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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-02-01
Farming in Florida.

Brief mention was made yesterday
of the farm of G. r. F1itts, near Port
Tampa City, the gentleman Having
brought to the Times office some re-
markJably fine tomatoes grown ON his
place.
Mr.. Fits 'cultivates seven acres, ex-
elusive of his orange grove. He has
;llree acres in melons, which are now
up and growing nicely; an acre and
half in tomatoes, from an acre of
vilich he is now marketing, the other
hat acre being i'm bloom and tine re-
mainlder is planted i'm sweet POTATOES,
IRISH potatoes, the vines of which are
knee nigh, green peas, which are now
ready for market, as also 'turnips, cab
bage, collards, squash, Onions and
'beets, which are now being marketed.
Mr.. Fits intended when he began
trucking to confine his sales to the
local market, but The has shipped some
tomatoe to northern markets this
season. However, the transportation
charges were so high that his returns
were not satisfactory.
Mr.. Fits also has a Large stock Of
poultry, and says this is one of the
most profitable features of his farm
ing operations. He is now getting
about four dozen eggs dai4y.-Tampa
Times
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-02-01

counties of the piedmont region,
contain generally from two to three
times as much potash as do those of
the lower peninsula. All this must be
considered in any proper system of
fertilization. OF course, the progress
i've tobacco grower will raise the
larger part of his own nitrogen by
means of velvet beans, cowpeas, etc
If by liberal applica lions of potash and
rhosphoric acid heavy growth of
these leguminous plants can be secur-
ed and turned under late in the pre-
vious autumn, the ground will be i'm
the best possible condition. for to-
baIcoo crop. The subsequent fertiEza-
tion must be determined by soil con-
ditions. The only safe rude lis to put
on ait least half more of some good
fertilizer, rich i'm potash, than you
think the crop needs or your pocket
or conscience will Justify. You will
probably get it all back and more
when the returns come in
Norman Robinson.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-02-01
DANGER IN CALCIUM CARBIDE.
Rules Governing It's Sale in New York.
Liquetied Acetylene Gas Pro-
Inhibited.

Superintendent Murray of THE Bu-
reau of Comb ustibles, has made regu-
lations governing the transportation,
STORAGE and sale of calcium carblde,
which, the firemen declare to be
source of danger in "a burning build
inc. because when water reaches 1t
acetylene gas is given off. A number
of stores keep it for use i'm bicycle
lamps. Hereafter, in transit or ON
storage. it must be Enclosed i'm her
medically sealed iron receptacles
marked Dangerous, if not kept dry"
No package may contain more than
100 pounds. It must be stored in lso-
lated buildings that are fireproof and
WATERPROOF. No artificial Fight or
heat will be permitted in the building
where it is stored. Not more THAN
twenty pounds, in bulk or in cart
ridges, may be kept i'm any store or
factory. and this must be in lire
proof safe or vault above the street
grade and it must be kept six inches
above the floor.
The manufacture, transportation
storage, sale or use of liquefied acety-
lene is absolutely prohi bibed Within
the limits of this city.-N. Y. Sun.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-02-01
Velvet Beans.
AND-2~
Mach merry for Hu||iog and Grinding Them.

We PATENT COMBINED VELVET
BEAN UER AND SEPARATOR which the simplest in construc
operation; shells
huls and dust into deposits all the
the polished
s the
that will drills
We also for mills sneciay suited grinding the Velvet
them also receive and deliver from either the F. c. P S.
Where sufficient
section.
We
ondh and can BARGAINS" n
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-02-01

The Florida Agriculturist was adopted
rs the official organ of the Florida State
Tobacco Growers Association at the
Quincy convention. March 10. 1897.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-02-01
Tobacco Growing in mi-Tropical
Regions
Regions.

tobacco growing industry in Florida
are probably to-day more THAN ever
convinced not only of its practicable
fly but also of the likelihood of it's
almost indefinite expansion, mot only
over Florida, but over Southern Texas
and other sub-tropical portions of the
Union.
The credit of this is due to- a num-
Der of sources. The trohbles in Cuba
mo doubt Furnished the occasion for
the wide spread newly awakened i'm
terest. But they did NOT furnish the
climate or the soil, and these perma-
nent factors would in al probability
sooner or later have brought about
the same results.
The experiments which, for years
have been i'm progress in the North
ern portion of the State, the admira-
Bile bulletins issued by the Expert
men't Station at Lake City, the liberal
distribution of seed by the railroads
and the Agricultural Department, and
the general interest shown in the mat
ter by agric cultural and other papers,
have each contributed their full share
to awaken interest and direct atten-
ton to this new and promising source
of revenue for THE tiller Of tine soil.
1T is quite natural and proper that
most ,Of the literature on the subject
OF tobacco growing in Florida should
eminate from the Northern portion OF
the State where experience has been
most pro'trac ted and success most pro-
nOunced These from that section
Who Nave WIZ item on the subject have
mot ALWAYS taken due account of the
not inconsid cradle soil and climatic
differences which, obtain i'm Florida.
Some years since, the writer learned
this in a rather expensive way. He
attempt ed, near orlando, ITO set out In
tIhe latter part of April a field OF to-
bacco. relying upon advice from
prominent grower in the Northen por-
tHon of tine State The season was, as
usual at this time off the year, dry and
hot and i'm spite of the most careful
shading and daily watering, not one
n,ant i'm a hundred could be made to
Live. The thermometer gave the reas-
on. the soil at midday, four inches
underground would register from SO
to 1O2 degrees, with a surface temper
at,1re of 1912 to 40 degrees. One
might as we'll attempt to set ont to-
bacco plants in the fire.
These china tic differences must be
carefully taken into the account. AS
WE 90 South. I'm Florida or elsewhere,
THE time of setting must be pushed
backwards. The earlier the plants are
in tine ground, after the danger OF
frost is over, the better. The growth
is healthier, the danger from insects
less. The last of February or the
first off March is probably the best
time in the latitude of Tampa, Orlan-
do. Barlow, etc, and south OF this an
even earlier setting Will be prefera-
be. For an autumn crop the later 1T
can be mt in and have time to mature
the better.
al,e canaer ffisIbed Observation-Disclosures
Then. too. as to fertilization. The
ONE GREAT need of al South Florida
Il g
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-02-01
TOBACCO DEPARTMENT.

Address all communications to Tobacco
department. Agriculturist, DeLand, Fla.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-31

MH. EDIT R:-Thc deadlock" points
out the patriotic du of good citizenship
to rise superior to par isan pred Lotions
and do tho best bat can be done to pro-
mn'e the welfare OF tho people and State
OF Delaware
Without any sense Of unfairness to
other candidates wa believe TINT Colonel
Henry A Dupont by his election as Uni
ted S ates Senator, would bring tho great
EST attainnbe national benefits, influence
and honor to them.
He has boan good soldier Of the United
statcs, always patriotic reliable and K
erutive His influence would be moro
than national. 1t would be favorable to
us and If needed, of inestimabls value In
the courts Of Europe. lie is n man as all
our people know, who has not deteriorated
from his illustrious and patriotic ances-
tors. In two great nations France ard
our own for nearly two centuries and
more than six generations. they have been
claslal with the worlds greatest states
men diplomats, soldiers and patriotic he
roaS.
The ample historical and official records
Of heir deeds Of patriotic valOr and wis
dom are before us and all the world.
More over We believe Colonel DUPONT,
though possessed Of ample resources am
ploved in business. has never directly or
indirectly purchased a vote or In any man.
nsr corrupted the sacred sovereign v Of the
people which is Indispensable to their self
government, happiness, liberty and pros
psrity,
He was called in @ United States Soma
torihl candidacy by his Republican fellow
citizens of the State Of Delaware, with no
effort or suggestion on his part. He stands
for and represents to The people Of our
State. incorruptible constitutional law
abiding government OF the people, by the
people and for the people. Principsls he
has that which will leave the whole Della
warean political lump and brin salvation
from the niquiies thu Democratic party
has SO long inflicted or our people.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-31
CARLISM IS DEAD ONCE MORE.
Spanish Monarchy Firmly stablIshed
and Carlos Has No Show.

Spanish Monarchy Firmly Established
and Carlos Has No Show.
London, Jan. S1.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of The Times, in a letter re-
viewing the situation in Spain, says:
1.-THE prospects of Carlism Is waning,
The Carlsts themselves complain that
Don Carlos allowed great opportunity
to slip when. six weeks ago, the coun
try was filled with dismay and indig-
nation at the price of defeat He might
have had a hope of success then. but
now the enthusiasm of even his ardent
admirers is chilly and the general
opinion is that he has little chance, the
subject is being dropped, the people
realizing that salvation is not to be
had that way. This result is not due
to the suppression OF Carlist propa-
ganda. On the contrary the govern
ment displays the greatest tolerance.
THE monarchy is firmly established,
and the Carlists themselves are too
strongly interested in the industries
and welfare of the country to risk its
ruin through revolution. The clergy,
owing to the pope's influence are much
less irreconciliable than formerly.
THE only danger lies in the Basque
would not fight unless they were well
paid. No doubt the pretender might
succeed il he could win over the army.
but there is no sign that the army is
so inclined"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-31
CASH FOR THH CUBANS.
Robert P. Porter to Disburse the
Three Millions.
GENERAL GOMEZ DISCOUNTED.

Our ON cialsWin Probably Have Trou-
BILE In Inducing the Cuban Comman-
der to Disband His Troops-General
Brooke and the Customs Receipts.
Havana, Jan. 31.-President McKin-
ley is understood to have empowered
Robert P. Porter to arrange for the
disbursement Of 100000 among thu
Cuban soldiers. Mr.. Porter will prob
ably so with Senior Gonzales De Que
sada to Remedies to meet General
Maxine Gomez to persuade the Cuban
COMMUNICATIVE chief to disband his
forces and to lend his influence to the
United States military administration.
Dr. Castillo. who returned from
Remedies yesterday after two days
visit with General Gomez, says the lat
ter is much hurt by what he regards as
American neglect of his authority and
rights, and Is determined not to advise
his soldiers to 60 home penniless.
Gomez purposes coming into the neigh
borhood soon. and will review the Gu
ban troops at Marianao, though the
date has not yet been fixed.
There is some doubt whether he and
the other military chiefs will accept
the 100000. no matter what other
favorable conditions NAV be offered.
Mr.. Porter, who 1t is understood will
act as the personal representative of
President Mckinley In the negotiations.
has been directed to learn the best
terms that can be made, and Ii en-
powered to propose what 1t Ia hoped
will be agreeable terms. Much is ex-
pected of the assistance he will re-
ceive, when approaching General Co
mez. from Senior Jose Miguel Gomez
and Senior De Quesada.
Major Wiley has arrived from Sancti
Spiritus. While there he heard that 10
bandits, led bv Spanish former Of
fcer had been watching for an OPP
portunity to rob him. He had $4,000,
with an escort of six. Fortunately he
was not molested. He reports that 100
destitute persons are fed daily at
Sancti Spiritus by the United States
authorities.
Advices from Trinidad say that last
Friday private of the Fourth Tennes-
see regiment. while in liquor, asked
when the weapon was surrendered put
the muZzle of his rifle against the Gu
bans body and killed him instantly.
The quartermaster's department is
about to adopt Panama hats as head
gear for the troops, the Is dozen pur-
chased as samples by Major Robert
son having proved very acceptable.
Governor General Brooke has cabled
the customs authorities at Santiago to
pay orer 100000 for the city Of Santiago
and for each of the other principal
ports Of entry in Santiago province $780,
900 This will leave for the general
government about SQo.OO0-an arrange
ment which the Santiago officials con-
slider not unfair
Antonio Varies, a postal courier
who left Mayari for San Luis on Jan.
20 with a mail pouch containing mail
intending to cover the intervening dis
tance Of 10 miles. has not been heard
from. Colonel Valiente, chief of gen.
datmes of Santiago province, has de-
tailed a squad to search the woods
for him. He had many enemies, and 1t
is feared he has fallen a victim to foul
play.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-31
UnIen services.


The FIRST OF the series Of union svangsli.
cal services 10 DO held in Grace N. n.
and Central Presbyterian Churches by the
Rev J. Wilbur Chapman was hold In
Graoe Church last night and was largely
attended. The meetings are under the
auspioies Of Grace and st. Paul NJ. Il.
Churches and Central Presby terian
Church. The pastors Of tbeso churches
expect to see one Of the largest REVEALS in
this city for years. James Smyth, who has
, reputation az gospel Singer. was pres
ent last night to assist Mr.. Chapman. A
choir Of ninty voices. composed OF singers
from the four churches, directed by Jacob
\. CIymsr, led the singing. aud made o
favorable impression. N. +. Hsdley pre-
sided at tho organ.
Dr. Henry Baker Of Grace Church intro
ducsd Mr.. Chapman last night, and
opened the service. He welcomed the
large congregation, and said no wished
thoss present to forget they wore in o
Methodist church. After prayer Mr..
Smytb sang II go whereI want to go"
Mr.. Chapman announced his text, mo
man seems to care for my SOUL" He said
that many people who are not Christians
to-day say this to themselves many times
although they are living in Christian
community. So
They got this impression, and 60 along
out Of tho church when they could be gath.
cred into the fold if some one would but
speak to them of their SOULS salvation.
Church people, and even ministers Of the
gospel neglect this one of their most i'm
portant duties OF letting those about them
know they have soul, and that theyswore
interested in its welfare. He spoke on the
great value Of personal invitation. More
can be done in this way than any other.
Many are waiting to he asked.
Mr. Chapman then related one Of his
own personal experiences While no was
going to college studying for the ministry
he roomei with young man, and while
he knew his room mnte was not Christ
Ian, he never mentioned his souls saiva-
ton to him. When he was leaving college
the young man asked him why he did not
talk to him about his soul. He had no
excuse to offer and has regretted 1t ever
since.
After the service seven asked for pray
ers
The meeting will begin at 7.45 instead
Of $50 o'clock this evening. After the
preaching and song service an after.meet-
ing will BIZ held in the chapel. A confer
ence Of the workers from the various
churches will be held in the chu rich this
evening.
The first afternoon meeting will be held
in General Pres byterian Church this a.
ternoon at O'Clock. much larger at.
tendance is expected ut Grace Church to-
night A corps oil nshers will be on hand
to take care of the crowd, and to see that
all are seatUd. Dr. Chapman il pleasing
speaker, and made n favorable impression
last night. The meetings will continue
for ten days.
The ministers present last night were
the Revs. Henry Baker, A. N. Keigwin,
Il. A. McCurdy, c. w. johnson, F. w.
Lewis, W. l.. S. Murray, and w. W.
Campbell.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-31
WlSCONSiN'S NEXT SENATOR.
Long Deadlock Ended by the Selection
of Joseph v. Quarlcs.

Long Deadlock Ended by the Selection
of Joseph V. Quarles.
Madison, Wis. Jan. 31.-The sena.
torial deadlock was broken last night.
Joseph V. Quarles, of Milwaukee, was
nominated in the Republican caucus to
succeed John l.. Mitchell, whose term
expires ON March 4. The names Of
Messrs Stephenson, Babcock. Cook and
Webb were withdrawn, and after a few
names had been called by Secretary
Ray Senator Hatton moved that the
nomination be made unanimous. This
was carried with hurrah.
Joseph V. Quarles was born in Keno
sha. Wis, IS years ago. He was grad
uated from the high school of Kenosha
at the age of II. In 1852 he entered the
University of Michigan as freshman,
but left his studies during the rebel
lion and enlisted in the Thirty ninth
Wisconsin infantry, being made first
lieutenant of Company C. At the ex-
piraton Of his service he returned to
the university and was graduated with
the class of 1865. He studied law and
was admitted to the bar in 1868. Mr..
Quarles has been district attorney of
Kenosha county, mayor of Kenosha,
assemblvman and senator. He prac-
and removed to Milwaukee in 1855. since
which time he has carried on a sue
cessful law practice
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-31
BALFoUR LIKES US.
The British Statesman Declares Our
Friendship Cannot BE Shaken.

Tn6 bfltl6n Btetoame0 hectares Our.
Friendship Cannot Be shaken.
London. Jan. 31.-Right Hon. Arthur
James Balfour, first lord Of the treas
ury and leader Of the Ministeriallsts
In the house Of commons. delivered his
annual address last evening to his con-
stituents at Manchester. After speak,
ing of the intrinsic difficulty which
continental nations And in understand
ing Great Britain's aims" he contin-
ued as follows:
"But there Is surely one great coun-
try which, by community of language.
religions, blood, origin and even insti-
tutions, is well fitted to understand us.
and country which we should be well
fitted to understand. Need I say that
the country to which I refer Is the
United States? Some foreign critics.
cynical by profession and training,
hold the view that the friendship now
happily existing between the English
speaking peoples on both sides of the
Atlantic is but the growth of moment,
and depends upon a transitory COM
munity Of interests. They affect to
believe that when this disappears
friendship also Will disappear. They
hold that If British trade should feel
injured by some inconvenient tariff
Immediately the sentiments SO gener
ally felt at this moment in Great
Britain towards America would vanish
like the leaves in autumn.
According to my observations" said
Mr.. Balfour, the world Of cynics is al
WAYS wrong I believe the cynics
wrong In this case. II our good rela-
tons really depended upon these for
tuitous circumstances. while the lat
ter might be the foundation of an al
lance, they could not be the founda-
ton Of what is infinitely more import
ant-of that species Of friendship
which, in season and out Of season,
through good report or i'll, Is not to be
shaken by mere personal circum-
Stances
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-31
items FROM
NEW CASTLE.


When tho northbnund freight trains
passed through New Castle yesterday there
was snow on the tops of the freight cars.
This was tho warning that the storm
which ragged in the South Atlantic States
would visit this section later and sure
enough when New Castle people got up
this morning they found the earth cover
ed with snow.
Those who have travelled to Whining
ton on the trolley cars suffered some In
convenience and the cars were late when
they reached Wilmington. A few days ago
paper received from Nazareth, Pa,
which is about 100 miles from here, stated
that the farmers were cutting ice that was
IS inches thick.
The ice here is very poor and few OF the
farmers have filled their ice houses,
A number OF school children remained
away from school yesterday and enjoyed
the skating on the dyke. Everything went
on nicely for time hut finally the Toe
gave way and five of them, three boys and
two girls fell into the chilly water. They
were nfra!d 10 go home then and resumed
the skating in order to keep warm
The following officers have been chosen
by Friendship Conclave. No 314 Aahe-
siye Mogullions to see that the managers
are we'll filed for the new recruits and
that the old 5 ayers have heir usual feed
of hay, oats, cut straw and so forth. Past
Master Mogul, B. f.. Blackburn, Master
Mognl, George T. Tob'n, Junior Master,
]. Henry Snivecy, Cash grabber ). AT
wood Stewart
Quill Driver, Robert C. Gordon. Inside
Snooz.r, VIM. Morrison, Outside Snoozer.
Edwnrd Chafiins. Tho MogulIions is q
side issue to the A, o U. w. whers fun
abounds by the ton and is measured by
the mile and in order to fully understand
the enjoyment tho provender must be par
taken of and then there are beneficial sides
to the Moyullions also
Mrs. Walls. OF Shawtown and Alexan-
der B. Cooper, Jr., arc threatened with ty-
phoid fever.
Hugh Duffy has a big task on hand. He
wants to collect %, 900 used stamps and his
friends are piling up little patches OF
stampsfor him. He intends to Use them
for charitable purpose
The schooner Jacob Russell which had
been in Havana harbor doing wrecking
work ia anchored at New Castle.
Albert and Frank Schuhardt have ac-
copied positions in the Belts Machine
Shops,
A number of New Castle Society people
went last evening to Kirkwood where they
attended cuchre party given by Miss Ed
ma Cazier at her home Mt. Vernon Place.
The party was given in honor Of her
guest Mis-, Johnston, Of Watertown, New
Jcr ey.
The quarterly conference Of the Metho-
dist church was held last evening
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-31
Caiifornia'S Speaker Resigns.

Sacramento, Cal. Jan. 31.-Speaker
Wright yesterday rendered his resigna
ton as speaker of the house. In his
resignation he set forth that he had
been guilty of no crime, and that he
regarded the findings of the special
committee as not warranted by the
evidence, but that as the report show
ed that number of the body thought
his conduct censurable he had con-
cluded to take the course he had taken
In reslgning. The resignation was ac-
cepted, and Alden Anderson was elect
ed to Wright's place. The vote for
United States senator showed the dead
lock to be unbroken.