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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-09-29

til the plant is seen to wither and die,
when an examination shows that it is
cut in two near the surface. Grubs
are generally worse in sod land or in
old land which has lain in grass
awhile; after two Or three years Guilt
walton they disappear. Good straw
berry land may be proftably kept in
cultivation year after year, thus meas
urably escaping grubs white cric'<ets
and cut worms. 1t will pay to fertilize
a little extra with this in view, but to
observe rotation of crops.
Against cut worms the best defense
is Manipulating. Employ children and
pay them a few pennies per pint or
quart. Poisoning with a mixture of
wheat bran, water, Paris green and
molasses enough to make it sweetish
is said to be efficacious; we have never
given it trial. Larks, quails and Kill
dees, if not disturbed, will probe the
earth with their bills and catch a good
many. 1t is a mistake to kill these
birds, even in the fruiting season;
they may be frightened away by the
discharge of a shotgun.
The thri ps, in an occasional season,
say once in six or eight years perhaps,
does much damage by destroying the
pollen and petals and even scattered
pips of the berry, causing it to grow
misshapen and dwarfed 1t is an in
sect of a clear honey-yellow, about
sixteenth of an inch long, with rudi-
mentary wings. It's presence is not
generally detected until the blossoms
are noticed to be turning brown pre-
maturely, and by this time it is usual
ly too Late to combat it to much pur-
pose, as the mischief is already done.
If detected in time it may be Destroy
ed by a moderately strong solution of
Whale-Oil soap, one pound to four or
five gallons of water if thrown upon
the flowers in fine spray. Applications
of pyrethrum will also effectually re-
duce their numbers, says Professor I'll.
G. Hubbard. They seem to be most
abundant after mild open winter,
and in such seasons it is we'll to be on
the LOOKOUT for them early. A few
are always present in the blossoms
in spring and need not constitute a
ground of alarm. Pistillate plants like
the Cloudare mostly exempt from their
attacks, on account of their scarcity
of pollen; he is fortunate who has a
strong contingent of this variety in a
thrips-producing season.
1t is an invaluable measure of de-
Tense against insects of all kinds to
have the plants large and vigorous.
Prevention and protection are always
better than cure.
(To be continued)
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-09-29

time or 1fu1UdSe we search our TocOl-
lection in vain for the cause, proXi
mate Or remote, upon which most can
agree. We say, when a season is ia
vorable and almost sure, 'This is go
ing to be good peach year, or grape
year, or orange year." when, 10! the
drop comes and our high expectations
are brought low. This is the case in
all regions. Such influences are be-
| yOnd our control.
"Without doubt, however, there are
measures we can take which, we'll
taken, are potent for good results.
"They are, of course to have our
soil and trees in good condition to
withstand the sudden coming on of
summer, which we sometimes find is
surprisingly active in our region.
'Most orange growers will remem
Der the three hot days in the last
week of May in 1896. On the second
of those hot days a letter was mailed
me from a grower in East Riverside
saying, "Our oranges are dropping
heavily; how are yOurs?" I could
answer next day, "Mine are just show
ering down." and so could most or
chardists, had they noted the coinci-
dence of the Unusually hot spell" and
the quick dropping of the fruit.
eve had a pretty dry winter, the
surface had been well cared for in
most orchards, and the ground was
apparently in good filth, but there
was no reserve of moisture in the
depths of the soil, sufficient untri-
ment had not been dissolved and held !
in store to sustain the tree and hold
fast the young fruit. So, after album
dant promise, we had a short crop and
too many large fruits.
"My oldest navel trees which stand
in a deep loamy soil near Mill Creek
Zanja in Grafton deep-rooted and suf-
fering no Lack of moisture, showed
no shortage of crop, but fulfilled the
promise Of their blossoming with an
abundance of medium sized oranges
''Our ten-acre piece on the slope,
which [ had fortunately watered only
two weeks before this notable wealth
er, gave a slightly better crop than
the year before. The upper half OF
the ten, which got most of the bene-
fit of a not very thorough irri cation,
is in navel oranges, and the lower
half, which I know got but little wa
ter at that time, is in lemons The
whole interior of the lemon trees was
beautifully filled with little lemons
The blackened remains of the crop
were on the ground the day after the
three hot Ones and those arriving at
maturity were almost too scattered to
gather.
''Smilar conditions and results pre-,
vailed everywhere in the upland or
ange region where irrigation must
supply the place of rain. The older,
thrifty trees, which, being deepest
rooted, were not so lacking in moist
ure held some crop, while, generally. |
the younger trees whose circulating
system could less withstand the early
heat shed their fruit almost entirely.
''This season of 1897 was one of
heavy rains, so heavy ma" latterly
they compacted the soil and the water
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
What Not to Give.

Il T this season of the year it is
necessary 10 remind the la
! dies that whatever other Christ
mas gifts they may have in mind for
their husbands. brothers or lovers, there
are two articles which are, or ought
TO be. on the prohibited list-cigars and
neekties. The ladies don't know ii, but
there are as many varieties of cigars
as there are different shades of dress
goods. and the only time that the gift
of box of cigars can be said to be in
good taste is when the giver has gone
TO the expert tobacconist patronized by
the givee and left the matter in his
charge. Otherwise cigars so far from
being in good taste will leave the worst
possible taste in the smokers mouth,
and the profanity provoked by the
strange tobacco will be liable to extend
ro the giver thereof.
Neckties are subject to very much
the same conditions. The average man
prefers to make his own selections. He
will not brook suggestions or recon-
mendations from anybody. In the mat
ter of dress, it is his most tender spot
he may have other tenaer spots, but.
IL so. his necktie is the tenderest Of
them all His choice Of ties may be
execrable, but it is his own, and the
idea that it is susceptible Of improve
ment will be vigorously resented. He
ds so sensitive on this point that if you
give him a necktie. aside from what
ever feelings of disapproval that par
ticular necktie may excite in his mind,
ne will be liable TO construe the gift
itself as a reflection upon his necktle
taste-as an insinuation that the style
of neckties he has been affecting is not
what it should be. If you give him a
necktie you viii deal a very cruel
wound TO his vanity. Don't do IT,
Gloves. handkerchiefs, even suspenders
are all right: smoking jackets ana
cuff buttons are free from objections;
seaIskin caps win be highly acceptable;
but as you value his regard. beware Of
the necktie; il is the root Of much
evil: it is the beginning OF trouble; it
may lead 10 treason. stratagem and
spoils.
Vice versa, no man should pick out a
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19

dress pattern for lady. Even IL the
obliging clerk assures him that he has
heard the particular lady express
high regard for a particular dress pat
tern, the male purchaser will be taking
an awful risk in buying it. The lady
may have changed her mind; or some
other lady in the next block may have
a dress just like it; or the lady may
have seen something in another store
that she likes a great deal better; any
number of things may have happened
to render the presentation of that dress
pattern peculiarl- Objectionable, IL not
positively insulting. The same objec-
tons apply with equal, If not greater,
force. to millinery. Unless the gentle
man has definite understanding with
the lady as to the precise piece of
goods she wants. he would better keep
out of the dress goods and hat depart
ments. Otherwise he Will put his foot
in it sure, and Merry Christmas will be
turned into a day of sorrow and tribu-
lation.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19

ming, and he threw down to first some
times forty feet over the first base
mans head, and hot grounders came
his way and continued joyfully on TO
the center-field fence, and he famed
the air three times with great vehe-
mence and frequency. and the small
boys on the bleachers guyed with
horrible guy, and the grand-stand
groaned. and the baseball columns of
the newspapers wondered why the duff
fer didn't take tumble to himself and
come off, and the Chicago club kept
dropping down among the tail-enders;
for Anse as player was played out,
and the stockholders and friends of the
club made first-class mourners going
about the streets.
Take him all in all we shall never look
upon his like again. Kellys may slide,
and Russies may pitch and Jenningses
be short-stop paragons; but where is
the all-around player who could play
with Arson in his prime? Who could
field as accurately, slug as safely,
coach with such inspiring vociferation,
kick at the umpire with such zeal earn
estness and persistence? We call him
chief, and we do well to call him chief
who for thirty long years has skipped
around the bases, and caught, and
pitched. and short-stopped. and fielded,
and based, and bossed, and whooped,
and yelled and cussed, biting and
banging the ball into infinity, cheering
up his men when the enemy was lead
ing by long score, putting ginger into
the discouraged. putting terror into the
opposition, putting doubt and anxiety
into the umpire, putting the crowd into
Mysteries and himself into the ranks of
the immortal genuises of history.
Peace to old Arson and his ashes.
They say he is going to secure a fran
chise in the Western league for another
Chicago club, and be its manager,
We don't like to see him make the de-
scent. We should prefer that he strike
out and be done with it, But whatever
he shall do in his old age, Anse is as
sured of the best wishes and heartiest
roofing of the baseball public.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
Christmas.

"a HRISTMAs has one of its chief
charms in the fact that the low
ly, as well as those of high es-
tate. know it's significance and share
heartily in its joys. One does not need
to delve in the records of the distant
past or puzzle over chronology or study
books in order to enter into the full en-
joyment of the anniversary or to relish
the celebration of the browning day in
the Christian year. 1t is humanitys
day; its message is to all mankind, its
mission is of beneficience that is uni
versal.
In the region where the Standards
readers live Christmas is celebrated,
each recurring year, in all its fullness.
Those of us who know less about the
way in which the date for Christmas
happened to be figured out or how the
antiquarians dispute about it or how
scholars have wrangled over its signifi-
canoe in the ancient times, enjoy the
day not a whit the less; indeed, we
celebrate it with the greater zest be-
peace and good willard this sentiment.
IN It's warmth anu wealth. ana beauty, Is
as clear to the perception of the child
as 1t is TO the bowed veteran.
I Wisely, the people in this part of the
world share the opinion that Christmas
ought to be a jolly festival, and that
promises to be its quality this year So
genial have been its seasons. so pros
porous it's business conditions and so
thrifty its people. that Montana is in
the mood for a cheerful ehristmastide.
This mornings crisp winter air foretells
"A holiday week that, even in respect TO
weather, is to be in harmony with the
pleasantest traditions about Christmas.
Z Anticipating the day itself. out of re-
gard for the best interests OF its pa
irons. the Standard makes this edition
fits special holiday number; and these
forty-four pages send salutations to all
the good people of Montana, with the
wish that theirs may be this year A
Merry Christmas.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
KID GLOVES.

We import our Kid Gloves direct from
the makers in Europe. thereby saving
the importers profit. enabling us to sell
them cheaper. 1t is an absolute fact
that our $3.50 Kid Gloves are just as
are sold all over the city for $500.
every pair you buy.
At $1.50-965 pairs finest real Kid
Gloves made, two-clasp, fancy stitched
backs, colors black, brown, tan English
reds. green and navy. This Glove fits
perfectly.
At s1.50-s63 pairs Real Kid. four-but-
ton, fancy backs, the correct Glove for
dressy occasions, colors black. white,
street and evening shades: price $1.5G.
At s1.50-762 pairs Real Kid, five-hook
Foster lacing. black and colors; $500 is
the regular price, but we sell them for
S1.50.
At $1.50-S00 pairs six and eight-but-
ton Suede. fine quality, street and even
ing shades; price $3.50.
At s1.35-1,500 pairs Real French Kid
Gloves two-clasp, fancy backs. black
and eolors. easily worth $1.75 and $500;
our price s1.35.
At s10o-972 pairs Extra Quality Kid
Gloves. two-clasp, fancy backs, regular
e1.25 Glove. black and colors; price
s1.00.
At 69c-776 pairs Children's Kid
Gloves. four-button and one-clasp,
browns. tans and reds. worth S1.00;
price 69c.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
Old Anse Is Gone.

rHE decision of the stockholders of
the Chicago baseball club to re-
move Adrian C. Arson is an
event of national Importance, and, II
not national calamity, at least a
National league sensation. Among
American bali players, Arson is the
oldest and the noblest of them all. A
few years ago he was the foremost bat
ter of the day; in the batting averages
his name twice led all the rest. But
yesterday and Arson was the champion
kicker and most furious coacher in the
league; and now none of the Chicago
baseball clubs stockholders so poor as
do him reverence.
Babylon is fallen. and so is Arson
Anse; old Anse; good old Anse: swat
the-cover-off her Anse; slide-you-son-
of-a-gun Anse, BE there man who
ever sat in a grand-stand with soul so
dead and lungs so weak that hasn't
"hollereda like Icon and given way to
all the m aniaeal impulses Of his ma
ture at the sight of Anse splitting on
his hands and lifting the ball over the
left fielder's head for at least a two
Dagger? The pride and joy of the
rooters vanishes and Is no more. He
hung on the longest of the old-timers.
There were giants in those days-the
early eighties. There were Gore. and
Kelly and Quest. and Flint: there We're
Williamson. and Mccormick and
ORourke and Calvin. But Arson was
the king of them all. Even King Kelly
bowed the knee and acknowledged
Anse's supreme sovereignty.
OF late years. it is true. Anse has in
creased in years and wisdom; but not
in batting or fielding ability. The evil
days were drawing nigh when the
keepers ef the house shall tremble. and
the strong men shall bow themselves.
and the grinders cease because they
are few. and those that look out Of
the windows be darkened. and when
they shall be afraid of that which
is high. and fears shall be in the way.
and The almond tree shall flourish. aud
the grasshopper he a burden, because
man gOeth to his long home. and the
mcurners go about the streets. Anse
IS not quite 50 far along as that. But
his good right arm had lost its cum
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
These Forty-Four Pages.

rILLIAM j. BRYAN sends a
!" Christmas greeting to the peo-
pie of Montana. this morning
through his letter kindly contributed to
the Christmas Standard. Charles A.
Towne, one of silver's foremost defend
ers, sums up the silver movement for
1897. Senator Jones, chairman of the
national democratic committee. writes
for the Standard in regard to the out
look for free coinage Some of the
states old-timers are the subjects of ap-
nreciative mention in these pages; sew
eral of Montana's handsome homes are
the topics of illustrations. Rt. Rev.
l.. II. Brewer, bishop of Montana, con-
tributes an eloquent Christmas sermon:
A. b. Keith writes about characteristics
of Montana life. the states highest court
is sketched: Judge Hunt. of the supreme
bench, adds an appreciative sketch of
the late Judge Buck; Harry Cannon
discusses Montana's school lands; sew
eral gentlemen well known in the state
furnish an unusually interesting page
on telegraphy in Montana in the early
days. Woman's world is cared for;
Christmas lore supplied; some of the
years experiences in the sporting world
summed up. Several of Anaconda's in
dustrial interests are reviewed.: Butte
furnishes many entertaining columns;
all Montana gets interesting mention;
the days news is cared for and the
Standards pages go TO the public en-
closed in an illuminated cover which
because of its tasteful look. will please
every patron. And-not to talk shop
this Christmas number of the Standard
takes TO its patrons. who are all anti
cinating their purchases OF Christmas
gifts. holiday advertising. the like of
which, in quantity and quality, never
was matched in any newspaper ever
printed in Montana or within ten
hundred miles Of the city Of Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
The Power of Patronage.

~ UBLIC plumber is a magnet that
~ can draw together men who do
not like each other and who
would prefer to be apart Spells help
nightly toward promoting political
harmony, II only those who are rivals
in politics can come to any agreement
as to the basis on which the spols shall
be divided.
Under a curious geographical arrange
ment, Mr.. Hanna and Mr. Foraker, it
Is reported, have permitted themselves
to be brought into harmony which,
some of the Ohio politicians say. is like
~ to last for little while at least
The report is that across Ohio these
gentlemen have projected boundary
not unlike the INSTRUMENTATION line
which was run years ago to define the
boundary between William PENIS state
and Lord Baltimores vast domain. 1t
has been agreed that Foraker shall Sc
lect all the postmasters and other OFF,
Gals to the south of an imaginary line
drawn east and west across the center
of Ohio and that Mr.. Hanna is to have
a monopoly of all the territory north
of this line.
The prediction is that this line will
eliminate certain partisan differences,
that Hanna is to have. for the senator
ial election, united republican support
and that harmony is to be complete.
Mighty is patronage-sometimes it pre-
wills
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
Cloak Department

AS we begin our annual inventory i'm
mediately after Christmas, we make
startling reductions this week in the
prices of Ladies' and Misses Jackets,
Gretchens, Capes, Suits and Furs.
Jackets that sold early at $500, Sc. rs
and $3.50, now go at 1895.
Jackets heretofore good sellers at
$3.50, s13.75. $500 and $3.50.
Russian Blouses, the SWEETEST gar
ments of the season. in Velours, Plush
and Kersey elegantly embroidered and
jetted, to close them out before inven-
tory, we have reduced prices from $500
to $4,000 on each garment.
Plush Capes. good values for $3.50,
l$S.75 and $1,000, beautifully jetted and
trimmed with Fur and Thibet: your
choice. $5.95.
Kersey Double Capes. long and full
sweep, trimmed with bands of same
and Applique work, only nine of them
left. SOS.
An exquisite line of Fine Plush and
Velours Capes and Jackets. Fur trim
med and jetted, at greatly reduced
prices.
Misses Jackets, worth up to $3.50;
your choice $685..
Red Astrakhan Jackets. reduced from
$4,000 to $500.
Astrakhan Capes. 30 inches long, full
sweep, $3.50.
The finest of Electric Seal Capes, Is
to 80 inches long. with the new Jubilee
Collar, $500 to $3.50.
Fur Neck Scarfs. Collarettes, Muffs
and Boas, in great variety,
Girls Fur Sets, $3.50, $3.50 to 1915,
latest styles.
Fine Feather Boas. black and colors,
$1,000. reduced for this week from $500
and $3.50.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
Town and County.

18TH the motives of the officers
w of the law who are in author
ity In Butte. the public has no
particular concern. Yesterday morning
Mayor Harrington's letter addressed to
the county attorney was printed in
these columns. The letter is a little
caustic-it seems to infer that County
Attorney Stapleton is out, first of all,
for notoriety.
These little preliminary passes do no
harm; the public has in its eye some
thing of far greater account than the
ambitions or the possible rivalries of
municipal or county officers in Butte.
The citizens of Silver Bow want the
anti-gambling law enforced, and it's
small odds TO them whether the city or
the county officers push the prosecu-
tons. They are good men who win out
in this business; the people of Butte
will so say; and the court house or the
city hall, or both acting in harmony,
will get considerable credit IL in the
end it is demonstrated that, between
them, an important law OF the state is
not to be defied with impunity.
Before concluding his letter to County
Attorney Stapleton Mayor Harrington
declared himself ready and willing to
do his full share toward the assertion
of the supremacy of the gambling law
in Butte. The Standard entertains no
doubt on this score-unquestionaby the
mayor will do II. He is n candid man,
a faithful officer and a mayor of prac-
teal methods.
In his letter printed yesterday Mayor
Harrington remarks that primarily it
county attorney and the sheriff's office
to enforce the state laws" That ques-
ton was discussed yesterday In the
Standard. We feel sure that. when he
looks into this question of jurisdiction.
Mayor Harrington will recede from his
view. Primarily there is no such
obligation as he suggests resting on the
sheriff's office, as against the city
authorities The code makes very clear
the duties of the police; the law speci-
flcally instructs the city authorities to
enforce the anti-gambling statute. The
law says in terms that the mayor shall
enforce tire laws of the state.
There can be no two ways about it
the law is as clear as can be. And SO
are the precedents; If he looks 1t up.
Mayor Harrington will find that the
rule in all large cities is to bring gam
bling under municipal police control:
indeed the exceptions are few. and they
arise principally in communities where,
no large cities existing. the county
authorities are better equipped for the
enforcing of the law than the village or
little city is; that is not the condition
presented in Silver Bow county.
On this point there is really no room
for discussion. And, however il may be
as to jurisdiction, the essential fact Is
that already the raid is on in Butte.
and that is what is wanted.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
Shoes

One lot Hanan e. Sons Hands ewed
$500 Shoes, in lace and congress, French
Calf and Kangaroo, all sizes and
widths, $3.50.
One lot Ladies' 1915 Fine Dongola
Button Boots. hand-turned or welt sole,
all sizes and widths; sale price $500.
A pair of Low Cut RubberS given
away with every pair of Ladies' Fine
Shoes sold this week.
One lot Ladies' $500 Button Boots,
broken sizes: your choice in this lot,
s1.25.
One lot Ladies' $500 Dongola Button
Boots, all sizes, $1.00.
One lot Boys $500 Lace Shoes; sale
price Csc.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
CHILDREN'S HANDKERCHIEF Sc
S1-3c 1Oc AND 121hc
For the Toilet

We are Exclusive Agents for Richard
Hudnut's Toilet Articles and sell them
at the same prices asked at Hudnut's
Broadway Pharmacy. Any one con-
yersant with Hudnut's Extracts. Per
fumed Waters and Preparations for the
Skin, Hair and Teeth knows them to be
the finest in the world. Our Book of
Toilet Hints given for the asking.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
Leather Goods

We show the most extensive variety
of Leather Goods. and our prices are
right.
Dressing Cases for Gentlemen and
Ladies. Alligator Seal, Calf and Rus
STA Leather, beautiful line: every case
filled with first-class toilet utensils;
prices $3.50 to $1,000.
Card Cases. of the finest leather used,
in endless variety. prices Coo to $500.