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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12
BIocktou, Mass, Times.
BRoEToNlANs At REILEvIEw.
interesting Letter from Southern Tewn
Settled By New Euglau5ers.


The following letter has been re-
ceived from a prominent citizen 81
Belleview, Fla. 1t was in answer - a
few inquiries in regard to the fu'rr.
Of Belleview, which, as is well kno
was mostly settled by New England
people and quitea number from BRICK
ton and adjoining towns. 1t has -.
curred to the writer that the pIe- ut
conditions in Cuha might stimuI -le
the production of tobacco in the soui
ern United States, the climate beisg
almost exactly like that Of Cuba, a.-
though not quite so far south. still -
very excellent quality of tobacco has
been raised, which has been thought
by many to be equal to that raised on
the island of Cuba. While there hn-
been great deal Of money expended
in the orange culture in Florida, il
must be admitted that the experiences
for the past ID or twenty years have
been somewhat disheartening. and
hence people who must stay in that
climate on account of health, and
who must gain livelihood somehow
can i'll afford to put money and time
into an industry where the work Of
years might be spoiled by freeze.
Consequently any crop that could be
raised profitably would be welcome,
and ii was on these lines that the wri-
ter submitted the question as to the
future of Belleview, and suggesting
that he saw no reason why tobacco |
should not be a sure and profitable |
crop. More than 80 years ago the |
writer planted about half an acre of |
tobacco here in Brockton and succeed
ed well with it but it is only under the |
tropical sun and such conditions con-
nected Herewith that tobacco is de- |
veIoped to an extent to make ithighly |
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Tobacco Growers Convention.

Mr.. Charles Peyser, Judge w. S.
Bullock, and the editor of this paper,
attended the recent tobacco growers
convention at Quincy.
This convention more than ever
demonstrates the fact that tobacco
growing is destined 10 be the leading
industry of this state. All doubts are
put to rest about Florida not being
able to grow as good quality of the
weed as Havana or Sumatra. The
"proof of the pudding is in chewing
the bag" In Quincy this proof was
abundantly given. More than two
thousand acres have been planted in
the immediate vicinity of that beau
tiful town; the same care and atten-
ton is given to its planting and prep
aration as it receives i'm Cuba or Suma-
ira. The same scrupulous care is given
in the planting, curing, separating,
etc. Indeed, it is put up in exactly
similar packages, the aroma, the
"bouquet," the color, and, indeed, all
the qualities that make it valuable,
are given it.
We have the testimony of experts
that Florida can grow leaf in every
respect equal to the very best that can
be grown in any country in the world.
Mr.. Medero says this. Mr.. Peyser,
who from a child has grown up in the
| tobacco business, and for a long time
was skeptical on the subject, by per-
sonal and careful examination, has be-
| come convinced that the claims put
forth by the growers are absolutely
true, and others, whose long expe'
rience make them authority" on to-
bacco, now testify to the same thing
Florida has passed the experimental
| stage, and the Florida farmer who
does not make the most of it, may lost
the opportunity of life time.
We met farmers in GadsGen wh(
had sold their crops successively TO
forty cents per pound, and of cours'
the buyers sell it for great deal more
It will make Florida the Cuba o
America, and if our farmers will a
once seize upon the opportunity tina
ls now absolutely within their grasp
it will push Florida far ahead of an.
state in the union.
1t is better than q stock farm II
Kentucky; it is better than eattl
ranch in Colorado; it is better thal
dai Y farming in Orange county, NeN
Yors it is better than cotton CROWN
on Inc Sea islands of Carolina; it
better than growing peaches in Dela
ware or watermelons in Georgia; it
better than growing vegetables at No
Intosh or pineapples in South Florid'
II is as good as orange growing was
this county twenty years ago, and
the best thing a farmer can turn b
: hands to.
The advice of the Banner is toplat
tobacco, and to- increase your crol
on a pace with the experience yo
| Gather.
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ApSOsGfeIHa pura-


Barracks, A Co. f. A.C. ) Mch. >, 1897.
At about : p. III. to-day wien was
in the college library, went to hunt
for an Ocala Banner. At last I
found it, and when opened the paper
| saw the following:
"Tom Harris, Bpsincss Manager and
Local Hustler"
When saw the above did not
know what to think of it, fof when
was in Ocala, Christmas, visiting my
friend Tom, | did not have even a
dream, that 'rom would get to be this.
Now, that he has, / AN very, very
glad, and sincerely hope he will do a
good work with his father.
Tom is a great friend of mine. When
/ was in Panasoff kee last June visiting
Mr.. Jas. a. Harris, as you know
went down there with MIR. Jas. Harris
and ever since then we have been
good friends. | was in Panasoffkee
last Christmas, also, and Tom and my
self used to 90 fishing in the lake and
river.
While there Tom invited me to go
to visit him in Ocala, which did and
enjoyed il very much. I staid in
Ocala with my friend Tom two and a
half days.
last October invited Tom to come
to see me here in Lake City
which he did, and whenever Tom
wants anything, he does not have to
DO anythiug but write to his cadet
friend and he will get whatever he
waits.
when ] was in Ocala, Mr.. f. +.
Harris, editor Of the Banner and fam
lily did ali they could to make my stay
there pleasant. Since ] left Ocala |
hay 1T written to Tom once, but this
does not say that he and are not good
friends, but it is because am too lazy
to write, Int now | do it with great
pleasure.
While in Ocala, went to Silver
Springs with Tom, and that day had
a fine time, and also in the night Tom
aud / went to the opera house TO see
the "While Crook" which he and my
self enjoyed very much.
Whenever Tom wants anything
and ! ana at home in Mexico he don't
have anything 10 do but write to me
and he VIII get whatever he wants. |
put this ia the Ocala Banner so the
people Of Ocala, Marion county and
Florida, will know how much think
Of my friend Tom.
Icoaer tuIato my friend Tom for
ihe position Inc has with his father,
aud hops they VIII boJh do well.
Your trne friend.
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The Heantiful.

We would suppose, from the i'm
mense stock of spring and summer
novelty dress goods which are being
dIsplayed on III. b. Masters dry goods
counters, that he intends to supply
every lady in Ocala and Marion
county with dress. He certainly
does not anticipate a dull season. lie
has the prettlest line and greatest va
riety of styles we have ever seen IN
our little city, and his Mousseline RAJ
dor, silk-striped Batiste, French Of
CANDIES, white and figured Dimities
and figured Batiste are especially
pretty. Everybody, and especially the
ladies, are cordially invited to call at
once and inspect this handsome line
of dress goods. Mr.. Masters is pre-
pared to furnish samples on applica-
ton, and we would advise those re-
siding out of the city to send in their
orders Immediately.
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Colonel Duval Speaks.

Col. Fl. r. Duval, president of tn,
Florida Central q Peninsular railroad
who had the great boon conferred upor
MN OF being born in Virginia, the
peerless mother of George Washing
ton, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry
John Randolph, James Madison
James Monroe, John Marshall, Rich
ara Henry Lee, Robert T.. Lee, Fitz.
hugh r. Lee, and other names that
nave added immortal glory to Amer
lean history, has given out an inter
view for publication, in which he is
shedding tears as big as young alliga-
tors because the south has formed a
political alliance with the west. He
tells us that Bryan is buried and the
mistaken ideas he represents; but.
Notwithstanding which, many. In
fact all. who have capital will not
loan nor invest it in any state that
showed a silver majority. Too bad,
isn't it? However, the colonel is
pleased to say that he does not regard
all silver democrats as ignorant. But
he says if any one wishes to find the
most brilliant minds they do not 90 to
Nevada (meaning Nebraska), or any
western state. Where do our readers
suppose Colonel Duval thinks they
go? lie tells us they ought to first 60
to England. Colonel Duval is one of
those who always wear overshoes and
carry umbrellas when it is raining in
dear old England. He tells us we
must then go to France. Then we
must next go to Germany, and in
coming to the United States stop in
New York. He even turns Boston
down. Are we to conclude that the
stockholders of the +. G. Il p. rail-
way made a mistake in going to
Virginia for Colonel Duval and put
ting him at the head of its manage
ment? And how about coming to
Florida for John A. Henderson, its
vice-president; and d. T.. Maxwell, its
general manager; and A. o. MacDon-
nell, its traffic and passenger agent?
Were these stockholders stupid in not
first going to England, then to France,
then to Germany, then to New York?
Come. colonel, don't grieve for
the civilization and ignorance of the
south and west as long as we can point
to the names of those We have already
as well as those of Scott,
and Taylor, and Andrew Jackson, and
Henry Clay, and John Bell, and Cal
houn, and Jefferson Davis, and Alex
aNder Stephens, and Andrew John
son, and Sam Houston, and Stonewall
Jackson, and Albert Sidney Johnson,
and names of those who are still on
the stage of action carving immortal
names for themselves and the nation.
We grieve, but still believe the south
and west are strong and vigorous
enough to survive even a criticism
from Col. Fl. r. Duval.
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f;otice 70 Teachers,

BY order of state superintendent,
the questions on theory and practice
in June examinations, will be taken
from Hewett's Pedagogy for young
teacher. Price, eighty-fve cents.
You can obtain above book by order
ing from American Book Company,
Atlanta, Ga, or from Fl. B. Masters,
Ocala, Fla. w. ID. CARN,
3-5-1m Superintendent.
H. B. Masters will have next week
the handsomest line of ladies' shirt
waists ever brought to Ocala. Ladies,
save your money until they arrive.
Great variety of styles and colors.
95ff
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12

Try Electric Bitters a remedy for
your troubles? If not, get little
now and get relief This medicine
has been found to be peculiarly adopt
ed to the relief and cure of all Female
Complaints, exerting wonderful
direct influence in giving strength
and tone to the organs. If you have
Loss of Appetite, Constipation, Head
ache, Painting Spells, or are Nervous,
Sleepless, Excitable, Melancholy or
troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric
Bitters is the medicine you need.
Health and Strength are guaranteed
by its use. Large bottle only fifty
cents at F. c. Alworth & Co.'S. 3
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Buoklen's Arnios salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns aud all Skin Erup-
tons, positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refun-
ded. Price 25 cents per box. For
sale by the Anti-monopoly Drug Store
Ocala Fla.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12
InRING " PrrrER.

My Dear Doctor In regard to the
condition of Belleview, don't think
Mckinley is in it at all. But it is in
the people who are here and those
who are interested in the town as own
ers of lands that will or will not make
the town something. And the few of
us left have been trying to keep the
town moving, with a degree of pros
perity in sight for any new conner that
might chance to come here. In the
past year we have sold four houses TO
visitors and they have remodeled the
same and will paint and improve them
generally. This gets new blood and
money at work. They are all nice
people. Three of us obligated our
selves TO pay the factory rent and also
to give the rent of two cottages free to.
induce an outside company Of cigar
manufacturers to locate among US, one
being Cuban. He has sowed large
seed beds and will sell plants cheap to
planters. Also we have formed a to-
bacco growers association for the ben
eft of the growers. The officers are
non-salaried. I have the honor Of
being vice president and chairman Of
the board OF directors. We have 30
acres pledged. If the are successful I
have no doubt but we shall see a good
many large growers among Us the
coming winter. Tobacco has been
grown here the past year that made
in proportion to 1000 pounds 10 the
acre and sold for 30 cents q pound.
The shade trees (aboutil50oJ thas were
planted when Belleview first started
make the town very beautiful aud at
tract attention.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12
rheumatism Quickly Cured.

After having been confined to the
house for eleven days and paying out
s95 in doctor bills without benefit, Mr.
Frank Dolson, OF Sault Ste. Mare
M.ch.. was cured by one bottle Of
(,hamberlain's Pain Balm costing q
canrs and has not since been troubled
.w;th u Complaint. For sale by Anti
monopoly Drug Store.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12

Miss Matte Alfred, who for the past
winter has been teaching in the hlgh
school of Jacksonville, in the gram
mar department, was promoted ias'
week to assistant principal OF the
high school. Miss Alfred taught sue
cessfully in the high school of ocaia
for several years. We rejoice with hei
in her good fortune.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12
Banner and Atlanta Weekly Con

Banner and Atlanta Weekly Con-
,titution, sI.75 year; Banner and
Three Times Week New YORK
World, sl.65; Banner and Times
Union, $3.50; Banner and Weekly
jacksonville Citizen, Sl.50; Banner
and Franfi I.eslie's, $500, in clubs oi
five $3.50; Frank Leslie's alone wh
cost YOU $4.O0 if not taken in connect
ion with the Banner.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12

After the big fire in Cripple Creek,
7 took a severe cold and tried many
remedies without help, the cold only
becoming more settled. After using
three small bottles cf Chamber
lain's Coagh Remedy, both the cough
aad cold left me, and in this high al
titude it takes a meritorious cough
remedy to do any good.-G. b. Hen
derson, editor Daily Advertiser. For
sale by Anti-monopoly Drug Store.
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gouseaula Cords for Sale.

Mrs. Eleanor Richardson, expecting
to leave Ocala soon, wishes to dispose
of her household goods and will sell
at sacrifice. Call early.
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The Ad Interim Annointment.

Governor Bloxham has appointed
John A. Henderson, vice-president o
the f. c. & p railroad, United States
senator from Florida, caused by the
expiration of Senator Calls term OF
office.
Even those who are close to Cover.
nor Bloxham believed that he would
give the appointment to Senator Call
and in not doing so has increased his
chances for reelection. Especially i:
this believed to be true as Mr.. Hender-
son stands for everything that Mr..
Bryan, and the oldest and latest utter
ances OF democracy, do not stand for.
Mr.. Henderson's appointment, and
Mr.. Duvars "interview," president OF
the same road, following closely upon
the heels of it, is ammunition for
Call.
Mr.. Henderson's appointment fails
to meet the Citizens measurement of
the "man for the office" He has
never built a hotel. He has never
built railroad and has delivered no
utterance that he favors Transforming
the United States senate into an "im-
migration bureau"
While he has not complete ossifica-
tian of the heart, it has long been
thought that Mr.. Henderson is aiflict-
ell with fatty degeneration and en-
largement of the head.
ChiIdren's sailor hats at II. b Mas
ters'.
A Democratic Daily Needed at Jacksonville.
The four daily papers at Jackson
vile, the Times Union, the Citizen,
the Evening Times-UniOn and the
Evening Metropolis, are not one iota
in sympathy with the democratic
party as pronounced in the Chicago
platform and the platforms promul-
gated by every state in the union
where the democratic party is in the
ascendancy.
The great political need of the state
at this time is democratic daily at
Jacksonville in thorough accord with
its creed and its policies.
Steps should be Immediately taken
for the establishment of such a paper
If brought to the attention of the
national committee, and the matter
be thoroughly canvassed within and
without the state, we believe the nee.
essary amount can be raised and the
paper established.
Steong efforts are being made to rot
| the democracy of the fruits of the vie
tory so far achieved and turn it ovel
hand and foot to the money power.
A strong paperat Jacksonville woulc
be as sentinel on the watch tower.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12

Mr.. VIM. c. Stewart, representing
the Worlds Dispensary Medical COM
pany, of Buffalo, n. y, paid TIE
BANNER a business call Moaday and
placed an adv. for his firm in these
columns
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12
spring-weight clothing at Masters

Our old friend, Benny, has found
lodgment on the Citizen but under the
rules that obtain in the Offices of our
Florida metropolitan dailies the little
weezIy country weeklies cannot be re-
ferred to by name. 1t would be in
violation of good form. The reason is
because 1t would not be pleasant for
a high sounding daily to he done up
by a puny weekly weekly. Hence
it has grown to be the fashion if not a
fad for the metropolitan dailies not to
indulge in controversies with q
country weekly. So Benny can only
refer to the Banner inferentially,
| while the Banner can refer to Benny
right out in meeting. But go ahead,
Benny. We catch on to thy gentle
reminders and tender references-and
are not uneasy, Benny.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12

Call on or write to Receiver of the
First National Bank, 0cala, Florida,
for list of real estate, improved and
unimproved, now offered for sale.
I-1-qT
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L.. strarai Or stolAn.

White setter dog, with very long
hair, large black spots on side, black
and white tail, black head and ears.
Return to A. L. Burnett, the jeweler,
at once. and receive reward. 1t
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12

Wednesday evening party, consist
ing of Misses Cornell, Deckle, Cason
and Haley and Messrs. Miller, Ditto,
Croswell and Lancaster, went for a
moonlight ride on the bicycle path.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12

Miss Daisy Nelson gave tea tues
day afternoon, at the residence OF MIS-
A. Martin, in honor of Miss onder-
wood, of South Carolina, and MISS
Halle, of Gainesville.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12
FEVER CURED
IN "a HOURS,

If a case of Fever is allowed to
run five days before being broken
it takes at least fifteen days before
the patient regain their normal
strength. If the fever is broken
in ONE DAY, the patient loses
little if any strength. JOHSONS
CHILL AND FEVER TONIC
cures the most stubborn case of
Fever in ONE DAY--24 hours.
s
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12
Far Sale or Rent,

The house known as the former resi-
dence of DIR. E. C. Hood. Terms lie
eral. Also the cottages of NJ. f. Hood.
Amply to II. ID. Crawford.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12

For a good blood purifier do not fail
to use the mammoth extract Of sars-
saparilla. One pint for seventy-fve
cents, at the Anti-monopoly Drug
ofcro
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12
Important Notice to Delinquent subscri
hsrs.

The Banner has been indulgent to
many of its subscribers those who
are in arrears for two yesrs will be
stricken Off the list il not paid within
the next thirty days.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12
gssonsry wcrk.

For setting turpentine stills, OF
doing other masonery, either in rock
or brick. Apply to C. A. Hooks, Ok
ford, Fla.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12

Wednesday evening Miss Grace
Greene entertained her friends with a
card party, given in honor of Miss
Halle, of Gainesville, and Miss Under
wood, of South Carolina.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12

Pianos aud organs tuned, regulated
and repaired, and oil work guaran-
feed at reasonable rates. w. y PIKE.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12
n, Indian war Veterans.

II you want a pension send all in
formation relating to your enlistment
and service to this Office.
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Full dress vests at II. b. Masters.

Mrs. ID. NJ. Hicks is again occupy
ing her old stand next door to Water
man Il Co. Look out for her spring
announcement in the Banner nexi
week
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12

Do not purchase your spring hat or
suit before looking at the handsome
lines at III. B. Masters.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12
Tba prnnsw;ok Restaurant

Continues to give the best 25 cent
meal to be had in Ocala. The Misses
Richard & Hallet, proprietresses.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12

The Toigne restaurant under the
able management of Mrs. N. M.
Lamb. is gaining in popularity every
lav
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12
CANrTA BrLNEs

The above is from young Mexican
friend who is being educated in this
country. lis compliments and good
wishes are hiehlY appreciated. Tom.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12

Mrs. A. Martin, Miss Martin and
Miss Bailey left Tuesday afternoon to
DIN q marooning party.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12

Alapaca and Sicilian coats and vests
at III. B. Masters.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-03-12

lSIS
Closing Exercises CT Eaaan Greek School.
The school at Eaton's Creek, Marion
county, has finished its term for 1896
and 1897. The closing exercises were
interesting and enjoyed by q goodly
number Of the patrons, relatives and
friends of the attending pupils with q
sprinkling of visitors from distance.
First on the program came music fol-
lowed by recitation of lessons by the
classes in the various branches of
study until noon when all were dis
missed for an hour to partake Of
dinner consisting of fish, fresh from
the waters of the beautiful Salt
Springs and lake Eaton, cooked on
the school grounds, cakes, pies, fruits,
not forgetting the nice warm coffee
plenty for all and other eatables
consumed at first class picnic. After
enioying the dinner the humble little
school house was filled to overlooking
TO listen to music followed by the
speeches from the pupils of the school
interspersed with readings of hum-
orous nature. An address was then
given by the member of the schoo!
board from the district of the county,
b. /. Hull. which was listened to with
marked attention, The teacher fol-
lowed with few parting words OF
thanks to the officers and
patrons of the school for their kind
ness and the interest taken by them
in making the school a success. The
patrons expressed their entire satisfac'
ton with their teacher, Mr.. J. E. ste
, vens and his management of th'
school by making a unanimous re
: quest that he serve them for th'
, next term. The parting hymn Wa
) then sung and the congregation afte
: listening to some sweet music on th'
} violin by Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson dis
persed to their respective homes.
A. SPECTATOR.