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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-03-31

thing when he sees it. Mr.. Saunders
is now in Florida buying all the Gel
cry he can lay hands on, and the chief
fault he has to find with the busi-
ness as developed in Florida is there
is so little to be had, and his object
in directing the attention to the sub
ject is to arouse interest in form of
truck farming which he declares
''beats gold mine.''
81 know something about celery"
remarked this expert, 81 ought to, I
buy it and [ raise it, and I do moth
ing else. 1t is my business and
have made a study of the matter in
all it's phases. My own celery patch
is near South Lima, about twenty
seven miles south of Rochester, N.
Y, where I have thirty-two acres. Be-
sides that I buy extensively all
through New York state, in Kalama-
ZOO and California, and this is the Sec
ond year I have found it necessary to
visit Florida. [ am buying about a
carload week here. [ would like to
get five cars day, and I wish your
people could be induced to go into
the celery business in earnest where
the conditions are favorable. Let me
tell you something's added Mr..
Saunders, emphatically, 1--WE think
ourselves lucky if we can get $500 an
acre out of celery. 1t is paying here
at the rate of $1,000 an acre. Talk
about money, why this is regular
mint!''
81 do not think celery would -four
ish in mud" resumed Mr.. Saunders.
"It will grow on any strong soil. A
retentive subsoil is necessary, drain
age and irrigation is Indispensable.
The plant is a gross feeder, and [ use
formula of my own, containing
three per cent of ammonia, eight of
phosphoric acid and fifteen of potash.
Corn will fatten a hog, and ton of
that to the acre fattens celery"
eff the Florida acreage should be
increased, would not the price de-
cline?" was asked.
''What if it did? Suppose it went
to 5000 an acre-what better does
man want? Late in the season, when
the price advances, the demand falls
off. Plain people stop buying celery.
If it were planted the demand would
increase; and in my Judgment Flor
ida is in position right now to put
good celery on the northern market
at time when it is most needed at
prices that will beat anything ever
before raised in the state. For my
part, am ready to buy all can get.
I ask for no consignments, It is Gel
cry and cash with me-"
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-03-31
Two-Fold Action of Fertilizer.


plains the action of fertilizers thus:
fertilizer may be said to act in
two ways-mechanicall and chemi-
cally. In one case it improves the soil
its power to hold moisture, heat,
and absorb gases from the atmosphere
as well as to increase it's friability
some chemical constituent to serve as
food for the plant, or indirectly to
set free from an insoluble state some
plant food already contained in the
soil, but which has not yet been avail
able because it is insoluble in water
Of course, in the majority of cases it
want, the mechanical benefit being a
secondary consideration.
The intensive farmer is usually
compelled to increase the mechanical
agencies of the fertilizer to a great
eXtent-to an almost limitless guam
tity-if he wishes to reach the best
results with the chemical material
and bring the soil to it's highest state
of productiveness.
Barn yard manure, leaf mould
muck composts, cotton seed meal,
green manures, ground bone, acid
phosphate, nitrate of soda, etc., are
all within the province of his study,
and he should carefully consider their
best use. In general terms it may be
stated that it is best to use phos-
pilates for turnips and root crops;
potash for leguminous and leafy
plants, potatoes, cabbages, etc., and
active nitrogen for the grain crops.
The observance of this rule will, of
course, be Influenced by the charac-
ter of soil.
Melons seem to require a combina-
ton of active nitrogen and phos-
pilates, with a preference for new
land, or old land that has lain fallow
for two or three years. A sandy
loan soil, with plenty of organic mat
ter in it, seems best adapted for this
crop. It must be rich, and if not so
naturally must be made SO artificial
ly, provided high results are wanted
Phosphates and organic nitrogen will
prove most beneficial. Barnyard or
stable manure, well rotted, cotton
seed meal, finely ground, raw bone,
mixed in with the subsoil in early
spring, will give good results.
One shovel full of well-rotted ma
nure, or two shovels full of well-rot
ted compost, supplemented with from
one-half pound to pound of acid
phosphate, cotton seed meal, or finely
ground bone, will be sufficient to the
hill. Green manure or unrotted stable
manure, that will ferment in dry
weather, must be carefully avoided.
If it is desired to stimulate surface
growth a small amount of rotten ma
nure may be worked in the top soil
at time of planting. The under sur
face manure will stimulate the plant
during it's entire life, provided the
manure is placed within easy reach of
the plant roots, because it is only
gradually soluble and not easily
leached through the soil.
Celery a Good Cash Crop
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-03-31
Celery a Good Cash Crop.

The success of the Nielands in rails
ing celery on their little Ybor City
truck farm has often been made the
subject of newspaper comment, but
few people yet understand what that
success means. One of the men who
does understand it is w. L. Saunders,
of Rochester, N. Y. He understands
it because he is in the celery business
himself and naturally knows a good
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04
RAILROAD BUSINESS IS DULL.
Roads Running Out of Chicago to the East
Are All Complaining New Agreement.

Roads Running Out of Chicago to the East
Are All Complaining New Agreement.
CHICAGO. April S.-The new agreement
Of the Western Passenger Association Will
go into effect the forepart of next week
There may be trouble when the time
comes for handling the business incidental
to the large conventions of the year, such
as the National Educational Society. the
G.. A. r and the Christian Endeavor So
ciety. These things have always stirred
up trouble. even when there was an agree
ment in force, and they are not likely to
have any other effect when there is no
agreements. The roads are. however.
hopeful that they will be able to secure
such legislation by the time this business
begins to move as will enable them to have
in working order their organizations with
the power of controlling rates.
All the roads. particularly those running
east from Chicago. are complaining of poor
business. They say that conditions are
not much better now than in the dark
days last fall.
The only consoling feature Of the situa-
ton is that the roads are not disposed TO
cut rates Ia get what little business there
IS to he had. They are therefore in far
better shape than last November. when
the tariffs We're so low and traffic so
scarce that some Of the western roads
were in great danger OF going into the
hands of receivers.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April S.-The
Richardson building. the largest in Chat
.aroosa and one of the largest in the
South. was destroyed by fire between $50
and o'clock this morning. Fire caught
from ,he furnace i'm the basement and ran
mp the elevator shaft. The watchman was
slow .u turning i'm an alarm. and when the
fire companies arrived the building was
mass of flames.
The wltchman warned a number Of gem
usmen sleeping on the sixth floor and all
succeeded JIM getting out except two.
These were Boyd Ewing, one of the veal
tti,st men i'm the section. and 5. NJ. Pat
ton. one of the most prominent archi-
ttcts in the South. Mr.. Ewing attempted
10 climb down the fire escape but fell from
the top. His body was badly mangled.
Patton was cut of from escape on the
stairs. and his body is sJiI in the ruins.
About 100 offices and four stores were in
the building The total loss amounts TO
about 100000. with insurance OF about $500.
600.
A large force began searching for Pat
tons remains. but it may be several days
before they are found
Nothing was saved from the building, as
The lire burned with startling rapidity.
The loss ON contents is distributed among
about 100 people.
A two-story building adjoining was also
destroyed. The Third National Bank.
across the street. was badly damaged
Among the heaviest losers are the Amer
lean Investment Company. owners Of the
building and a large part of the contents;
r. G.. Kingsley d Co, merchants; Chat
t1uoosa National Building and Loan As
sociauou. Nearly ali the lawyers in the
city had offices I'm the building. and many
valuable papers which cannot be replaced
were burned.
Frank Cariock young lawyer who at
tempted TO save. some papers from his
oIce I'm the Third National Bank building,
fen from the ladder and was badly in
s.-r.r
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04
SANGUILLY.
Rerorts That He VIII Return to
Cuba and Take Rivera's Place Not
Credited by Secretary Sherman
Other Cuban News.

Washington. April st has come to
the knowledge of the State Department
that Gen. Julio Sanguilly is now at
jacksonville. Fla, and that his follow
ers have given out the impression tnat
the General is about to head an eXpedl-
tion 10 Cuba. Secretary Sherman was
asked what the United States govern
ment would do in case this impression
was well founded. In reply he SAID
that In the first place he did not believe
SanguiIlv would do any such thing. His
reason fer this belief was the fact that
he (Secretary Sherman) held in his pos
session a written pledge made by san
quillv in return for the exercise OF good
offices of this government in securing
his release from Imprisonment not 10
have anv connections in any manner
with the Cuban troubles. The Spanish
government also had a similar pledge,
and in addition Sanguilly had promised
not to return to Cuba without its con-
sent. If Sanguilly violated the obliga-
tions he had thus assumed the Depart
ment of State would not Interfere for
his protection, no matter what betell
him. and it would have nothing further
to do with him.
The secretary does not believe that Gen.
Rivera will be executed. 1t IS understood.
however thnt threats of a departure OF
another expedition from Florida under
Sanguilly promises to prejudice the EFFORTS
that are now making with show Of success
TO secure Rivera's pardon.
WASHINGTON, April 3-Disquietng re-
ports come to the State Department from
Havana as to the condition OF Ona Mel
ton one of the Competitor prisoners now
in Cabana fortress under condemnation 10
death. but with sentence suspended and re-
trial ordered. Melton has been in jail over
ten months and his health has given way,
until il is felt that further confinement
NAV prove fatal. The department there
fore has renewed its efforts to have the
man released. His cause is being differen-
tiated from that of his fellow prisoners
T,aborde. Glldea. Barnett and Leavitt' and
his position as a newspaper correspondent
and non-combatant is urged in his favor
WASHINGTON. April S.--Mr. Mahany,
of New York. to-day introduced reso!u-
tion requesting the Secretary OF state III
such action in his estimation be not IN
consistent with public policy, 10 repre-
sent to the government of Spain the pro
found sense Of satisfaction with which
the people of the United States would view
the extension of clemenecy as regards the
remission of death sentence in the case
of Cen Ruiz Rivera"
TAMPA. Fla. April 3-The cruiser
Montgomery arrived here last night.
There has been talk Of a filibustering ex-
pedition leaving Tampa, and the Mont
gomery probably will be kept here as
sentinel.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04

Special to the Register.
Charleston, W. Va. Ap.il "A nrac-
tical miner came to MONTGOMERY from
Ansted this morning and went TO work
to effect an entrance into the Straughan
mine, by removing fallen slate.
He found some human hair and
pieces of clothing in the mud and
water which goes 20 confirm the be-
lief that dead human bodies are buried
under the slate.
The search will be continued till the
entire mine is explored.
The general belief is that Cochrans
body was tied to a heavy weight and
thrown into the river.
Clark Lewis insists that the gang
was well organized and WAS composed
of twenty-seven men stationed at vari-
Gus points between Montgomery and
Huntington.
Sheriff McVey, Of Fayetteville Mayor
Dunbar, of Montgomery, and Detective
Harrison Ash were here to-day looking
up further evidence. They expect to
be ready to bring the prisoners to trial
at the coming term Of the Fayette
criminal court which begins at Fay
etteville on the 18th instant
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04
IN THE HOUSE.
A Brief Session Held Yesterday--SOme
P inted Remarks Concerning Eng
lish Policy Called Forth by
Famine Relief Resolution.

washington, April 3.-There was a
brief session Of the House to-day .ol-
lowed D., an adjournment TO next We'd
nesday i'm pursuance OF the policy
which has been determined upon. The
only business transacted was the adOp-
tiOn of the Senate resolution providing
for cbartering a vessel TO carry dona-
tion of food 90 the famine sufferers OF
Ildia. Incidentally Mr.. McMillin,
CDem.. Texas. suggested an amend
ment cOndemniug England's national
policy.
Mir. Terry. CDem, Arkansas), made
a personal explanation that his objec-
tiou to Mr.. Bailey's programme for
closing the Dingley tariff debate had
not been animated by pique at the re-
suit of the contest for Democratic can
didate for Speaker of the House, as was
charged by certain newspapers.
After the usual routine business Mr..
James Hamilton Lewis. 4 Democratic
member-elect from the State of Wash
ington. was escorted to the bar of the
House by MIR. Bailey Of Texas, and took
the oath of office
The Joint resolution form the Senate
providing for chartering a vessel to
carry food TO the famine sufferers Of
India was called up by Mr.. Grout, (Rep.,
NermOnt)
Mr. NcNfllin. Dem.. Tenuessee), ,
said that he did not want to stand in
the way of charity. but this was a time
for plain talk. when he declared, the
sad spectacle IS presented of us having
TO contribute charity to the starving
subjects of Great Britain in one part of
the world while she is bOmbarding suf-
fering Christians i'm another part of the
world" applause on the floor and IN
the galleries)
Nv. Cannon. Rep.. I,ls), said that no
precedeuts had given the country more
satisfaction than the relief sent TO famine
sufferers OF Ireland and Russia.
Nr. Cannon said ne found much to con-
denim I'm Eug'aud's policy, but me did not
propose 20 offer cift with one hand and
throw q stone with another.
.Whue we are providing for these sUf-
fcr.ng poor. we should point out the rea-
sons why they have become poor de
c,8rod Mr. Simpson pop. Has).
10 was an historical fact that while We
we're contributing TO suffering Ireland
every ship that sailed from ireland bore
her products To- England as a tribute TO
the absentee l1udlordism of that country
WHY was il. ne asked. that India. whose
people were producers. was starving be-
c-use Of one year of drought. "Is it not
1 fact that ireland was prosperous until
England broke down her system of pro-
tectioue"
Mr. Walker. CRep., Massl. interrosated:
10 was the English landlord system which
ruined ireland and India Mr. Sompson
asserted. and added: To-day it is eating
out the vitals of this country. We are
travelling the same road. and il will only
be a few years before we will be appealing
20 the charitable of other countries for
help
The resolution was adopted by unani-
nous consent and then. at 1I5 p. m, the
House adjourned to Wednesday next.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04
GOES TO THE Il. a. o.
ID. IL. Martin to Leave the Handle.
Scull Keeps His Place,

CINCINNATI. O., April 3tThe an
nouncemen is officially made that on April
18th D. B. Martin. now general passenger
agent Of the c., c.. c. & St. l.. Ry.. will
take service with the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. with the title of manager Of pas
seneer traffic. Mr.. Martin has been with
the Big Four and its predecessor. the Bee
line, for over thirty consecutive years.
during which time he has made himself
an enviable record as a passenger man,
and his well known shrewd, conservative
and judicial views on matters pertaining
10 his branch Of the service will be OF par
ticular value TO any road with which he
may be connected a this period Of rail-
road history. c. o. Scull, general passen-
ger agent. viii remain in his present posi-
ton and no other changes are contempla-
ted at present.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04
to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Huntington, w. Va, April 3.-As a
result Of the late city election, the
bitterest of feeling has since existed
between the two political parties here.
At noon to-day, George Ingram, a
prominent member of the Barnum
club, and DR.. l. r. Lesage, president
of Calumet Republican club, met in
front of the First National Bank and
engaged in a dispute. A crowd at once
began to assemble and the men came
to blows.
Both were badly used up before they
were separated, and a few minutes
later no less than two thousand people
fiocked as near as possible to the scene.
Loud threats were made by other
leaders on each side, and the efforts OF
the police to quell the confusion were
fruitles&
The clash between the two factions
came ana jne scene WHICH lOI'O"ou
stands without a rival here.
Prominent men engaged in the COM
bat and clubs, brick bats, knives, canes
and various weapons were in evidence.
Women who chanced to be in that
vicinity, fled in terror, and at one point
several ladies ran into a saloon for
safety.
BY the assistance of the county au-
thorities and many extra officials, quiet
was restored, but the town has since
been in general confusion.
Should another outbreak occur the
result will be serious, as both sides
are well armed and each seems anxious
for more trouble.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04
TOMORROW ELECTION,
At Cleveland Promises to he Qulte INT or
osting-The Claims Heavy kegistrA-
ton Other Elections.

CLEVELAND. o.. April 3.-The election
in this city on Monday will Boz FOR mayor
treasurer. police Judge police clerk police
prosecutor and members of the city ana
school councils The main contest has
been over the mayorai.y. The candidates
are:
Republican. Rober' T. Mc<isson. pres
ent incumbent. Demo rat John F' r"'-.
lev: Popullst. Thomas g. Fi'zsimmoHs.
The chairman of ,he Republican com
mittee claims thai Mck.-son VIII ".h oy
from seven to fifteen thousand. The ''m-
ocratic committee claims Farloy's election
hut fails to give figures. The ros.sua0'"
was 5000. the larges, 100 .he history o' '"'
city.
Cincinnati O.. April 9.-The munic-
ipalcampaign closed here tonight dS
well as in other Ohio cities. There mas
been very little speaking and not mu'n
of the usual demonstrations I'D cam,
paigns. as the contests are m'I' ''
issues. which do not involve ellne'
State or national politics
Detroit Mich. April 3-Ihe elec,i.n'
which will be held throughout MIC"
gan on Monday will wind up a F.'
campaign so far as the state '.'''.'l
concerned. The greatest lhi'r's p
walls throughout tho state DO 'a' ''
como in Detroit FOR Mayor to ,''.''i
oy-Navcr Piugrec Who was oIs''l
from tbe office by rhs Supreme Court
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04
DOWN THEY GO.
Wages Cut by Two big Pi.tsburg
Concerns in Anticipation Of The
New Tariff Bill.

PITTSBURG. April S.-The puddlers at
Oliver Bros and at A. NJ. Byers & Cos
mills were to-day notified that the price
of pudding, commencing Monday, would
be reduced from $3.50 to 81 ton. The
men held a meeting tonight and decided
that they would not return to work next
week Each mill employs 100 puddlers,
and their strike will affect many others.
Mcintosh. Hemphlll & Co.. engine
builders, moulders and blacksmiths. also
posted notices to-day making a general re-
duction Of 10 per cent. in wages, commenc-
ing Monday. These men have not as yet
decided whether or not TO accept the cut.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04

WASHINGTON. April 3.-Senator Jones.
OF Arkansas, chairman of the Democratic
national committee, to-day issued the fol-
lowing address:
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 3. 1897.
The attention of the Democratic voters
OF the United States is called TO the ad-
dress recently issued by Hon. Chauncey F.
Black. president of the National Associa-
ton of Democratic Clubs. in which he
appeals to all Democratic clubs and socie-
ties to assemble on the 18th day OF April
next and in some BETTING manner cele-
brate the one hundred and fifty-fourth
birthday anniversary of Thomas Jeffer-
son. the author of the Declaration of In
dependence and the founder of American
Democracy"
There never has been a time more fitting
to recall the great public service and pa
triotic and wise thoughts Of jefferson,
whose last Democratic sentiment (Which
was contained in a reply to an invitation
to visit Washington City and join in
celebration on that very Fourth Of July on
which he died) proclaimed to the world:
The palpable truth is that the mass Of
mankind has not been born with saddles on
their backs nor a favored few, booted and
spurred. ready to ride them legitimately
by the grace of God"
take great pleasure in approving the
address of President Black. and now ap-
peal TO all lovers of good government 10
assemble in their respective voting dis
tricts on the 18th day of April next to join
with the National Association of Demo-
cratic Clubs in its remembrance of JEFF
ferson. who uttered this sentence in his
first inaugural address as President: "A
wise and frugal government which shall
restrain men from injurtng one another:
shall leave them otherwise free to regulate
their own pursuits of industry and i'm
provements. AND SHALL NOT TAKE
FROM THE MOUTH OF LABOR THE
BREAD IT HAD EARNED-THIS is
THE SUM OF GOOD GOVERNMENTS
(Signed) JAMES X. JONES,
Chairman.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04
INTERNATIONAL CHESS.

Members of the House Of Representatives
and Members OF the House Of Commons
To Play.
Washington, April several mem
bers of the House Of Representatives
who are chess enthusiasts held an in
formal meeting to-day to consider a
proposition from the English House OF
Commons for a chess match between
representatives of the two
eral days ago RepreseDtauFt reaI -, -,
as North Carolina. wrote ip reply 70 en
invitation FROM Heuniler Heaygp2,,he n
member from CA,-srI ..,sssgvihhic5ting
that the House will accept a challenge
To-day Mr.. Pearson received a cable
gram from Mr.. HeatOn saying: Many
thanks. Have written. House OF Com
mons very pleased"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-04
A VIOLENT TEMPER
Displayed by a Chatauqua County.
New York Farmer-Murder Arson
and Attempted Suicide.

JAMESTOWN. y. Y. April S.-Niillard
Spencer. a middle aged farmer living in
Chautauqua county. last night fatally as
saulted his step-daughter and Miss Helen
Van Sickle. of Union. Ia. who was visit
ing her After setting fire to his barn
and burning thirteen head of stock. he
went TO the home of his brother-in-law
and cut his own throat. The wound was
not fatal however. and physicians saved
him 10 stand trial No reason is given
for the crime. Spencer is apparently sane,
but of a violent temperament.