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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-01-06
For the Florida Agriculturist.
Palmetto and Persimmons.

For the Florida Agriculturist.
Palmetto and Persimmons.
Persons who admire the tropical
looking cabbage palmetto with its
wealth. of waving evergreen deaves,
and stately stems, (amd who does
not?) can either transplant either
large or small ones successfully, or if
desired plant the seed. 1t only re-
quires three or four years to grow a
beautiful palmetto two or three feet
in height. It's natural growth lis rap
id when cultivated, and one can en-
JOY seeing them expand rapidly after
THAT time.
Palmetto trees from the seed, only
eight Or mine years old have been
grown in this vicinity, sixty TO seven
ty inches in circumference, with
leaves and trunk eight to twelve feet
in height Palmetto seed can be OBJ
'tKained i'm abundance in the ham
mocks along the st. Johns river and
o5her streams in Florida. Also in
hamnocks near the lakes.
To answer frequent applications as
ito best plan for propagating the
Kaki, OR Japan persimmon, and TIC
reach a larger number of persons
who may Ibe interested in their culti-
vation, permit me to give my eXpe-
rience, since taking lessons i'm crown
grafting from the late Geo. A. Robin
son, i'm March 1888.
Since that thine [ have crown graft
ed hundreds of them ON native per
simmon stock, and always with saitis-
factory results. AS rule [ put the
CRAFTS in just where the native stock
comes up, allowing it ITO remain per-
manen'tly. lit matters but little how
thick the trees stand on the ground
as plowing among them ought to be
avoided. The principal objection to
plowing is the numerous native per-
ssimmon growth lit causes by breaking
the roots of the older trees.
A neighbor has ascertained the inn
portamt fact THAT to plant, the Kalki
seed make the best stock, ais they do
not sprout young trees when the land
is plowed.
Grown grating cam be done amy
time after the leaves fall off of the
native stock, and until the buds swell
in the spring. Grating in the limbs
or above the ground in the body of
the stock lis attended with the serious
objection that when fruiting, the
wind frequently blows the graft
down, thus losing two or three years
of growth.
Crown grated trees should be
staked for the first two years, when,
il the stock was not too large per-
feet union will have taken place,
making it Impossible for the wind to
iniure it. Stock from one-half to one
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-01-06
Good Roads.

The spirit of road improvement. lis
abroad in the land, and it is too ag-
gressive to tolerate the old state of
things much longer It'has been fasten-
ed 10y several causes. FIRST, it is a nat
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-01-06

ural offspring from our progressive
age; second, the prevailing cheapness
of horse flesh makes saving of it less
necessary to farmers, so that faster
driving and heavier loads are the or
der of the day; third, the bicycle
''fills "a longfelt want" and has
''come to stay" These, and ssundry
other conditions call for better roads.
Our state is as yet too thinly set
tied to afford amy really good roads;
but fairly good roads, vastly superior
to most of those now existing, can be
had at a comparatively small outlay,
if knowledge on the subject is en-
ployed and natural resources under
stood and taken advantage of. It is
the writer's object i'm this and follow
ing articles to impart some practical
information ON the subject for the
benefit of the general public as we'll
as those in charge of road work.
!. OIlu OIL lIlGs hOdu lOtStl. s.
The form or shape cross Section
Of the road. is one Of it's principal
features.
If a pillow runs too deep we move
the backband farther back, or we
shorten it, or we shorten the traces.
Amy one of these processes will cause
the plow to run shallower because
the horse lifts a greater portion of it
that he did before. It is equivalent
to making the horse higher. If
man pulls a wagon by the ends of the
shafts, he has harder work to move
it tinan if he grasps the Shafts farther
oack, because in the latter case the
wagon is PARTLY lifted, SO that the re
sistence of the wheels agn nst the
ground is lessened. From this it is
evident that horses work is lighter
OH. a road thar is higher in the GEN.
ter, where he travels, than ait the
sides, where the wheels run. Simply
aus far aus ease of draft lis concerned,
il is plain that the softer and more
resisting the road is, the higher
should be the middle, until a certain
limit is reached. AS both single and
double teams, horses of different
heights, and vehicles of different
kinds and construction travel over
the road, it would be useless to lay
down any rule for the precise rise of
the middle line above the sides ait
certain distance from 1T; about seven
inches above the sides six feet AWAY:
will probably suit adj conditions the
best, on a level road, while it should
be more ON a sloping road.
Wagons and ibuggies used in Flor
ida are in most cases made in other
states, where the average horse is
larger than ours. For this reason we
often see a small horse draw a buggy
whose whifietree is so high up
that the traces are ON level In
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
WESTMINSTER.

{ Mrs. b. T. Phelps was called to Boston
last Saturday by the illness of her sister,
Mrs. Abbie Buck.
Mrs. G. II. Walker is getting up can
tata, "Grandpa's Birthday" TO be given
soon. The notices are not out yet.
Mrs. Samira Clay has closed her house
and is staying with her sister, Mrs Nor
man Whitney, at Putney. Mrs. Thomp-
son has gone to her sons at Westminster
West, where she makes it her home.
A large company from here are expect
ing to be present this afternoon and even
ing Thursday, if the weather permits, at
the services held at the opera house in
Bellows Falls by d. L. Moody. 1t rains
hard this forenoon.
Mrs. John 5. Leach died Wednesday at
ternoon after undergoing an operation to
remove a tumor from the abdomen. She
had been in poor health for three years.
Drs. Newton and Richardson of Wapole,
and a specialist from Keene and DR.. Bed
dy of this place were present at the opera
ton Her age was about 63 years. She
was a quiet woman, devoted to her family
and respected by those who knew her.
Besides her husband she leaves four chill
dren, all settled here-Herbert w, Walter
T., JOnn r. anu Emma, HOW MIS-. a f.
Brigham The latter living in the house
with her parents, has cared for her mother
a good share of the time until recently,
when she was taken i'll herself with spinal
| affection.
Rev. II. A. Goodhue of Westminster
West supplied the pulpit here last Sunday
in exchange with Rev. +. b. Hyde. He
| gave an excellent sermon on the duties OF
church members, freely criticising those
making the Sabbath a day for pleasure ex.
cursions, taking the Fitchburg railroad as
an instance, where the excursions of last
| Sunday and a week ago were gotten up
only for pleasure, openly with no other ex
cuse, which had not happened before, as
previously they have always had some sun
day observance as an excuse for carrying
passengers. We were given an idea to SET
if the road prospered in the future along
the lines of Rev. Mr.. Goodhue's remarks,
which did not predict that the road is tC
flourish like green bay tree AT the
same time he referred TO the wreck jus
this side of Keene where one man lost hi
life and others were injured and large dam
| age caused
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
WEsTMIN STER WEST.

Miss Fanny Hitchcock is at her brothers
for a stay of some weeks.
J. X. Hitchcock is cutting the hay on
the farm belonging to the church.
Mrs. Boyle and her son Richard are
spending several weeks in Alstead.
Mr.. Van Antwerp and daughter Of
Troy, y. Y, are at y. =. Ranney's.
Miss Stella Cutting has come from Kala.
mazoo for a vacation of some weeks
Fred Wilcox and family, after a visit of
two weeks at y. NJ. WilcoX's have returned
to Warren, Mass.
f. l.. Harlow is in town overseeing the
cutting of hay upon his farm. A. p. Ran
ney, with his machine and force of men, is
engaged in the work whenever the weather
will permit.
The young people gave an ice cream
social on Wednesday evening at the church
vestry. There was a fair attendance of
young people, with few or none of the
older people.
Miss Stella Goodell has returned from
Mortified, Mass, where she has been in
attendance as a delegate from Vermont
Academy to the conference of young
women students.
DR.. George Goodhue and wife of Day
ton, Ohio, are expected at Harlan Good
hue's today for a stay of few days. Ralph
Goodhue of Mortified, Mimi, has been
there for two weeks past.
Mrs. F. S. Harlow and child, Mrs. Mont
gomery, and Miss Alice NJ. Goodell, came
up from Maiden on Tuesday. Mrs Mont
gomery has been seriously i'll for several
weeks, but is now regaining her health.
The weather continues so wet that hay
ing progresses slowly. Many fields are so
full of water that corn and potatoes do not
flourish. 1t now seems likely that pota-
toes, except in dry spots, will be very
much damaged, and the corn crop will be
very small in many fields.
f. f. Gorham is in town this week. but
returns for Sunday to take charge of the
musical service in Wakefield until August,
when he has his vacation. The Amphion
quartet will then give a series of concerts
hereabOuts. This quartet, conducted by
Mr.. Gorham, is becoming more popular
every year.
II. L. Hastings, in jumping from a high
load of hay which was in the act of upset
ting in d. c. Gorhams field, caught his
foot in the rail of the cart and was thrown
headlong, falling heavily upon his shoulder
and forcing his head backward so that the
cords of the neck were severely strained.
He has been laid off from work for several
days.
E. R. Goodell met with serious acct
dent some two weeks ago in falling down
| the stairway in his residence. He thinks
he must have dreamed of cry of fire. He
arose to call w. Holden, who resides with
him, and in some way he came to the stair
way and fell down. He recalls nothing of
the affair until he was restored from I'M
consciousness some half an hour afterward
by Mr.. Holden and others of the family
who heard the noise of the fall. Mr.
Goodell is very heavy man and it is a
wonder that he was not seriously injured
He has not yet fully recovered from the
effects of the fall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
GRAFTON.

Mrs. j. l.. Duncan is spending a few
days in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. Cross are visiting at
Chas. Jillison's.
Miss Clara Mum is visiting at her
mothers home here.
W. II. Cambridge is spending some
weeks at Bar Harbor, Me.
S. NJ. Walker is with his son, b. NJ.
Walker, at Saxtons River.
Mrs. Lucy Hill of Plainfeld, n. H., is
spending a few weeks here.
DR.. and Mrs. Staples and daughter are
visiting at South Windham, Me.
Mrs. Geo Howes and daughters of New
York are spending the summer here.
Mrs. NJ. f. Walker and II. L. Walker
went to Bar Harbor, Me-, on Tuesday.
Misses Maud Lake and Bessie Thomp-
son visited Miss Annie Walker last week.
There will be an ice cream sale at n. r.
Davs's from , to o'clock Tuesday after
noon, July p.
Mrs. Farnam, Miss Grace Farnam, and
j. Sawyer, ofTroy, y. Y, came to Phelps S
hotel on Saturday last.
Miss Lila Hazen and her little sister,
Elizabeth, have recently visited their aunt,
Mrs. NJ. O. Rice.
Mrs. Cynthia A. Swallow will soon re-
turn to her home in Kansas. Her sister,
Mrs. H. S. Davis, will probably accompany
her and spend the winter in the West.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23

tested horse trot, on the mile course from
Mr.. Olcotts to Mr.. Fishers, before many
people were stirring. 1t was about 5
o'clock, and the three horses were those of
John f. Brosnahan, II. S. Frost and Geo.
Edwards, all reputed as quite speedy"
Two heats were trotted Brosnahan coming
in ahead each time, and each of the other
two came in last once, quite to the chagrn,
particularly of Mr.. Frost, who has talked
that the others could not "get away with
him." and it was through his suggestions
that the early meet was appointed.
About u met at the Y. NJ. C.. A. parlors
Monday evening to form Y M. c. A.
camera club. A good deal of enthusiasm
was manifested and it is expected, with
others who will join later a large club will
be the result An organization was eff
fected. S. w. Wilder, jr., was chosen as
president; Miss Frances Osgood, secre-
tary; John Lawrence, treasurer. An
executive committee of three was also
elected, F. G.. Day, chairman, l.. S. Hayes
and Mrs. S. w. Wilder, jr This commit
tee is to confer with the Y. NJ. c. A. room
committee and arrange for dark room as
soon as possible, and raise money for it,.
Another meeting IS to be held at S:4j Mon
day evening of next week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

A small party from here picnicked at
Leland lake on Tuesday.
A species of quail known as Bob
White was seen last week.
Mrs. Cynthia Swallow of Merden, Kan
sas, visited at her cousins, II. G. Davis's,
last week.
Among fine string of trout caught by
5. j. Weaver last week was one measuring
- inches and weighing l - pounds.
Seth Buffum is enjoying a visit from
his daughter, who lives in Worcester,
Mass, whom he has not seen for Is years
The ladies' benevolent society held their
fortnightly meeting in the chapel Wednes-
day afternoon. Supper was served on the
basket plan.
Among summer visitors here are AL
bert Harwood of New York at his fathers :;
viii Ober and family and Mr. and Mrs.
Cady of Springfield, Mass, at Joel Ober's.
Haying progresses slowly on account of
poor weather. During the heavy thunder
shower Of Tuesday much grass was lodged
and some washed away. The road be-
tween this village and Grafton was badly
washed ont in several places.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
SAXTONS RIVER.

Edward Pettengill returns to his work
on Saturday.
Mr.. Hughes is spending his vacation in
Massachusetts.
OF late the game of quoits has become
prominent in the village.
The summer school under the direction
of Prof. Roux and son is progressing fine
ly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lake and child of
Keene, n. H., made brief visit to friends
here this week
Mrs. Inez Wood and children came
early in the week from their summer home
at South Acworth, y. H., for a visit at
the Tenney's.
A heavy shower Tuesday afternoon
caused a very sudden rise of several feet in
the SaXtons river. Some boys in bathing
were obliged to make rapid flight from the
stream fol- their lives.
The rain Thursday afternoon prevented
many from this village from hearing Mr.,
Moodyat the Falls. In the morning, how
ever, large number from this village were
in'attendance upon the services at heopera
house His tender and burning words will
not soon be forgotten. May God bless the
truth to us all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23

In yesterdays session of the trial the
first evidence tended to show that O'Neil
disappeared entirely from view between 6
and O'Clock on the night of the crime.
lie had no money at o'clock but at
O'Clock had at least SIS. The next morn
ing he wanted to go to Boston, but was
too intoxicated.
The first sensational surprise of the trial
came when David Davis, who is serving
term in the Concord reformatory for steal
ing cattle, was called. At the sound of
his name O'Nel became greatly excited,
jumped to his feet, clutched the rail with
his hands, and motioned frantically to his
counsel. He talked eXcitedly with his
counsel, Mr.. Parkhurst, for several min
utes. Davis said that when he was con-
fined in the county Jail O'Neil confessed TO
| Davis and to another prisoner, Walter Cur
tbs, that he was drunk that Friday night or
he would not have been in the scrape. He
said, however, that he was innocent of the
murder of Mrs. McCloud, that O'Connell
choked her to death and he (O'Nei) did
the rest.
Naturally this testimony startled the
spectators, for it was not supposed that
any such discriminating statement had ever
been made by the prisoner.
Walter Curtis, however, denied the
story of the conversation. But it was a
similar story of a confession of O'Neil
which Curtis told to his employer and
Deputy Sheriff Smead last evening, which
caused a subpoena to be issued for Davis.
The stories were so closely identical that
there is reason for the commonwealth to
hold that the story as told by Davis is true.
VIII the district attorney secure from
the grand jury an Indictment for O'Con-
nell for the murder or for participation in
it? Will the so-called "circus man. be
able to show where he was during the
hours between 6 and s o'clock that fateful
night? Did O'Neil tell the truth to Davis,
provided he told him what Davis saws he
| dld? These are questions which all who
heard the testimony are asking.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
Conference Report on the General De-
hciency Bill.

The conference report on the general de-
ficiency bill was presented to the Senate
and agreed to Friday. The most import
ant disagreements were those limiting the
price of armor plate to $500 per ton and
paying claimants under the Spansh-Amer-
lean claims commission. The House con-
ference accepted the amendment providing
for representation of the United States at
the Paris Exposition. The bill as reported
carries a total appropriation of $1,000, 600
The chief engineer reports the best route
for a ship canal from the great lakes to the
Hudson river is that by Niagara river
Lake Ontario, Oswego, Ondaga lake and
Mohawk river The total estimated cost
is 5000, 600, 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
HINSDALE, N. H.
HinsdaIe Won Again.

A very interesting game of ball was
played on Riverside park last Saturday
afternoon between team from Brattle-
boro, managed by E. J. Devine, and the
Hinsdae Reserves. The Hinsdales won in
the last inning by the narrow margin OF
one score after hard squirt by the Brattle.
boros, in which they tied the score and
saved themselves a whitewash. Both bat.
teries did fine work, the pitching of Fisher
being especially commendable. Harry
Smith played the best game for the Re
serves, accepting 10 chances without al
error, and securing half of the hits made
by the Hinsdales. The score
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
SOUTH VERNON.

Miss Ferguson OF Newton, Mass, is
spending few weeks at Mr.. Palmer's.
A. 4. Dunklee has been digging and
marketing early potatoes the past week.
Mrs c. c. Houghton of Worcester came
to her brothers, W. A. Newton's, Thurs
day, for a short stay.
Mrs. F. O. Stockwei and little son of
Athol, Mass, are at her fathers, w. A.
Newton's, for visit.
The rush of haying has been much de-
layed by the frequent rains and the farm
ers find the adage, MAKE hay while the
sun shines" as true now as ever.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
For Over FIny Years.

Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syrup has been used fol
over fifty years by millions of mothers for their
children while teething with perfect success. II
soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, CUES wind collie, and is the best remedy for
diarrhBa. 1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by druggists in every part OF
the world Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup.
and take no other kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases re-
American Kidney Cure. " This new remedy is a
great surprise on account of its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain in the bladder kidneys,
back and every part Of the urinary passages in
male and female II relieves retention of the
water and pain In passing it almost Immediately.
If you want quick relief and cure this is your
remedy. Sold by George. f. Greene, Druggist.
Brattleboro, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
No
Reflections

Have been cast by anyone
on the mirrors we are dis
playing in our window.
Why should there be when
you can get a 40 by l8
bevel plate mirror framed
for S..
If you haven't looked
over our stock lately this
will seem like a special
drive, but it isn't,
Those ordered by mail
securely Grated without ez-
ira charge and satisfaction
guaranteed,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23

If you are tired taking the large old fashioned
gripping pills, and are satisfied that purging your
self till you are weak and sick is not good com
mon sense, then try CaTter's Little Liver Pills
and learn how easy II is to be free from bilious.
ness headache constipation and all liver troubles
These little pills are smaller, easier TO take and
give quicker relief than any pill in use. One a
dose. Price rs cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23

Wilmington. Vt. June %, 1897. did not have
any appetite and what | did eat distressed me
dreadfully. | saw Hoods Sarsaparilla advertised
and got bottle. Before il all gone felt
better and when l had taken two bottles l was
cured. ] could eat without distress and felt well
and happy. My son could not sleep well and he
had stomach trouble. but Hoods cured him.
g. c. Clark
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23

head away. As witness would walk rap
idly, the man would quicken his step, and
when she would slow up, he would do the
same. Witness could not positively iden-
tify him as O'Neil, but said that yester-
day when she saw him in the court room,
he looked at her just as that man had
done.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23

Will be found excellent remedy for sick
headache. Carter's Little Liver Pills. Thousands
of letters from people who have useI them prove
this fact. Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
BRATTLEBoRo AMATEURS.

summary: Earned runs, Bratteboro, 3; Left
on bases Hinsdse 3, Brattleboro S; twobase
bases, T. Smith 4, Kirk ., Craemer ?, j. Nc
Caughern >, K. McCaughern, II. Smith. Waite,
Perry; double plays, Craemer Raleigh, II Smith
Raleigh, Craemer II. Smith Raleigh: base on
balls Kirk, johnson, Fisher, Holmes; struck out
by Craemer, Perry. by Fisher, Dillon >. Craze
mer Raleigh, CofTey, Kirk and II. Smith; passed
balls, McCaughern. Waite. Time Of game one
hour and twenty five minutes; umpire, McCor
mick.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23

Will positively cure sick headache and prevent
its return. Carters Little Liver Pills This is not
talk but truth. One pill dose. See advertise
ment. Small pill. Small dose. Small price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23

For earache put couple Of drops of Thomas
Electric Oil bit of cotton and place it in the
ear. The pain Will stop in few moments. Sim
Pile enough, isn't il:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
c. L. Forbes Makes Il Voluntary Petit
ton I'm Insolvency.

The sherff's sale of the Commercial
House property, which was advertised to
take place yesterday, did not come off.
Just before the hour appointed for it the
probate court notified Deputy Thompson,
who was in charge Of the property, that he
was not to sell it as Mr.. Forbes had gone
into insolvency upon his own petition and
the matter is thus delayed for the present.
Thompson was appointed messenger of
the court, thus retaining charge of the
property. The first meeting of the credi-
tors is set for August I, but this date may
be changed to the I'd instead. Mr.. Forbes
is still resident of North Walpole. H..
d. Ryder represents him as council.