth In all cases where man
has removed the natural growth that he
found In settling new country, and
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-03-25

The Tropical Sun voices our sentiments,
frequently expressed in the following:
The waste at the end of the shipping
season every year among our truckers is so
great that, could the ripened and un-
shipped tomatoes and other produce be
taken to local cannery, thousands of
dollars worth would be preserved in every
trucking center. Small home canneries
would be good. but ones large enough to
handle the produce of community would
be better.
When we have advised the establishment
Of canning factories in the past we have
been chided with want of judgment and
foresight. and reference has been made to
other sections where the raw material"
could be grown for one-fourth what it can
be produced in Florida, and with which
sections we could not of course compete.
This may all be true but we do not ad
NIT it. But if our truck is grown for
more profitable purpose than canning, and
AVA any ASooOA tA1O PAOAI Ao14o W mdlCL Id
ize, why should the truck be allowed to
rot in the fields?
It was for cases of this kind that we
recommended canning factories. Under
existing rates the growers cannot afford to
ship their produce North except when top
prices are realized. Every producer
knoxUc that uhon tho r,orLote baoovoa G1yod
the prices decline. and this continues as
the supply increases. When the price gets
below certain point the grower must sus-
pend shipments, and hereto fore what he
has left-often amounting to more than he
has shipped-has rotted and wasted.
1t is to save this, and also to encourage
a closer culling and asserting. that we ad-
wise the establishment of canneries.
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WEDNESDAY. MARCH 25, 1896
TABLE OF CONTENTS.

FARM. GROVE AND GARDEN-Potash in
Ashes; Commercial Fertilizers; What
Stranger Saw. ........"....".........." 1875
Upland Rice; Orange Growing in Mexico; 1876
Bordeaux Mixture; Peanut Vines for Hay:
Points on Cotton Culture; Florida and
immigration Frozen Lemons from Italy;
A Good Sense Book for Sensible Plant
ers.... ......................... 1So
The Bean Weevil; Florida Ostrich Farm;
Encouraging Outlook; Hows This: Rem.
edy for Tree Borer;. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1913
Close Root Pruning in Tree Planting:
Shipping Vegetables; Money in Canaigre 1919
Compost Heap; Manures; The Best Par
rot Yarn Yet. zoo
Forestry for Florida."... POP
FLORAL observation-disclosures An acre
in Violets: Notes by the Wayside; Pre-
serving the Soil Observation-Disclosures. POI
EDITORIAL-Ed Editorial Chat; Food and Cul.
tivation Necessary; Our Position: The
Function of Canneries. .................... 202
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT - Lenten
Dishes: Latest Styles In Linens; Pretty
Work: Splasher; How Cattle ere Treated
in Venezuelan. Observation-Disclosures. 204
POULTRY DEPARTMENT-Eggs VS.. Eggs; 200
Feather Eating; The Barred Plymouth
LITERATURE-Couns Dafty Kate . zoe
PUZZLER. ..."".............. 2Os
FLORIDIANA. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2Oi
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OUR POSITION.

The Farmer and Fruit Grower concludes
the consideration of the transportation
problem with the remark that neither
the growers nor the railroads are TO blame
for the present situation, and it suggests
two alternative solutions, one being low.
ering of transportation charges and the
other a decreased production. closer
sorting and rigid rejection of culls and
inferior grades. This view of the situation
is exactly the reverse of that of the FLOR
IDA AGRIcuLTuRIsT. which claims that the
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FOOD AND CULTIVATION NECESSARY.

ne one question tudt Is pioneering the
orange growers in the burnt district" to-
day is, How to best bring the orange
trees to fruiting again in the least time
and with the least expense?" We have
been appealed to for advice but as our
latter the freeze" experience is quite re.
cent we do not feel like offering such, as
there are so many varying conditions that
any one method cannot be adopted to all.
Almost every grove has its own individu-
ality owing to the age of the trees, the care
given the grove before the freezes. its pro-
lection from the killing blast and how the
trees have been treated since January o5,
However we have been pretty we'll over
the orange section of the State and have
seen groves in all kinds of conditions; from
those that scarcely had enough life in
them to start leaf to those in apparent
perfect health and vigor. therefore few
remarks may be interesting
The man who had the courage to cut
his trees to the ground right after the
second freeze and had the forethought to
leave the crown roots uncovered is the one
who is jubilant today. We have seen
trees that were treated in this way that to-
day have the appearance of being FIVE or
six years old. Those also who cut off the
trees and put in California scions and got
them to take" have good showing but
as the gratis were rather treacherous the
groves are very uneven. Those who cut
off their trees but did not remove the dirt
from around the crown roots are not much
better off than those who did no cutting. as
the roots were smothered.
The great bulk of trees are practically
killed to the ground although in many
cases there are live shoots one and two
feet from the ground. A careful examina.
ton of these however. will show but very
narrow strip of bark connecting the sprout
with the roots, so that at best it is not of
much value except to help assimilate the
sap sent up by the roots. 1t is far better
to get sprout from the tap root to form
the future tree than to rely on the shoot
that come from the side of the old stump
which is IS per cent dead. A good many
are therefore cutting off the old stumps
including many sprouts to get start from
the right place. In some cases this may
retard the work year but it is better to be
a year late and have good tree than have
an ugly ill-shaped and weak tree with but
few oranges on it.
There are some groves that it would be
a waste of money to fertilize as they are
already growing as rapidly as possible and
they are making plenty of large we'll de-
veloped leaves. There are other groves
however that must have not only fertilizer
but cultivation if they ever amount to any
thing. The grower should endeavor t
assist his trees to recover as much as he
can if he intends to bring them up, if not
the best plan is to let them severely alone
and spend nothing whatever on them.
The grower who brings his groves up to
fruiting first is the one who will reap a
rich reward for his trouble for Florida or.
anges are sure to bring good prices for the
next FIVE or six years.
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springs up. When you clear pine land
the natural growth which follows will
be oak or some other hard wood, and
vice versa, where oak or other deciduous
trees grew, pines or their like will follow.
The producing of what is known to the
trade naval stores" and which has been
for many years a source of profit for
Southern Georgia and Nothern and Mid
die Florida. is very perceptibly killing
off pine timber. Now careful and dis
eliminating protection of this new
growth that will surely follow, will be of
inestim able value to the state of Florida.
Here there is an opportunity for the
Solons at Tallahassee to exercise their
good sense and south judgment. En-
actmens Of laws creating commission
of both scientific and practical men to
consider the subject would seem to be
the first step. Among the questions for
such a commissions decision will be,
which variety of the ''second growth"
trees should be nursed and cared for?
Shall they be grown In groves or along
the division lines or roads? In small
groups here and there in the fields? Can
new varieties be introduced, such as are
found in corresponding ATTITUDES ard
similar climatic conditions? In Italy
and else where around the Mediterranean
sea there is a chestnut which enters
largely into domestic use as an article
of food, roasted chestnuts being fire.
quently seen on the tables of all classes.
Perhaps the most important question is,
what shall we plant for supply of build
ing material? We have, as a nation,
learned to use so much wood in the con-
struction of our buildings, that this
matter will be a serious item. In the
eastern hemisphere floors (ower ones at
least), are often paved, and the roofs
covered with tiles. Walls are of con-
crete, stone or brick in houses for even
the poorer classes. If we can get into
the way of using less wood in building,
the above question would not be so i'm
portant, and what saving in insurance.
This latter point alone should cause a
casting about forless inflammable mate
rails in houses and buildings of all
kinds.
Among the trees that are to take the
place of the original growth, may be
some whose fruit bearing qualities would
give them double value, like the chest
nut already mentioned.
Quick growth will be a point to con-
slider, END among trees of this kind are
the cottonwoods of the Mississippi val
ley. These probably would not thrive
on high pine land, but on the margin of
the lakes, around the ''bays" Ghe
Florida bay is not a part of the ocean
extending inland), and other low lands
they may succeed. The localities Just
mentioned would produce willow, and
particularly the basket-wlllow, which is
go much needed for carriers for Florida
products in fruits and vegetables.
Doubtless forestry, in a wide sense
will admit of the consideration of trees
as fuel. and if as fuel in It's natural state
why not as charcoal?
III most tropical climates inhabited by
civilized nations, charcoal is the fuel for
1,,1S i, / =
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-03-25
EDITORIAL CHAT.

WE are advised that in the communica-
ton of Mr.. Geo. w. Leonard, of Interlachen. re
produced in our columns short time ago from
the s an Mateo Item, there was a typographical
error that distorted the writer's meaning. The
statement was made by Mr.. Leonard that from
IS acres of corn he harvested 500 bushels, while
the types made him say 1900" difference or
500 bushels, which is not to be dispised or over.
looked.
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ported by an exchange to have refused $5 600
for his cabbage crop. The inference is that buy
ers are in the State ready to pay for products
in the field or delivered at the nearest railroad
station, says the Citizen. II this method OF sale
could be applied to all OF the vegetables grown
in Florida, many OF the risks and uncertainties
now involved in this industry would be elm
mated. Its general application could be secured
by organization among the growers.
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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17
THE EGYPTIAN SITUATION.

The answer OF Mr.. George N. CIrzon,
the British under secretary of state for
foreign affairs. to an inquiry of Sir Will
liam Vernon Harcours, leader OF the
liberals In parlismens, as to the pro-
posed advance OF British and Egyptian
troops up the Nile from Wady Hslfa,
WAS not wholly frank. although quite
lengthy. He pointed out the threat
ening advance Of Dervishes and the
danger which threatened Egypt, and
intimated that the movement arose
parsIy from desire to aid Italy in her
Struggle with the Abyssinians. he ex.
pressed much sympathy for the Italians,
which was derided By the Irish members,
and said:
"As the present moment Influences
are at work and forces are unc chained in
Central Africa. which If flushed with
victory and swollen by q perfectly posi-
BILE combination OF events would consti-
tute MOST serious danger not merely
to Italy, Egypt or the British occupa.
ton OF Egypt but to the cause OF
Europe, which Is the cause OF civiliza-
ktonn
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17
the board OF control, establishing and
regulating live quarantine, shall

the board OF control, establishing and
regulating live stock quarantine, shall
be deemed guilty Of misdemeapor, and
upon conviction thereof shsll Re fined in
any sum not less than one hundred dol
lars nor more than FIVE hundred dollars
for each Of such exposed or diseased do
mestic animals which he shall permit to
run at large or sell, ship, drive, trade, or
give away in violation of she provisions
OF this act; provided that anF owner of
domestic animals which have been at
fected with or exposed to any contagious
or infectious disease may dispose Of the
same after having obtained from the
said board or veterinary surgeon bill
OF health for such animal or animals.
12. The said board shall have power
to call upon any sheriff. or deputy sheriff,
or constable, to execute their orders,
and such officer shall obey the orders of
said board, and the officer or officers
performing these duties shall each be
entitled to one dolrar and fifty cents per
day for him self and horse, which pay
ment shall be made upon o sworn &C
count, approved by said board, provided
said expenses under this section shall
not exceed in any event five hundred
dollars per snnum.
13. Except as otherwise provided IN
this act. any person who shall violate,
disregard or evade, or attempt TO violate,
disregard or evade, any of its provisions,
or who shall violate, disregard or evade,
OF attempt to violate, disregard, or evade.
any OF the rules, regulations, orders, or
dire c.ions of the said board establishing
and governing quarantine, shall be
deemed guilty OF q misdemeanor, and
upon conviction thereof shall be fined
IN any sum not less han one hundred
dollars nor more than five hundred doll
lars.
IA. Be 1t further enacted, That the
disease known as tuberculosis shall be
classed as highly contagious and in
fictitious disease. and such measures
shall be taken by the board ind its su-
thorized veterinarian 40 to them may
seem necessary to eradicate and prevent
the epread of said disease.
Is. This act shall not be construed to
repeal any law now in force tor the pro
lection OF domestic animals.
16 This set shall be In force from its
passage.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-17
TELEPHONES ELsEwHEaE.

The TINES has in ia possession
postal card oirculsr aidteased to q cit
IAN OF Petersburg By tho manager OF the
Southern Boil Telephone and Telegraph
Company, which reads as follows:
PETERSBURG, Va, Jan. "a. 1898
ITO Subscribers 90 the Petersburg Vele.
phone Exchange and citizens OF
Petersburg:
This company has for several years
bean furnishing telephone service in
this city ct reasonable prices-prices
which were lower than those which
prevailed in many cities OF similar sIz,
Within year these prices we've reduced
about twenty per cent.
1--WE now beg TO announce rates of
81 so per month for places OF business
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within one mile OF central office and IS
cents per month for residences"
From this II will be seen what the
telephone service costs the people of
Petersburg, and II there is any reason
why the same fsvors could not be ex-
tended to renters in this city we have
never heard Of 1t. Staunton has COM
psting telephone companies, and o.hsr
cities In the State. which have not peen
sble to obtain the necessary reduction
In the rental of phones, have also organ
lied such companies for their protection.
II the people Of Roanoke cannot get the
reduction needed they should do like
wise. As correspondent elsewhere re-.
marks, they only are to blame for
having to pay so muc. more for phones
than they ought to pay.