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The record-union., 1896-05-16
STONED A TRAIN.
HoOdlums Attack Picnic Train
Entering the City.

AS the Red Mems picnic train was
coming into the city last evening from
Natoma Grove, and when passing
Twenty-ninth street, a shower of stones
ratified against the coaches. Several
windows were broken but none of the
passengers were reported injured
Superintendent Wright and several
officers fastened out to that locality and
searched for the offenders, but none of
them were found. The supposition is
that the stones were thrown by boys.
The record-union., 1896-05-16
SHOCKING DEPRAVITY.
The Unfortunate Family of Mrs.
SilverlOCk.

One day last week Mrs. Silverlock
who resides in Paradise" alley be-
tween Sixth and Seventh, Q and r
streets, was convicted of having dis
turbed the peace and sentenced to three
months in the County Jail. Sentence,
however, was suspended pending her
good behavior, and she went her way.
She kept quiet for several days, but
finally celebrated her liberty by acquir-
ing a beautiful jag, and once more
Paradise" alley re-echoed with the
charms of her voice She was taken
care of by Officer Douglas, and the sus-
pending clause in the commitment being
annulled by her own action, she now
languishes in the County Jail. where
she will have ample time to brood and
grow wise.
SO much for the unfortunate mother.
But there are five equally unfortunate
children who should be looked after.
Chief Drew detailed William Brissel to
go to the Silverlock mansion yesterday
to see in what condition the children
were and Brissers story is a sad one.
He told a Record Union" reporter
last night that he never saw such
wretched hovel in his life. The five
children, ranging in age from about .
to IA years, are in rags and filth and
appear TO be nearly starved. Mr.. Bris-
sci says they need attention al once
they need food and clothing, and they
need better atmosphere.
The father is employed, but the
neighbors say the house is rendez
vous for drunken characters, and
the money that should go to provide
food and clothing for the poor children
is squandered for drink. Wild orgies
occur there at night, and one of the
frequenters Of the place is said to have
already debauched the Oldest girl.
One of the children is deaf mute.
and should be committed to an asylum.
The record-union., 1896-05-16
Bids for Wiring and Lighting the
County Courthouse and Offices
With Electricity.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
sealed bids will be received and opened by
The Board of Supervisors of Sacramento
County, California, at their office on |
street, between Sixth and Seventh streets.
Sacramento City, California, on MON
DAY. May the 18th, 1896, at half-past >
o'clock p M. for wiring and lighting the
County Courthouse with electricity in
accordance with the plans and speciffca-
tions on file in the County Clerks office,
said Board reserving the right to reject
any or all bids
BY order of said Board.
(Seal) Attest: w. b. HAMILTON.
Clerk of said Board
The record-union., 1896-05-16
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The record-union., 1896-05-16
NOTICE OF STREET WORK.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Board of Trustees of the city of
Sacramento, on the 11th day of May, 1895,
adopted Resolution No. 81 of its intention
to order the following street work to be
done, viz: THAT the alley between l. and
NJ streets, from the center line of Twen-
ty-second street to the west line of TWen-
ty-third street, be improved by construct
ing therein vitrified ironstone pipe sewer,
eight (S) inches in diameter with six 90
inch branches.
For further particulars reference is here
by made to said resolution on file in the
office of the City Clerk
Sacramento, May II, 1896.
+. J. CROLY
my15-6t Superintendent of Streets
The record-union., 1896-05-16
Bids for Whitening the Walls of the
County Hospital and Repairing
the Plastering Thereof.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
bids will be received and opened by the
Board of Supervisors of Sacramento
County, at their office on l street between
Sixth and Seventh streets, Sacramento
City, California, on MONDAY, May the
25th, 1886, at a quarter past O'clock
%. M, for whitening the walls of the
County Hospital and repairing the plas-
tering thereof; the work necessary to be
done will be seen at the said Hospital
Such work must be done to the satisfac-
tion of the Board of Supervisors the
Board reserving the right to reject any or
all bids.
BY order of said Board.
(Seal) Attest: W. B. HAMILTON,
Clerk of said Board
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-05-20

grape juice herein described, consists in
first expelling the juice, then mixing there
with benzoate of sodium, inclosing such
juice in sulphured cask; subsequently
adding common salt thereto then trans
ferring the juice to previously sulphured
barrels or casks. then adding benzoate of
sodium, then transferring the juice to clean
sulphured barrels, exposing it during such
transfer to the air. subsequently adding
Spanish clay, salt, horse radish root and
tannin. "-Ex.
But why all that trouble? Squeeze out
your juice and strain it Then bring to a
boil and set away to cool. Strain again
and then bring to boiling point and bot
tie sealing the corks with wax. This will
give you a delicious drink for summer.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-05-20
CANALGRE.

Among other subjects stirred up at the
Horticultural meeting was that of canaigre.
its growth. possibilities and probabilities.
Mr. Mahlon Gore. mayor of Orlando,
and one who has had charge of the canal
gre experiment at that place, recited the
experience of the trials that had been
made. He also had on exhibition samples
of roots that had been grown since January,
showing that with only half chance it had
done we'll. The canaigre (Rumex hymen-
osepalus) is winter growing plant of the
same order at the dock and sorrel. The
latter is we'll known to our orange growers
all over the state, for in the spring all
groves not cultivated are red" with the
seed stalks. 1t is one of the plants from
which oxalic acid is obtained. Belonging
to such hardy family and containing such
valuable properties-tannic acid which is
advancing every year in value owing to the
decreased production of oak and hemlock
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-05-20
CAMPHOR.

One of the most interesting talks made
at the Horticultural meeting was that Of
Prof. Hubbard, of Crescent City, on the
subject of camphor, and the possibilities of
its being made profitable crop for Flor
ida. Prof. Hubbard had with him sam
pies of camphor gum as we find it on the
market, wet camphor, camphor oil and
water, all of his own make. He stated
that for some time past he had been inter-
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-05-20
RUBBER VS. FRUIT.

The Tropical Sun, which has recently
published some interesting letters from
Maj. J. o. Kerbey on the subject ofrubber
culture. sums up the matter in its last issue,
and rather takes issue with the major in
his comparison of rubber culture with the
cultivation of oranges and pineapples.
The Sun says:
Zone great advantage the last two crops
[Citrus and pineapples] have over the rub
Der tree is in the required time for bear
ing. The citrus trees produce within
seven years. the pineapples within two.
The rubber amounts to nothing before it is
twenty years old. This is serious draw
back and one not alluded to by Mr.. Ker-
beY but which fact we come across in the
consular reports from South America for
1893. While the rubber trees are growing,
thirteen crops will have been harvested
from the citrus trees, and eighteen crops
from the pineapple fields. And while the
rubber trees are still growing, the great
Everglade swamp may have been drained
and cultivated, and hundreds of thousands
of tons of rice and sugar may have been
bringing in handsome yearly revenues.
Rubber is no doubt money crop after
the trees begin running" Rubber is
necessity now, and the demand increasing
daily, as electrical experiments continually
give to the world new appliances sur
rounded by rubber. Major Kerbey has
enumerated the many uses to which it is
put, and all these things cost money. On
the other hand the poor man with few
acres of land. must get an income from
that land he can afford to wait on not one
particle of it for twenty years. Conse-
quently the rubber lands of the state will
have to be operated by syndicates from
which the people will receive little or no
benefit
Rubber culture in Florida would, how
ever, be great saving to the government
in the matter fimport. Tons of the crude
stuff are brought here, for which is paid ST
per pound. Of course it could be produced
cheaper, put not by individuals. Nuts are
difficult to secure in South America and
only great syndicate, with money and in
Auence, could hope to make anything out
of it, or could afford to wait twenty years
for returns Our people will probably
stick to the yearly products. which bring
sure yearly incomes accompanying each
succeeding season.
For the state, the rubber culture would
mean much. should syndicate cultivate
the rubber lands. Big taxes. perhaps
bounty, and the influx of horde of la
borers who would spend their wages in
their community. would add considerable
to the states funds and to the cash circula-
-
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-05-20
WEDNESDAY. MAY 20, 1896
TABLE OF CONTENTS.

FARM GROVE AND GARDEN-Nake the
Most OF Your Products; Canaigre; Plant
ing and the Moon. Observation-Disclosures. 333
The Weather Bureau".... 1874
Failures in Farming. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1856
The Transportation Question; Collie OF
Horses and Mules; ................ ......... 1876
More About Rubber: Some Swine History 337
Licorice Growing; The Tropical Yam;
Coming Orange Crop; Plant Life in Cuba 1888
Treatment of Orange Sprouts; The Nutri-
FLORAL DIP ARTMENT-The Gamma; Fra
grant Rose Jars; Long Gtemmed Flow
ers; Floral Thoughts ........................ $50
EDITORIAL - Cnaigre; Camphor Patent
Ora Juice Preserver; Rubber VS.. Fruit $40
80 Answers to Correspondents. ............... 341
HOUS EHOLD DEPARTMENT - Bathing
Suits; May Mocklng Bird; A Baby's Bed;
Nasturtium Sandwiches; Natural Cosmet.
les. Salt as q Remedy: Proper Bed Max
ing; Cheap Cake. ................:....... 3i2
POULTRY DEPARTMENT-Green Food in
the Yard; How Many Eggs Are Used;
Duck Management; Cost of Bad Roads 343
LITERATURE-On the Plains; Pere Hya-
c1nthe 34l
PUZZLER. .................. 546
FLORIDIANA. ............... ................ BAT
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-05-20

The Year Book of the Florida State
horticultural Society will be published
during the summer. 1t will contain
the papers read before the last annual
meeting
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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-05-20
PATENT GRAPE JUICE PRESENTER.

A recent patent issued to Mr.. Charles
Staubes of San Jose. California, is thus
described in patent solicitors circular;
1.-THE process of preserving unfermented
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-05-20

Gently he had learned that the supply of
camphor trees in the cheap producing
country-Formosa-w nearly depleted,
SO much so that in two years time the sup
ply would be exhausted, owing to the fact
that the tree is destroyed to obtain the gum
The very interesting part of Prof. Hub.
bards remarks was his experience in ex
tracing the gum from the leaves. showing
that it is not necessary for US to destroy the
tree to secure the coveted camphor. His
experiments showed that the leaves con-
tanned about per cent of sublimed gum
tree ten years old would produce over
I, 900 pounds of leaves. AS the leaves,
when in the best condition for picking have
past the point of usefulness, they are of no
| further use to the tree and consequently
are better off than on. Again the camphor
being carbohydrate takes nothing from
the soil so that if the stepped leaves are re-
turned to the ground there need be no de-
pletion of the soil.
| 1t is not necessary to wait long time
| for the trees to acquire age. but leaves can
be gathered from the young trees and the
work of subliming commenced, and could
be kept up through the year. Actual ex-
pertinent might prove that at certain sea-
sons of the year the leaves would yield
more than at others, but from all informa-
ton obtainable 1t makes no difference as
to the time of year when the work is done.
If tree yielded only 10 pounds of sub
lined gum year, at the present price of
65 cents. it can easily be seen that there is
reasonable compensation in its growth.
The bulk of the camphor imported in the
United States comes from Formosa and
Japan. The Japs produce whittier prod
brings a higher price With improved
method that could be introduced here it is
possible to improve on even the best the
laps send us. Now that the laps have
control of Formosa there would be little
hope for us but for the fact that the cam.
phor forests are nearly depleted.
Camphor is the product of the camphor
laurel (Camphora ofdcinarum) and grows
we'll in all parts of Florida where it has
been tried We know of trees that are
fifty feet high and cover space at least
80 feet in diameter and very thickly set
with leaves.
The method employed in Formosa to ex-
tract the gum is very crude. The twigs
and body of the tree are cut up into little
chips and placed in large vessel over
which are boxes filled with rice straw.
When the water is heated the camphor is
carried off in the steam, but sublimes on
the straw in fine grains. These grains are
gathered and to further refine 1t are placed
in large glass bottles when it is reheated.
The water contained in the gum passes off
and the camphor sublimes in the top of the
bottles When it is cold the glass is broken
and the camphor separated from the i'm
purities.
In the camphor we have tree that to all
appearances is perfectly adapted to our
soil and climate, and certainly seems to
promise good return for investments.
We do not expect to see anything like the
81. 900 per acre yield that has been sug-
gested, but there is no apparent reason
why it should not give return equal to
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-29
PENSION BILL PASSED.
All the Democrats Vote Against 1T
ENcept Six.

Washington, April 2S.-The first business
in order in the House to-day was the vote
on the passage of the pension bill, which
was taken by yeas and nays, at the de-
mand of Mr.. Crowther, rep, of Missouri.
1t resulted: Yeas, 1871; nays, 81. The re-
publicans and populists supported the
bill and the democrats opposed it. Six
democrats, however, voted for the bill
Messrs. Cummings and Walsh of New
York, Layton and Sorg of Ohio, Fitzger-
aid of Massachusetts and Downing of H.
linois.
Some miscellaneous business was trans
acted including a bill to place John s.
QueJAenbush on the retired list Of the
navy, by a vote of 161 to 40. This bill was
intended to correct What has been con-
sidered by the beneficiary and his friends
a great injustice perpetrated upon him.
Mr.. Henderson, rep, of Iowa, reported
from the committee on rules an order
providing for the consideration of the
bankruptcy bill, which was agreed to
without discussion. BY its terms the ses-
sions until Friday are to be devoted to
general debate on the measure, the 'es-
sions of Friday and Saturday, until 4
O'Clock, on the last named day to be de-
voted to consideration of the bill under
the five-minute rule for amendment. Al
the hour named the bill is to be reported
to the House with any amendments adopt
ed, and the vote then taken.
An unusual division of time for debate
was agreed upon-Mr. Henderson to con-
troll half of the time in favor of the bill;
Mr.. Bailey of Texas to control one-quar-
ter in the interest of those faVoring vol
untary bankruptcy, and Mr. Broderlck,
rep, of Kansas, to control the remain
ing quarter in opposition to any bill on
the subject
Mr.. Bailey gave notice that one and per-
haps two subs titutes for the present bill
would be offered for action by the House
by friends of voluntary bankruptcy. The
opening speech of the debate was made
by Mr.. Henderson, in support of the bin,
which is practically the Torrey bill, pro-
viding for both voluntary and involun.
tary bankruptcy. At the conclusion of
Mr.. Henderson's speech, at $40 o'clock,
the House adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-29
GOOD AND BAD BALL GAMES.
THE NEW Works. DOING SOME
MISERABLE FIELDING.

Boston Gives Them Another WnIIOp-
Game at COIumbus-MOntgOm
scores Another Victory Over New
OrIeans-MObiIe Narrowly Escapes
shut-Out at Atlanta.
New York. April 2s.-Bowen, the Indiana
ball tosser, pitched an excellent game for
the New Yorks to-day, especially with men
on bases. But, as in the previous games
against the Bostons. the fielding of the
local men was not good enough TO keep
the runs down. The score;
New York 20 0 0 0 0 2-S 10 5
Boston .......1 l X-6 Z 0
Batteries-Bowen and Farrell; Mains ana
Ryan.
baltimore, Md. April 2S.-Joyce won the
game for Washington this afternoon. His
home run hit was one of the longest ever
made on the grounds. He also raped out
a double and two singles, ending the day
with batting average of 1909. Attendance
RH.E
Baltimore ....s 0 0 o o 0 ? O-5 Z 2
Batteries-Pond and Bowerman; Boyd
Anderson and MCGUIRE
Philadelphia, April 2s.-Brooklyn out
days game and won easily. Orth was TAX
en- out by Capt. Nash in the second. but
his successors, Inks, was unable to stem
the tide of defeat. The batting of La
chance was a notable feature. Attendance
R.H.E
Philadelphia 4 o 100 Q % 10 I
Brooklyn 80 ? 0 OBJ 20 3
Pittsburg. Pa. April 2S-It was pitch
ers battle to-day, both Cuppy and Haw-
ley doing the best work of the year. Haw-
ley excelled, however, twice striking the
side out when a hit meant two runs
only four hits were made on each side,
and at least half of these were lucky"
RHE.
Pittsburg 20 o I 00O0x x 4 |
Batteries-Hawley and Merritt; Cuppy
and OConnor.
Atlanta, Ga. April 2S.-Eighteen hun
dred people saw the Atlanta team take
the second game of the series from Mo-
bile this afternoon Mobile would have
been shut out but for the home run drive
of Fisher in the third inning. The score:
RH. E.
Mobile 30 0 0 0 o. Z 5
Batteries-Callahan and Fields; Linder
and Lohbeck.
Montgomery, Ala. April 2s.-Montgom-
cry and New Orleans played a good game
to-day. 1t was fight for life all the
way through, and the result was not at
all certain until the last man was out.
Both teams played like clock-work and
gave their pitchers splendid support. AL
tendance good. The score:
Montgomery % 2 o 3 % o o O-6 z i
New Orleans.0 0 1 0 0-3 9 3
Batteries-Sheehan and Mckee; McGin-
ms and Gonding.
Columbus, Ga, April 2S-Columbus won
from birmingham to-day after a hard
fought battle The playing on both sides
was good. Hughes, Columbus pitcher.
had his finger broken in the ninth inning.
The score:
RH.E.
birmingham / 0 l 0 % 5 8
Batteries-Hughes and Hunt; Fricken
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-29
RUNS OF THE RACERS.
LOriIIard's Colts Make a Good Show
ing in England.

London, April 2S.-The Newmarket first
spring meeting opened to-day. The all
aged selling plate of 10S sovereigns, sell
ing six furlongs, was won by H. Z. Bed
dingtons bay gelding Shemo, aged. The
Duke of Devonshires bay colt Distich, 3
years old, second and P. Lorillards King
Of Bohemia II, 3 years old, third. Seven
horses ran.
The Hastings plate of 500 sovereigns, for
5-year-Olds, one mile was won by Leo
pold de Rothschilds bay colt GuliStan.
HeBaddingtons black or brown colt Ear
wig was second and Mr.. Russell 5 bay geld
ing Garden was third.
The visitors weller handicap of 80
soVereigns for 3-year-olds and upward,
--year-oid course, five furlongs and 40
Inc Fup, years old. r. A. Bryce's chest
nut colt Little Rob, 3 years old, was Sec
ana and Mr.. Dobell's bay colt Hindley, 3
years old, was third. Fifteen horses ran.
+. Lorillard's bay mare Anisette II was
among the starters, but was not placed.
Inc 2-year-old selling plate of 103 SOW
by Prince Soltykoff's chestnut colt Pas
toral with z. Lorillard's brown colt San
va second and Lord Ellesemere's brown
Iliy Lonely Isle third. Thirteen horses
The maiden Cat entry) plate of 1903 sover>
Slehs Tor 2-year-olds, five furlongs, was
won by r. Marshs chestnut filly Dane
aaS wave, with p. Lorillard's chestnut
geidlng Draco second and NJ Dawson's
pay colt Barabas third.
eo ne nrst spring 2-year-old stakes. with
991 soVereigns added, Rous course five
auIlohgs, was won by r. Lorillards chest
nul colt Berzak, by Sensation, out of Bel
frIeDe Leopold de Rothschild's bay colt
IiIlgg was second and Sir II. Farquhar's
SHestnut iilly Astoria was third. Eleven
horses ran.
The betting was Il TO l against Ber-
-dk, 10 ] against Brigg and S 10 l against
Astoria
nashville. Tenn. April 2S.-The second
Day OF the spring running meeting at
CUMBERLAND park found the Nicolson Io-
lei stakes for 2-year-old the feature OF the
to-day. Manzanlta was the faVorite
~ 20 ?, and won IN an easy gait. All
'"s way through the talent got the worst