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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-13

shipped, freight charges over the rail
road issuing such receipt, and as far avs
practicable shall state the charges up
ON the same over the connecting roads
transporting such freight; and i'm all
cases the railroad receiving such
freight shipped shall be held in all the
the prompt and safe delivery of same
to it's point of destination within a
reasonable time required for it's trans
portation, which reasonable length of
time shall be determined after due in,
vestigation by said railroad commits
siOners. When the cOnsignee Of such
freight presents the railroad receipt
to the agent of the railroad last TRANS
porting said freight such agent shall
deliver the articles shipped upon the
payment of the rates charged for the
class of freight in said railroad re-
ceipt.
Delivery of ghts.--Railroad
companies shall deliver to each con-
signee of freight the article or articles
mentioned in the receipt Cor bill of
lading) on the payment of the lawful
rate for the class or classes of freight
transported, and the consignee shall
not be compelled to pay for amy arti-
Gle or articles not received by him.
Where a part of the articles mentions
toned in the receipt shall reach the
point of destination, it shall be the
duty of the railroad company at such
point to deliver the same, upon the
payment by the consignee Of the
freight charges on said article or arti-
cles, Notwithstanding the remainder
of the articles mentioned in the re-
ceipts may have been delayed or lost.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-13
Strawberry Culture.

Shipping = Commission Houses
This paper is not a sermon; it is writ
ten for commercial uses alone. But
shippers will do well to remember
that worldly-wise old aphorism, 'hon-
esty is the best policy" and that city
people, especially dealers, are the
shrewdest people there are anywhere.
The actual consumer who buys few
quarts for dinner does not, one time
out of hundred, know who shipped
them. But the retail grocer, who is
the arbiter of prices after all, so far
as the grower is concerned, soon
learns the names of "a large number of
growers in Florida and remembers the
main points as to the quality and con-
dition of their respective shipments.
These retail dealers can not be de-
ceived more than once or twice by the
same shipper.
We ask the growers to let an old
and successful shipper give them
little personal advice. Select your-com-
mission house with the utmost care,
then ship to that house through thick
and thin. Do not get angry with your
merchant because you do not hear
from his house every twenty-four
hours. The best and sOlidest houses
generally take their time, remitting
probably once a week. If your ber-
res are good they will make a name;
they will be spoken for in advance and
will command the highest market
price But if you allow yourself to
be wheedled away to this house or to
that by every smooth and oily tongue
that wags, shipping to strange
house you lose the benefits of your
good reputat ton.
We have often thought that tele-
graphic reports from market thou
sand miles away are an injury rather
than a benefit to the grower. The
market for straw berries is very mer>
curial-up today, down tomorrow. A
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-13


city, but before berries can get there
the very opposite condition may pre-
vail.
The writer has at times shipped for
solid weeks to the same house, indif-
ferent to the kilograms and to the ner-
vous growers who continually consult
ed them and shipped to half "a dozen
places perhaps in as many days; and
at the end of that time had a much
better bank account than the men
who were so anxious to catch the top
of the market in several cities.
We do not say this to boast, but be-
cause we wish to strengthen the
grower and encourage him in good
business habits, as well as the proper
cultiua ton of the plants.
Present Conditions.-A number OF
unfavorable conditions combined to
render the season of 1897 one of the
least profitable the growers of the
State have ever experienced. In the
central and southern parts of the pen
insula the temporary collapse of the
orange industry caused number OF
growing as a makeshift until Their
groves could grow up and become pro
ductive again. linus there was an ex-
cessive number of shippers while the
financial depression all over the coun-
try reduced the number of purchasers
Stations in the lower part of the State
that had heretofore shipped crates
now shipped carloads. There WAS nc
central bureau of information and di-
rection; the growers shipped blindly
Thus in one day, Lawtey, Gainesville
Hawthorne, Sydney and San Antonio
all shipped by the carload to New
York. There was no partition of the
markets; gluts were of frequent oc
currence, especially in New York
while at the same time other markets
were without a sufficient supply.
In addition to this, the upper Sec
tions of the strawberry belt suffered
last spring from visitation of the
>thrips. This insect occurs in sufficient
numbers to be injurious only once in
six, eight or ten years, and that gen
orally after warm, open winter like
that of 1867. It's ravages upon the
bloom can be measurably stopped il
is said, by timely spraying with an in,
fusion Of whale-oil soap, but the trOu-
BILE is the growers are generally sc
busy shipping that they take no note
of the presence and effects of this par
asite until they have reached such a
pitch that spraying would afford re-
lief too late. A new relay of berries
would have to grow, as was the case
last spring, and by the time they ma
ture the shipping season is over SO fa1
as the northern markets are CON
cerned.
These insects occur in the greatest
numbers generally in the lowest
dampest situations. 1t is also a well
ascertained fact that they attack per-
fect-bloomers, like the Newman, while
the pistillate or imperfect boomers
like the Cloud, mostly escape-a phe-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17

estej in securing better primary election
laws. 1t is signed by hundreds of men
prominent in business and professional
life in all parts of the country, and the
movement is non-partsan in character.
The supporters of Hawaiian anneXa-
ton have decided to consider the ques-
ton in executive session of the senate.
In order to do this it will be necessary
for them to take up the annexation
treaty rather than a joint resolution
providing for annexation.
Representative johnson of North Da-
kota is preparing bill providing for the
complete determination of the seal herd
of Bering sea. He says their eXtermina-
ton will be in the interest of peace
among nations and of economy for the
United States.
General Foster, in charge of the Behr-
ing sea negotiations, thas taken up the
general subject of wider treaty relations
with Canada, and last week was in con-
sultation with delegation of prominent
fish merchants from Gloucester, Mass.
Senior Enrique Capriles, governor of
the province of Santiago de Cuba, in a
conversation with the foreign consuls
told them that the state of the island was
very serious, and that he considered the
island of Cuba lost.
Two soldiers made an unsuccessful
attempt to take the life of the Sultan.
They were tortured in the hope of eX
tracing the names of the instigators,
hut both succumbed without revealing
anything
The British war Office has sent an
order to Dublin for the sharpening
of all sword bayonets in the possession
of troops in Ireland. The order is a
mystery to officers and men.
The business concerns in Havana are
discouraged by the situation. All say
they have abandoned the hope that the
insurgents will surrender or accept the
conditions of autonomy.
1t is reported from Chicago that "nego-
tiations are under way looking toward
the utilization of the University of Chi
cago and Rush Medical college"
December wheat sold in Chicago last
week for 81 % bushel, the highest
price since 1891. Buying orders came
from all parts of the country
Mrs. Nancy Allison Mckinley, mother
of President Mckinley, died at her
home in Canton, O.. early Sunday morn
ing, She was born in 1909.
4 fall of rock on the New York Cen
trail railroad. in cut five miles north of
Poughkeepsie, caused a serious freight
wreck.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17

Some of these Presbyterian bodies
singled out for special condemnation
DIR. Charles Woodruff Shields, who oc-
cupies the chair of Harmony of Science
and Revealed Religion, who was one of
the twelve neighbOrs of the Inn who
signed the application for a liquor H.
cense. The Doctor was charged with
violating the church rules which pro-
hibit clergymen and elders from sign
ing such documents
A new sensation was added to the
agitation when DR.. Shields made the
announcement that in consequence Of
the unjust, unconstitutional and de-
famatory action of certain Presbyter-
les and Synods involving his good
name, he has decided, for his own per-
sonal protection, to separate himself
from the Presbyterian Church"
Mr.. Laurence Hutton, of the editorial
staff of Harper's Magazine, resides with
his family III the Inn. He does so be-
cause of the large library of the uni
versity, to which he has access and the
agreeable environments afforded by the
venerable university town. He is not
graduate of Princeton, but has re-
ceived a degree from the university He
gives testimony as to the general NOR
al atmosphere that pervades the inn
and the grill.
Il came to Princeton" he said to me,
because l have some friends here. l
came to stay a few days. but have re-
manned here almost continuously. The
Inn is delightful place, full of delight
full people. The register of the Inn will
show the character of its guests. 1t is
book containing autographs of some
Of the greatest men of our land
think | could name a hundred promin-
ent men known throughout the United
States who have been entertained here.
Members of the faculty call on their
friends here. DR.. Patton frequently
drops in.
"The management is careful not to en-
courage drinking among the students. |
have never seen any strong liquor
drunk by the graduates; they drink
principally beer, and in moderation. OF
course college boys will sing, but they
sing well. On the days of great games
they give the college cheers and cries.
There is no great amount of noise at
any time. | have never been disturbed
and have never heard of any com
plant from other guests in the house"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17
HuzzeII,s Tailor.Made Suits.

Old Jed Buzzell, who lives in the
meadowland near the Greenfield.
(Me.0 town line, has turned tailor af-
ter having passed threescore years on
farm, and is getting rich making
suits for New York wholesale firm,
as well as for wealthy visitors who
come to Maine. Though none of the
garments which he constructs is made
to order, they all give good satisfaction
to the purchasers, none of whom COM
plains about the wearing qualities or
the fit of Buzzell's clothes. This is all
the more remarkable because most of
his patrons are the rich men, who are
accustomed to purchase the best arti-
Giles in the market. Buzzell made 200
suits last year, and will sell more than
500 this season. He cuts them with a
scythe, sews them up with common
white wrapping Irvine, uses MANILA
spun yarns for buttons, and sells q
complete suit for IS cents. Expecting
big trade next year he has already
cut enough to make 200 suits, and has
the material stacked in a great pile
back Of his barn.
Mr.. BuZzell manufactures grass
ducking suits for hunters, and is the
only man in New England who is en-
gagged in the business.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17
ELECTRICITY nv THE HOME.



Few things are so interesting for a
family group as experiments in an
amateur way with electricity and the
mysterious forces which can be easily
produced by following certain scienti-
fic formulas. One of the simplest
methods of producing a mild current
of electricity is to insert a steel knife
and a silver fork in a large orange.
The handles of the knife and fork
should be some inches apart, and if
they are connected by an electrical
measuring instrument a perceptible
current will pass. A cucumber or any
acid fruit may be substituted for the
orange.
The making of voltaic pile is
simple thing, and when it is complet-
ed the current produced may be allow
ed to pass through dozen or more
persons seated in a room. All the par
aphernalia necessary will not cost
quarter Ten or more pieces of zinc an
inch square and the same number of
pieces of copper of the same size
should be used and with them the
same number of pieces of paper, the
latter soaked in vinegar. When these
are at hand arrange the pile in alter
nate layers of zinc and copper with
vinegar-soaked paper between-that
is, first lay down piece of copper and
on it a piece of paper; then
place a piece of zinc and on
that piece of paper; then copper and
paper. and so on alternately, separat-
ing the metals with the paper each
time and being sure that at either
end of the pile is a piece of zinc and
a piece of copper.
When the pile is completed it should
be soaked in vinegar a moment and
then wiped dry. Then the experiment.
err by placing a forefnger at either end
of the pile can easily feel the current
passing through his body. If a num-
Der of persons sit in a circle and clasp
hands and those at either end of the
line touch respectively one end of the
voltaic pile, the current will pass
through the entire party.
A thermople, in which the current
is produced by heat, is made by fast
ening the ends of siX-inch strips Of Ger
man silver and copper wire in V
shapes, joining them until a success
sion of VS. or WIS is produced. Then
the string of wire lengths should be
bent into the form of a star and the
inner points will be close together. A
lighted candle placed in the centre,
equidistant from each point, will pro-
duce a current which can be plainly
felt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17

The whole economy of nature would
undergo a startling change if water new
er froze. The worlds climates would
be revOlutiOnized. The ice-bOund pO-
lar seas would cease to exercise their
chilling influences. and consequently
the currents of the ocean might either
cease or be turned aside in different
directions.
Thus the gulf stream would seek
other shores than those of Britain, and
the climate there might be subject to
the extremes of heat and cold noticea-
BILE in other countries of the same lati-
tude. The ice-bound rivers of the
north, notably those of Russia and ST.
IBERIA, would be open for navigation,
and Russia's activity as a sea power
and a commercial nation might alter
the whole world of commerce.
Canada would become another coun-
try altogether. An immense tract of
land would be available for cultivat-
ing hardy plants, and Greenland might
be what its name indicates The abb
sence of icebergs off the coasts of New
foundland and Iceland would result in
a much warmer climate in those is
lands, where now the crops often fail.
Ice, too, plays an important part in
the economy of nature Thus, if water
never froze snow, hail and hoar frost
would cease. The loosening of soils
and the disintegration of rocks by the
frost and many other now vital effects
would be lost. In short, the absence
of ice would be on the one hand an
incalculable disaster, on the other
hand, a great boon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17
THE PRINCETON INN.
A RESORT FOR TIGER STUDENTS
THAT HAS CAUSED AN UPROAR.

One of the show Places of tho Famous old
University Town-The Grill Room and
the Customs That Make 1t Celebrated
The Inn Was Opened Five Years Ago.
The Princeton Inn has been attract.
ing a good deal of attention lately be-
cause of the trouble over it's license
DR.. Shields, of Princeton University
has been severity attacked because he
signed petition for the renewal of its
license. The attacks on him and the
Inn are considered quite without jus
LITIGATION by prominent alumni of
Princeton. The Inn was first opened
to the public about five years ago. 1t
was built by alumni of Princeton as a
gathering place for alumni who return
to the old college town for college fes
tivities, and has also attained large
patronage from the students The Inn
has always been under the best man
agement which has called forth fav-
orable comment.
The Presbyterian Church all over the
country is very much exercised over
the licensing of the Inn to sell spiritu-
Gus and fermented liquors. A number
of Synods and Presbyteries in the East,
as well as the West, assuming that
Princeton University is a denomina-
tional institution and is responsible for
the conduct of this well known and
charming hosiery, have taken occas-
ion to. severely censure the university
management for what they regard as
completely in the sale of alcoholic bev-
erages to the public in general and to
Its students in particular,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17
FREE PUBLIC LIBRARIES.


They Are Useful and Efficient Aids in the
Cause of Education.
The decision of the board of educa-
ton to abolish the charges for taking
out books at the Kansas City public
library is unquestionably wise one,
saws The Times of that city. Though
under the present system the dues are
not excessive nor even commensurate
with the value of the privileges. yet so
long as it is not free the institution can
not attain the full measure of its use
fulness.
Publis libraries need not necessarily
be free, but municipal public libraries
are generally expected to be free as well
as open to the general public. As in the
case of our public schools, the expense
is calculated to be borne by those who
can afford it rather than those who es-
pecally need the advantages conferred.
The principle in both cases is the
same. 1t is firmly believed that the
diffusion of knowledge makes better
citizens and tends to equaize the con-
ditions under which men compete for
existence and hOnOrs. In democratic
popular government there should be no
taxes on learning.
The adjustment of charges will GER
tainly widen the influence of the public
library. Not only will more persons be
brought into connection with it as read
ers, but others will be interested in its
work and wish to contribute to its
means. 1t may be confidently predicted
that the change will be universally APP
prOyed as it deserves.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17
Do You Know.

That rats hate chloride of lime, and
avoid places where it is exposed.
That bathing the neck and face in
cold water will often check bleeding of
the nose.
That in washing new calico, especially
black, if it is first soaked in salt and
water its fading may be prevented.
That hay water is a great sweetener
of tin, wooden and iron ware. Boil Il
handful of sweet hay in water and put
the vessel IN when hot.
That silver spoons that become dis
colored from contact with cooked eggs
may be easily frightened by rubbing
with common salt.
That lemon juice will whten FROST
ing, while cranberry or strawberry will
color it pink, and the grated rind of an
orange strained through a cloth will
color it yellow.
That grained wood should be washed
with cold tea.
That whole cloves are now used to
eXterminate moths, and better for that
purpose than either tobacco, camphor
or cedar shavings.
That carpets should be thoroughly
beaten on the wrong side first, and then
on the right side; after witch spots
may be removed by the use of ox-gall
or ammonia.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17
GARD.

We, the undersigned, agree to refund
the money on a fifty-cent bottle of
Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure
your cough or cold. We also guarantee
a twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
w. III. SHELDON,
w. o. SANFORD,
ISAAC STERNs,
G. n. NORTH, Shoreham,
ID. ii. BENNETT, Bridport.
j. IL. FLETCHER,
IFS f. III. DEAN, MOnktOn.
AVERY q PRESTON, Ferrisburg.
4l-26W
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17

Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa,
says, "My child is worth millions to me
yet | would have lost her by Group had
not invested twenty-five cents in a
bottle of One Minute Cough Cure" 1t
cures coughs, colds and all throat and
lung troubles. Isaac Storms, Middle
bury; b. @. Peck, or Day Bros, East
Middlebury; c. L. SOwle, West Corn
WALL d. Ii. Bennett, Bridport; c. b.
Kendall, ShOreham. ---
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17

Mrs. VI. B. Ford, Ruddell's, H., suf
fered for eight years from dyspepsia and
chronic constipation and was finally
cured by using DeWitt's Little Early
Riscrs, the famous little pills for all
stomach and liver troubles. Isaac
Sterns, Middlebury; b. G.. Peek or Day
Bros, East Middlebury; c. w. Sowle,
West Cornwall; ID. Ii. Bennett, Bird
port; c. b. Kendall, Shoreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17

Mrs. Stark, Pleasant Ridge, o., says
"After two doctors gave up my boy to
die, | saved him from Group by using
One Minute Cough Cure" 1t is the
quickest and most certain remedy for
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
troubles. Isaac Stems, Middlebury; b.
G. Peck or Day Bros, East Middlebury
c. l.. Sowle, West Cornwall; ID. II. Ben,
net, Bridport; C. B. Kendall, Shoreham
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17
THE HoMeLIesr MAN IN MloDLesuRY.

THE HOMELlEST MAN IN MODLEBURY.
As we'll as the handsomest, and others
are invited to call on any druggist and
get free trial bottle of kemps Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs, a remedy that
is guaranteed to cure and relieve all
Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma,
Bronchitis and Consumption. Price Doc.
and 500.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17

''For five weeks lived on cold water,
so to speak," writes man who suffered
terribly from Indigestion.
lie could hardly keep anything on his
stomach. What stayed wasn't properly
digested and gave him terrible pangs.
This is not an uncommon case. Dyspep-
tics don't get enough nourlshment. They
are generally thin and weak
They may eat enough, but they don't
digest enough. Much of what they eat
turns into poison. If this keeps on
there's no telling lcbat disease they may
get next. -ir
That's why it is best to take Shaker
Digestive Cordial, as soon as symptoms Of
indigestion appear. Sic ~ Va
1t cures all the evils of indigestion,
and prevents the evils which Indigestion
causes. 4IHs -
Sold by druggists, price 10. cents to
$l.00 per bottle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17
Stop! Women,

And consider that in addressing Mrs
Pinkham you are confding your private
ills to a woman-a woman whose eX-
perience in treating woman's diseases
is greater than that of any living ply
sician, male or female.
You can talk freely to a woman when
it is revolving to relate your private
troubles to a man; besides, man does
not understand, simply because he is a
man.
MRS. PINKHAM'S STANDING
INVITATION.
Women suffering from any form of
female weal1nessarei invited topromptly
communicate with Mrs. Pinl1ham, at
Lynn, Mass. All letters are re-
ceived, opened, read, and answered by
women only. A woman can freely
talk of her private illness to a woman.
Thus has been established the eternal
confidence between Mrs. Pinllham and
the women of America which has never
been broken. Out of the vast volume
of experience which she has to draw
from, it is more than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge that
will help your case. She asks nothing
in return except your good will, and
her advice has relieved thousands.
Surely any woman, rich or poor, is very
foolish if she does not take advantage
of this generous offer of assistance.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17
Your Money Or Your Life
Is the Demand of Highway Robbers.
You Must and DO Give Both for Many
Worthless Remedies.
Dr. Frost Offers You Prescriptions Covering
Period of Twenty Hospital
Private

nominal charge of five enables purchase
bottle his celebrated cold known Frost
time of the life having handy
speedy Colds a-rppe Pneumonia and
for four days
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17

Railroad trains have been showed in at
several points in Spain. the drift reach
ing to to the carriage windows.