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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-14
TILE coMPANY,s oFFER.


To the Committee on improvements. Salt
Lake City Council:
The Titan Power company, as provided
in its franchise, will erect in "a good and
speed, the pole line necessary for light
ing the city with 400 arc lamps. and
also sufficient in number for the accom-
mediation of the wires of other compan-
les which may be ordered upon said
poles. and the compensation TO be paid
our company for carrying the wires of
such other companies, may be such rea-
sonaoles rate as may be agreed upon and
fixed by the council.
We also agree that you may select such
lamps. wire and other appliances as may
be necessary to light the city with 400
ZOO candle power arc lamps, and If the
city is not at present in financial con-
dltlon to pay Tor such property, we will
make the purchase and erect the lamps.
wire. ETC., for you, and will sell and de-
liver the same to you at any time be-
fore December 81 1897, at actual cost, with
interest upon the investment at the rate
OF per cent per annum. and pending the
purchase of said property from us by the
city. we agree TO light the city with 400
1000 candle power arc, lamps at the rate
of Sc per lamp per month, and give you
an all-night and every night service. But
the foregoing is subject to this
condition: That when the tax levy
I'll shan levy sunicient rate to enable
it to pay us whenever the same is avail
aD.S, t-ie cost with interest as aforesaid
for the property, which We purchase and
erect for you, including the expense of its
construction. and If for any reason the
city fails to purchase from us the wires
lamps. and appliances. as above pro-
vided. this contract is hereby extended for
three years from January i. 1885, for not
less than 400 arc lamps. at the price of 81
per lamp per month. for an all night and
every night light. with the option to the
city TO renew the contract from time to
time at the expiration of each three years
and at the same price, during the life of
or franchise.
We much prefer, however, to have the
city do its own lighting. as provided by
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-14
l5eneral Market.

13.-In wheat q further
at Liverpool, in addi-
rise of the day before
because of some of the
tiling at home. Mime
|th receipts We're one of
Atures which caused the
4 Liverpool strength. The
BRED to reported the re-
|rloads, against only 237
of the week before, and
1t did not matter that
ras offering the induce
premium over the July
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the franchise. whereby you shall own
your own lamps and wires. and we fur
nlsh 300 electric horse power for an all
night light at the price of SIS per electric
per annums And the only object we have
in submitting the other propositions to
you. is TO enable the city to provide for
lighting its streets in a proper manner
and at reasonable price until such time
as 1t can purchase the lamps. wires and
other appliances necessary for that pur-
pose.
The price. of lights and DOW to be
paid to us monthly on or before. 15tia
of each succeeding month. Respectfully
submitted
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-14

A Complete Cure.
Washington Evening Star: when
BERTHE Enjee began to ride a wheel, he
had an uncomfortable tendency to run
into everything he saw"
How did he break himself of it?'
He met his tailor on the road one
day.
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Markets.

Money on call
last loan, Ia;
Ter. 1904 per
n, with actual
bills at 4.S7A@
D days.
1@4.S7 and 4.SS@
4.S5@4.s5A.
es, 62A.
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Ts .s,'s'.,
stocks to-
cations.

tations.
Atchison. 1915;
B. & O.. 72l4;
fegon Short Line,
b. & B., 157s.
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The Utah Power company submitted to
the council a proposition that will in all
probability prove solution to the street
lighting question for many years TO come.
Summarized. the offer of the company
is not only to erect the 400 poles, as its
franchise provides, but also to furnish
the wire and lamps necessary, and sell
the entire street lighting system TO- the
city at cost, with S per cent interest,"
added net year. In the meantime the
company will give an alI-night service and
light the streets at So per lamp per
month. and in case the city, for some
reason or other, fails to purchase the
system next year, then the company
Will bind itself to enter into a three-year
contract to light the city at 81 per lamp,
giving the city the privilege TO renew the
contract at the end of the three years.
and at the end of each three years dur
ing the life of the company S franchise.
The matter seemed to meet with unan-
imous approval from the members or the
council, though no important action was
taken last night.
The lighting proposition came before
the council on report from the COM
mittee on improvements. which submit
ted the following communication from
the Utah Power company, and recon-
mended that the same be accepted, the
committees report however, being only
signed by two members, Caliister and
Mulyey:
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! Condition.

- 13.-Today's con-
shows: Avail
,9s1; gold re-
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WHEAT. No. .
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asharp fractiS1sz5|: l<5zz5[
r. general list also slIcs7s3ls = ~
losses Tennessee Coal sa1z5gz =
another stock that suffered u
~ preston in the early dealings, l6saz
IA on fears of the company's business
being hurt by the low price of Lake
Superior ores. But by midday the first
80 symptoms OF rally manifested them
selves in the Improved tone of the coal
81 ers under the influence of the news
of Mr.. Titles favorable report on the
condition OF the Lehigh Valley in con-
nection with the sale of bonds of the
~ company, which viii result in bringing
the control into closer harmony with
the other coalers Other influences
gathered to assist the rally. The COM
S petion of the profit-takng in Chicago
: Gas was followed up by renewed buy
W ing of the stock, and an upward jump
. on very large transactions. There was
lu in the activity before the close,
hut no important reaction in prices.
Chicago Gas gained 219 over the low
: level and Sugar General Electric.
Heather preferred and Rubber pre-
~ feTred. from l to 2L.
* Burlington led the grangers with an
5{E55& advance of -. New York Central
-: nose IL Omaha. rs, and c. c. c. & St
H Is = <ouis, rs OF the coalers. New Jer-
Nv Central advanced 21s: Reading 21s:
first preferred, 21a: Lackawanna, 1:
aware & Hudson. =. and Susque
ina & Western. ~ Tennessee Coal
- 49, ron. Consolidated Gas, Western
on and Brooklyn Union ali rose
~ b point. and fraction gains were
oral throughout the list. The clos
- kas strang and showed net gains
( r. ~ most part.
! s POND QUOTATIONS.
s 1874 Atchison As - Sols
~ : : - li4 lAtcnison ID A. Az
ii Ii an p. s Is 9 s5 s.,...i iSSiz
s r c; ". lists. ~
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-24
Sumatra Tobacco.

AT the earnest solicitation of the
DeLand Board of Trade, Mr.. E. HI.
Mulder of Starlke, came to DeLand
last week and delivered a lecture on
the culture of Suma ira tobacco. There
was a large audience composed chief
ly of farmers who were in town at
tending the Horse Trading Fair, and
they listened with great attention to
Mr.. Mulder's remarks.
He explained in detail the methods
pursued in Sumatra, of which place he
was a resident for many years. He
said that the labor of raising tobacco
was done entirely by Chinese coolies
under the direction of European man
ayers. Each laborer was allotted one
and third acres, and it was his duty
to care for this patch from seed time
to harvest.
He impressed upon those who con-
templated the culture of Sumatra to-
bacco the Importance of having good
fresh plants, and for this reason adj
vised the frequent planting of seed
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-24
State Tobacco Association.

The State Tobacco Growers Associa>
ton will hold it's second annual meet
ing in this town on the 18th of Jan
uary next, and it is the intention to
have big time in Green Cove on that
occasion. Important steps in that di-
rection have already been taken by
some of the members, among them
Mayor Laud-Brown, the secretary and
treasurer of the association, as a re-
suit of which some very fine exhibits
have been promised. Among those
who have pledged exhibits for that
occasion are the Plant System and
East Coast Railways, the large tobac>
co growers in Gadsden county, the
Owl Cigar Company and A. Cohen q
Company, large cigar manufacturers
and tobacco buyers of Quincy, and
every member of the association ten
pounds of tobacco each.
This, of course, is only beginning,
but it serves to show the interest that
is being taken in this matter by prom
inent and progressive men all over the
state.
The railroads are giving reduced
rates from every point in the state,
and even in Georgia, and will aid in
every possible way to make the meet
ing a success, and if the citizens OF
Green Cove Springs and Clay county
will do their part it will be one OF the
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-24

beds. This was advisable so that the
transplantings when necessary could
be made with good healthy plants.
He thought there was NO doubt that
this section offered great inducements
to the tobacco grower. The climate
was almost identical with that of SUI
matra and the soil seemed well suited
to the weed. Aside from this the mat
ter of tariff protection was worthy OF
considera ton. I'm Sumatra the tobacco
is grown at a cost of forty cents per
pound, and the product generally sells
for two dollars in this market, of
course a large portion of this amount
is for the duty. Florida growers have
a protection of about $1.75 cents per
pound in the matter of wrapper to-
bacco, and with this in their favor it
would seem that they should be able
to successfully compete with the
grower of Sumatra.
Mr. Mulder's address was deeply in
teresting, and it is likely that there
will be a renewed interest in the in
dustry as a result of his remarks.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-24
Tobacco at Zellwood.

At meeting of the farmers in Zell-
wood Mr.. Fly. Crutcher made an adj
dress of which the following extract
is of interest:
During the past year my business
has frequently brought me in contact
with the tobacco planters of South
Florida and | have visited many
fields where the staple is grown, and
inspected number of buildings cree
ted for it's curing. [ have seen the
product from the seed bed to the
bulb. l have discussed the manner
of care and cultivation, cutting, hous-
ing and curing with number OF
planters, and in different sections. My
conclusions are that in this industry
the same diversity of opinion exists as
do in many other callings. In order
to master the true art-for art it is
actual experience is the key note.
[ have watched closely as my ir-
regular opportunities would permit,
the results of different kinds Of fertili-
zers used, and different modes of cul-
ture and curing. / have noticed crops
grown on different kinds of soil, from
the richest low hammocks, to the ordi-
nary pine land. [ have positive in
formation as to prices obtained by a
number of growers, both for pole
cured and betuned tobacco, ranging at
from Is to 60 cents per pound for the
first, and from 81 90 to $3.50 per pound
for the latter. Ihave heard of even bet
ter prices being obtained but my infor-
ma ton was not authentic. Crops
have ranged in yield at from 300 to
1000 pounds per acre, pole cured; and
[ have heard of crops recently made,
estimated as high as 1900 pounds per
acre, though am disposed to discred-
it such statement. Tobacco in it's pole
cured condition that would weigh as
much as 1000 to 1900 pounds per acre,
[ would be disposed to Look upon with
suspicion, as the leaf must of neces-
sity be too thick for wrappers.
[ would impress you with the fact
that many failures have resulted in
this industry, as is the case in any en-
terprise generally engaged in. The
reason of failures, however, can usu-
ally be traced to some cause THAI
might have been avoided, such as neg
ligence, or the use of fertilizers not
adapted to the production of quality
desired. I mi ght say here that tobacco
can be grown with almost any known
fertilizer, and [ have seen samples Of
remarkably thin leafed article grown
on cow-penned land, but the most es-
sential quality of all was woefully
lacking, the aroma.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-24

most suspicious events in the history
of our town.
The success or failure of this meet
ing means much for Green Cove. In
it an opportunity is presented to give
our town an added impetus, and this
very meeting may prove the begin
ming of new era of prosperity. So
we must not let it pass unimproved,
but be up and doing with will to
succeed. We are more fortunately sit
uated in many respects than a number
of other towns in the state, for we
have ample transportation facilities
to bring a crowd and are also amply
provided with hotel facilities to take
care of the people when they get here.
Besides we have one of the most at
them.
But we must go about the matter
in a systematic and business-like man
ner. The first step is to call citi-
zens meeting and formulate plan of
action; then appoint the necessary
committees, and let them be composed
of working members, who will get
right down to business with deter
nina ton to succeed.
We must provide a place where the
exhibits can be displayed to advan-
tage, and these exhibits will doubtless
be many and beautiful; we must also
arrange for the reception of the
guests and the various other little de-
tails that will go to make a success
of the occasion.
And it is time that we should be up
and doing. Only about ten weeks are
to elapse before the meeting, which
is no more time than we need to &C.
complish the work that lis before u.s.
1t is expected to have about 1000 peo-
pie here on that occasion, which will
mean many dollars to the town of
Green Cove Springs as well as much
good advertising, and there is not a
resident of the town or county who
should not feel deep interest in the
success of this enterprise. The out
side agencies are all favorable, and if
we will only help ourselves success is
assured.-Spring.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-24

1t is not an unreasonable estimate
to say that there are fully a half mill
ion pounds of tobacco of this years
crop still in the hands of the farmers
of Gadsden county subject to be sold
to the highest bidder.-Quincy New
Era.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-24
South Florida Tobacco.

The following communication APP
peared in recent number of the
Western Tobacco Journal, published
at Cincinnati.
"Bartow, Fla, Nov. 1.-Of the many
articles published on the growing Of
cigar tobacco in "Florida" there is one
point we have not seen touched upon
1t appears that there are two dis
tinct kinds of tobacco grown in the
state. This difference seems to bt
caused by location or climate, an(
methods of handling, for the same
variety of seed is planted, totally diff
ferent results are reached.
The State of Florida is the shape Of
an L upside down, known as West
Florida and South Florida. The eli.
mate in the two sections is remarka-
bly, dissimilar-that in West Florida
resembling Georgia, while South Flor
ida has distinctly rainy and dry sea-
son very like the climate of the West
Indies.
Climate above all things affects to-
bacco. We may place Cuban seed on
soil imported to northern CLINE by
the acre from Vuelta Abajo, and use
Cuban culture and methods through
out, with results strangely different
from those reached in the Island OF
Cuba. all because of different climatic
conditions. 1t is only where we get a
climate similar to the much favored isle
can we by use of similar seed, culture
and handling get approximate results
Such is the attempt being made IN
South Florida today. Cuban seed is
used; Cuban experts and laborers are
employed; Cuban culture followed
and Cuban methods of curing, select
ing, handling and baling resorted to-
No wonder then that different re-
suit is reached from that attained in
West Florida, which product is well
known to the cigar trade. While the
newer results of South Florida are
classified with West Florida tobacco
all as Florida tobacco, it is mistake
to suppose it is one and the same
thing and it is this point we wish tC
call attention to.
Two crops can be grown in Soutf
Florida each twelve months. Crops
planted in September and October an(
harvested in November, and sold IL
February. Again plant in March anc
April, harvest in May and sell in Au
gust.
Crops handled in Polk county, Of
which Barlow is the county seat, are
about as follows; February 1897, 20,
600 pounds; October, 1897, $4,000
pounds; Total 1897, $4,000 pounds.
This tobacco is all cigar leaf, an6
brought between 35 and 40 cents pei
pound on the tobacco markets here
This is the first year tobacco has beer
grown here in the county,so the above
is not bad start.
Preparations for planting in Sep
tember and October, 1897, were eX
tensive, and arrangements made TO
at least 5000 acres in tobacco in tn
county. Rains in the first part o
September killed out the seed beds
and not more than 200 acres are nov
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-24
TOBACCO DEPARTMENT.

Address all communications to Tobacco
Department, Agricuturist DeLand, Fla.
The Florida Agriculturist was adopted
as the official organ of the Florida State
Tobacco Growers Association at the
Quincy convention, March 10, 1897.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-20
THEY ELCOMEO
THEIR COMMANDER
Booth Tucker rendered a
Reception Last
Evening.
Delivered a Lecture on the
Present Standing of
the Army.
Announced That 10000 Souls Were
Annually Saved by the
Salvationists.

The Salvation Army Congress, which is
to be held in this City for five days In
honor of Commander Booth Tucker, who
arrived Thursday evening, was opened
yesterday afternoon in the Young Mems
Christian Association Hall, Mason and
Ellis streets.
Last evening a reception and public
welcome meeting was held in Metropolis
tan Temple, Fifth street. presided over by
the commander. assisted by Lieutenant
Colonel Keppel, Major Mcintyre and
staff. An address was delivered by the
commander on the present standing Of
the army.
''The present standing of The army" he
said. compared both financially and in
numbers with that of year ago, is very
encouraging. At that time 1000 officers
were enlisted, but now there are 200
increased. The number Of our converts
yearly amounts TO the exceedingly start
ling figures of 80, 600 souls.
''lt was universally reported that $50
officers had retired from our London
branch on account of personal feelings ex-
listing against the management but such
is not the case. The army was never on q
more harmonious basis than at the pres
ent time"
A farewell meeting will be held in Metro
politan Temple Tuesday evening, at which
time an address will be delivered on
"Pauper Policy in the United States y
The meeting will be presided over by w.
NJ Bunker
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-20

great herds OF wild hogs and goats, plenty
of pigeons and all the fish that the heart
OF man can desire. Copper ledges crop
out all over the island, and gold can be
found in the bed of almost every stream.
Coffee. cotton and sugar-cane grow wild
and the Climate, according to Captain
Qulnton, is almost perfect. 1t averages 81
degrees nearly all the year round, bnt then
the heat Is tempered by the sea breeze,
which blows continuously.
This earthly paradise was discovered by
Captain Quinton when as master of the
schooner Equator he was taking Robert
Louis Stevenson around the Southern
seas. The locality will not be disclosed to
any one except members of the expedi-
ton.
The intention is to buy a schooner, and
she will follow or lead the Mermaid. The
latter will make regular trips to San Fran
cisco, carrying the products of the island,
while the schooner will be used for trading
purposes among the islands. If all goes
well the party expects to get away about
the 1st of May.
The American shin William II. Macy
arrived from New York yesterday with
another tale of cruelty on the high seas
aboard. The men assert that the chief
officer abused them terribly and beat the m
with Delaying pins without provocation.
The whole story will be told to the United
States District Attorney by the men, who
will go ashore to swear to their complaint
to-day.
The steam schooner Alliance, while on
her way from Eureka for San Diego. put
In yesterday to land one OF the crew, who
was sick. After landing him at Meiggs
wharf the vessel put to sea again.
The American bark Willie r. Hume
got in from Shanghai last Saturday night
Yesterday morning she was ordered into
quarantine by Dr. Rosenau. the Federal
quarantine officer. The vessel was in a
filthy condition, and nearly every mem
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-20
FOUGHT FOR HIS LIFE,
An Armen an Watchman Has a
Desperate Struggle With
Burglars.
Admits He Was Afraid. but Ap.
Iarently He Mads an Effect.
iv, Resistance.

Vahan Azhterian is young Armenian.
who has been away from his own troubled
country but few months yet is doubtful
il in the land terrorized by the unspeaka-
bic Turk he had any more desperate en-
counters than the one he engaged in with
two burglars early yesterday morning.
Azhterian is employed as salesman dur
ing the day and as night watchman for
Paul Courian, the proprietor of Turkish
rug establishment in the building at BIT
Powell street, for merly the quarters of the
Cosmos Club. About 3 o'clock yesterday
morning the Armenian was awakened by
strange noise in an adjoining room. He
started to investigate, but had barely left
his sleeping apartment when he was con-
frontad by two strange men.
II was much sleepy" said the Arme-
nian, in describing the affair, ''and l was
also afraid. l fred my revolver, and then
one of the men hit me with the end OF his
pistol, and putting it close to me, fired
once. Then they ran away"
The young man has two painful scalp
wounds and severe powder burn as the
result of his adventure. He was also suf-
fering greatly from the shock yesterday.
A bu indie lof valuable robes, which the
burglars had prepared to carry away, was
found.