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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-04
81 per Annum, in Advance.

board by Mr.. Watt, and this name lis
peculiarly appropriate, as from one
edge to another of each sheet, MO mat
ter how wide this may be, run the
cells formed by the corrugations of
the inner board or paper.
While the materia. has other uses,
| almost without number, it is made
for the purposes of protecting vegeta-
tion, in sheets of almost any needed
width up to four feet and in length
to suit the demands to be made of it,
At convenient distances joints are
made SO that the entire length of the
sheet may be folded on itself for car
.rying' or storing. By a device for
which patent has been applied for,
in the form of a clip, these sheets
make continuous wall of almost anyN
height, and again joined on itself to-
make a tight housing. Fitting over
one sheet thus joined, another is set,
like the successive joints of an ordin-
ary stove-pipe. When the paper build
iiS He1So 1CdCIH0u CuG ueSlfeU nolSnC
from the ground, a cover of the same
material is placed over the top and
the housing is complete
AS to the practicability of the plan,
| experiments that have been made
with it have demonstrated that the
heat that lis gathered during the day
in the tree is held through many
hours of cold, preserving a tempera-
ture within the covering eight and ten
degrees higher than that outside
There seems to be little doubt that
whatever could be placed under this
protection could be saved from any
frost that might occur even in the
most extreme conditions of Florida
weather. 1t has been given satisfac-
tory tests by fruit growers near and
i'm Daytona during the past one or two
seasons, and their testimony to its
efficiency in this direction has been
attested by orders for more material,
to be employed in the same uses.
While this device might not have a
practical use for protecting the large
orange groves from frosts in the form
that is here indicated, there is little
question that it would find such ap-
pTication in covering young and ten
der trees and shrubbery. The advance
in the use of this material for these
purposes has not yet BEEN sufficient to
create large demand for it in the
form in which it could be so applied,
consequently no accurate calculations
have been made as to the cost at
which it can be furnished in quantity
Mr.. Watt, however suggested that it
would be quite possible to lay it down
in Florida at an expense not to exceed
one cent square foot. At this rate
the cost of covering tree would be
about two dollars. This might seem
at first to be excessive, but this will
be greatly reduced when it is con-
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-04
DeLand, Fla, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 1899.


mated. 1t also depends upon whether
the formation of the soil has taken
place contiguous to the rock from
which it has been formed or whether
t has been transported by water as
as formed and deposited as sedi-
f. it's present position. In the
fl nee the layer of the sold will
ge, Ay be thin and contain the
same chemical constituents as the or
iginal rock; i'm the latter case the lay
er will attain to a considerable thick
ness and it's chemical constituents be
more varied.
But the soil is much more than mere
fragme nts of inert rock. Had it not
been for the soil the present state OF
civilization could never have been
made possible. Instead of our highly
developed plants and animals only
those could exist as we find on barren
Isoil, such as lichens, algal and fungi
ing or decayed organic matter. The
soil is a great laboratory which, by
subjecting the otherwise non-useful
elements to altera tion so as to make
them useful for Plant and animal life
is the seat of great life. activity. The
functions of the soil, as far as it is
concerned with plant life, are to fur
nish soil food to the plant and to act
as mechanical support to it.
It would be impossible in the limit
ed space of this article to discuss the
chemical processes of the soil food be-
fore it is utilized by the plant. Suffice
it to say that the food must be in i
soluble condition to be assimila ted by
the plant. This is accomplished by
soil water. But water, besides dissolv-
ing soil food, also acts as a vehicle in
carrying the food to the different
parts of the plant as well as keeping
the cells turgid and thus influencing
their enlargement. The amount OF
water used up by the plant during The
process Of growth has been found to
be from 800 to 400 times it's bulk of
dry matter. There are other factors
however, upon which the plant de
pends, and that is heat and air.
While ONE of the chief functions of
soil water is to take into solu+i.r soil
consti tuents for the use Of the plant,
it does so, even under most favora bic
conditions, very slowly. BA1 it is es-
sential for the vitality of the plant
that this process takes place rapidly.
By raising the temperature it not
only facilitates soluti on but it also adds
to the diffusion of the dissolved mate
rials away from the seat nt action
more rapidly, which process IS of pri-
mary Importance to the we'll being of
the plant. To carry forward this pro-
cess soil air is necessary in order to
supply a fresh amount of oxygen and
nitrogen which are constantly being
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-04

used up by the PANT and which are
necessary for fertile soil.---TeXas
StOckman and Farmer
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07
NEEDED IMPROVEMENT.
New Jury Rooms to be Provided in the
Federal Building.

The custodian of the Mankato court
house and post Office building in this city
received orders from the treasury depart
ment Wednesday to advertise for bids
for such alterations of the attic as
is necessary to provide rooms for the
grand and petit juries. The present
rooms on the second floor Of the build
ing are entirely too small for, the uses
of these bodies, and several months ago
Congressman McCleary took the mat
ter up with the department, with sue
cessful results, asking for such changes
in the attic: Jas are necessary to give the
relief needed.
Advertisements for proposals for bids
will be published within day or two,
after which plans and specifications can
be seen at the Office of the custodian in
the federal building.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07

The Free Press, while it favored the
election of the Republican candidate
for mayor, is none the less sincere in
wishing Mr.. Curriers' administration
that success which his friends and sup.
porters have promised. 1t will give
him helping hand in every good
cause, and at the same time will not
hesitate to criticise his acts where criti-
cism seems justifable.
If we interpret the election for mayor
Alright it bears no political significance.
We are promised that it shall not be
Republican, Democratic nor Populist,
but Business Now, then, for
business
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07

The defeat of the Republican alder
manic ticket is one of the surprises of
Tuesdays election. The Republicans
put up an exceptionally strong alder
manic ticket throughout the city, and it
was generally thought that it would be
elected. A gallant fight was made in
all the wards, with the result of close
approach to victory in two or three of
the.wards, and it is the general opinion
that little more we'll directed work
would have elected at least two more of
the ticket. But the fates seemed to
haye decreed otherwise, and it can only
be hoped that the council elected will
meet the expectations of its friends and
do we'll its part in the work of rejuven-
mating the affairs of the city, which the
people have so emphatically demanded.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07
WOODMAN PICNIC.
Preliminary Arrangements are Being
Made.


The executive committee which has
the arrangements in charge for the
coming Woodman picnic held a meet
ing Wednesday to take preliminary
steps. 1t was decided to make the day
of the picnic memorable day in Man.
kato's history, as 10 900 to $4,000
strangers are expected.
Arrangements are to be made for a
balloon ascension, horse races, ball
game and other kinds of sports. Moth
ing will be left undone to make the
day one of pleasure for all.
The railroad companies are to be ap-
preached in regard to rates and it is ex.
pected that they will do what they can
to facilitate the gathering of large
crowd.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07
SOUTH BEND HILL.
The County Board is Asked to Improve

1t. Ua
The county board met Wednesday
and listened to committee of citizens.
who asked to have the South Bend hill
and the road beyond the hill improved.
The road has been improved on both
sides and there is now only this little
strip remaining, and it's improvement is.
much needed in order to accommodate
the large number of farmers who use
the road. The committee consisted Of
R. d. Hubbard, Geo. M. Palmer, F. M
Currier. James Shoemaker and W. N.
Plymat. No action was taken, bat the
matter will probably come up tomor
row. 1t is understood that the board is
favorable to the improvement.
J. A. Flittie appeared on behalf Of
parties who object to proposed road in
Rapidan. -s.... ...
Several applications for abatement
of taxes were received, and petitions
for new reads.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07
WHOSE FAULT is 1T.
A Local Occurrence That will Interest
I1any Mankato Readers.

If, when fog horn warns the mari
ner to sheer off the coast and he still
hugs the shore and wrecks upon it,
whose fault is il? If when the red
switchlight is up and the engine driver
deliberately pulls ahead and pitches
into another train, blame the driver
If careless workman will, in spite of
warning, try to find out how many
teeth buzz saw has. and the buzz saw
tries to find out how many fingers the
workman has, blame the workman, not
the saw! If a sick man knows that a
certain medicine is doing him good and
he carelessly neglects to use it, blame
the man not the medicine. If Mankato
people who have kidney complaint and
backache will not take Doan's Kidney
Pills when they e endorsed by Man
kato people, blame the people. not the
endorsers. Read this dorsement.
| Mr.. Thos. .. Jones, of So, South
Second ST., says: Il might say that I
have always been more or less troubled
with my back, 1 suffered from aching
and lameness across the loins and at
times l was embarrassed by irregular
action of the kidney secretions and
pains in the top and back of my head
| read about Doan's Kidney Pills and
saw statements made by people SINH
larry afflicted to what | was. and who
had been cured by using them. I pro-
cured two boxes from the Seidle Drug
Co, and used them. They proved most
satisfactory and did me much good ]
conscientlously recommend this
remedy"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers, price 30 CENTS Mailed by
Foster Milhurn Co, Buffalo, N Y. sole
agents for the u. s. Remember the
N, q AN-.C -. ..,l=. 1919.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07

orally felt that the work. under more
economical management, could be done
for 81, 600 to $4,000. If a complete turn
ing over is snot given in that depart
ment. it will be sad disappointment.
The people have put new blood into the
executive and legislative branches of
the city government aud they expect
new blood to be employed in the other
departments. The votes cast yesterday,
if they mean anything, mean that a
clean sweep is called for.
The following is the vote cast by
wards.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07

Lorin Cray has received the sad in
formation of the death of his brother
F. M. Cray, who died at Aurora, Ills,
Thursday. The deceased was 40 years
of age and leaves wife. The remains,
will pass through this city tomorrow
noon on their way to Pleasant View
cemetery, near 'Amboy, where they will
be inferred.
The Pabst Brewing Co. was Friday,
awarded a Judgment for 81 ,03O against
J. J Gould, in the district court.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07

this fact more than himself. Q Coming
out as an Independent candidate, with
no party organization behind him. with
no pledges as to appointments, with no
friends to reward and no enemies to
punish, are conditions that will make
him at once free to act, and should
put him in position to give the city
just such an administration as the peo.
pie seem to crave for. But there is
work to perform to this end.
Mr.. Curriers' success was certainly a
great victory. The returns show him
to have nearly as many votes as both
of his opponents Nothing like the result
recorded yesterday has ever before been
known in this city, and were Mr.. Currer
less even tempered or level-headed than
he is, there might be some apprehen-
sion that so complete routing of the
opposition would swell his personality
above it's normal condition. But of
this there is no danger. Mr.. Currier
knows that the result was not brought
about through any particular personal
popularity that he possesses, but more
because of the belief that possessed II o
voters that he would give the city a
clean and business-like administration.
While the financial condition of the
city was the strong point raised in the
campaign, and one in which every tax
payer is vitality interested, there
is another feature of municipal
government which. while not dis
cussed befor election, bes Oh a
prominent feature with Mr. Cur
rier as mayor, and that is the more
strict enforcement of the law governing
the sale of liquors and the wedding out,
if not the total humiliation, of the
abominable and disgraceful bawdy
houses that exist under the very noses
of respectable people. In an interview
with the newly elected mayor this
morning, he said.to the Free Press that
he was strongly in favor of law and or
der and good morals. Said he: II
shall give my best endeavors to the en-
forcement of the laws. If I do this no
one can justly find fault. If 1 do less,
l should be recreant to the trust repos-
ed in me and be unworthy of the office
to which have been elected" This is
the kind of talk that the people of Man
kato want to hear, and in his efforts in
the direction indicated Mr.. Currier
will have the support of a large and in
fuental part of the community. 1t is
the duty of every good citizen to aid
the mayor-elect in every effort of re-
form, whether it be on the line of
finances or on the line of better morals
and a more strict observance of law.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07

Mr.. Shanahan, whose farm is at the
north end of Eagle Lake, was in Man
kato Tuesday and stated,that last year
he had his seeding all done by this time.
Farmers are getting uneasy about
their seeding, as it will be two or three
weeks later than usual even with good
weather.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07
A PARTY LESSON.

The returns of Tuesdays election
furnishes food for thought to members
of both the Republican and Democratic
parties, and they also point the moral.
1t had been known for months that a
very considerable number of the people
Of this city were out of humor with the
lax manner in which Mankato had been
governed, both in financial and moral
sense. The demand was made for a
strong business man at the head of the
party tickets whose personality would
inspire confidence and insure reform
in the finances of the city, and who
could be relied upon to at least check
and hold within reasonable bounds the
growing evils of what has been more
than ''wide open" policy in this city for
not less than four years past.
The Republican caucuses brought out
an unprecedented vote. The fight de-
veloped into Palmer and anti Palmer
contest. The popular vote, as noted at
the time, was 430 for Palmer for mayor
to 315 against. Despite this result the
opposition to Mr. Palmer in the conven-
ton succeeded in overthrowing the
popular demand of the Republican
voters, largely through spite work, and
nominated Mr.. Robinson. This action
on the part Of the delegates caused an
unfortunate split in the party that is
told in language more plainly than can
be written, that public sentiment
cannot be defied with impunity if party
success is to: be attained. Personally,
Mr.. Robinson, the Republican can
didate for mayor, is gentleman. In
the Republican wards he was little
known, his position on some matters of
municipal government was likewise
unknown. and the further fact that he
was not the choice of a majority of the
Republican voters as expressed at the
primaries. all conspired to aid in his
defeat. There is no slorifcation over
the fall of Mr.. Robinson by the Re-
publicans who assisted in defeating
him at the polls, but the result may be
more truly attributed to those mis-
guided delegates who persisted and in
sisted upon throwing Mr.. Palmer over
board, and who would not listen to over
lures for an agreement on some other
man rather than either Palmer or Rob-
inson, whom all could unite upon at the
polls. u.f
The manner of conducting the Demo
cratic convention was equally distaste-
full to members of that party. as is de-
monstrated by the returns. Mr.. Rob.
inson lost about 400 votes from his party
and Mr.. Little about an equal number
from the Democrats. ~
Careful and candid analysis of the
votes cast should furnish sufficient evil
dence to both Republicans and Demo
Gratis that success cannot be assured at
the polls if the behest of the masses be
not given consideration.
1t is only hoped that next time the
Republicans may be able to profit by
the past and come together united and
strong for successful campaign.
VoG popula, uoG Del.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07

Word has been received in the city of
the death at Fargo, N D., the night of
March 29th of Mrs. Haviland, mother
of Mr.. P. Haviland. She was nearly
80 years of age and was sister of F.
Hopkinson Smith, the author. She re-
sided in Mankato for several years.,
moving to Fargo during the winter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07

The city election Tuesday resulted
in sweeping victory for F. M. Currier,
the Independent candidate for mayor,
he receiving s43 votes out of total of
1924 in three cornered fight. Robin
son made good showing, with 584
votes, while Little's strength fell to
pieces, he receiving but 1877 votes.
Currier apparently drew his strength
equally from the Republicans and
Democrats, while number of Little
Democrats focked to Robinson in the
hope of thus defeating Currier The
latter had plurality of 259 over Robin,
son and lacked only 139 votes of having
majority over both of his opponents.
Currier ran like wildfre all over the
city, and his strength in the lower
wards was surprising.
The election of five Democratic alder
men out of six was another
surprise. The contest was close in
several wards. The election of new
city recorder places the executive and
legislative branches of the city in en-
tirely new hands. none having had any
experience in the conduct of municipal
affairs. The people wanted clean
sweep and they got it, Much will be
expected of the new mayor and council
and they have no path of roses to tread
during the next two years. Their every
action will be closely scrutenized, and
there is strong element that will be
quick to take advantage of any mis-
takes that may be made. There is an
opportunity for the new mayor and
council to make lasting record for
good, and the general wish will be that
they may succeed.
The Republicans re-elect Judge
Shissler and City Treasurer civilians,
and gain the city recordership. Judge
Shissler lacked but seven votes in the
Second ward of repeating his great feat
of two years ago, when he carried every
ward in the city. All of the Republican
candidates received decisive majorities
j. B. Ogle, of course was elected
special judge, the Democrats having
made no nomination for that Office. A
number of Lee w Beatties friends con-
cluded to vote for him for that office
and he received 1O1 votes. Had the
word been passed around more gener-
ally it is believed that he would easily
have won.
The new charter did not fare well at
the hands of the voters, who entered
protest against its raise in the salary
roll at time when economy. was the
watchword by ''chopping the gizzard"
out of it,
D. p. Young made a splendid run for
alderman in the Third ward, and cut
down the big Democratic majority
there to IS. Conrad Kleinschmidt did
even better in the Second ward, where
he cut the majority in the Democratic
stronghold of the city down to 30
Mr.. Currier carried every ward in
the city except the First and Third.
Many prominent citizens of both
parties did some hard work for him,
and strong church and other influences
were brought to bear in his behalf A
large number voted for him under the
belief that his election was the only
hope for clean sweep of the street
force, which ran up an expense of
so o9H N the city last N4.r. il il gen
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07
Farm for Sale.

Eighty acres in Sec. 50, Lime town.,
with all improvements, for sale. In
quire at Stahl House.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07
DR.. Humphreys

Specifics act directly upon the disease,
without exciting disorder in other parts
of the system. They Cure the Sick.
M cUREs. PRICES.
1-Fevers. COMPOSITIONS, Infammations. "a
2-Worms, Worm Fever, Worm Colic.. 20
3-Teething, Collie. Crying. wakefulness 20
4-Diarrhea. of Children or Adults...... 30
7-Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis. ............ 20
S-Neuralgia, Toothache, Faceache..... 20
9-Heada che. Sick Headache, Vertigo. %
1O-Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach 5
Unsurpassed or Painful Periods. 20
12-Whites. Too Profuse Periods. rs
13-Croup. Laryngitis. Hoarseness... 20
14-Salt Rheum. Erysipelas. Eruptions. 30
15-Rheumatism Rheumatic Palms.. rs
16-Malaria. Chills, Fever and Ague..... rs
19-Catarrh. Influenza. Cold in the Head rs
2O-Whooping-C Cough .................... 20
o1-Kiduev Disea ses .... .25
2S-Nervous Debility. .,.................1.OO
3O-Urinary Weakness. Wetting Bed. .25
77-Grip. Hay Fever. 30
DR. Humphreys Manual OF all Diseases at your
Druggists or Mailed Free
Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt of price
, Humphreys Med. Co., Cor. William John Sts..
Nav9 Work,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07

A man who runs up against Judge
Shissler has a hard nut to crack.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07

D. V. Williams showed that he is a
''scorcher" when he gets in trim for a
race.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07

There certainly was not much of the
lamb to March this year
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07
A NO EASY TASK.

Mayor. elect Currier will haye no
easy task before him for the next two
years, and no one, probably, appreciates
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-07

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets AL
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c.
The genuine has L.. B. Q. ON each tablet.