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The advocate., 1897-11-10
Profits on California Fruit Farms.

The Washington Cd. CO. Star pub
fishes the following interview:
"It is only since the year 1890 that the
people of California have shipped their
fruit to the New York and Philadelphia
markets in any large quantities, but
California fruit has found its way into
Eastern cities more than ever this sum-
mer," said gentleman who is the
owner of 10000 acres Of choice fruit
land in Tehama county, California, to
a reporter.
California fruit has acquired world
wide reputation on account Of its size,
shape, color and flavor. The largest
fruit farm probably in the world is that
of the late ex-senator Stanford. 1t con-
tains $4,000 acres, and the grapes raised
and wines made there bring in not less
than $4,000 year. Ex-Governor Bid
well has a fruit farm Of $4,000 acres.
Some Of the cherry trees on this prop
erty have been growing for twenty-five
years and the branches form a circle Of
at least sixty feet in diameter. Not
more than a dozen such trees can be
prOfitably grown on an acre Of land
on account of their immense size and
the lack Of room. l have seen STA
worth of cherries picked from one Of the
Bidwell trees, and cases are we'll au-
thenticated where cherries to the value
of 5000 and over have been gathered
from single tree on other fruit farms.
A full crop of cherries from the Bidwell
orchard will bring its owner anywhere
from $4,000 to $4,000.
Just to show you how enormous the
profits Of fruit farming are, a friend
of mine, the cashier of the Fresno Ma
tional bank, owns 325 acres near Fresno,
which he turned into fruit farm seven
years ago. His wife manages the farm
while he attends to matters at the bank.
Perhaps it Is due. to his wifes able man
agement, perhaps to the fertility of the
soil, but he told me recently that his
profits this year from 325 acres would
be over $4,000, and he showed me books
and figures to substantlate this state
ment, which /, knowing the fertility of
some of the California fruit farms, have
not the slightest reason to doubt"
The advocate., 1897-11-10
A Negro Farmer.

The success of Georgia negro, 80
years old, at farming is thus told.by the
Atlanta Constitution:
"He ran the gauntlet through which
all the boys of his race had to go, but
he had one quality not common to all,
and that was that dime once reach
ing his pocket stayed there. This quail
ification and the thorOughness Of his
service secured for him constant en-
ployment. Drifting from stores about
town into the government service in
the dredgeboats clearing out the Flint
river, his resources increased, and with
the interest savings on money already
acquired he found himself at the age
Of q the owner Of $2,OO0-$100 for each
year Of his life That, as stated, was
twelve years ago, and the event was
celebrated by a trip to Albany, where
The advocate., 1897-11-10

a white landowner was making the
usual mistake Of parting with 500 acres
of Baker county pine land. The white
man got the $4,000, which has most
likely taken wings long ago, while the
negro got the 500 acres, which are to-
day worth three times the money. Pow
ell put ten men to work, got the farm
in good order, planted cotton, corn and
sugar cane, and cleared the first year
$2,5OO. He has continued to add to his
landed possessions, paying spot cash
for every farm purchased, and is now
the owner of 2,1OO acres of land, from
which he markets 400 bales of cotton
annually. Besides his success on the
farm, he has developed the country
store idea, and thus rakes in thousands
Of dollars a year. He also owns COM
Portable residence In Bainbridge His
profits last year were over $S,OOO."
The advocate., 1897-11-10

food, and a food for man; the last chap
ter having been prepared by DR.. G.
F. Langworthy, of the Office Of Expert
ment Stations. IT'S general CharaC-
teristics, varieties and conditions OF
growth are stated; methods of culture,
harvesting and yield are described; and
the chemical composition, digestlbility
and value and uses are Investigated.
Five figures are given, illustrating (D
young Seeding soy bean; (2) soy bean
flowers, leaves and pods; (3) extra early
soy bean; (4) medium black soy bean;
and (5) roots of soy bean showing tu-
bercles.
Copies Of these bulletins may be OBJ
tanned by addressing the Secretary of
Agriculture, Washington, d. c., or
through members of Congress, who are
by law entitled to two-thirds OF the edl-
ton.
The advocate., 1897-11-10
Report Of an English Commission on Agri-
cultural Depression,

The Royal Commission appointed to
examine and report the causes Of ag-
rlcultural depression, recently submit
ted their report. The Gable, an Eng
lish agricultural journal, thus intro
duCes it's review of the report:
"The result of the four years work
of the commission now sees the light
in volume of $40 pages, which con-
tains an immense amount Of valuable
information, we'll worth the 3s. Id.
charged for 1t, to those who have leis-
ure to read it. This Is the greatest
praise which suffering agriculture will
be able to bestow on this remarkable
document, for as to the discoveries 1t
contains with regard to the causes of
the depression, they were all well known
to us long ago, and while the recommen-
datiOns of a portion of the commission
are watered down to such degree that
any poor struggling farmer on his last
legs, or reduced landlord, who can find
much comfort in them must be of
singularly happy disposition and very
easily satisfied"
The first fifty pages are occupied with
uCOfAlo VI LCoIlhuOny Ny WiIuSpoSB do
to the extent Of the fall of prices the
last twenty years, and the following
summary is given:
That the changes in the price of
grain during the past twenty years rep
resents fall Of 40 per cent. in the three
staple cereals, and over so per cent. In
the case of wheat
"That in the price of beef the fall
has been from "a to 40 per cent, accord
ing to quality.
THAT the decline in mutton in the
same period is from 20 to 80 per cent.
Wool has declined 50 per cent.
THAT dairy produce has participated
in this depreciation, and that, taking
the changes in the prices of milk, but
ter and cheese as whole, there has
been fall approaching 30 per cent.
Potatoes have declined from 20 to 30
per cent
Although there have been fuctua-
tons In the price Of hops they have
shown tendency to fall to an unproft-
able level"
Clause 10 says: "One Of the gravest
features of the depreciation which has
been so manifest in the course OF prices
during the period under review has been
It's persistency."
Clause 1872: I'VE have no hesitancy
in expressing our entire concurrence
The advocate., 1897-11-10
Successful Physlclans.

We heartily recommend DIR. Hathaway
& Co., Of 70 Dearborn St., Chicago, ILL.,,
as being perfectly reliable and remark
ably successful in the treatment OF
chronic diseases Of men and women.
They cure where others fail. Our read
ers, If in need of medical help should
certainly write these eminent doctors
and you will receive free and expert
opinion Of your case by return mail
without cost; this certainly is the right
way TO do business. They guarantees
their cures. Write them to-day.
The advocate., 1897-11-10
"Among the Ozarks.p

"The Land Of Big Red Apples" is an
attractive and interesting book, hand
somely illustrated with views OF south
Missouri scenery, including the famous
0lden fruit farm of 5000 acres In Howell
county. 1t pertains to fruit raising in
that great fruit belt Of America, the
southern slope Of the Ozarks, and Will
prove Of great value, not only TO fruit
growers, but to every farmer and home
seeker looking for a farm and a home.
Mailed free. Address ]. II. Lockwood.
Kansas City, Mo- #
The advocate., 1897-11-10
Santa Fe Route-CalifornIa Limited.

The California Limited now runs twice
week between Chicago and Las An
geles, via Santa Fe Route. The third
annual season for this magnificent train.
Equipment of superb vestibuled Pull
man palace sleepers, buffet smoking car,
and through dining car managed by Mr..
Fred Harvey. Most luxurious service
via any line, and the fastest time.
Another express train, carrying PAL
ace and tourist sleepers, leaves daily Gor
California.
Inquire Of Local Agent A., T. & s. II.
Ry.
The advocate., 1897-11-10

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Con-
tain Mercury,
AS mercury will surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely derange che
whole system when entering 1t through
the mucuous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
tions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to che
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
f. j. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio, con-
tains no mercury, and Is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucuoUs surfaces of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you
get the genuine. It Is taken internally,
and made in Toledo, Ohio, by r. J.
Cheney C Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The advocate., 1897-11-10

in the opinion that the present crisis
in agriculture is due primarily to the
fall in prices"
While the Commissioners agree unan-
imOusly upon the foregoing, they do
not agree concerning the cause Of the
fall Of prices; but they unite in the
opinion that the appreciation Of gold
and the depreciation Of silver have been
important factors in the decline.
The advocate., 1897-11-10

You can get the old reliable Kansas
Farmer and the Advocate, both one year
for $3.50. The Breeders Gazette ana
Advocate for $500.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-07
TO BE CONTINUED.
"PIayed Horse With the Boys.

The truth of this story can be vouched
for by such reliable citizens of Yolo
county as Judge E. T. Hampton. Pro-
fessor Barr. George W. Rupley, DR..
George H. Jackson and the old veteran
fisherman, the Hon. Jason Watkins.
A few summers ago the canal in the
eastern part Of the county was full Of
salmon that had come into the tule wa
ters early in the spring and were left in
the canal after the water had subsidized
in the Sacramento river. Some men and
boys conceived the idea of putting wire
screens across the canal, mile or 80
apart, then by forming line Of persons
and wading from one screen to the
other, driving the fish before them,
they would catch wagon loads Of big,
fine salmon. Some boys, while engaged
in this sport, caught one day huge
salmon, at least feet long, that had
been injured by running against a snag
or in some other manner so they turned
him loose.
This happened several times, until
the fish became quite gclsle and would
come to the waters edge whenever the
boys whistled to him and would be fed
by them with bread, worms, etc. One
of the boys became possessed with the
idea that they could have some sport
with old Sam, and, carrying the idea
into execution, he one day caught the
fish, and, fastening strong cord around
the fore part of Mr.. Salmon, he mounted
astride of him, and away he went down
the canal at more than railroad speed.
As soon as one of the screens was reached
the fish stopped and another boy be-.
strobe, and away they went for the 9TH
er screen. The fish seemed to enjoy the
sport and would flop his tail and jump
around in the water, while the boys
were shouting with laughter. This sport
continued through the spring, until the
poor old fish died, on account Of the
water getting so low and so warm in
the canal, and the boys buried him with
all the honors he deserved. Fran
cisco Call.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-07
JONES vs.. STRAIT.

Republican Contestant Makes n Somewhat
Mysterious Statement.
The Rock Hill Messenger, colored,
of last Friday contains the following,
dated Blacksburg March 16:
To the executive committie Of the
Republican party of the Fifth con-
gressional district of South Carolina !:
AS the candidate for the Fifty-fifth
congress, I deem it proper that l
should make brief statement of the
motive impelling me to give notice of
contest to Mr.. Strait, and the present
conditions of that contest.
1t was believed that q decision on
the grave constitutional questions in
volved in the suffrage laws of this
state could best be had by this contest,
and my notice presents these questions
fully.
have carefully taken all necessary
preliminary steps and have preserv-
ed all the data and evidence necessary
to show the condition of affairs in this
state with reference to the right of
suffrage. l have consulted at each
step with Mr.. Ernest F. Cochran,
my counsel, who was our candidate for
attorney general, and who is an able
an conscientious lawyer. Accompan-
led by him 1 visited Washington and
consulted with leading Republican
members of the senate and house, and
also with some of the best legal talent
of the country.
The consensus of opinion was that
while a continuance of the contest
would more than likely result in un-
seating Mr.. Strait; yet, under late
decision of the house committee, it
was very probable that the committee
would unseat Mr.. Strait on other
grounds and leave untouched the con-
stitutional questions raised.
As our object has been to get de-
cision on these points it has therefore
been determined best to have the mat
ter brought up in another shape, so
that a decision on these questions
would be certainly reached.
1 have always been and still ready
to sacrifice personal interest to the
interest of the party, and am there
fore willing that the matter should
take the course suggested. Having
interested such men as are the recog-
nized national leaders of our party in
these questions and having good reason
to believe that the whole subject will
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-07
THE GREAT K. G A.
TRAIN ROBBERY.
BY PAUL LEICESTER FORD.
Copyright, 1896, by J. B. Lippincott Company.


SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS INsTALLMENTs.
In order that new readers of THE EN-
QUIRER may begin with the following in
Stallment of this story, and understand 1t
lust the same as though they had read it
all from the beginning, we here give
synopsis of that portion of it which has
already been published:
CHAPTER I.-Dick Gordon, Yale grad
uate, goes in for hard work. From the
Chicago and Alton railroad repair shops
he is gradually promoted and finally
works np to the position of superinten-
dent of a western railroad-the Kansas
and Arizona. The story opens with an
account of trip by rail of Mr.. Cullen, a
railroad vice president, over the lines OF
the X. and A. Gordon is asked to meet
In the party are Madge Cullen, with
whom Gordon falls in love; Lord Rallies,
an Englishman, in love with Madge, and
Captain Ackland, brother of Lord Rallies.
Talk turns on train robbers. Madge
would like an adventure with hold ups.
So would Rallies and Ackland. While
horseback riding near Santa Fe, Gordon
points out among convicts working on a
railroad grade Jack brute, train robber
under IA year sentence. Madge speaks
to the convict, who answers gruiny.
CHAPTER ll.-lu ue paity 10 Joiheu ~,
Madge's invalid brother. On special
train all 90 on westward. While Mr..
Cullen, his elder son and the two Eng,
lishmen play poker and Gordon and
Madge enjoy the moonlight on the rear
car the train is held up by bandits.
CHAPTER III.-The robbers are fired at
and frightened away, taking with them
but three registered letters from the mail
coach. Gordon telegraphs for help and
starts the company's sleuths: he over
hears Lord Rallies talking rudely to Madge
and knocks him down.
CHAPTER IV.-Mystery of the search for
the robbers; only four shots fired by the
robbers, and yet six empty shells are
found. Cullen and party 60 OH to the
Grand Canyon. Gordon remains to assist
the sheriff.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-07

s@ In New York, the other night,
Principal Booker T. Washington, of
Tuskegee, spoke Of the moral and re.
ligious life of his OWE race, and said
that it was probably all that could be
expected after their $50 years of sla-
very. He told an anecdote of an old
slave who reasoned that, as his body
belonged to the master, if he ate the
masters chickens the chickens were
still his, and no theft had been COM
mitted. His master demonstrated with
him for eating chickens shortly after,
and the slave replied: "Well, massa,
you'se got less chicken, but you'se got
more niggah %.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-07
THE PENSION BOARDS.
Rules For Their Guidance Issued by the
State Board.

Rules For Their Guidance Issued by the
State Board.
The following rules for the guidance
of township and county boards of pen
sions have just been issued by the
state board
The pension boards organized in
1896 will at once call together the
soldiers and sailors resident in each
township in their respective counties,
fixing the time and place for such
meeting in each township. Those
soldiers and sailors, when assembled,
elect one of their number chairman
and another secretary. Ten days after
this township organization the chair
men of these townships boards meet at
the county seat and elect four of their
number and one physician as county
examining board of pensions.
Pensioners now applicants for pen
sions cannot be elected member of
township pension boards. When old
soldiers cannot be found in the town
ships, reputable resident citizens may
be elected. If any township shall fail
or refuse to organize as required by
this act, then the county boards should
recommend three good men, not pen
sioners, to the state pension board, who
will appoint such township boards.
All pensioners resident in the town.
ships must appear in person before the
township boards. Those already on
the pension roll need not prepare and
file new applications. All new appli-
cants must be presented to and have
the approval or disapproval of the
township boards and county boards
before the state board can approve.
Township boards can drop from the
roll of pensioners, as now constituted,
the name or names of any party or
parties which in their judgment are
not entitled to pension under the
laws, and add to the roll only such
names of new applicants as may file
such applications, with proof of SER
vice thereon, as indicated by the blank
forms prepared by the state board.
Applications defective or not filled
up correctly in each particular, al
though approved by township and
county boards, will be disapproved by
the state board.
Applications approved or disap-
proved by the state board cannot be
returned to the county or township
boards after money has been prorated
and paid out. Townships and county
boards will notice that the law pro-
vides three classes, "a, " "B" and &C."
with five subdivisions of class "C.")
as follows:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-07

berS were such thOrOugngOlng OUTLETS at
the trade" I said, "that if they had
left their names and addresses they
wouldn't t have made it much easier. We
Americans may not know enough to
deal with real road agents, but we can
do something with amateurs.
"What are we stopping here for?'
snapped Lord Rallies.
"I'm sure don know" responded
"Miss Cullen, if you will kindly pass
us, and then if Lord Rallies will follow
you, we will go ON to the cabin. must
ask you to keep close together.
II stay or go as please, and not by
your ORDERS" said Lord Rallies
"Out in this part Of the country" I
said calmly, sit is not good form for
an unamed man to argue with one who
carries repeating rifle. Kindly follow
Miss Cullen" And, leaning over, I
struck his mule with the loose ends OF
my bride, starting it up the trail.
When we reached the cabin, the dep
uty told me that he had made Frederic
strip and had searched his clothing,
finding nothing. I ordered Lord Rallies
to dismount and go into the cabin.
"For what?" he demanded.
"We want to search you," I an
swered
II don't choose to be searched" he
protested. "You have shown no war
rant, nor"-
wasn't in a mood toward him to
listen to his talk. I swung my winches-
ter into line and said: II was sworn in
last night as a deputy sheriff and am
privileged to shoot a train robber Oh
sight. Either dead or alive, I'm going
to search your clothing inside of ten
minutes, and if you have no preference
as to which condition you are in when
it's done certainly haven't.
That brought him down off his high
horse-that is, mule-and I sent the
deputy In with him, with directions to
toss his clothes out to me, for wanted
to keep my eye Oh Miss Cullen and her
brother, so as to prevent any legerde-
main on their part.
One by one the garments came flying
through the door to me. AS fast as fin
ished examining them I pitched them
back, except-well, as I have thought
it over since then I have decided that l
did a mean thing and have regretted it.
But just put yourself in my place and
think Of how Lord Rallies had talked to
me as if was his servant, had refused
my apology and thanks and been as gen.
orally nasty" as he could, and perhaps
you won't blame me that, after looking
through his trousers, gave them a toss
which, instead Of sending them back
into the hut, sent them over the edge Of
the trail They went down 600 feet be-
fore they lodged in poplar, and If his
lordship followed the trail he could get
round to them, but there would then be
100 feet of sheer rock between the trail
and the trousers. "T hope it will teach
him to study his Lord Chesterfield to
better purpose, for, if politeness doesn't
cost anything, rudeness can cost consid-
cradle, ~ chucklcd to myself.
My amusement didn't last long, for
my next thought was IF those letters
are concealed on any one, they are Oh
Miss Cullen The thought made me
lean up against my mule and turn hot
and cold by turns.
A nice situation for lover!