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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-07-21
Preserving Tomatoes in ITALY.

Here is detailed a manner of pre-
serving tomatoes that will ut least
prove interesting.
The method described is in vogue in
Italy. In every house and cottage,
says Chambers Journal, the preserv-
ing of tomatoes is carried on. Terra
ces, balconies, and even the fiat roofs
of the houses are half covered with
plates containing the deep-red sub
stance. After gathering, the tomatoes
intended for preserving are spread
out for some hours in the sun till the
skin has somewhat shrunk. They are
then passed through a sieve so that
they may be freed both from seeds
and skins. AS they contain a large
proportion of water, the substance
which has been passed through the
sieve must be hung in bags, from
pool of dirty looking water is formed
beneath each bag. Strange to say, it
is in no way tinged with red. The
mixture which remains in the bags
has the consistency of very thick
paste. 1t is then sailed, the proper
ton being little less than an ounce
of salt to pound of preserve. The
process now requires that it should be
spread on fiat plates, exposed to the
sun, stirred from time to time with a
wooden spoon, so that the upper part
form a crust while underneath it re-
mains sofa -
In the evening the contents of the
various plates are taken in and stirred
up together, for if moistened by the
night dew the whole would be spoiled.
After being exposed to the sun for
seven or eight days, the same process
being repeated each day, the preserve
is finished and placed in jars for win
ter, use. Though it is used by all
classes of persons, it is more neces-
sary to the poor than to the rich, for
the latter can make use of the fresh
tomatoes preserved in cans. The to-
mato preserve is used for favoring
macaroni; in fact there are very few
dishes which are not improved by the
article, and it finds favor with all
classes.
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Florida's Pineapple Output.

more attention each year, where the
conditions are favorable, is the raising
of pineapples, AS is well known, the
east coast of the state below Titusville
is the locality where the industry has
reached it's highest and most profita-
bic development. Two years and a
half ago it was practically wiped out
by the disastrous freeze that cost
Florida so many millions of dollars in
the destruction of her fruit products.
Now in less than three years, this
form Of farming has risen again to
greater proportions than ever, and the
crop of the present season will exceed
by fully seventy-fve per cent. and per-
haps one hundred per cent, the lar
gest ever shipped from the state. That
it is profitable is proved by the re-
turns that have been received for that
part of the crop that has been shipped
up to this time. The returns have
been most satisfactory, and though
the season is little more tAan half
over, these prices continue to be good
and remunerative.
The growers of the east coast have
formed themselves into an association
under the name of the Indian River
and Lake Worth Pineapple Growers
Association, and an office has been es-
tablished in this city, under the man
agement O. E. p. Porcher, general
agent, who is located on the docks Of
the Plant System. A visit to his head
quarters yesterday gave little in
sight into the magnitude Of the bust
ness, and the manner in which large
portion of the entire crop is being
handled. The long shed was piled
high with crates, nearly 5000 of them,
that had been received during the day
awaiting shipment. In the office on
the dock five or six clerks were busy
keeping track of the valuable proper
ty intrusted to their care. All were
working with loosened collars and the
perspiration rolling from them, for
the location, even though it is so near
the river, is not a cool one. Their
work must be done before the day is
ended, and hot weather, rain or shine,
or cold, affords no excuse for failure,
for trains, like time and tide, wait for
no sluggard.
Many Internationally work that
has been laid down for the association
is perhaps unique, in that it seeks to
introduce many innovations in the
manner of handling fruit, and it is
safe to say that never before in the
history of Florida fruit raising and
shipping has the idea of this associa
ton been carried out to the extent
that is being done here. Many advan
tages are claimed for these methods,
and the results that are obtained seem
to prove that they are practicable and
of great value to the members of the
association. The central idea is that
if every crate of fruit could be ham
ed through one agency, which could
be kept thoroughly informed as to the
condition of the markets in every part
of the country, the largest returns
coult, be obtained for the product. In
cidental to this idea is that of stop
tho Of
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safely and snugly packed into car of
the standard dimensions without fear
of Earring or falling in transit.
How Prices are Affected.-The prac-
teal operations of the association dur
ing the present season have demon
strated several things. 1t will handle,
according to Mr.. Porcher's estimate,
nearly ninety per cent. of the east
coast crop that has not been sold in
the field to northern buyers. That
portion of the crop that is sold to
these buyers does not affect the prices
in outside markets, for the original
cost at the place of production
prevents. The greatest fear of
a breaking market is from those
shipments that are made independ-
emily of the agency to irresponsible
commission houses, which guarantee
large returns and find that they have
bargained to do more than they are
able to perform. In recent circular
to his growers, Mr.. Porcher made use
of the following sentence, that illus
trates this point: eff every pine in
marketed by the association, we could
ontain 25 to SO cents more per crate in
most of the markets. 1t can be proved
that lots go by solicitors for forward
ing outside of the association have
been the cause of cut prices. In Phil
adelphia, two receivers of fruit sent
outside of the association have put
the fruit in the auction room and cat
alogues of sale, which | have, show
the prices that must give disappoint-
ing returns to the shippers.'
BY the control which the associa-
ton has both of shippers and of
agents, it is able to regulate both to
the mutual advantage of both. The
results have shown that very little
fruit has been received in bad condi-
ton, because of the caution that has
been given the shipper, and the best
prices have been received by reason of
a wise selection of agents and time
ly choice OF the markets in which the
fruit has been placed.
Z The arrangements that have been
perfected by Mr.. Porcher for shipping
and for always keeping available a
complete record of the fruit that pass
es through his hands in this city, are
most elaborate. Being somewhat COM
plicated, a detailed description is not
necessary, but it may be said that the
records of his office will show at any
moment the disposition of each pack
age of fruit that has been handled
through the entire season, the number
of crates shipped by each grower, the
number of pines in each crate, the
agent through whom it was sold, the
returns for it, giving the price and the
exact cost Of shipping, the amount of
commission charged, as well as the
time that 1, was received at Jakson-
vile, the date of it's receipt at desti-
nation, and the date of sale. l., more
complete system could hardly be
imag ined, as it furnishes for ready
reference a perfect history Of each
package handled.
Big Crop This Year-The crop ship
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UnaU ITulG IHdy reach lUS ucStlnduIOn
in the best possible condition.
Agencies Established = Recognized
agencies have been established in foy-
ty-eight of the largest cities of the
country, and in several no less than
six are used. Albany, Boston, Balti-
more, Birmingham, Ala, Buffalo,
Charleston, Chattanooga, Chicago,
Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, o.,
Davenport, Ia, Dayton, o., Denver,
Detroit, Grand Rapids, Mich, Hart
ford, Conn.,, indianapolis, Ind, Kan
sas City, Louisville, Memphis, Milwau-
kee, Wis, Minneapolis, Nashville, New
.rleans, New ork, Omaha, Neb., Nor
folk, Providence, r. l., Pittsburg, pa,
Philadelphia, Richmond, St. Louis, ST.
Paul, Savannah, Springfield, Mass,
Toledo, o., Washington and Worces-
ter, Mass, are few of the more i'm
portant points where this fruit is han
died through regular agents. Besides
securing the best prices for large
shippers, the advantage is gained of
carload rates to all markets for small
Ter shippers, by combining less than
carload lots into solid cars that go
through to destination at the lowest
rates obtainable, and in this way the
same advantages are secured to small
e.,
Experience has taught che growers
of this association that the Red Span
ish variety is the best that can be
raised, every condition being taken
into consideration. The fancy varie-
ties require more careful handling,
the product to a given acreage is
much less, the returns in many in
stances, especially late in the season,
have hardly paid the expense of rails
ing.
Method of Packing chan
ges have been found advisable in the
manner of packing since the associa-
ton has been formed. One of these is
the adoption of the standard crate
which measures 11x12 inches by SO in
ches long, with partition in the mid
die. The larger portion of these
crates are of the solid head kind, al
though a few panel heads are used.
The former cost about cents, and
the latter about 1 cent more. Former
ly the barrel crate was used, which
was ABOUT double the present dimen-
sions, but it has been found that the
standard crate is best adapted for
packing the most popular sizes of
pines The preferable sizes are TWEEN
ty-four and thirty pines to the crate.
Other packs are also used, as thirty
six, forty-two and 1orty-eight, besides
odd packs that do not find favor in
the markets. Smaller sizes than these
are not considered marketable. Most
of the pines that are shipped are
wrapped in strong MANILA paper, cut
a. teen by twenty inches in size. This
wrapper prevents bruising in the
crate by reason of the contact of the
apple with the sides of the crate, or
with other apples. ALI but very few
of the shipments to the northern mar
kets this season have been made in
Armour refrigerator cars. All OF the
fr,,;+ bon1Iod bv tho association aOen-
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26
Correct.

MI. NeWlands is Of the opinion, not
"~lthstanding the expenditure Of mil.
Mons by the gold men to defeat BRYAN
that the Republican party would not
nave achieved victory last November
mad not the Democratic party pre-
seh'ea o'ner issues which handicsp-
PED Bryan's candidacy, furnished a
pretext for misrepresentation and
apuse and really divided the silver
forces. Had but one issue-the restor-
atlon OF silver to it's historic place as
a money metal-been presented to .ha
people by the Chicago Convention. as
was done by the National Silver Con.
Vention at st. Louis, it is doubtful If
all the money collected by Mr.. Hanna
from the trusts and gold dealers
conld have elected the Republican
nominee.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26
All Want a Diyy.

lhe kInetcscope people. who Wi
CHASED the exclusive right to reproduce
the observation-disclosures fight are be
ginning to realize that their exhibition
Will be met by opposition on nearly
every hand. The appeal CT the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union to
pfonlblt he reproduction has resulted
IN laws and ordinances in several
parts or the country which prohibit
the show. while others permit it under
heavy license.
Now Mayor Phelan Of San Francisco
ls OF the opinion that the kinetoscone
shoulo be made TO contribute a DOR
tlon OF the revenue necessary to run
'he city government, and he has call
&c the attention Of the authorities to
'he matter, and argues that so-called
scientific boxing contests are not IL
according to other schemes Of
d similar class, hence he's advocates q
nigh license for all such exhibitions
"heeher real or reproduced by pictures
that VIII have the effect to check if
po' prohiblt, and if presented, will be
a source OF revenue to the city.
On every hand are people opp0saino
lie proposition Of the scientific repro-
locflon OF the fight unless they can
ger some handin the receipts.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26
The Mono Lake Volcanoes

one OF the OBJ -idjan cones a few:miles
south of Mono Lake is smoking and
tuning furiously: and at night a red
Clio" is perceptible at the summit.
1here are three Of these cones.
all being dormant volcanoes with
oeep craters. The subterranean fires
are not yet extinct, and are liable to
break out again any day. AS the age
OF the world is measured, it is not a
great while since the whole thee We're
spouting lava and ashes and frioh+-
ehlhg the monster reptiles which then
swarmed in the surrounding Waters
Bodie Miner-Index.
The above is authenticated hy no
less an authority than James Town.
send, Esq
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26
Shortage.

The San Francisco Post gives ar
account OF a shortage in the Wells,
Fargo q Co. office at Newcastle. and
the agents name is given as F Ia
mont 1t ls believed that V. La Motto.
VINO formerly lived in Reno, is the
party, as he was express a. ent at
newcastle The accused has con-
Iessed to having appropriated $500.
His excuse for taking the money! is
tnat he was in trouble and had to
have it to get out of a scrape He
was gwen a reasonable time to raise
'ne shortage, and may be able to do
50 He was well knowu in Reno and
MS friends will regret his misstep, as
lie was considered a square young
man there.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26
A Good Man.

N. A. Hummel of Wadsworth is an
aspirant for the Superintendencv Of
Tue pyramid and Walker Lake Reser-
Vations 1t is said that he has sec,,r.
Gu Tue strongest Endorsement of mary
prominent citizens and is in a fair
way 10 get the position. Mr.. Hum.
nell ls a native of Nevada and ia in
every way qualified to make a good
agent. He Is a good Republican, and
MS 'aoofs 10 the late election entitle
MS name to favorable CONSIDERABLE,
by the appointing powers
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26
Prizes for two Inventors.

A highly Interesting ccmpatition
between a large number Of new invent
Ions has just been decided by d very
distinguished Board of awards and
a handsome cash prize and solid gold
medal awarded as the result Of the de-
clsion. For some time the patent
hrm OF John Weddiburn & Co.. of
Washington, D. c.. have given a
monthly reward Of $3.50 to the inventor
who would submit the best Invention
from the standpoint Of simplicity,
novelty and utility. The Board of
val composed of Senator VIM.
Stewart Of Nevada. Chairman: Repre-
sentative Claude A. Swanson of Vir
glnla Mr.. John &c loft cashier Of
the Second National Bank of Wash
lngton, and Messers A. G. Mosee, Of
W. X Mosea' Sons and Frederick E.
woodward OF Wondw ward q Lathrop.
two Of the leading merchants OF the
capital city.
lhls Board has just selected the
Prize Wilmer ia the contest partici-
pated III by inventors who submitted
their devices during the month Of Jan.
uary. The prize of $50 goes to w.
Taylor Of kearny N. J.. the inventor
OF a bicycle brake OF simple construct
and the gold medal to Theodore
q. Thomas of Lsmarque Texas for a
monkey wrench of novel design.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26
Another Car. Smith Story.

Carl Smith tells tie following in the
Chicago Record:
The speaker Of the Nevada house of
representatives is a tall, wild, woollv
and long-whiskered mar named Len,
Allen. He has occupied the Same
poSltioh for five or six terms, being
returned to the LEGISLATURE lust as
often as an election is held. Allen is
d morse raiser aud racer up the
country, and his views are Of the
Kid which would he called liberal by
those who did not care for the ex-
actness Of definition. And Lem
Allen has a tighter "cinch' on his
constituency than John Coughlin or
johnny Powers could ever hope for.
An Illustration Of this is found in he
narrative OF a Carson City woman
who was visiting in the neighborhood
Of Aliens horse ranch
Out driving with her hostess one
day. the latter pointed out a fine
looking ranch and said: THAT is
Lem Aliens plece-Lem Allen of the
legislature, you know
"Oh yes the Carson woman
answered. Il know him very we'll
in deed. Let us stop and I will paw
my respects
% they drove up to the stable yard.
and one OF the ranch hands. of whom
Allen Usually had about forty in his
employ, came to hold the horse.
is thls Speaker Aliens ranch?"
the woman from Carson a ked.
NO, ma'am," Was the
The locally resident woman bent An
lnqulrlng glance upon the ranchman
and persisted that he vas mistaken.
y course this is Speaker Aliens
ranch, said she. 'Dout I kn,w2
I've known him for years. Howlopg
nave you been here that you don't
Know your W e%mployer?"
Been here seven years, ma'am.,
the ranch hand replied, politely. An
they amt no man Of that name here
aoouts. Is they, poys?' calling to q
/
Knot OF his ranch associates and tell
Ing them that the ladies were asking
Tor a certain Speaker Allen.
n m,' was I'll. return. No such
as Speaker Allen here. A man
named Old Lem Allen owns this
'Oh, pshaw!" the hostess cried. ,.Os
course that's his name: but The title
speaker belongs to him you know
nd the Carson people all call him 50.
Dldnt you know he was Speaker of
he State legislature?'
Nom. Never heard OF sucn a
hlng, chorused the ranch hands.
why, you surely vote for him
when he runs for office, don't you9"
Never knowed old Lem Allen RI,
or Office was the rejoinder.
And, indeed, so sure is Allen Of al {
belrg elected that he v k t
trouble to ask his ranch emploves t
OF their votes or even letting them {
no" ina the election is in progress. t
that he is after the highest leeis- e
alive position. c
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26
PR PRECIPITATION


Average for the month, O9s inches.
Average number Of day with .Ol Of
an lnch or more, 6.
lhe greatest monthly precipitation
Was SOP inches ia 1880.
The least monthly precipitation was
D. O3 inches in 1889.
The greatest amount Of precipit.-
ton recorded in any "a consecutive
hours was $50 inches on April 81
1885.
The greatest amount Of snowfall
in any "a consecutive hours
trecord extending to winter Of 1884 5
only was So inches on April 6, 1898
CLOUDS n WEATHER..
Average number of clear DAYS. 10:
partly cloudy days, 8; cloudy DAYS, 9,
The prevailing winds have been
from the Southwest.
The highest velocity Of The wind
was 60 miles from the Southwest on
April 18th and 10th, 1889.
B. f. YOUNG,
Observer Weather ,reau.
Date OF issue, March %. 1897.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26

The California Medicine Comnanx
are still drawing good houses a,
cheap rates and will give a dance at
the Opera House on Saturday even
ing.
There is plenty OF snow on the
mountains to furnish water for the
summer for all the irrigation headed
ia the State.
Mrs. J. E. Miller, a lady who is a
very capable writer, has Joined the
staff of the Reno Gazette.
capt. Hiram Morse talks O. Iectur-
ing in this city on the Hawaiia and
samoan Islands,
A lively rain storm struck this civ
yesterday and was general all ovar
TIE State. Farmers who have inct
sowed their spring grain regard tho
DOWN pour with special favor.
Spring got another back set vester-
terday.
Bill Daily a former resident ~ Car
son. writes to Jim Meder that h. now
owns the King Of mascofs . cross
eyed black cat
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26
% Nv

Wien baoy was sick, we gave her Castor;a
when she was a Child, she cried for Cas.ori.
"hen She became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she bad Children. she .ava t,.u o-
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26
20 Years Experience.

' Flint practical and experienced
piano tuner and repairer. First class
references, first class work. Leave orders
No'e"ares. % Nv
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26
An Homes Hickman.

Inc Evening Express Of Los An.
e+ies' prints a story to the effect that
"nen Dan Stuart, the fight promoter,
le1t this city recently for Houston he
overlooked a small hand satchel con.
la'hihg over $1,000 in bills. A hack
driver found the satcheI and if has
been forwarded.
ih's Is something the Nevada
grafters overlooked.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26
Ranch for Sale.

A ranch with 636 acres, mostly enclosed
One mile from Carson Enorra -.
Mrs. John p. Sweeney, Carson CITY.
m "a,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26

ron sA1E-A Parker gun 70 guage
oilglnal price $50 new offered for s3o
Amos new. Call at this office.
'n'y Dollars a week easily made.
Agents wanted in every locality for Hon
w.. Bryan's grea: and only book, "Tbe
FIRST Battle" The best seller ever nro
ou'ed. Agents are taking as many as 200
orders per week. Beware of Fraudulent inoi
td'Ions. Send for outfit and begin at once
w. b. Conkev Co, Publishers. RAJ Dear.
born Street Chicago.
Secretary Of State howell ret,,rroa
o below yesterday.
Mrs. John T. Jones left FOR San
francisco last evening where she will
reside in future.
President Ripley, OF the Santa Fee
Nailroad has given it out that his
Foao has purchased the Moiaye divi-
'lon OF the Southern Pacific. |
fIesh fish at the Stone Market 70.
rio"erS for the party tonight at F. w
Jays. Ask Miss Martin fer them
DIX mltts and gloves, Just re-
from Jennings Lace Works At
: w. Days. Evening shades for the
arty tonight.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26

Joe Muller is now a hannv ,o.,o.
1t was a daughter.
The kaleidoscope people value the;r
oet1-flfzsimmons film at one mil.
lion. III
The Shaw Company will be here
again in a few weeka.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26
Latest Move in the Blythe Casa

Dan francisco, March 25,-W. Fl. Fl
mart. one of the attorneys for Flor
ence blythe-Hinckley, left for Wash
lnRton In hot haste to combat Justice
rieios writ. He will move to have
set aside the writ Of error granted bv
Judge Field. and believes the writ
Will not involve the estate in litioation
for more than sixty days longer
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26
TEMPERATURE.

Mean or normal Temperature, Al.
Inc NaTmest month was tt,at of
1881, with an average of.54.
The coolest month was that of 1888
with an average OF 40.
The highest temperature was So on
April 81, 1888.
The lowest temperature was 10 on
April II, 1898.
Average date on which frat "kiIi-
ing" frost occurred in autumn, Octo-
Der 5th.
Average date on which last kill
Ing frost occurred in spring, Nav
19th.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-26
Weather Report.

h following data, coteriug a
period OF II yeats for the III ulh Of
April, have been complied f. m the
Weather Bureau records at Carson
City, Ney:
The Globe-republican., 1897-02-04


roses. oleanders and jasmine blossom
ing around us. About forty of the par
~ have come down with us to the
Jordan valley. Some Of u, are living
in tents, while others are accommodate
ed inside the Hotel Bellevue, which Is
the property of the patriarch Of Jeru-
salem. Not far from US is the mod
ern Bedouin village of Jericho. The
evening lights and shadows. visible
from this deep vale, have a strange,
bewitching beauty. have come to
feel the loneliness of the desert. The
great bare wall of the mountains OF
Moab. beyond the Jordan and the Dead
sea. il touched with golden light. TO
the west Of us We behold the noun
famous wilderness of Judea, more des-
ert still. In the evening shadows 1t Il
not unlovely.
Greek monks have q convent on the