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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-12-15
The Velvet Bean.
Editor Florida Agriculturist:

There have been so many inquiries
lately in the Southern Agricultural
Press regarding the Velvet bean, that
perhaps a few facts based on person
al experience in growing it may be
of use to some of those inquiring as
to it's merits.
My attention was first called to this
bean about five years ago, while Wis
iting a neighboring farmer who had
planted a few of the beans at the
base of his wind mill tower, and the
vines at that time were bidding fair
to climb to the very highest point
of the tower. [ secured some seed
from him later on, but when giving
them to me he cautioned me against
planting them where anything else
was to grow, as, like Bermuda grass,
they took all the land in sight. When
I planted these beans I put them in
amongst some corn, and to give them
chance to do well, | topped the corn
have the corn stalks to run on; and
talk about vegeta tion covering the
ground! I had it then sure enough.
have never seen anything quite to
equal it. The forage was simply ex-
traordinary. [ cut a lot of the vines
green and fed them to the stock, and
they were very much reished.
A second growth came up immedi-
ately, which matured it's seed by the
end of October Il should have men
toned that they were planted early
in May). I gathered the pods and
left the vines to rot where they grew,
and ever since then that piece of
land has produced better crops than
formerly.
The last two seasons I have been
experimenting to find out what
would prove the best fertilizers to
use on this crop, but having no anal
ysis to consult in the matter, was
working little in the dark. One
thing, however, was certain,-there
was no nitrogen required, as,
being legume, the plant provides all
that for itself; in fact, it is the best
nitrogen gathered that I know Of,
owing to it's rampant foliage and
broad leaves. I experimental with
and without potash, but always used
phosphoric acid. The plants which
had not received potash did not differ
so very greatly in general growth
from those which had, but when it
came to maturing the pod, and the
size and quality of the bean, the ef-
feet of potash was plainly to be seen.
From my experience [ should think
that a well proportional fertilizer for
this crop should contain about eight
per cent potash, and six per cent
phosphoric acid; four to eight hum
dred pounds per acre will be quite
sufficient Some parties have been
complaining as to the difficulty ex-
perienced in Smelling the crop. Those
that don't shell we'll are simply shriv-
elled up, not cured, which is due to
insufficient nourishment and can be
corrected by fertilizing properly.
Well developed pods dry out even and
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-12-15

says the journal OF Agriculture:
Half the population of the United
States live in rural districts. Why not
give them all a chance to learn some
of the principles underlying their av-
ocation."
The above declaration and inter-
rogatory leads DR.. Galen Wilson to
write: "All this is true and wisely
said and the agricultural press and
farmers Institutes may as well pre-
pare to discuss the matter, for the
subject will be before the people
until it is settled rightly by giving
the farm youth an opportunity to
learn some of the principles under
lying their avocation."
Farming World believes that not
only should agriculture be taught
in common schools in the country,
but to a certain extent in schools in
cities. There are many reasons
that could be given for this belief,
more than can now be given, but we
will name one or two.
One of the worst things to contend
with in rural districts is the increas-
ing tendency of young people,
especially boys, to leave the farm
for city life. This is all right to
certain extent, for it must be con-
coded that all trades and professions
recruit largely from farming COM
munities. But the trouble is that
great many farmers sons leave
good homes on farms and go to
cities to work hard in shops, stores
and offices, for wages and salaries
that afford them, by far, fewer COM
forts than they left at home on the
farm. Agriculture properly taught
in common schools in the country
would have a tendency to make
young people on farms think more
highly of the profession of their
parents and make them less in
clined to escape from it.
It may seem to the reader more
difficult to give good reason for
teaching agriculture in city schools
than for teaching it in country
schools. But we think there are good
arguments in favor of it, one OF
which is that agriculture is some
thing that everyone is or should be
interested in. All are dependent on
it, directly or indirectly, whether
they know it or not. And that which
we are all dependent on we should
know something about.
Then again the teaching of agrl-
culture in village and city schools
would have a broadening effect on
the minds and lives of the pupils.
The tendency of the lives and sur
roundings of artisans, tradesmen,
railroad and many professional men
is, to a greater degree than is gen.
orally realized, in the direction, with
of course many bright individual ex-
ceptions, of a narrowness of thought
and views. Too many of these classes
are not broad enough in their think
ing to include even a passing inter-
est in agriculture, much less give it
serious and entitled consideration.
A 1ooeo.o oh in Of
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AGRICULTURE IN COMMON
SCHOOLS.

We know of no reason why agri-
culture should not be taught in
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Evening star., 1897-02-12
THS AMERICAN >"
Ii In Making Great -
pean -eadway fn Euro

p sdarkets.
frop, E,ro,- = to the State Department
nIe p,,,, show that the American ap-
,bor. an enormous market for i,soIf
q, iast year Frank Mason, United States
>nsui general at Frankfort. declares that
the victory has beer one of superior quail
| i'y rather than mere chsapness. and savs
the agricultural papers in Germany m AXE
me astonishing statement that no less
than Goeo10 double centners of our ap-
ples-more thar twenty times the import
of any previous |ason. came into Germany
last year. The ccns,,, general thinks mis-
gam OF great market mag ~ ''He pe' nd
nent If cei tain precautions. which ,e h"'eS'
are observed by American shippers.
Consul Monaghan at Chemnitz saws me
Whoie German empire is alarmed at the
great apple imports. The keeping Quail
ues OF the best American winter apples are,
SUBJECTS OF 2stonishment to German grow
ers. who expressed incredulity when toll 4
oaidwin would easily keep six months
Even from England. where the American
apple Is well known. come words OF sur
prise at The great volume Of the imports
OF American apples. and United States
Corsul Mceker a. Bradford sends extracts
frcm newspapers 10 show they were actu-
any a glut on the market.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
JeWelry Department.

3ss- Sterling Silver Hat Pins. ns....-........23c
-. SHE Combs. sterling silver tops Ice paIr
sss- Link Cur Buttors, sterling silver. r.......25
asc Rolled Plate and Sterling Links. .. isc
i9c- 'tiiirrns Gold Rings. Observation-Disclosures. 4st
:ssc Birthday Rings. solid gold. ld........... 75c
43c. Stick Pins. 80 styles 25f
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Mrs. Crayens' Complaint.

Mrs. Nettie Cravens. who alleges that
she is the contract widow OF ex-senator
James c. Fair. complained at police head
quarters. in San Francisco. yesterday thar
she is being harassed ay private detectives
ana mat she Is in constant fear of a alur-
derous attack upon her She asked ,,sr-
mission to carry a pistol. but the police
commissioners declined to grant the re-
quest
Evening star., 1897-02-12
An Inspector q. Postn..ser.

Postmaster General Wilson has directed
that the post office at Caldwell, Kan, be
placed In charge of a postal Inspector. This
is the Office where the President made an
appointment, the Senate failed to confirm
ana the bcndsmen refused to be liable any
lorgef. As long a8 the inspector is in
charge the government win have to insure
Itself against loss II Caldwell.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Valentines,

All the latest aDi most daiuty styles of valen-
tiaes.
Comic .1c. and two FOR L.
Fancy Patterns ........ ...............5c to 4.c
Evening star., 1897-02-12
MARRIED..

MlTH-STICKNEY. In Baltimore. Nd ,m An
gust IL, 1885, 10y Rev. T.. l.. = Tress,l. naStnr
OF 81. Peters Evangelical Intheran Cnr..h
MAMIE NJ. SMITH 10 BRYAN IL sTICkNEl
both OF Washington, ID. Z.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Fine Dinner Ware.

All housekeeprrs pride themselves with their
Sets of China Table Dishes. but not every one can
afford TO buy whole set any time.
We have arranged for tomorrow
to place two handsome open stock
patterns on sale at less than COM
plete set prices.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Correct Stationery.

The latest addition to our choice assortment Of
Writing Papers is
ROYAL Nellum,"
Cream AMI azuriLe rippled fpish. IL
New S-luIre-shapc Paper. ............. OON- io'
Latest ohiong Envelopes IOC. pack.
Commonwealth Linen"
Has been making friends for itself
for years. All styles.
white. satin and antique fnish n,
Capitol Bond"
Cream. and azCre. 19c. ID.
Envelopes. per pack, Sc.
Twenty-Five styles Linen Pa
pers I5c. Id.
Envelopes to match --..............5 sc. pack.
so Visiting Cards from engraved
plate .75c.
Wedding and reception work correspondin;ly
low rates.
Call for our booklet on Card Etiquette.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Soaps and Perfumes.

Bargain Sap. STYLES.
Extra Large Cake Of Pure Soap. ...-.......... lc.
10,- cakes Pure White Castile Soap. ......... &c.
15. Robinson Bros Oatmeal S.mp. .......... .10c.
15c- Williams JersTy Cream Soap. .1Oc.
D. Turkish Bath Soap. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Be.
S-idlitz Powders 10 in Tin box. .0c.
BTenO SeltZe=. ........... ................. pc
Beef, Win" and Iron, pints. Observation-Disclosures. .3jc
Best Household Ammonia. pints, g.. Quarts. .10r
Refined Powdered Borax, h-lb. package. ....... yc
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-31

Fifteen grandchildren and six chill
dren of George ". Boyd, a pioneer of
1S49, and residing at 544 West Second
South, assembled at his home yester-
day afternoon the occasion being Mr.
Boyd's I'D birthday. The veteran re-
ceiVed hearty congratulations and was
presented with a handsome arm chair.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-31

C Bamberger. for their gifts of coal.
To al workers and contributors; to
all who lent their interest and en-
deaYor; to all section officers for faith
ful effort; to all committees for helpful
service: and TO the newspapers for
printing the reports, ard SO publishing
abroad the good work. The officers IN
dertakins again. ~ the will. of the
guild. the duties for another year, ex-
tend their most hearty thauks
MRS O. J. SALISBURY.
Honorary President.
MRS ". 4 NELDEN.
President
MRS c. " WATSON,
Treasurer.
AsRS.sE. 3. GRITCHLOW.
Secretary.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-31
Needle Work Guild.

The annual meeting of the Salt Lake
City branch OF the Needlework Guild
Of America was held on Thursday af-
ternoon, Oct 2S, III the Progress build
ing.
On Tuesday. Oct. 20. the garments re-
eeived by the sections were collected
and taken to the guild room. On We'd
nesday they We're arranged and open
for the inspection of anyone Who was
interested in the charity and on Thurs
day we're allotted by vote of til direct
ors to the various institutions. etc
Friday the distribution was made by
the committees appointed, as follows.
To the Young Ladies Aid society. 200
To State Street orphanage. 100
To st. AIMS orphanage. ........ 100
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-31

tiele-"Does College Education Educate
in the Broadcast and Most Liberal Sense
OF the Term by Grant Allen
At the close OF the reading a very
spirited and Interesting discussion took
place, in which nearly all members
Joined.
It brought out soma very strong ar
guments Tor and against and opinions
were about equally divided.
The club adjourned 10 meet Nov 9,
when the topic win he ~Hallecks Ed
ueattoH OF the Central Nervous Sys-
tenn by Mrs. a. =. kinney. All inter-
fSted ar. inIifed.
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At Fort Douglas.

The past week at Fort Douglas was
one of the most eyeneful in a social
way that the post has known for a
long time. There we're several de-
Mghtful dinner parties and luncheons
and the first hon of the season was
given in the post hail on Tuesday
evening. The cosy little hail was
thrown open and the place once more
resounded to the sweet strains OF
music.
Besides the officers and ladies of the
post there were present Miss Burke,
Miss German, Miss Wall, Miss Agnes
Judge, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. Mr.. Smith,
Mr.. Sid Hooper, Mr.. Mcmillan, Mr..
Short. Mr.. McMurdy and others
Captain Wygant entertained Lieu
tenants Quincy and Cartwright at
dinner on Sunday.
lieutenant and Mrs. jerks gave a
very pleasant dinner party to Lieu
tenant and Mrs. Tayman. Miss Black
and Lieutenant jackson last week.
One of the most enjoyable affairs of
the week in garrison society was the
luncheon given by Mrs. Kent The
pretty dining room in the eolonePs
quarters naQ De9N most charnlinglV
decorated for the occasion with tlow-
ers. To further the pleasure of the
afternoon an orchestra was stationed
in room adjoining the dining hall.
Nearly all the ladies at the post were
present.
Another charming event was the
card party given by Mrs. Ducat Fri
Gay evening. The evening was pleas
antly passed with cards and dainty
prizes we're awarded the winners. After
the games we've finished the tables
were cleared and delicious refresh
ments served
Captain and 1Irs. Wygant were the
hosts at dinner party on Thursday
evening. The event was in honor of
Lieutenant and Mrs Tayman, Major
and Mrs. Gtrard and Lieutenant and
Mrs. Nelson.
Mrs Alice j. Ducat arrived at the
post on Thursday to visit her step-son,
Captain Ducat-
The children of the garrison have the
post hail thrown open TO them for dane
ing school on Friday evenings.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Tayman left the
post Friday evening to be absent about
two months. Lieutenant Tayman has
been granted a leave of absence and
Will visit relatives in Pennsylvania.
the officers and ladies on Friday even
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-31

Mrs Alice j. Ducat arrived at the
post on Thursday to visit her step-son,
Captain Ducat.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-31

Captain and RIrs. Wygant were the
hosts at q dinner party on Thursday
evening. The event was in honor of
Lieutenant and Mrs Tayman, Major
and Mrs. Gtrard and Lieutenant and
Mrs Nelson.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-31

The children of the garrison have the
post hail thrown open to them for dane
ing school on Friday evenings.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-31

Lieutenant and Mrs Tayman left the
post Friday evening to be absent about
two months. Lieutenant Tayman has
been granted a leave of absence and
viii visit relatives in Pennsylvania.
3 g @
A theatre party was formed among
a.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-31
Woman'g Club.

The address which was 20 have been
given by Mrs c. e Allen was post
poned on account OF sickneSs-the lady
having sent word on Tuesday morning
that she could not be present.
In her place Dr.. Curtis read an ar
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-31

Lost, Strayed or Stolen"
g g
Mrs. Captain Augur has issued invi-
tations to a card party on next Thurs
day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-31
Nineteenth Century Club, Provo.

Provo, Oct gO,-The Nineteenth Cen
fury cub was called to order at the
usual time BY the president. After the
reading of the minutes of the previous
meeting the business OF the club was
taken Up. The delegate 20 the fedora
ton meeting save her report.
\ special programme on Temper
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-31

Oh there's li.gfat o something come
W MA her bona.e eyes
The 5;ei1G Of sls:n aia.aS teaming there,
Warm-bclmned as summer skies.
On. there's the touch o somceh9ng come
Cpcn her rounded cheek
Tple tGUcl 0 sOIncCI-ilg glowing Uhgre-
F'lame-W0rde1 doth Ut speak
And all the warblerd o the wood.
And al She no5d.nE flowers.
GA, prgthee, &ei me, love you well
The rosy, Tripping hours?
For adj the days ara fun O. song,
And clou11ess are cha skies
On, there's the lglln o something come
Within her bonnie eyes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-31

To Davis Deaeoness Home. so
To Woman So Rescue Home assooia-
tlDp .......-.-- %
To NeWsboys uniuu Recommendation 30
To St Anthony's guild 50
To Salvation Army shelter (blan-
ketS} ..,......... Observation-Disclosures. 10
To attendance office of public
schools -------.--.- IS
(and SIS for shoes for poor chill
drer,l
To reserve fund ......-..-.--.-----. 12s
To private distribution - 100
Total ..-,-...,,. ....,.....,....l, Loot
The guild wishes to extend sincere
thanks to DR., Theo 0Lyer for his kind
ness in donating the use of the large
lower room in the Progress building
for the four days occupied with the
work. to Walker Bros. Gardeners,
Auerbaeh's, the T. c. n l., Siegel
Clothing company, the Paris Millinery
company, George AIullett & Co.. Brown.
Terry 6, Woodruff Co., Browning & Co,
for their genFous donations OF cloth
ing; TO NIr- George ". Snow and Hahn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01

the balance of the session. Local re
ceipts amounted to ISL cars.
In oats large receipts, fine weather and
the early weakness in wheat and corr
caused an easy feeling and prices de.
clined. Offerings were large and good
business was transacted. A steadier feel.
ing was noticeable near the close, with
but little recovery in prices, however
Local receipts, 619 cars, the largest for
some time
Provisions closed with September pork
oc lower, September lard and ribs un-
changed
Estimated receipts Wednesday: Wheat,
10 cars: corn, 80 cars; oats, 265 cars;
hogs, $4,000 head.
Cash quotations were as follows:
Flour-Firm.
NO. 2 spring wheat, 70Ac; No. 3 spring
wheat. tic; No. 2 red, 7567Sc.
No. = corn, 25@251sc.
No. 2 oats, 17Ac; No. 2 white. 21M
22Ac; No. 3 white, .19A@21hc.
No. ? barley, nominal; No. 3. 2S1s0
Soc; No. 1, 2Sc.
No. 1 flax seed, 7SA@7SAc.
Prime timothy seed, $2.75.
Mess pork, per barrel, $7.7O67.75.
Lard, per 100 pounds, $4.15
Short ribs sides Qoose), S4.4O64. 10.
Dry sailed shoulders (boxed). 4%6i5c.
Short clear sides (boxed), 4%041tc.
WHISKY, distillers' finished goods, per
gallon, $1.19.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01

| interruption of the jubilee festivities. and
prices there reflected the opinion of the
dealers that the advance of prices ON the
New York exchange had been more pre-
cipitate than was warranted by the con-
ditions. This influence was reinforced by
heavy selling here for London account.
Prices in the list generally were fever
ism, especially the Changers, and sagged
to marked degree aside from special
cases, giving very irregular aspect to
the market. General strength and q
rally. followed the publication of the
burlington statement for May, showing
an increase in net earnings of 5000, 506.
The lowering of posted rates of ex-
change IL of a cent to S4.S6 IL for
long and SASS for short bills also i'm
parted confidence, rejecting the weakness
OF the exchange market and the proba-
bility that gold shipments would be light
or entirely suspended this week. But
when heavy liquidation in Sugar and
chicago Gas set in during the final hour,
the doubts of holders returned in full
force, and stocks of the leading proper
ties were thrown over at a lively rate in
feverish desire to realize and prices
generally were carried down to the low
est point of the day. A partial rally in
Chicago Gas stiffened prices above the
lowest, leaving final results mixed be-
tween gains and losses. Most of the
prominent active shares show losses eX-
tending TO l 3-4 in sugar and over a
point in Burlington, Rock Island, Louis
vile and Manhattan. Northern Pacific
preferred developed heaviness on the be-
lief that the differences between the Hill
interests and the voting trustees were
about to eliminate. The Coalers resisted
the general heaviness in the increase in
circular rates for Anthracite coal. Among
the most prominent stocks to show gains
only fractional were Tobacco, which was
strong and active. New Jersey Central.
Omaha, Tennessee Coal and ST. Louis
Southwestern. In the active list some
marked net gains were shown. Rio Grande
Western rose 3; Rio Grande Western pre-
ferred, 2 "a, and La Cede Gas pre-
ferred, Lead preferred, Spirits preferred
and Tobacco script, point or over.
The volume of transactions was almost
as large as yeterday, but over three
tifths of the dealings were concentrated
in Chicago Gas, Sugar, the Changers,
Tobacco and Atchison preferred. The
upward movement in railway mortgages
was continued with considerable vigor,
despite the extreme heaviness of the
stock speculation.
Some of the bond declined from liquda-
tion, particularly American Spirits skies
and American Spirits incomes, which
lost 1-2 and 2 per cent respectively.
Sales, $2,405,000
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
A NEW SCHEDULE.
A Change to BE Made i'm the L. & c..
N. Passenger Trains.


On the LIST inst. there will be an entire
ly new change of schedule on the Inter-
national and Great Northern trains mass
ing through here that will give MS mn p' nd
ditional train, but will also make through
passengers from st. Louis get in here at
the early hour of $50 a. m. The pro-
posed change in schedule is not entirely
completed MS yet, and hence Is not ready
to give out to the public, but as near as
can be ascertained, the material changes
will be made in the southbound trains.
The st. Louis Cannon Ball, which now
arrives at 5:2O every morning, viii get in
at 800, thus putting that train in here
something over an hour earlier than at
present. This will be rather hard on the
public who intend stopping off at Austin,
as it is even worse than the 500 schedule
now in operation. The southbound mail
train, which now arrives every afternoon
at 4:1O o'clock, will come through here.
at high noon every day, thus putting the
81. Louis and other eastern papers and
mail in here some four hours sooner than
is done under the present schedule. The
northbound Cannon Ball, which now
passes through here at lilo every night.
will go through about 10:45 or some thir-
~ minutes earlier under this new sched-
NE The fast mail train that now passes
through here, going north, at 1895 d. m.
every day. will not be changed by very
few minutes, If it is interrupted at ali.
The main changes effected by this new
schedule is on the southbound business.
In addition to these two through trains
there Will be II local operating from San
Antonio to Taylor through here, that will
arrive every morning mt $40 breakfast
here and leave at for Taylor. The re-
turn trip will be made in the evening, so
as to take sumner here and lpnve for tho.