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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-10-14
Common Sense in the Poultry Yard.

The greatest improvement that can
be made in chickens is by careful Sc
lections and breeding from those spe-
cimens which possess the qualities de-
sired. We hold in the interest of util-
ity that the best fowls of all are those
which possess the best table and lay
inc qualities. Next to these come
general uniformity in external APP
pearance, which causes them to sell
to better advantage, but adds moth
ing to the value of the fowl in the
hands of the consumer. This improve
ment requires only common sense and
care. No technical or scientific knOWl-
dge is required. Let the hens be
'refully watched and their laying
lbits carefully noted; from the best
,vers save breeders, male and female,
riecting those that are badly lack
g in color or form, even if excellent
ayers This is merely a concession
% buyers who prefer uniform lots.
dlly IlIdIIIlCSU pei lOl OcSDIC HOoIA
ties note whence they come and watch
with a view of duplicating these quail
ties Commence always with an es-
tablished breed, but give eggs and
flesh preference over standard points,
'lnless you wish to compete for prizes
n show. In that case everything
must give way to a consideration Of
tandard requirements. Eggs and
lesh don't count in a poultry show.
n this case every farmer can i'm
rove his fowls and make them more
profitable as the process continues.
Every year or two years a fresh cock
IF the breed used should be introduce
I'd to prevent weakening by inbred
NO. This advice will give some of the
poultry writers an attack of cacO-
-thes scribendi and they, notwith-
standing they know that this theory
IF improvement is sound, and they
apply it to the development of stand
ard points, will denOunce it, misrep-
resent it, and become as mad as a
sitting hen, because it does not suit
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-10-14

Il was troubled for long time
with an itching humor on the scalp"
says Mr. ID. p. Davis, Meals Landing,
Fla, ''but at last, being recommended
Ayers Hair Vigor, | tried it, and a
complete cure was Effected Every
one who has used it speaks well of
this dressing.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-10-14

attain the standard weight, has to be
fed and fattened for two weeks or so,
like a hog, hence we contend that the
standard weight is entirely too high,
and should be amended.
Young Pel<in ducks make fine eat
ing as soon as large enough, and they
are in good demand in the city mar
kets all over the South at all seasons.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-10-14
A Practical Woman's Wav.


yearly income on the farm, the three
great essentials to success are clean
illness, proper food and shelter, which
need not be expensive, but can be
available even on rented farm. With
little forethought and work, much
can be done under difficulties to make
poultry raising a very profitable item
of income. 1t is of the first import
ance to get good supply of eggs in
winter and early spring, when the
price is highest, and after nearly thir-
ty years of experience, [ can say that
selling off in fall all but the pullets is
not means to that end. In the first
place, the eggs are understood and
will not bring so much in market.
The older hens { up to three years.
lay more continuously, are better
mothers and eggs hatch better chicks.
For winter and spring feed wheat in
the morning, also corn on the cob
chopped in pieces, so that the fowls
will have some work to warm them
up, with two or three times a week
shorts of bran seasoned with red pep
per, and scalded meat and scraps add
ed, and grit or shell always at hand,
will keep fowls vigorous. Three meals
are better than a surfeit twice daily;
and clean water or skinned milk to
drink. Vermin or mites will not trOu-
hi &c TO
in the nest boxes under the straw, Oh
the floor, under the rOosts, and plenty
of lime are as good as anything |
have found. If used once a week in
the warm months, the mites will new
er get the start. Small houses on
runners can be easily moved in sum
mer with team, and fastened in win
ter and banked up will be found more
healthy than crowding SO many in
one place. For Matching, make coOps
to turn water, of shakes. The length
of shake makes gOOd-sized coop
slide door in front, and open coop Of
same size of lath, two or three inches
apart, one end entirely open, to fiji
the shake coop; put nest boxes In
weather-tight coop. When the hen is
settled a day or two, open slide door
She will come out for feed and water
and return to nest when satisfied;
close slide at night. When eggs are
Matched. remove box. see that coop is
clean. keep hen and chicks in open
coop in good weather and tight coop
at night. When the hen is let out in
ten or twelve days, chicks will return
to open coop during the day and will
feed themselves, going between the
laths 1t is best to have these hatch
ing coops in yard by themselves
setting a number of hens together:
then if any do not mean business or
are bad mothers one can divide the
chickens with the rest or substitute
and no eggs will be spoiled or chicks
lost.
AS this article is for the large class
who must study ways and means
rather than breed, markings, etc, the
common fowls Gf healthy crossed
with White or Brown Leghorns-rOse
combed for severe and single-cOmbed
for mild climates, are best Have
found the same rules to apply in Hi
nois and California, and have always
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-10-14
POULTRY APARTMENT.

Address all communica tions to Poultry De-
partment, Box 900 DeLand, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-10-14

their views, nor promote what they
tr.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-10
CUBANS DON'T BELIEVE IT.
No Faith Placed in the Reports Of
MaCeO'S Death.

New York, Dee DIR. Thomas Es.
trada Palma and DIR. J. Castillo. of the
Cuban juuta i'll this city, refuse to give
credence To the report of the death of
ueh. Antonio Macco in the recent engage
menu with Major Cirujcda after crossing
inc trocha III western part of Cuba
ms IS the seventh time that the news
Oh Maceo death has been circulated with
the se'nblancc OF Official authoritv,n said
DR.. Castillo.
continuing the doctor said it had al
ways been the custom to report that Ma.
Geo hau fallen in conflict whenever he
competed the Spanish to retreat with
heavy loss OF life
III he is dead, his death will not end
the contest" said DIR. Castillo, who init
mated that he looked upon the report i'll
the light of II Spanish flake"
Those of the Cuban sympathizers in the
city who had flocked to the iunta head.
quarters to-day in the hope of obtaining
more definite Information rs to the truth
or lalslty OF the report we're clearly des-
pohuent, but professed to place little reli.
ance IN the story of the death of NaceO
and Francisco Gomez.
~ shall reserve my decision until re-
"elve more authentic information. was
oil that Gen. Palma would say.
Or. Castillo thinks it strange that in
maNing the Identification of Nlaceo's
Dody, reference to the four bullet wounds
on ms breast was not made.
hen the sixth report of his death
hau been circulated, one of the points of
identification given was the finding of his
Initials A. NJ. on his saddle. SAW the
saddle aud knew there were no such let.
terS on it," added the doctor who is hone
iui that the latter report will turn out to
be pure fabrication
WOULDN'T END THE WAR.
Cleveland, O., Dec 0.-Senor 4. de Ar.
range, the local Cuban leader, feels con.
fident that Gen. Maceo is not denl rs re-.
ported. Speaking of the matter to-day
the Cuban leader said:
II have Just received II telegram from
Il member of the juntn which states there
IS absolutely no ground Tor the report.
But ever If Macco was killed" continued
he, his death would not end the reyolu-
ton | only wish we had as good supply
oil ammunition as we have good men to
carry on the war | believe that the time
Tor action by this Government will de-
pend great deal on the campaign now
being carried on between Wcvlcr and
Maceo. Should Maceo give Weylcr Il
good thrashing the United States Govern
lnent would act quickly. We expect that
Congress will pass II joint resolution rec
ognizlng the independence of Cuba.
DlSCREDlTED AT KEY WEST.
Key West, Fla, Dec. 9--The proni-
ncnt Cubnns of this town place no Gre
dence H. the report of MaCco's death: bnt
they seem to believe that the son of Nnx-
lmo Gomez was killed.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-10
The JUNTA is ACTIVE.


st. Louis Dec. 9.-The Cuban iunta in
the United States has invaded Missouri
Agents of the revolutionary forces strug.
Cling to free the blighted island of Cuban
from oppression of Spanish rule, under
the direct supervision of Senior Palma,
president of the New York iunta, are
working secretly in this section of the
country for financial and other assistance
to the struggling CuEans
lt is understood that these same agents
have already organized branches or the
junta in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, with
headquarters in Cleveland, INDIANAPOLIS
and Chicago, with small Sub. stations in
the larger cities of these States. In Mis-
souri, the main Offices, it is said, will be in
st. Louis, with branches ut Sedalia,
Springfield and Kansas City. The head.
quarters in Iowa will he at Des Moines.
with sub stations ut Burlington and
Sioux City
II is the intention of the Cuban sympn.
thizers in the United States to extend the
iunta from one section of the country to
the other, overlooking no opportunity or
advantage of adva, cling tie cause of
Cuban liberty.
one object of the iunta is to encourage
influence for the movement looking to
the recognition of the Cuban revolution
lists by this Government. There is no in
ternational law against the league as Il
body of sympathizers but sympathy with
the movement being one of the minor
ideas, the organization is compared with
that of giving subs tantial and serviccable
assistance to the rcvolutionists The
promoters of the iunta are operating with
Il prccaution that surrounds their move.
ments with comparative protection
against pOsSiblp Interference IN, RIM ,,,rt
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-10
Christmas
is Coming !!
And we have a Bar
gain for everybody.
READ THIS:

business lot on Salem avenue near Ron-
nokc STREET.-THE feet front. Price Si0O cash.
Lewis addition lots 100 feet front, all
for $3.50.
One OF the best residence lots on Salem
avenue 50x200 feet to Rorer avenue.
Very cheap.
Dwelling on John street, rooms, lot
% feet front. Price $500; so cash, bal
ancc $40 per month.
Fine dwelling of l. rooms in the West
End, bath and all convenicnccs Price
y, 500
Good Groom dwelling on large lot, very
convenient TO the shops Price 81 100.
Cottage on loutlon avenue II. W., 500.
Terms like renting
Dwelling with rooms near the Norfolk
and Western station, $500; $500 cash,
balance $50 per month
@1f'inc Broom dwelling with I'LL convent
enccs, near the center of town. Rental
value $500 per annum Price 81, 30; $3.50
cash, balance $500 per year.
Residence lot on South Jefferson street
% foot front, $500.
Dwelling rooms, near Terry building,
81 900; rents for $3.50 per year
business lot in rear of Terry building
extending from Campbell to Kirk ave
nue.. Price 5000.
Business lot on Campbell avenue be
81 300
Dwelling, rooms, near the shops,
$500; $50 cash. balance $40 per month
Groom dwelling on west Campbell ave-
nue., 81, 300
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-10
IN The WORLD Of FINANCE
NEW YORK STOCKS

Ncw York. Dee. 0..-Although the stock
market failed to show any import lncc in
the volume OF business. the professionals
worked for the bear side and impaired IL
degree of spirit to the finding in some
Instances. There were intervals Of pro-
nounced dizziness, however, owing TO the
lack Of outside interest and business was
unevenly distributed, Sugar figuring for
one third of the total dealings. London
distributed continuing selling orders and
ri some stages of the session determined
drives were made against prices, which
III turn We're succeeded by spells of cover
ing, so that closing prices were slightly
above ycstcr days level.
The bond market continued to display
tendency upwards on Investment or
ders, but the volume of business ,was
considerably below the recent average
The gains ranged from to > l2 per cent.
The declines extended from | to 4 per
cent, the last in Louisville and New
Albany fives. Government bonds gained
fractionally on purchases, aggregatng
$50 900. Silver certificates rose s. per
cent to 81 Il
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-10
Cash quotations were as follows.

Cash quotations were rs follows
Flour dull; No. , spring wheat, 10 j-Sa
10; No 3 spring wheat, rs IA; No. red.
50 4; No. corn, 23a23 Is; No. > oats.
IS: No white, f. b., 81 1.2a22; No 3
white, Il l-2alS; No. rye, 80; No..2 bar.
ley, nominal: No. 3, f. o. b., 2ia26; No.
flayseed, 10 1.2a7S; prime timothy seed
100; mess pork, per bbl., 635aG. 90: lard,
per 100 lbs, 81 FAB. so; short ribs sides
looscl 3,S0a4.0O; dry sailed shoulders
(boXed), 4 l-4a4 1-2; short clear sides
(boXed), 4a4 Is; whiskey, distillers' fin.
ished goods, per gallon, 1.1S.
On the produce exchange to-day the
butter market was firm; creamery i5a23;
diaries, 10a19. Cheese steady Sl.2a9.
Eggs steady: fresh, %.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-10
FOR ANNULMENT OF CHARTER.

New York, Dec. 9.-The suit to annul
the articles OF the incorporation OF the
American Tobacco Company, brought in
the lame of the attorney general of the
State of New Jersey on behalf of John r.
Miller and Franklin Miller, of Newark,
was begun before Vice. Chancellor Reed
in the chancery court of Jersey City to-
day. The suit is based on the allegation
that as the American Tobacco Company
is II monopoly in the manufacture of Gig
nrettes its charter has been. violated and
forfeited. is expected that the case
will occupy week for trial.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-10

FREE PILLS.

Send your address to II. T.. Bucklen &,
Co., Chicago, and get Il free sample box
of DIR. Kings New Life Pills. \ trial
will convince you of their merits. These
pills are easy i'll action and particularly
effective i'll the cure of constipation and
SICK headache. For malaria and liver
troubles they have been proved invaua-
Die. They are guaranteed to be perfectly
free from every deleteriouS substance and
10 be purely vegetable. They do not
weaken by their action, but by giving
tone to stomach and bowels greatly invig-
crate the system Regular size 9lc. per
box. Sold at Massic's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-10
CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati, Dec. 9.-Flour easy. Wheat
dull; No. red, nominal. 03. Receipts,
5000; shipments, 1000. Corn quiet,
steady; No. 2 mixed, 22a22 1-2. Oats
dull No. mixed, 1920. Rye firm; No.
,, 81. Provisions quiet; lard, -. Bulk
meats, 400. Bacon, 4.15. Whiskey
steady; sales S21 barrels ut 1.1S. Butter
quiet. Sugar easier Eggs dull lower,
ID 1-2. Cheese firm.
CHICAGO.
Chicago, Dec. 9.-Wheat got fairly and
squarcly below the SO cent mark, the May
option closing at Il decline of 5-Sc. The
only features of the markets were their
excessive dullness. Corn declined Is
and onts Lie. Provisions are practically
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-10

II wife # Mr.. d. Robinson, IL promi-
nent lumber nan of Hartwick, n. Y, was
sick with rheumatism for five months.
In speaking of it, Mr.. Robinson says:
"Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the only
thing that gave her any rest from pain.
For the relief of pain it cannot be beat.
Many very bad cases of rheumatism have
been cured by it For sale ut 30 cents
per bottle at The Chas. Lyle Drug Com
pany. &C..
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-10
F. W. BROWNS HARD WARE
Plenty Of Hardware.

Whatever your wishes in this line, we
can meet them. We are Just as sffable
when selling box of tacks as when we sell
large bill. Our aim is to give satisfaction
i'll goods, prices and treatment, and We
think we succeed pretty we'll. Dom, pass
us by next time you Iced anything in our
line.
Rogers Tr:p!e-plated Knives and Forks,
Butter Knives, Spoons, Etc. All of our
cutlery is OF best makes.
f. w. BROWN. The Hardware Man,
No 2 Jefferson Street
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-10
MONEY MARKETS.

New York Dee. o.. Money on call easy
ut l-2aa pc. last loan mt 1l-2a2.
Prime mercantile paper, lao p. c. Ster-
ling exchange firmer with actual business
in bankers bills ut 4. Seal Sc IL for de.
mand and 1888 1.4a4.S3 l.2 for sixty days.
Posted rates, 4,S4a4S l-2 and Asa
4.SI l.2. Commercial bills, 4.S2 81 Bar
silver, 80 Ia Silver certificates, 60 LA
20 = Government bonds steady. State
bonds dull. Railroad bonds firm. Petro-
leum easy.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-10

II you buy coal You don't want to pay
for water. Get your coal and wood from
w. *. Andrews az Co, 219 Salem avenue,
from under their large sheds. They keep
it nice and dry.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-10

w. X. Andrews e Co.. 81 6 Salem ave
nue., have contro; of Red Ash, the best
grade coal on the market, also control Of
kimball, fine substitute for anthracite,
and much cheaper.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-10

If you once use it You will never again
be without it. Pond $ Extract is nature =
own remedy for aches and pains.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-10

II. c. Starkey &; Co can furnish better
coal aud more of it for the money than
any dealer in the city.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1896-06-13
Wealthy Enelishman Suicides.

Montreal, June 6.-s. T. Cartright, a
wealthy young Englishman of Brakeley
Hall, Brakeley, England, committed sui
eide in Mount Royal park last evening.
Cartwright, who has many friends in
New York and other cities. arrived here
yesterday from New York on a fish
ing excursion and registered at the
Windsor hotel. Shortly afterwards he
went to Mount Royal park and shot
himself dead. The canse of the suicide
is not known. An inquest will be held.
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The HOnSe.

Washington. June 8.-The house re-
assembled at 10 o'clock in continuation
Of Saturdays session, about fifty MEN,
bers hen being present.
Mr.. Sherman, rep. New York, presen-
ted a report from the committee on In
dian affairs, recommending that a reso-
luton of inquiry accompanying it b.
passed.
MI. KEN. pop, Nebraska. delayed
business for some time by repeatedly
calling attention to the absence of a
quorum, n had several lively COLO
quies with the speaker. Finally a
quorum having appeared. the resolu-
ton reported by Mr.. Sherman was
agreed to.
MI. Cannon. rep, Illinois, moved to
suspend the rules and pas a deficiency
bill appropriate S25.0 900 for pay and
mileage of members of the house OF rep
resentatives; SIP, 900 for expenses special
and select committees; 5000 to put the
capitol grounds in condition after the
recent storm and $40, 600 for Boring Sea
patrol. The rule was passed.
The rules were suspended md the fol-
lowing measures passed:
On motion of Mr.. Broderick, rep,
Kansas, house bill directing the con
vi q SillNtu States pilScI III
Fort Leavenwortii, Kansas, to cost $780,
600.
On motion of Mr.. Dingley, rep, Maine,
senate Joint resolution directing the
secretary Of the treasury to cause to be
made a scientific investigation of the
condition of the fur seals on the PriXby-
Low islands.
On motion of Mr.. Knox, rep,
Massachusetts,, senate bill amend-
ing and re-enacting the law of 1889 for
the protection of the salmon fisheries
Of Alaska.
Mr.. Aldrlch, rep, Illinois, moved the
passage Of senate bill appropriat ting
SIS, S45 to pay the claims found by a mil
itary commission due on account of the
explosion OF a caisson on Grand boule-
ward. Chicago. while batterd F, Second
artillery. was on o practice march
through the streets of that city July 16,
1894. 1t was actively opposed by
Messrs. Richardson and McMillin,
dems, Tennessee. Walker, rep,
Massachusetts, and Grosvenor, repub-
lican, Ohio. on the ground that there
was nc legal liability on the part of the
government. no negligence being al
legged against 1t. 1t was advocated by
Messrs. Aldrich, rep, Pennsylvania,
Parker, rep, New Jersey. and
Hopkins, rep, Illinois. The motion
was defeated Sc to LOG.
Mr.. Daniels. rep. Maine. called up the
contested election cases of Aldrich. rep,
vs.. Underwood, dem, from the Ninth
Alabama district and asked that it be
disposed OF.
Mr.. McMillin, dem, Tennessee, raised
the question of consideration and the
house. SO to "a, refused to consider the
election case.
Mr., Payne, rep, New York, moved to
suspend the rules and pass the bill re-
ported from the committee on merchant
marine and fisheries amending the ship
ping laws. Mr.. Payne's statement in
explanation Of the provisions of the bill
was Interrupted to receive a message
from the senate announcing that it had
passed without amending the new gem
eral deficiency bill passed by the house
Saturday afternoon. The message was
received with applause.
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GENEALOGICAL sEARcHeRs.


They Spend Hours In the Libraries Trac.
Ing the Family Tree.
The attendance in the public libraries
are kept busy these days by a horde Of
callers who have Suddenly developed
n mania for genealogical research. In
fact, says the New York Herald, it seems
to have become q fad to trace the family
tree. The cause of it is not easily ex-
plainable. 1t is possible, however, that
circulars calling for heirs to large for
tunes, scattered broadcast by many law.
yers throughout the country, may be re.
sponsible for this fad.
The seekers look carefully through
the old books, records and histories,
and every little clew found therein is
coveted with avidity. There have been
rare cases where some startling and inn
portnnt clew has been found, but they
are few and far between.
One of the library attendants told me-
that many of the genealogical gallery
were young men, who think u good
family tree may help them along III the
world, as he expressed it. However
that may be, the fad. if it is really a fad,
is by no means tlippant, as it opens the
avenue to much interesting and useful
information, and i%nstructs the searcher,
even if his own wish for family informa.
ton is not grntified.
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colonc, SWORDS on the Contests.


st. Louis, Mo-, June 8.-But three
members OF the national republican
committee have so far arrived in st.
Louis. They are: George w. Hill, Ten
nessee; James Hill, Mississippi, and
John G.. Long, Florida. The members
of the committee will be in the city by
Tuesday night, as the committee meets
Wednesday.
Colonel Swords, sergeant-at-arms OF
the national committee, in discussing
the matter of contests. said TT IL i'm
possible for my man to tell the exact
attitude of the committee toward Nc
Kinley. In fact, 1t is a matter Of no
great Importance although 1t Is general
ly supposed to be. l am IA
miliar with work of the ma
tlonal committee for the past six
teen years and l defy n one to cite
an Instance in which prejudice entered
into the adjustment of a contest. The
contests are settled, so far as the cons
mfttee Is concerned, absolutely ON the
merits of the case. the only considera-
ton being the regularity or ~irregularity
of the proceedings which named the
delegation. This, however. does not
hold good In the committee on creden-
tlals of the convention. Here personal
preferences enter largely Into the pro-
ceedings of the body"
There appears to be considerable diff
Guilty in securing quarters for the col
ored delegates to the convention and G..
w. Hill, national committeeman from
Tennessee. is quoted In an afternoon
paper as saying: "Unless quarters are
provided Immediately I shall telegraph
the colored members of the Tennessee
delegation to stay at home"