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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-12-08
DeLand Fla, Wednesday, December s, 1897.


farmers facilities. Butter is becoming
more and more necessity to all we'll
conditioned people, and within recent
years cream has become an important
article of commerce. The demand for
condensed milk is said to be steadi..
growing. Cheese is also being used
more and more in this country as an
article of food The development of
it's manufacture in this country has
been tremendous during the last ten
years. 1t is evident; thus, that the de-
mand for all dairy products is destin-
ed to grow year by year, and that
Southern people, especially those in
the cities and towns, are going to con-
sumo their share of them. Now, the
facts show that the South farmers
have many fewer COWS than the farm
ers of any other sections of the coun
try. The populations of Georgia and
Michigan are approximately the same,
and so are the number of improved
acres in farms, but Georgia had in
1889 less than 100000 milch COWS,
against 100000 in the state of Michi-
gan; Virginia and Wisconsin have ap>
proXimately the same total popula>
ton, and the same number of improv>
ed acres in farms Many portions OF
Virginia are just as well adapted for
dairying as is Wisconsin, while Vir>
ginia has every advantage in the way
of climate and accessibility to mar
kets. But Virginia had in 1889 only
275,O 900 milch COWS, as against 100000
in Wisconsin.
The eleventh census gives only the
milk sold from the farms, which is, Of
course, a very incomplete statement
of the total product. But it is very
significant for our present purposes
that, while New York sells 13 per cent
of the whole milk product of the coun-
try, and Ohio over six per cent, the
state of South Carolina has for sale
in 1889 only one-half Of one per cent
of the milk put upon the markets OF
the United States.
The figures for butter show approx
imately the same condition of things.
In 1889 New York made over nine per
cent of all the butter produced, while
North Carolina made less than one per
cent of it. Pennsylvania made eight
per cent, Michigan and Kansas about
four per cent each, while Virginia
made only about Is per cent and
South Carolina less than O.5 per cent
of the whole. The average butter yield
of each milch COW in the United States
in 1889 was about seventy-fve pounds
per annum; in New York it was sew
enty-nine pounds; in Michigan it was
105 pounds; in Kansas, seventy-nine
pounds in North Carolina, fifty-three
pounds; in South Carolina, about fif-
ty-two. pounds; in. Virginia, sixty
eight pounds, and in Georgia and Ala
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-28
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought BY the Wires from North, East
South and West.

Gorham Parks, clerk of the court of APP
peals at Albany. N. Y, died suddenly of
heart disease. Tuesday. He was born in
Bangor, Me-, and graduated from Har-
ward in 1854
Policeman Frederick Smith was shot
and killed. Wednesday morning, in the
Church of the Holy Redeemer, Third ave-
nue., New York, by Fritz Meyer. a burg
lar who was robbing the poor box.
Meyer was arrested. u.
While walking on the Boston &
Maine track between Ashland and
Cottage streets at Lynn, Mass, Tues
day night. Joseph Kennedy. Saugus
shoemaker, % years old and married.
was struck by train and instantly
killed.
At Louisville, KY, Tuesday, Hans
McGregor won the ZIG trot. $1,000 in
four heats; best time, 212A. Guinnette
won the free-for-all pace, $1,000, in
three straight; best time, POS. Lady
Nottingham in the 2.12 pace. $1,000, took
two heats. and Giles Noyes. took one:
best time, 207 by Lady Nottingham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-28
PEACE AND HARMONY
Reigned at This Meeting Of Ambassador Hay
and Others at London.

London, Oct. 26.-Ambassador Hay,
Hon. W. S. Fielding, the Canadian
minister of finance, and Gilbert Par
kerr the novelist. were guests at a BAN
juet of prominent literary and news
paper people. given, this evening, at
Bigelow presided.
After dinner the chairman, Mr.. Field
ing and Mr.. Parker, with others, made
speeches full of friendly illusions to
the United States and to the American
ambassador, whom in the words of the
chairman, they were glad to welcome
not only as ambassador but as broth
er journalist.
Col. Hay, responding to a toast to
his health, in very happy speech,
said: ''Of course we cannot discuss
politics here. But without violating
any confidence, l may say that l bear
no message from my government but
one which would be acceptable to,every
English gentleman and there is no rea-
son, so far as 1 can see. why the
friendly relations between Great Brit
ain and the United States should ever
be disturbed
Mr.. Fielding, in the course of his re-
marks, dwelt upon the 'Neighborly re-
lations that the people of Canada wish
to maintain with the United States
He said: Col. Hay and 1 have been
sitting side by side, this evening, and
have eaten our fish in harmony. quite
without reference to the question
whether they were caught within the
3-mile limit. I hope this fact may be
taken as a happy augury Of the rela-
lions between the Dominion and the
United States"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-28
Polo Notes.

Bath Times: The polo season will open
in this city, two weeks from tonight,
when the Baths will play the Lewistons.
The Alamedas will have a new uniform
this season. 1t mas been ordered. 1t will
not be the same pattern and color as last
year.
Portland Argus: The Portland polo
team has been ordered to report at Paw
tucket, Nov. /. for practice with the Paw
tucket team in the Auditorium there.
Tom Cotter of the Fall River team has
written to Manager Burnham asking for
a game in this city, Nov. 4. Mr. Burnham
has not decided whether he will grant the
request. He thinks it might be well to
have one game here before the regular
season opens, but rather prefers to con-
tinue practice in Pawtucket. where there
is a good rink, until the opening night
here
Bath Enterprise: Bangor sports have
been exciting themselves for a fran
chise to enter a team in the Maine
Polo League. but they can't do it. At a
meeting OF the managers held in
Brunswick it was voted not to admit
Bangor. Rockland was decidedly OPP
posed to any further enlargement to
the circuit and no doubt Bath was Also
Regarding this matter the Portland
Press says: THE action of the league
will be generally regretted by, lovers
OF the game in Portland where the feel
ing was very strong in favor of Ban
gor. There is feeling here that in
competing against such small towns as
those which compose the majority of
the polo league, there isn't much glory
in winning if we should win, and if we
don't it is something to be ashamed of.
However, if either Bath or Rockland
shouldn't happen to have winner at
the start there will be room for Ban
gor all right for neither place is large
| enough to stand adversely" Now the
Press is doing nobly in throwing up its
hat in favor of Portland but it needn't
try to look with scorn on Bath, for
Portland never did and never will see
the day when it can win a polo league
if club from Bath is in it. The small
| town. is all right when it comes to
polo and so far as Bath being unable
TO stand adversely is concerned, we
would say she doesn't have to. However
Bath S the greatest polo town in Main
and she can hold her crowds and win
| her games in such q way as to make
Portland even more envious in the
| future than she has been in the past
| if that is possible. Don't lose any
sleep over the 'small towns" Mr.. Press.
even if the winning teams there do
mako you tired. BY the way, where
was Portland at the close of last years
| league. does anyone remember?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-28
G. NJ. PULLMAN'S WILL.
Wife and Daughters Given Bulk
Two Sons, Small Incomes.
81 100000 for q Manual Training School
for Pullman, H., Children.

Chicago, Oct. 27-The will of Georg.,
M. Pullman was, today, filed for pro-
bate. To his widow he left the home
stead on Prairie avenue, and suffi-
cient funds are also set aside to pro-
vide her with an income of $4,000 year
ly during life. One million dollars is
left in trust for each of his two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. F. O. Lowden of Chicago,
and Mrs. Carolin of San Francisco.
An income of but $4,000 yearly is pro-
vided for his two sons, George M, and
Sanger w. Mrs. Lowden is also given
the summer residence known as Cas-
tie Rest on an island in the St. Law
renee river
About s15O,OO0 in sums of $4,000 and
$40, 900 is left to various charitable in
situations in Chicago. A sum of 5000, :
900 is given for the erection of man
ual training school in Pullman, which
is also endowed with $1,2OO,000. Five
old employees are given $4,000 each.
Two sisters and two brothers are given
$50. 900 each and another brother gets
$25 900.
If the estate shall be more than suffi-
cient to satisfy all the devices. trusts and
to divide the excess into two equal shares
and add the same, respectively, to the
two portions set aside for the two daugh-
ters Mrs. Lowden and Mrs. Carolan.
The testator states that it was his pur-
pose to found. erect and endow at Pull
man. ILL.,, during his life, a free school of
manual training for the benefit of chill
dren of persons living and employed at
Pullman. ard to expend at least 5000, 00(
for lands, buildings and apparatus and to
provide fund of 600 for the main
tenance, management and endowment OF
the school.
His executors are directed to set aside
81. 200, 600 for this purpose. Norman b
Ream and Robert T. Lincoln are appoint
ed executors.
The total value of the estate is shown
by the petition for letters testamentary
to be $7,600.000. OF this amount s.. 500 900 il
personal property and 100000 realty. At
torney Runnells. who prepared the will
said that these figures are conservative
but fair estimate of the value of the es-
tate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-28
they ARE THE MEN
Maine Officers Identity Men Arrested at Law
renee. Mass, Tor Burglary.

Lawrence. Mass, Oct. 26.-State De =.
tective Fred L. Odlin of Lewiston, Me-.
and Deputy Sheriff o. T. Despeaux Of
Brunswick, Me-, arrieved in this city.
this afternoon, and identified the four
men arrested, yesterday, as the men
wanted for Maine burglaries. A large
amount of property, such as overcoats.
shoes. gloves, revolvers. watches, rings.
chains and charms We're found in
pawnshOps and were identified, as the
missing goods.
Deputy Sheriff Despeaux will take
John Averhill and John Sears to
Brunswick. for a break committed
there, Sept 20. Detective Odlin will
take home with him Frank Leclare and
John King. who are wanted in Lewis
ton for breaking and entering Record 5
second hand store, Oct. q.
The officers and their men will leave
for Maine, early tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-28
A PROFOUND SECRET.
Spain Refuses to Publish Her
Note to United States.
Failure Of Autonomists in Cuba Is
More and More Apparent.
Conservatives Hold Mass Meeting and Oh.
ject to that Policy.

Madrid, Oct. 26.-The Spanish gov
eminent refused to furnish for publ
cation the text of the note of Spain
which has been handed to the United
States minister here, as an answer to
the communication which the general
placed in the hands of the Duke Of
Tetuan. early in September last, whe-,
the latter was minister for foreign af-
fairs, on the subject of the instruction
in the island of Cuba.
The United States minister admits
having received SPANS reply to the
note of the United States, but he de-
clines to discuss the matter beyond
saying that the text Of the Spanish
answer will be immediately transmit
ted to Washington.
From other sources it was learned
that the officials of the United States
legation were engaged. today. in trans
lating Spain's answer, and it was re-
ported that the United States minister
would cable to Washington, today, the
full text of the Spanish note.
Although the government of Spain
will not give out the text of its reply
to the United States on the subject of
Cuba, it was officially announced that
the reply of the Spanish minister for
foreign affairs. Senior Gullon. is on the
following lines: 1t expresses regret at
the fact that the Instruction in Cuba
received support from frequent Amer
lean fllibustering expeditions" and the
belief is expressed that otherwise the
rebellion in Cuba could not possibly
exist.
Continuing, the hope is expressed by
the Spanish government that by grant
ing autonomy to Cuba and the with
drawing of American support Of the
insurgents, the insurrection will short
ly be ended.
1t is further officially announced that
the Spanish note is marked through
out by an energetic tone.
Finally it is announced from official
sources. the Spanish government has
determined to actively pursue a new
policy towards Cuba and to take more
energetic military action against the
Cuban insurgents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-28
FRANCE A TRlFLE ANGRY.
Does Not Think England Has Acted lust Right
in West Africa.

Paris. Oct. ga semi-official statement
regarding the reported trouble in West
Africa was issued, this evening. 1t says
The news from West Africa foreshadows
great difficulties at Nikki ana in Borgu
The Niger Company BRITISH is sending
officers there to incite rebellion and dis
this situation, French troops have been
dispatched from Senegal as a preventive
measure. Moreover, the British negotia-
tors for settlement of the Niger ques-
ton have been in Paris for over a week
and everything points to Great Britain
seeking to let matters drag. Seemingly
she does not intend to discuss the ques-
ton, but means will undoubtedly be
found to foil these tactics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-28

The news at San Francisco, from tns
whaling fleet is discouraging. Nearly
all the vessels have been caught In the
ice and some of them may not iass
through the winter. Not since the
winter of 1884 when the fleet was
caught in the ice off Herald Island mas
such wholesale disaster threatened
Fourteen steamers. banks and schoon,
ers are known to be in the pack anu
only five of them are supposed to nave
more than two months suppnes
aboard. A dispatch received py .ne
Merchants Exchange, says: ~.
whaling steamers Orica, Belvidere anu
Rosario and the steam tender Jeah'e
are frozen into the west Point Barror"
and may oe crushed in the ice. Ine,'
are TO provisions on board the Wha'.
ers. but as they are near lana w
crews are able to reach an Esquif'au~
village. The whaling steamers A,eN
ander and Kariunt arrived at una.a,
ka prior to the sailing OF the n''''
steamer Bristol FOR Victoria, Il. u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-28
DUCHESS OF TECK DEAD.
Few People Knew Of Illness and
Death Is a Great Shock.
AL ksgland and the World Mourns With
0rieistricken Husband.

Richmond, Eng. Oct. 27.-The Ouch
ess of Teck, cousin Of Queen Victoria,
sister to the Duke of Cambridge, and
mother-in-law of the Duke of York,
died at the White Lodge here at 8
o'clock this morning. She was born
Nov. p, 1888, and was married on June
12. 1866, to Prince Francis, Duke of
Teck oldest son Of Prince Alexander Of
Wurtemburg) who was born Aug. q,
1887.
Flags are half . masted over
all the public buildings through
out the country, today. as a
mark of sympathy with the Royal
family in their loss sustained by the
death of the Duchess of Teck.
The distress of Queen Victoria when
she heard the news was very painful
indeed.
The Prince of Wales was at New
Market intending TO be present at the
race for the Cambridgeshire stakes, to-
day. when he was informed of the
death of the Duchess. His royal high
ness Immediately left New Market for
London.
The death of the Duchess has caused
q sensation throughout the country as
1t was not known that she was i'll. On
the contrary. it was supposed that the
Duchess had entirely recovered from a
previous complaint which caused her
considerable suffering.
During several days past active prepa-
rations have been on foot for the opening
of charity bazaar at Richmond. the
duchess having promised to be at the
ceremony.
Inquiries made, today. at the White
Lodge, there residence here of the Duke
and Duchess of Teck. show that it was
only when the duchess returned from the
North, few days ago, that there were
slight symptoms of a recurrence of the
strangulated hernia. for which she was
operated upon in July last, but it was not
expected that any serious consequences
would ensue.
On Monday, the duchess became really
al. though even then no serious symptoms
were observed. But on Tuesday, the OUCH
ess became worse and the London special
/ lists who had previously operated upon
her were summoned to Richmond.
= They held consultation and decided.
I yesterday evening. that the lift of her
royal highness could not be prolonged
without another operation. This was sue
cessfully performed, but the duchess
gradually sank and died at 3 o'clock this
morning. The Duke of Teck is Frustrated
with grief at the death of his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-28
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

A man who had been trying doors and
acting suspiciously at Portland, was ar
rested, Tuesday night. He had plenty of
money and claimed to be hunting for a
lodging house He would not give his
name but said he belonged in Boston
Cyrus Harrington. aged II, who with
Chas Peck. aged IA. and Jos. Conroy, e,
OF Northbridge. Mass. arrived at Bow
woods. was sent back home. The other
lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-28
10 PER CENT. DEPOSITED.
The Required Guarantee on Union Pacific
Sale Has Been Made.

New York. Oct. 27.-In anticipation
Of the sale of the Union Pacific Rail-
road under foreclosure of TIE govern
ment lien, check for Sc 1000, 900 was de-
posted. today, for the reorganization
committee with Special Master Cornish.
The check represents 10 per cent. of the
sum to be. paid for the road and it's de-
post was required as a guaranty of
ability to meet the conditions of the
sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-28
col. J. n. ADAMS ILL.
His Condition Considered Hopeless Sus.
tanned Shock, Tuesday Evening.

Portland. Oct. 26-Colonel John NJ
Adams, editor and publisher of the East
crn Argus for some 40 years, and one of
the ,best-known and most highly respected
citizens of Maine. is hopelessly i'll at his
home m Deering. Mr.. Adams has for
some time been incapacitated from n
spinal trouble. and. this evening. sus-
tanned shock. His physician says NAV
not survive the night. Mr.. Adams is IL
years Of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-28
And This Is EngIand's Reply.

London, Oct 26.-Replying to the semi
official statement concerning the danger
Gus state of affairs in West Africa. issued
in Paris. this evening. the British colonial
officials. tonight. declared that there does
not seem to be an reasonable fear of
complications at Nikki, provided the
French government behaves reasonably
But it was added at the colonial office,
Great Britain has taken the determina-
ton to more effectually police her terri
tories and if the French persist in tres
passing, complications will naturally
ensue."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-28
Other Games.

At Amherst Mass.-Wesleyan, IA; Am
herst, 0.
At Medford Mass.-Tufts, -; Boston
College. L.
At Swarthmore, Pa.-Swarthmore. 49,;
Johns Hopkins. 0.
At Princeton, N. J.-Princeton, u; Eliz-
abeth Athletic Club 0.
At Portland-Portland High School. 20;
Westbrook Seminary, 6.
At Cambridge. Mass.-Harvard, %; New
ton Athletic Association, 0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-28
Is II the Miss Grace Stevenson +?

Boston. Oct. 2G.-The exhuming of
the body of woman. who was found
in the Charles river, May 90, is to be
done, probably tomorrow, with the idea
of identifying it with that of the mis-
sing Grace Stevenson. The body when
taken from the water was unrecogniz-
able and it was not claimed at the
mOrgue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-28
Nothing Yet Heard from Woodiord.

Washington. Oct. 26.-The Spanish
Cuban question was not brought for
ward at the cabinet meeting, today. 1t
was stated that Minister Woodford
had not vet cabled the reply Of Spain
and also that there was nothing new
in the situation.
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WAS IT DYNAMITE
CONTINUED from page ~
i helped loosen the roadbed.

and helped loosen the roadbed.
THAT is what l believe caused the
accident. That is the conclusion /
reached from my investigation of the
facts. If there had been dynamite
explosion before the train reached that
place the engine could not have passed
over it and IS feet this side, as it did"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-28
sowpolk, e.; NEW HAMPSHIRE, Q.
The Varsity Eleven Ada.in stsrs Crushing De-
feat 10 Inc Visitors.

Brunswick, Oct. 27.-(SpeciaD.-Th
Bowdoin Varsity foot ball eleven won
it's second victory of the season, today,
refeating New Hampshire College by a
score Of GA to 0. The game was unim-
portant save for the fact that it showed
the Bowdoin team to beAmuch stronger
than it's record thus far this season
would seem to indicate. For the past
week Frederick G. SWEET, Bowdoin 80,
and Jerre H. Libby. Bowdoin '96, have
been coaching the Bowdoin eleven, and
the marked improvement d.scernable in
the Varsity's playing, this afternoon,
was clearly the result of their efficient
work. u.z 4i
The New Hampshire college eleven
played a plucky uphill game, but it
was plainly outclassed by its oppon-
ents. Calderwood and Hancock played
the best game for New Hampshire col
;ege, while for Bowdoin Ives work was
especially brilliant. Nearly all the
Bowdoin backs were tried during the
game, and the work of all was highly
satisfactory. 1t is safe to say that
when Bowdoin lines up against the
Massachusetts, Institute of Technology,
next Saturday, it will put up far bet
ter game than it has played thus far
this fall.
The game was called, Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock. Bowdoin kicked
off and Ives advanced the ball to the
25-yards line. Bowdoin captured the
ball easily on downs, and New Hamp-
shire College regained it on tumble.
Bowdoin held for downs. Mcmillan
gained 10 yards, Merrill, 1900, 10 yards,
and Ives took the ball over for touch
down. Ives kicked the goal. Bowdoin
scored six more touchdowns in the first
half, the ball being carried over the
line by Mcmillan, Veazie. Kendall and
three times by Ives. Veazie scored by
means Of the criss-cross, making SEN
sational run of 40 yards. Ives kicked
all but two goals, the score at the close
| of the first half being: Bowdoin, So;
New Hampshire College, 0.
1t was practically substitute eleven
which represented Bowdoin in the sec
ond half, yet it had not difficulty in
scoring five touchdowns. Cleaves and
| Clarke, 1900, scored once each, and Ives
three times. Ives kicked two goals,
| and Clarke one. The game closed with
the ball in Bowdoin's possession on
New Hampshire Colleges 20-yards
line. The score: Bowdoin, "a; New
Hampshire College, 0.