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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-02-17
Ice as a Protector.

Luther Story, Eustis boy, who is
teaching school at Emporia, Volusia
county, in writing to his father, gives
an account of a remarkable expert
ment made by Volusia county man
to keen his orange trees from freez-
ing.
There was nothing more or less
than spraying the trees during freez-
ing weather and thus giving them a
complete coating of ice.
Mr.. Story's letter would intimate
that the experiment was successful,
and the Lake Region would be glad
to have further information in re-
gard to the unusual mode of proceed
ure. Mr.. Story says:
'"Mr. Felt has tried this wonderful
experiment of throwing a spray over
his orange trees to keep off the cool
weather. He started his spray We'd
nesday night, and as fast as he put
the water on it froze, making the
prettiest Arctic sight, and the most
wonderful | have ever seen. At day
break the next morning he had his
trees covered with ice from the top,
which was about seven feet, to the
ground, from the center all round to
the tips of the branches, while icicles
hung from all parts from very short
to two and one-half feet long, and
some as much as two inches in diam
eter.
Mr.. Felt said it would not do to
stop in the middle of the experiment,
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-02-17

late, and if [ pricked my finger while
sewing, no blood followed the pune
ture. All this is different now,
thanks to DR.. Williams Pink Pills.
Signed) "Mrs. Christiana Foster
Witness: Mrs. Ed. Hearn.
Dr. Williams Pink Pills are not
looked upon as a patent medicine,
but rather as a prescription. An an
alysis of their properties shows that
they contain in condensed form, all
the elements necessary to give new
life and richness to the blood and re-
store shattered nerves. They are an
unfailing specific for such diseases as
locomotor ataXia, partial paralysis,
ST. Vitus' dance, sciatica, neulargia,
rheumatism, nervous headache, the
after effects of la grippe, palpitation
of the heart, pale and shallow COM
plexions, and the tired feeling result
mo from nervous prostration, all dis
eases resulting from vitiated humors
in the blood, such as scrOfula, chrOn-
ic erysipelas, etc. They ar also a
specific for troubles peculiar to fe
males, such as suppressions, irregu-
larities and all forms of weakness.
They build up the blood, and restore
the glow of health to pale and sal
low cheeks. They are fore sale by all
druggists, or may be had by mail
from DR.. Williams Medicine Com
pany, Schenectady, N. Y, for SO C.
per box, or six boxes for $3.50.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-02-17
Hot Flashes.
Derangement and Nervousness Pre-
luded by Stomach Trouble.

From the Commercial, Nation. Ill.,

Mrs. Christiana Foster is a matron
of NATION, who has recently been re-
stored to the ranks of health after
many years of suffering. She gave
her statement to a reporter in such
concise shape that we print it:
My name is Christiana Foster, I
am fifty years of age and a house
keeper. l have lived in Illinois ever
since [ was twelve years old. During
the latter years of my life [ have
been much afflicted with stomach
trouble, blood disorders and nervous
ness, and these were greatly aggra-
waited about two years ago, when |
became subject to most disagreeable
hot fiashehs, Cor perhaps [ should
say 'fushes.O
II seemed to be losing ground all
the time. [ COULD not sleep but for a
short time, not being able to obtain
appropriate rest, and | may say 7
was truly wretched.
about one year ago, after reading
an advertisement of Dr.. Williams
Fink Fills for Pale People, | deter
mined to get some of them, and did
so, beginning to take them strictly
according to directions. [ had not
taken half a box before | experience
ed relief, and before | had taken four
boxes, was, [ may say, we'll. Of
course | am growing old, but that
did not account for the bad condi-
ton | was in, my blood did not circu-
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-02-17

A sailor belonging to one of the
vessels in port at Pensacola adopted
., unique method of leaving it on
tuesday night. Wages were due him
to the amount of $16O, but the cap
tain refused to pay him until he
should reach the home port, and
claimed his services under the law.
Rather than continue the voyage the
poor fellow concluded to abandon his
wages and to prevent the captain
from forcing him upon the vessel, he
deliberately walked into store on
Palafox street, picked up valise in
sight of the proprietor and clerks
and walked out with it. He was ar
rested and is in Jail. He seems to be
we'll satisfied.
Gleason and Bailey have instituted
suit in the county court against the
city of Gainesville for $500, for two
hose carts for the fire department
and for other appliances. The city
has owed the bill for several years.
and has been issuing scrip for pay
ment against an exhausted fund. The
summons was served upon the city
council. At a meeting Wednesday
night the suit was referred to the
law committee.
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TABLE TALK.

The February number of Table
Talk opens with "The Lobster at
Home" by Helen Louise Johnson,
one of the most comprehensive and
valuable articles written upon this
subject which is at the same time
bright and entertaining, giving as it
does the complete life-history, as
we'll as the various methods of it's
preparation for the table. In addi-
ton to this and the regular Depart
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-02-17

ments of ''Housekeepers' Inquiries"
''The New Bill of Fare" Menus, regu-
lar and special, l." Seasonable Re-
ceipts," Fashions and Entertain
ments (for a St. Valentines Party
among others), all Of which are very
helpful to the housekeeper and
home-maker, the issue contains an
interesting article on the Quotation
Menu; an account of some ''Culinary
Legacies from the Indians" by Mar
tina Bockee Flint and one ON can
cient Salads by Elizabeth Grinnell,
as well as mention of the latest nov
elites, books of interest and so forth.
Any of out readers are offered a sam
pie copy of the magazine free, if they
will address Table Talk Publishing
Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-02-17
With Human Bones.

Captain E. j. Watson arrived Sat
urday from his farm at Chatham
Bend, on Chatham river, a small
stream flowing into the Gulf back.
of the Ten Thousand Islands. The
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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-02-17
The Compost Heap.

crops, says Ine SOuJnern Farm. Sta
BILE manure and compost are the most
valuable forms of fertilizer which we
can use, not only because of their
inherent fertilizing qualities, but be-
cause of their power to extract other
otherwise inert elements from the
soil and transform them into active
forces for the development of plant
life.
Farmyard manure varies in value,
being dependent for it's fertilizing
properties on the quantity and quail
ity of the food given to the animals,
as we'll as on the condition, breeds
and general management of the farm
stock. The manure yielded from a
poorly conditioned, poorly fed cow
or horse is far inferior to that read
lied from a fat, sleek animal abund
antly fed on highly nutritious and
we'll cured hay and grain. 1t is far
better to haul these accumulations
at once to the field than to allow
y
is so often done; but better plan
still is to compost them with litter,
leaves, woods earth. cotton seed, acid
phosphate, etc.
4 formula which has been used
with great success is one hundred
bushels of stable manure, one humid
red bushels of green cotton seed and
one ton of acid phosphate. The com
post is made in the following proper
tions: Five bushels of the stable
manure is spread on the surface of
the ground, which, if not sufficiently
hard, is made so by packing and
tramping. Indeed, the foundation
should be impervious to moisture,
and slightly sloping from all direc-,
tions towards the center and the
heap should be under shelter.
Over the manure spread five bush
thoroughly wetted, then sprinkle
evenly over this one hundred pounds
of acid phosphate, and so on, until
the heap is as high as desired. Over
the top of the whole spread a thick
layer, from four to six inches deep.
of rich earth, which will prevent loss
of ammonia. After four weeks, cut
the heap down and mix thoroughly.
1t will then be ready for use, and
should be applied at about thirty or
forty bushels to the acre. This pro-
portion is for cotton. For corn, which
requires more ammonia, use two
hundred bushels of stable manure to
one ton of acid phosphate.
The chemical changes which take
place in a compost heap are becom
ing more generally understood. 1t is
now known well-rotted manure lies
in the greater amount of soluble
plant food contained in the latter
more especially the two expensive
elements of nitrogen and phosphor
ic acid. Much of the nitrogen would
escape in the form of ammonia, but
where superphosphate is used it
serves to prevent this. The phOsphor
Gus and sulphur, which are always
present in fresh manure, and which
are insoluble, become during the pro-
cess of decay soluble phosphoric and
sulphuric acid, while the weed seeds
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captain brought up his schooner, the
Veatless, loaded with products of his
own raising, he having some of the
richest as we'll as one of the most GU
rious farms in the world. Years ago,
when the Indians were suffering
prosecution from the Spaniards, a
powerful race inhabited Florida
men were large and fierce, and who
surprised and astonished the invad-
ers by their gigantic size and i'm
mense strength. 1t is supposed that
they were driven south to Chatham
river, and, beyond being an impene-
trable morass, they made a last stand
there, mighty battle having been
fought, and perhaps the whole tribe
being caught like rats in a trap in
the bend of the river, and extermin-
ated-who can say? At any rate, Mr.
Watson's farm is literally covered
with huge skulls and bones, the
ground being so rich from the decay
ed bodies that his crops are a phe-
momena even in this phenomenal
country.
These bones show the extinct race
to have been nearly eight feet in
height, broad Of shoulder and mighty
of arm They are scattered over the
ground singly and in groups; some
are intact and others crushed as by
blow of mighty battle-ax or mace.
Mr.. Watson has thirty-eight acres,
and from this small body of land he
has raised and sold this season the
following products:
900 gallons fine syrup ...... So 900
200 punches bananas, Zoe per
bunch ...... ........ 1850
900 crates of tomatoes at $3.50 $500
Raised and sold pumpkins,
squashes, etc 900. ........ 100
$9,485
This may seem incredible to north
ern readers, but we can answer to
the truth of Mr.. Watson's statement.
His farm lies in a tract of country
unknown to but few and visited by
none. Mr.. Watson says his farm has
been in cultivation over twenty-three
years, and is still as rich and vigor-
Gus as at frst.-Fort Myers Press.
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S
of Matoon followed
Id stored ture
to
New-York tribune., 1897-06-16
THEY CARRIED OFF PIG IRON.
HARD LABOR OF TWO DISHONEST YOUNG MEN
RECEIVES AN APPROPRIATE REWARD.

HARD LABOR OF TWO DISHONEST YOUNG MEN
RECEIVES AN APPROPRIATE REWARD.
Beside a building being erected at Rector-st' ana
Broadway there a pile of pig iron on the hec-
tor-st. side last evening Each pig weighed one
hundred pounds. Just al dusk. when all the WORK
had gone home, two slender young men WORKED
hard with the pigs. each carrying chunk at a
time down the street and adding II to a pile be-
meath the wall Of Trinity churchyard 1t was hard
work. and the groaned under the weights.
Directly the street from where they car
ried the iron the temporary quarters Of the
Church-st police. They are in an old schoolhouse,
the two young worked. five detectives stood
before the police station and watched them. An
old man came along by and by.
DO you know what those two men are dong?"
h said TO Detective Frank Connors
., lesi they're stealing thE. pig iron." answered
Well, why don't you arrest them?" asked the
surprised citizen.
We're waiting until they carry away the whole
When seven hundred pounds of the iron had been
transferred, the young men acted though they
we're SATISFIED, and were about TO carry their load
nome. One was trying TO pick up three
chunks when tho five detectives surrounded them
n Now. boys. take II right across the street said
Sonnor The young men said great many things
then but the detectives silently pointed 10 the
PIX iron was inside. The two who had worked so
h1d wiped the perspiration from their faces the
sergeant wrote their pedigrees in his botter-Frank
,myberger. nineteen years old. Of No. 1O2 Washing
ton-st, and Thomas Dunlevy, nineteen years old,
o. No. 1o5 Washington -st.-larceny Then they
We're locked up and the detectives returned 10 their
stand before the innocent-looking police station.
New-York tribune., 1897-06-16
ELECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS.

THE FIRST TO BE HELD UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF THE ELECTORAL REFORM ACT.
Amsterdam June l5.-The results OF the election
10 the Second Chamber OF the StatesGeneral OF the
Netherlands are. far as known. the return OF
twenty Catholics. twenty-five Liberals and thirteen
Orthodox Protestans. At least forty-fve second
ballotings will be necessary.
The candidates represented no fewer than t"eiVe
different programmes. and 1t was expected tha'
the Catholics would have majority, strict au-
herence to their principle OF cohesion having given
them an advantage over Liberals OF all shades.
The general impression is that the Government
has been defeated. as the coalition OF the clercai
parties has caused severe losses 10 tne ilpeLas, @
been unsuccessful
New-York tribune., 1897-06-16
IRELAND AND THE JUBILEE.
nEDMONDs PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
PARLIAMENTS ADDRESS OF
GENERALIZATION

Z Dublin. June ia largely attended meeting OF
\the Irish Independent League was held here to-
day, John Redmond, NJ. p. in the course of an
impassoned speech. denounced Michael Davitt S
foolish and vindictive policy of opposing MT
Balfour's Irish local government scheme.
Dealing with the abstention from the jubilee fes-
tivites which the recent Irish manifesto had en-
Joined upon Irish members Of Parliament ana
Irishmen generally, Mr. Redmond announced that
the Irish party had determined to move In the
House Of Commons amendment to the address
Of the amendment he said would be that. while
other parts Of the empire were prosperous and
conented. Ireland suffering from misgoverr-
ment, depopuation and famine. with the result
that the Irish people were discontented and dis
affected: and that the only remedy for this de-
plorable condition of things the concession Of
Ireland's demands for national self-government
This announcement was received with wild cheer
ing
New-York tribune., 1897-06-16
A BROTHER OF JUSTICE HARLAN KILLED.

Louisville KY. June 15.-James 2. Harlan. a
brother of Associate Justice Harlan OF the United
States Supreme Court. was accidentally killed by a
train on the Louisville. Henderson and st. Louis
Railway this afternoon near the city almshouse Mr.
Harlan. who was about seventy years old. was once
one of the most prominent lawyers In this State.
enjoying a large practice. and holding high judi
cial office in this county. He was. however the VIC
tim of an uncomfortable appetite for liquor. and
was incapactated for business despite the efforts
of his relatives and friends TO bring about his cure
He practlsed law for several years In Kansas and,
returning 10 Louisville about three years ago, vol
unfairly entered the amshouse. where he had
sin ived
New-York tribune., 1897-06-16
ENCOURAGED AT THE OUTLOOK.
JAMES G. CANNON GIVES THE RESULTS OF Ills
OBSERVATIONS IN THE WEST. AND

TALKS OF THE CREDIT MEN
James G. Cannon. vice-presldent of the Fourth
National Bank who was elected president or tne
National Association OF Credit Men at its conven-
tion in Kansas City, returned to New-fork yes
terday. He said
I'VE had a satisfactory convention. The Ma
tonal Association Of Credit Men now has a men,
bershlp of nearly two thousand representatives or
the best commercial houses In the country, nearly
three hundred Of whom were at the convention as
delegates each local association being entitled to
a certain number Of delegates, according to its
membership Twenty-three States were repre-
sented in the convention, the delegates coming
from as far West as Portland Ore, and Los An
geles Cal, as we'll from ST. Paul, Boston ana
New Orleans. Representatives were present from
every large jobbing centre in the United States.
careful canvass Of the delegates present indicated
that the consensus Of opinion was that the gen.
eral business situation throughout the country
was steadily improving The price OF merchandise Use
is a lirmer basis and merchants express the
opinion that they will not be obliged TO conduct
their business on a falling market as was the the
case last year Crop prospects throughout the
West are encouraging, and cool weather. followed
by abundant rains together with warm growing
The farmers receiving better prices for their
and II the of 19 ad fr Gaq Ss
condition OF affairs throughout the West this fall
Of an early settlement Of the tariff question, and
very much pleased with the remarks OF Sec
regarding financial questions. They were heartily
in favor OF the appointment OF currency com, com,
by the Minnesota delegation, was unanimously
adopted
Besides this, great many questions OF interest
to the mercantile community were discussed among
which were uniform statements resolution was
adopted authorizing the preparation OF such state
ment blanks for the of the members of the
sociation throughout the United States Many other
TOPICS OF like nature were considered. The asso
ciation has paid ,retary who devotes his entire
time and attention 10 it's affairs and these matters
will be brought before the membership at an early
date. The merchants Of Kansas City were exceed,
ingly hosptable. and their entertainment was all
that could be desired. Kansas City is rapidly
recovering its past depression and there
to be n marked Improvement in business in that
locality.
II was agreeably surprised to find there was
much less talk the silver question throughout
the West and I came back feeling very much
encouraged as to the business outlook
New-York tribune., 1897-06-16
pp1r1su COMMENTS ON HAWAII
D1FrERENCEs OF OPINION AS TO AN>i-'>1'
BY THIS COUNTRY.

,,,v,vrprvCEs OF OPINION AS TO ANNEXATION
BY THIS COUNTRY
london. June l5-An the afternoon papers u''
o,ss the Hawaiian question and the proposiuo%m % -
49, those islands to the United States. Inc
Globe" says: -.,ot and
.srhe question IS essentially international, anu
cannot be disposed Of by the decree OF one rowe
alone Great Britain and France are N Ine sair I'M
nostion toward Hawaii as the United states anu anu
IN our case n Hawaii Is converted into suois n
naval station. It VIII practically command nS tns
alternative route between Vancouver, Australia ana
the Far East and Great Britain has every rignt Hrt
10 DC consulted before the scheme is carried iur-
iher LORD salisburys consent should not be given
unless a qud Tro quo Is given FOR tearing up the
the Pal Mall Gazette" remarks: 1T seems
probable that Hawaii will be under the stars ana
STRIPES shortly. and nobody here will say Word
against it. We should be glad to see Hawaii an
American ra ther than any other colony. ~.
THE Westminster Gazette" says 'Great Brlt-
ain will not object 10 the annexation or HaWall,
though it remains TO be seen how Japan Will take
Americas action" ,,,,, ],
THE Daily News" this morning says: "England
has only a speculative interest in the rate OF
Hawaii The United States wants the island 10
develop the Pacific trade. and is going TO take It.
The ACQUISITION will prove epoch making trans
action. America has at last entered into me
scramble for colonies None can say least OF al
Ame.icans. where they VIII stop.
New-York tribune., 1897-06-16
MILES AND MILLER IN LONDON.
THE AMERICAN ARMY AND NAVY REPRESENTA-

London June 15.-General Nelson A. Miles, who
will represent the United States Army at the
Queens jubilee. and Rear-Admiral J. n. Miller,
who will represent the United States Navy on the
same occasion. have arrived in this city General
Miles Admiral Miller, their staffs and Mrs. Miles
were the guests at dinner this evening Of Whitelaw
Reid the Special Envoy Of the United States at the
jubilee
General Miles. in addition to visiting the Turkish
and Greek armies inspected the ordnance made at
the Armstrong factory at Naples, for the Italian,
Spanish and Argentine governments. lie also IN
spected the gun factories and coast defences or
Austria Italy and France. and was courteousy
treated everywhere.
General Miles did not find any Of the govern
ments secretive In regard 10 their military equip
ment. He thinks Edhem Pacha Is great gen
eral and that his troops are a fine lot OF men. The
Greeks the General adds. glad at the prospect
of peace but they good soldiers and the junior
officers and men showed wonderful devotion to
their cause.
New-York tribune., 1897-06-16
THE HAWAIIAN QUESTION.
xo LIKELIHOOD OF AN ANNEXATION
MESSAGE AT PRESENT.

,s THE PRESIDENTS INTENTION. HOWEVER.
M CARRY OUT THE POLICY BEGUN BY THE
LAST REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATION.
fsy TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.1
washington, June 15.-Reports in circulation
here to-day and yesterday about the negotiation
~ n treaty OF annexation with HAWAII put the
attitude erd purposes of the Administration IN
. rather misleading light From the day Presi-
Aent Mckinley entered office, on March last, 1t
hos been his fixed intention to carry out the
Hawaiian policy inaugurated by the last Repub-
uca, Administration by negotiating anew a
treaty which should make the Hawaiian ISL
orss territorial appendage of the United
s,s.es But It has equally been the Presidents
Intention TO await the proper moment for taking
this desirable step. With the problem OF rram-
ing and passing such legislation as will relieve
the wants Of the Treasury and restore at the
ser,. TINE public confidence and general pros
perity pressing upon the attention OF both the
legislative and executive branches Of the Gov
ernment. all minor questions Of policy nave
necessarily been thrown. so far. into the back
ground.
Nasot,a,,ons with the Hawaiian authorities
have OF course been entered into, and the ground
has easily been cleared for the signing OF a
treaty embodying in the main the features OF the
convention sent 10 the Senate in February 1880
ny President Harrison and Withdrawn the
month following by President Cleveland. But
neither the President nor any OF his trusted au-
yisers can be said to feel already so conndeht Oh
tho entire success Of pending legislation Tor the
reuer Of the Treasury as TO think the time ripe
% nronose to the Senate an additional problem
of state for settlement - ..,,,
THE President has not for an instant thousnt
oP submitting the draft OF an annexation ueat!
until he has received assurances that Sixty OF le
eightv-nine votes in the Senate are reauy 10 pe
cast for its confirmation. That the Sehdte 10
NOT yet ready TO pass upon the questIoh IA
yolved in the proposal OF annexation Is eaiu.he ~
from, the doubts and hesitations SHOWN III III @ 'iiu
recent Republican caucuses over the eApeuiohoy
OF denouncing or continuing the close coIiliileI
c,al relations which now exist between tlls Cum.
,rv and Hawaii 1t is not likely, therefore, 'iia'
the Administration will be in haste 10 urge @ 'ie
ratification Of an annexation treaty now Will 1i,
mn snecial urgency demands It, The senate VIII
need the next three or four weeks to nhlsh lts
rorl, ON the new Tariff bill, and the sprlnglhs vi
new and important issue like that of Hawanah
Annexation could but serve to delay ana eipai ,
rass the already tedious progress oi 'eHeu'''
tariff legislation. ..,.he.andino
Other reports to the contrary notWiths,aiu - =,
therefore il is safe to ASSUME. that tl,e ~, ~
treaty II made, will not be dlsldlCheu -, 20 .o.
haste 10 the Senate, and that that pouy VIII UU,
he actually called upon to ratify the coh'eH''o''
for some time TO come.