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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-01


the saw is sharp, should make the
cut without having to rub back and
forth.
ultivatiOn.-Cassava must not be
plOwed, but cultivated from the start
on the level, and just deep enough to
destroy grass and weeds. The latter
should never be allowed to get growth
enough to make cultivating difficult. 1t
is therefore important to have an i'm
plement which will clean the largest
acreage possible in day. We have
tried several, and the best we have
yet used is twO-horse cultivatOr.
called the ''Dolphin," and supplied to
us from Bradley, Illinois. With this
tool we can, with the greatest ease,
cultivate both ways ten acres in a day
Of ten hours. 1t works so as to clean
the middle between the hills as it
goes, necessitating going over the
field but one way. 1t is built up to
pass over the tops of the plants, and
two wings of teeth being opened and
closed by the driver as he works out
til the tops get too high AMI wide to
pass through it, and then the crop is
nearing the time when it will be laid
by, and one working with single cult
vatOrs would probably finish the cul-
tivatiOn. Our reason for always plant.
ing four feet apart each way is, that
this distance is a good one for after
cultivation, five or six feet between
rows being difficult ones to cover with
cultivatOrs. Checking the field four
feet each way gives 2,722 hills to an
acre, and unless we have this number
we do not consider we have an acre of
cassava. 1t is important, therefore, to
have seed on hand and replant vacant
been allowed for termination. If this
| is attended to promptly, the first stand
will not crowd out the second plant
ing. Where the crop is raised in an
orange grove, space must be allowed
for the trees, and the acreage of cas-
sava must be estimated from the total
number of the hills, and not from the
acreage of the grove, or else farmers
forgetting that they have also been
cultivating their groves, may be dis
appointed in their yield
Fertilization.-We find the idea prev,
alent that this crop rapidly eXhausts
the soil, and that very heavy fcrtiliz-
ing is necessary. Let Us see the data
we have on this point. The United
States Department of Agriculture has
ascertained that the percentage of ash
in the root itself is quite low, showing
that the cassava plant does not require
a soil very rich in mineral constituents,
and from; experiments it has been as
certained that ten tons of root con-
tain total of 1924 pounds of potash
and 1916 pounds of phosphOric acid.
Nitrogen is not mentioned, as it is vol
atile, and passed off in making the ex-
pertinent. Now, if we take ten tons aS
the average yield per- acre in fair sea,
sons, and if Professor Stockbridge-s
formula, page 10, Bulletin 40. Florida
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-11-01
Cassava On a Commercial Basis.

Farmer is secretary, gives the follow
ing points on cassava culture on
commercial basis:
BY this is meant how to obtain the
cost in labor and fertilizer. 1t is too
soon for us to make positive assertions
or to lay down hard and fast rules. 1t
Twill take several years of careful re-
cording and watching before we shall
|spresume to do this. We have gathered
however, a few ideas from recent eX-
|speriments which we take pleasure IN
Fputting before intending growers of
cassava, and we are induced to do this
from the fact that we find, from
our interviews with farmers and nom
farmers on this subject, that many Of
|Athem have formed opinions of this
AcrOp based entirely on the results of a
'cultivation by themselves or their
Nneighbors in a crude way and in small
patches to be used as stock feed. Very
1.-THE cost of their cultivation or of the
yield per acre. and whenever an at
tempt at keeping record has been
made it invariably turns out to be in,
accurate on some points. However,
I'VE find satisfaction with the crop eX-
Hpressed on all sides whenever a field Of
two acres or more has been raised. We
have kept records ourselves of the la
,bor and expenses incurred in planting
one acre in two different ways, as
follows: After preparing the soil by
blowing and narrowing in the usual
manner:
h First, we ran marker with four
teeth four feet apart both ways across
the field. Burrows were opened on
the marks one way with single SHOW
ell plow. Seed cane, cut into three-inch
pieces, was dropped in the check made
by the furrOw and the marker. Earth
was thrown upon the seed, covering
\ it to a depth of from three to four
inches, with a cultivatOr having two
tongues, set so as to put the earth
back into the furrow from both sides
as turned out by the shovel pillow and
so as to leave the field in good, level
condition for after cultivation.
Second. after running the fOur-tOOth
marker both ways, as in paragraph :,
a man with a long-handled shovel took
the earth out of the check, leaving a
hole about four inches deep. Another
man. carrying a sack of seed cane,
dropped a piece into this hole, md the
first man put back the earth, which he
kept on his shovel, while the seed was
dropped. The second man tirmed the
h hill with his feet, and followed the
i first man to the next hill. CA boy
would answer the purpose as well as
. man to drop seed.) We have also
planted by opening and covering with
turn plOws, but it was very rough
4 method, seed was improperly covered,
and the whole field was left in ridges
4 and burrows, and had to be leveled
with the Acme harrow. There is little
difference in cost between Nos. 1 and
2. but we secure a much better stand
E with Mo 3 OwinU fO tho hotter cover
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
Shopping by Mail.

The John M. Smyth Co. of Chicago are de
voting great deal of attention to developing
trade throughout the West and South by
mail. The concern is one of the largest in
me City of Chicago, and has been well and
favorably known throughout that city and
the North and West for many years. They
are now ready to mail to any readey of this
paper on receipt of 10c, to partly pay post,
age or expressage and as evidence of good
faith, their mammoth catalogue, which con-
tains illustrated descriptions and prices of
every conceivable article and necessity need
ed in the home or on the farm. The ten cents
paid for the mailing of the catalogue. is al
lowed on the first purchase amounting to
$l.OO or above. Everyone sending for the
catalogue will also receive their monthly
grocery price list free every month. People
living outside of large cities should send for
the John M. Smyth Co. catalogue and com
pare prices quoted in this catalogue for all
articles of home consumption, hardware,
dry, goods, grocery, notions, clothing, etc,
with prices which they are paying. Readers
who send to John NJ. Smyth Co, $50 to
l66 w. Madison St., Chicago, for their cata-
logue should not fail to mention this paper.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
Grand Trunls Adds New Dtning cars

The Grand Trunk Railway has added two
additional dining cars tolts equipment. They
are models of artistic beauty and materially
add to the, pleasure of travelling over this
popular system. With improved frstclass
coaches and the finest sleeping-cars that are
run on any through trains in America, it was
essential to have the finest that could be got
in the way of dining cars. The management,
therefore, placed these two new dining sa-
Ions the middle and western divisions,
running between Suspension Bridge and Chi
cago.
The general exterior appearance of the
cars is similar to the new standard day
coaches which are run on the Grand Trunk
System. The windows are glazed with
heavy plate glass, all are double, being dust
proof when shut. The dining room is large,
and will seat thirty persons comfortably.
The chairs are of oak, upholstered in leather.
The windows are decorated with costly dra-
peries, and the openings into the dining room
are provided with ornamental portieres. The
floors are carpeted with handsomely de-
signed Wilton throughout the whole length
OF the car, and the Vestibuled floors are COW
cred with rubber thing.
A very handsome and beautifully designed
sideboard is placed at one end of the dining
room. China and linen closets, wardrobes
and white metal washstands are in evidence
in accordance with modern practice The
cars are heated with hot water coils in con-
nection with steam from the engine and
lighted by Acme lamps, and the trimmings
throughout are of solid bronze, most beauti-
fully designed. Altogether they are superb
creations of skilled workmanship and greatly
admired by all who see them.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
DEWEY SURPRISED THEM ALL
The Admiral Got to New York Tuesday
Morning Before Breakfast, Two Days
Ahead of Schedule Time.

New York, Sept. 27.-Much to the
surprise of everyone in the city the
Olympia, with Admiral Dewey on
board, arrived off the Sandy Hook light
ship at 5:55 yesterday morning. There
was a heavy mist on the sea and at
first the marine observers we're in
clined to think the vessel sighted might
be Rear Admiral Howison's flagship,
the Chicago, hardly believing Dewey
would arrive two days ahead of time.
The doubt was soon cleared away,
however. and as passing vessels recog-
nized the flagship from Manila bay
there was a continuous blowing of
whistles in salute.
All the morning as the famous cruiser
lay at anchor her signal man was kept
busy dipping the ensign in answer to
the welcome of passing vessels. An
orderly came ashore from the Olympia
soon after she had anchored with dis
patches and messages from the admiral
and officers. He said they had pleas
ant passage across the Atlantic, that
all were well on board and glad to be
home. He inquired for back files of
the newspapers. The Olympia will go
to Tompkinsville Wednesday.
Its mighty good to be home" said
the admiral to the reporter of the Asso-
ciated press, who went aboard. Il
know that I am little ahead of the
schedule he continued, "but as the
weather looked a trife squallv, 1
thought it better to lie inside the Hook
than outside
Admiral Dewey yesterday dropped an
Choir at home after a voyage of 11S days,
during which the Olympia touched at
ten ports. Manila was left at four p.
m, May 20. Three days later the ad-
miral was at Hong Kong. There he
rested until June 6, when the Olympia
sailed for Singapore, arriving there
June II. The last port reached was
Gibraltar, September 4. He left there
September 10 for New York, and Tues
day his %, 0OO-mile voyage ended
Dewey Interviewed.
New York, Sept. 27.-The Evening
Post prints an interview with Admiral
Dewey in which he praises the men
under him and talks about the Fill
pinos. He thinks the war should have
been ended before this time and does
not believe that the FilipinOs are fit
for self-government.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
Legal Decision on a Brokers Act.

Chicago, Sept. 3O.-A decision of in
terest to the commercial world was
rendered here yesterday by Judge Chy-
traus. The court held that when a
broker contrary to his instructions
closes a deal at certain price the
measure of damage is the difference
between that price and the price which
would have been more advantageous
to the creditor. Col Elwood had Or
ders for 1000 barrels of pork at SIS per
barrel Without waiting for the ex-
piration of the time limit, Egg1eston &
Son, his brokers, purchased the amount
at SIS. Before the time limit expired
there was further drop to 81. It
was the difference Col. Elwood sought
to recover. His contention was sus-
tanned by the court and $50, 900 damages
auar6ad
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
WOOD WAS KILLED.
Commander of the Captured GunbOat Ur-
daneta a Victim of Filipino Bullets
Report from Admiral Watson.

Washington, Sept. 27.-The navy de-
partment has received from Admiral
Watson cablegram announcing the
capture and destruction of the gun
boat Urdaneta, reported in the press
dispatches of yesterday. Another dis
patch from the admiral states that he
learns through insurgent sources that
her commander, Naval Cadet Welborn
G. Wood, was killed in the action. The
fate of the crew is not known. Admiral
Watson's dispatch follows:
Gunboat Urdaneta, Cadet Welborn c. Wood
commanding has been captured and destroyed
by the insurgents while bIOckading. The wreck
is hard aground. Water two feet deep near
Orani, Orani river, northwestern corner of
Manila bay, and is completely Quilted. Draft,
maximum, was less than six feet. Displace-
ment in tons, ~. The reason of his presence in
that river is not known. Commander Cornwen
was preventing the landing of arms with 40 men.
His force too small to attack armed insurgents
at the village. Water is only six feet deep on
the bar at the mouth of river. Cannot obtain
any authentic information of the crew yet,
because Cnsurgents?) will not respect flag of
truce. Cadet Wood with the crew OF nine en-
listed men and one Chinaman not accounted
for
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
Strike Declared or

Cleveland, o., Sept. 3O.-The Elec-
trical Workers union yesterday issued
a notice stating that the strike inau-
gurated throughout the state on July
20 last of the employees of the Cuyahoga
Telephone company, the Reserve Con-
struction company and the United
States Long Distance Telephone COM
pany has been satisfactorily settled
and declared off. The strike was or
dered as sympathy measure in con-
nection with the Big Consolidated
street railway strike here.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
Want your rnoustache or beard beautiful
brown or rich black? Then use
BUGKiNGHAM'S DYE tHShE IssIhessrs
CTS. OF DRUGGISTS, on r. P tall Co. NAsty., N T..
Pats Guess,

Two park laborers sat on a curbstone OPP
posite the Museum of Art and Science in
New York, eating lunch out of their pals.
:. It's foine building" said one of them,
you'd never think they'd put up that solid
other FRACTURES i'm <'fndade, no. replied
the other, but are thin big letters cut into
the stone above the windies the names av?''
81 dono," said the first speaker. He fell to
of intelligence succeeded the puzzled express
sion on his face. "Sure, hav it, he said.
Thin is the names av the contractors"
Patrick made a good guess, for the names
craven in the stone were Aeschylus, So
phoeles, Pericles, Herodotus, Socrates, Thu
cydides and Demosthenes.-San Francisco
Wave
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
Where Is Maj. RockefelIere

Manila, Sept. 27.-Gonzaga, who was
the president of the Filipino commits
sion that called on Gen. Otis, sent word
to Col. Smith, of the Twelfth infantry,
who is in command at Angeles, that he
had made the most diligent inquiry all
over the island of Luzon, but had been
unable to find any trace of Maj. Rookie
teller, of the Ninth infantry, who dis
appeared in a mysterious manner
shortly after the arrival of his regi-
ment at Manila.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
Rebels Routed.

Washington, Sept. pa dispatch
has been received from Manila by the
war department stating that Gen.
Snyder attacked the position of the in
surgents five miles west of Cebu and
destroyed several forts and quite a
number of smoothbore cannon. The
insurgents were utterly routed and
Snyder returned with his force to
Cebu. The Tennessee regiment was
already aboard the transport to come
home, but disembarlxed to take part in
the engagement.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
Santa Fe Annual Report.

Chicago, Sept. 27.-The annual re-
port of the Santa Fe road shows the
total earning for the fiscal year ended
June 80 were $40, 513, 1913, an increase of
81. 299, 800 over the earning of the pre-
ceding fiscal year. The net earnings
from operation were $14, 600, SIT, an in
crease of So, 1919, O53. During the year
the company expended for improve
ments, extensions and additions to tn
property and equipments, SIS, 9I9, 726.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
Searchlight wins the Race.

Springfield, Ill, Sept. sO.-Search-
fight, the great pacing stallion, won
the 2:OS pace at the state fair yesterday
without an effort. The track was fast,
but the weather was chilly. About 3d.
900 people were present. A gale was
blowing up the stretch and the horses
Svere com PEELED to face it as they made
fhA finish
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
Prominent Men Contribute.

Washington, Sept Additional
subscriptions to the Dewey home fund
have been received by Assistant Secre-
tary Vanderlip as follows: Joseph
Pulitzer, of New York, 81, 600; Senator
81. w. Corbett, of Oregon, $500; Sena-
tor James Mcmillan. OF Michigan, $500.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
Try Grnin-O, Try Gra1n-Oy

Ask your grocer to-day to show you a
that takes the place of coffee The children
may drink it without injury as well as the
adult. All who try it like it. GRAIN-O
has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java,
but it is made from pure grains, and the
most delicate stomachs receive it without
distress. IA the price of coffee. Is cts. and
25 cts. per package. Sold by all grocers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
WIN Appoint a CIviI Governor.

Washington, Sept. 3O.-The president
is contemplating the appointment of a
civil governor for the Philippines. He
has become convinced that the situa-
ton will be improved if Gen. Otis is
accorded relief from the too great re-
sponsibilities which now weigh upon
him in his dual capacity of military
commander and civil governor.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05

Major General Joseph Wheeler, com
handing the cavalry forces in front of
Santiago and the author of 1.-The San
tiago Campaign" in speaking of the
great catarrh remedy, Pe-ru-na, says /:
81 join with Senators Sullivan, Roach
and McEnery in their good opinion of
Pe-ru-na. 1t is recommended to me by
those who have used it as an excellent
tonic and particularly effective as a
cure for catarrh."
United States Senator MeEnery.
Hon. S. D. McEnery, United States
Senator from Louisiana, says the fol-
lowing in regard to Pe-ru-na:
. Pe-ru-na is an excellent tonic I
have used it sufficiently to say that I
believe it to be all that you claim for it.
s. D. McEnery, New Orleans, Louisi-
ana"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
Serious Wreck Near oska1oosa, La.

Oskaloosa, Ia, Sept. 27.-Four train
men were killed in a head-on collision
yesterday on the Belle PLANE and Much
alzinock extension of the Northwestern
road, seven miles southeast of this
city, between the stations of Wright
and Tioga. The trains came together
as the result of an error in orders.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
A Superfuous SUGGESTION.

''I would lay the world at your feet he
exclaimed. But she looked at him Jelly and
returned:
Dolby. UNLESS the law of gravity has been
unexpectedly repealed, the earth is there
already. '-Washingto Star.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05

Washington, Sept. ga member of
the Dewey home committee has re-
ceived letter from an officer very
close to Admiral Dewey, who says that
the admiral will gratefully accept"
any home offered to him by the people
of the country.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
FootbalI Caused His death

Muscatine, Ia, Sept. 3O.-Will F.
McGaughrey, student in the Musca-
tine high school and son of Sheriff Nc
Gaughrey, died yesterday of the in
iuries sustained while playing football.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn.

a powder for the feet 1t makes tight or
New Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns, Bun
ions, Swollen, Smarting, Hot, Callous, Sore,
and Sweating Feet. All Druggists and Shoe
Stores sell it, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
The patient has a fighting chance for his
life when doctors disagree Chicago Daily
News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05

An affair between prize-fghters is usually
called a mill, though it could be more appro-
priately called a windmill. Baltimore Amer
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05

The Best Prescription for ChiIIs
and Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic. tits simply iron and quinine in
atasteleSs form. n o cure-no pay. Price. soc.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
Not Wasted.

Johnny, did you take your cough medicine
regularly in school, as I told your
"No'm; Tommy Budds liked it, an he
gimme an apple cor it.'-Stray Stories.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05

There is nothing more discouraging to a
girl than to return home from big town
with new wrinkle in style and find that it
has preceded her.-Atchison Globe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05

We think Piso's Cure for Consumption is
the only medicine for Coughs. : Jennie
Pinckard, Springfield, H., Oct. 1, 1894.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05

When a rich banker signs notes they ma
if he sings Philadelphia Record.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05

Don't Neglect Cough. Take Some Hale's
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05

To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. ALI
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05

It is said there is no fool like an old fool
but there are some young ones that run
close second.-Chicago Daily News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05

The man who controls his temper governs
his worst enemy.-Chicago Daily News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-05
WELL DRILLING

EHTS Permanently Cured. No nts or Derv-
= business after first dag use of DR.. Hines
Great Nerve Restorer Sc trial bottle and treatise
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
q n @ TN q R
Bears tho .2 The Kind You I!ayo Always Bought
''S's'''' "s M@>XZgzzw<
News and COuricr. }

Bets 81 900 on an 100000 Bale Crop
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
DESIRE TO DO ALL
HONOR TO DEWEY,
SOUTH CAROLINA TO BE IN THE PIC
TURE AT NEW YORK
The Governor and Militinmen STAFF and
State Officers to Attpnd-Gcncrous Offer
to Military Compnnics-- Getting
Ready
(The ST ate, 2nd.)

Tho indications arc that Gov. Me
Sweeney, the majority of tho mem
bers Of bis staff, number of tho
State officials, and n number Of mil
itary companies from various por-
tons Of the State will go TO Now
York to participate in the Dewey
festivities. Tho exact date has not
yet been fixed, but tho event will
take place about October I'd, and no
time is being lost in making prolim-
mary arrangements.
Adjutent Gen. Floyd is now look
ing into tho cost Of transportation,
etc. The Governor and staff and
State officers will probably secure a
Pullman sleeping car for The entire
trip; tho cost OF tickets to those
going in it will be about $50 for tho
round trip, according to tho special
ratio sheet issued yesterday. or
course the cost of tho car will havo
to be added. Con. Floyd is now en-
doavoring to ascertain tho exact cost
80 that the information can bo for.
wardod to the members Of tho Gov
ernor's staff. incidentally General
Floyd urges each member of tho
staff to secure his uniform at once,