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The times., 1899-10-27

The Ladies Of Charity will open their
bazaar for the benefit of the poor in
Carroll Hall, next Monday evening, to con-
tinue until November TO- Rev. DR.. Stat
ford, the director of the society, which
vas founded by the members of St. Pa
tricks Church, will make the opening ad-
dress and the music of the evening will
be contributed by the Marine Band.
The times., 1899-10-27

Washington. October 2d, 1880.
Dear Sir; acknowledge the receipt this day Of
the title deeds 10 the beautiful house presented
Go ue by my cOuHtrymen. Sly heart Is sIll Of
gratitude 10 them for this overwhelming ex-
preston af their regard Tor me, and ! request
that yUu VIII also accept and convey 10 the com
mitrCe my heartfelt thanks Tor your and their
efforts Very sincerely youUs.
GEORGE DEWEY.
Hon Frank 4. E8uderljp. Chairman Dewey Home
Committee, Treasury Department, Washing
tom ID. c.
The times., 1899-10-27
New Fan Dress Ginghans, &c yd.
Fine Smyrna Rugs, SL.95.

In pretty plaid and stripes; a good
weight; new colorings. and worth 10c-
The times., 1899-10-27
Mems Night Shirts, $50.

Mems medium weight cotton night
shirts; fancy or plain fronts; full sizes
and good length. Made of the FA-
NOUS MARCUS MUSLIN; wear guar
anteed, sec quality.
The times., 1899-10-27
Kersey CIoth Coats, Sd. 98.

The style is box front, with new
sleeves. They are lined with Romaine
satin and in workmanship and Mt can
not be excelIed. The actual worth IS
s..
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Ladies' Homespun Suits, So. 9S.

These suits are made in the leading
styles the Jackets are lined throughout
with mercerizsd satine; the skirts are
made in the latest effects; fan back,
lined with percaline. perfect hanging
Every suit worth $40,
The times., 1899-10-27
$3.50 and S4G9 each.

Coats that We're $500, S12.00,
$500 and S25.00-
Sz0G, $500, S4G0, and $3.50 each.
Lot Of Plaid and Honeycomb
Towels, for 25c.
Remnants of Shelf Oilcloth, &c
yard
A few pieces Of Bordered Table
Linen. 23c yard.
Plain and Twilled Crash. suit
able for kitchen use, 3&c yard.
Soc and 25c Colored and Black
Cashmere Remnants, 14c yard.
The times., 1899-10-27

sell with profit oPIyts 6De or n mdmans
the advantage OF quantity
In We sell only
elsewhere Tor inferior qualities
Diamonds SlF"aTe
The a few nr
The times., 1899-10-27

quiet but very pretty wedding took
place Tuesday evening last at the resi-
dence Of the brides sister Mrs K n.
Harper of SOB South Carolina Avenue
southeast, the contracting parties being
The times., 1899-10-27
THE ADMIRAL AT HOME.
His Letter of Acceptance Sent to the
Committee.

Committee.
Admiral Dewey yesterday took posses
sion of the handsome residence at 1747
Rhode Island Avenue. which was purchased
for him by the people of the United
States When Assistant Secretary Wander
lip had handed the title deeds to the
Admiral. the latter thanked him and later
forwarded the following letter TO the
Treasury Department.
The times., 1899-10-27
Lansburgh 81 Bro.
Important Bargain Sale.
Remnant Dept. Sd floor.

Remnant Dept. Sd floor
Ladies' Suits and Coats of last
and former seasons stxles. but
can be easily altered. These are
all made Of fine materials, such as
imported broadcloth, beaver, etc.
Some silk lined. To be closed at
the following prces:
Suits that were $500, $500
and 5000
The times., 1899-10-27
.ePdnce OF Wales" String Ties, roc.

In nobby blue handkerchief effects;
Csc quality; only five dozen; long as
they last 10c each.
The times., 1899-10-27
Ladies Kid Shoes, csc.

In button and lace; made in the new
style toe; these shoes have been selling
for $3.50. (Basement).
The times., 1899-10-27

Cheap and inferior grades Of beers are sold under
the Uf Heurich's brands. You will be
deceived If you drink the beer Of our imitators
BE sure and ask for Heurich's by calling for
Maerzen and Senate by their names.
The times., 1899-10-27

Prof Simon Newccmb. who has been
spending some time abroad. is now en-
route for home
The times., 1899-10-27

Secretary Of State at their Washington
home about the first of next month
The times., 1899-10-27

Best combination Russet Shoe Polish
made; sells everywhere at 10c. (Base-
ment).
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Mems Finest Russef, Black and
Patent Leather Shoes, 81. IS.

perfectly made; latest styles and are
well worth $3.50. (Basementl.
The times., 1899-10-27

SenOr Mendonca, the former Minister
from Brazil to the United States. will it
is reported spend the coming winter IN
Washington, where he has wide circle
of friends
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-30

gardeners are finding out how lovely
and how easy it is to grow.
We have number of hardy native
Selaginellas that are beautiful for COW
ering rocks, etc.
Some species that can be easily
managed by those who have conserva-
tories or green houses are S. Africana,
an upright growing variety with small
branched leaves tinged with pink S.
Brownii,a lovely creeping sort, with
leaves of very delicate lace-like tex,
ture; S. gracilis, whose densely matted
slender stems soon form close mat
of green in mist-like fronds; and S.
articulosa with bright green leaves
about nine inches long.
S. Pitcherina is an especially hand
some species with crimson stems much
divided near the top. It's growth is
rather upright, so that the contrast
between leaves and stems is very
pretty.
| have no experience in growing
these tender selaginellas, but have
been coveting some of them for
long time and studying them care
fully in the houses of growers, in or
der to understand their treatment
when my success with more sturdy
sorts should be assured. l think no
one who gives the latter fair trial
can be disappointed"
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-30
Spotted Gala.

"This is usually grown as a summer
Towering plant. 1t can be kept dor
mant during summer and started in
autumn, but is not generally success
full when treated in this way. 1t is
better to get the tubers in the spring,
and pot them Or plant them out for
summer blooming. In the autumn lift
them or dry them off and keep them
dormant during winter, planting out
or potting again in the spring. The
plants like moist, partial shade, and
a rich, rather tenacious soil"
. The above is from Parks Floral
Magazine. In our warm climate the
bulbs will live in open ground all win
ter. But if not taken up, dried off
and given some months of rest they
soon run out. They seldom bloom the
second year if left in the ground.-Ed.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-30
Torenia.

How many Of our readers know this
plant? Our first acquaintance with it
was over twenty years ago in Indiana.
We then knew it only as a 'basket'
plant. Years ago we had it in Florida
and it proved to be very desirable
bedding plant. Last week we saw it
in Jacksonville, and at first glance took
it to be Pansies. The shape of the
flowers and the coloring, a riCE dark
purple, with shades of violet ana Ia
yender blue, others being almost pure
white: bear a striking resemblance to
Pansies at little distance. But I'M
like Pansies they will grow and bloom
freely in the full blaze Of the sun in
August. They are not very particular
as to SOIL They will grow and
bloom on light, dry, sandy soil, where
almost nothing except Portulacca will
thrive. and are at home in wet flat
woods soil, where there is Often a
slper-abundance of moisture.
They will usually seed freely and
the self-sown seeds grow readily, the
next year, thus providing for renew
al of their beauty, year after year.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-30

work of budding them with fine roses.
Many of these will do well budded on
a good stock, when they would be a
failure and die if left on their own
roots. Owing to the extreme wet
weather some of my work was fail
ure, but the true fOwer-lOver must not
be discouraged at a few failures. If 1
had been careful to use waXed strips
of cloth to protect my buds there
would have been fewer failures. Or
dinarily 1 use the soft pieces of twine
that come around grOcer's packages. II
does not cut the bark, and does very
well unless floods of rain come ana
cause the bud to rot before it :an starr
to growing. In our mild climate the
bark will peel, and the work can be
carried on all winter. I found better
results from budding on the north
side of the stock. Why, l cannot say.
Any vigorous, healthy, poor-hlooming,
Rose may be changed into good one
by budding the young growth and cut
ting away the old. Some roses will
not take on certain stocks. ana only
experiment will show which are con-
genial"
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-30
Exposing Roots.

We have just found in long ar
some notes Oh the above subject in
Vick's Magazine.
Though the plants were not flowers,
vet the effect and illustration is the
same.
''Most nurserymen are careful to eau
ton their customers about exposing
the roots of plants and trees urneces-
sarily before planting them, but it is
a caution not often needed. We had
a very practical illustration of it's
value the other day,-the runners had
been cut from some rows of choice
might grow strong, and number OF
the runners had fine roots. We thought
it was a pity to throw them away, so
after they had been standing in a bas-
ket for about an hour, we planted
them in fresh rows, Watered and shad-
ed them. This last was like locking
the stable door after the horse had
been stolen. The plants, after stand
still for couple of weeks, are begin
ming to grow feebly now, and l think
most of them will live. Soon after they
were planted it began to rain in tor
rents. with occasional lulls of gentle
mist, or perhaps an hour of sunshine
now and then,-the usual soggy, sui
try weather of ''dOg days" in this re-
zion. The garden was perfect quag
mire and every path through the yard
was a running brook. We bore about
a weeks confinement to the house
heroically, and then one day we took
frOlic in the rain. The strawberry
plants had taken advantage of the
soft, sOdden earth to enlarge their bOr-
ders alarmingly, so we pulled up the
runners that had rooted freshly and
set out another row of them,-the rain
pouring down all the while! When
the mermaid feeling had worn off we
felt quite refreshed after our shower
bath. And how that row of young
plants did grow. They are twice as
large as the first rows that were plant
ed two weeks earlier.
The most useful plant stand that we
had this season was made of three
saw-horses of different heights. A
broad plank was nailed along the
backbone" of each one, so that when
placed together they looked like an
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-30
FLORAL DEPARTMENT.
Address all communications to the
editor, w. G. Steele, Switzerland, Fla.
Is 1T Posi- bleP

Is it fact that there are only five
readers ct the Agriculturist who have
had experience with Towering and Or
namental plants, which they are will
ing to give to the paper 70 he bene-
fit of their fellow-readers?
OF course there are hundreds who
know something that would he of ill.,
terest to others. We do not believe it
Is a selfish desire to reap all the bene
fit of their experiments. 1t is rather
caused by procrastination, "The thief
of time" simply put off for more
convenient season, which never comes.
We said in commenting upon a let
ter not long ago that the ability to fill
these columns with original matter,
depended, not upon the supply Of sub
jects of interest, but upon the willing
ness of the people to write about them.
Our own ability, to contribute original
matter, is limited, and if we attempted
to fill all the space, in that way, should
very soon empty the reservoir, and
then be obliged to stop until, like els
tern, it had been replenished 10y show
erS.
If any reader has had any experience
successful or otherwise, that would be
interesting or instructive do not delay,
but go to work now, and put it on pa
per, and send it along. Do not hesitate
because it is only a few lines. ''Small
favors are thankfully received" Do
not hesitate because you are not &C
customed to writing for publication.
Anyone who can write an ineligible
letter can write letter to the editor,
and it will be acceptable if the sub
ject is appropriate to this department..
Any mistakes in punctuation etc, etc.,
can be corrected by the printer and
proof reader. Come all at once: no
danger of OvercrOwding.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-30
Lost Variation.

In the following from Parks Floral
Magazine, some of our readers may
find an explanation of change in col
or in some foliage plants. Very few
of them will stand exposure to direct
rays of the sun:
''The rich variegation of Gold
leaved Honeysuckle, Euonymus vari-
egata, Cissus heterOphylla and other
shrubby vines and plants is promoted
by poor soil, dryness and sunshine.
Avoid the application of iron filings or
an iron-charged soil or fertilizer about
the roots, as this heightens the rich,
green coloring."
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-30
Budding Roses.

The following was written by Mrs.
G. w. Avery, whose article on roses
we published not long ago, and sent
to Parks Floral Magazine. The rea-
son buds do better on the north side
of the stock is because they are par
tally shaded from the heat Of the
sun.
"Having grown a large nunlpef ol
stocks for budding from the Ma'letti
Rose. set in early spring of last year.
7 proceeded in the early fall with the
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-30

ordinary plant stand of three Shelves
1t is not necessary to call any help to
move such a stand, I've simply set off
the pots or boxes and move the
shelves one at time. They look very
neat, too, when painted green and
with vines trailing over them to hide
the hOmely construction
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-08-30

Some Creeping Cousins of the Ferns.
We have had it in mind for some
time to write something about the
Selaginellas. Yesterday we found the
following account by L. Greenlee in
Vick's Magazine:
One variety, S., uncinata, is quite
common in Florida, being usually call
ed Rainbow Moss" 1t is remarkably
beautiful and requires very little care
beyond seeing that it has plenty Of wa
ter and is grown in the shade.
''The window gardener who is not
successful in growing favorite varie-
ties of ferns may solace himself in a
large measure with Selaginellas. Some
of them have leaves as fine as frost
work, and quite as dainty us an Adam.
tum's. True, they do not grow up SO
tall as the ferns, but when dainty
sprays of filmy green are wanted for
small bouquets or baskets of towers,
the Selaginellas can lend lovely,
light and delicately tinted tracery of
fronds.
The Selaginellas are not didicult to
grow, provided the soil is kept contin-
ually moist, and the sun is never al
lowed to shine full and hot upon them.
Some of the metallic tinted kinds will
not color up well at all unless the
shade given them is rather dense.
Some of these have tintS AS blue as
steel when the light falls upon them,
and the frOnds, are like very delicateiy
cut leaves growing upon a long stem
that grows PROSTATE naturally, but can
be trained with fine effect upon low
trellis. l have seen these lorg sprays
of fronds pressed and used like those
of the Hartford fern, than which they
are much more beautiful. Among
amateur gardeners this pretty Selagi-
nella, S. arbOrea, is most generally
known as "metallic moss" The plant
loves a rich loose soil of sand and
leafmold, with wide, shallow, we'll
drained pot, plenty of water and
shade.
Selaginella Emiliana, is one of the
very prettiest of the whole family 1t
is strong growing, so that the fronds
sometimes measure six or eight inches
long. They are very light and deli
cately cut, and grow very thickly
over the top Of the pot, forming a thick
cushion of exquisitely shaded green
dark and velvety--nea" The top OF the
pot, shading up to light golden green
near the tips of the fronds. The Cata-
logues are beginning to offer this spe-
cies now in quite an appreciative tone,
so conclude that there is somewhat OF
a demand for 1t, and that other home
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-11
THE SILO.
DR.. Foote Speaks on Ensilage
as Stock Food.

DR.. p. w. Foote, who is the most sue
cessiul dairy farmer in this portion Of
the Ohio valley, gave a very instructive
talk on silos.
He said that ensilage was the cheapest
and est stock feed. 1t preserved all the
nutriment OF the corn. It could also be
fed so that the droppings could be saved
for fertlizing, a very important consider
alton. II costs but little to erect a slo
and the expense of putting up ensilage
is comparatively small
Miss Herndon sang "Old Kentucky
Home" in most charming manner and
this closed the program for the after.
noon.
The morning session, which convened
at o'clock, was fully as we'll attended as
the session OF the day before. Farmers
were present from all the surrounding
country and they seemed deeply inter
ested in the discussions.
The chorus opened the meeting by
singing America" The audience were
moved by the patriotic song and soon all
were singing "My Country IT'S Of Thee.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-11
Meade and Breckenridge Agricultural and
Improvement Society.
GOOD ROADS PROBLEM SOLVED
Girls Advised to Learn How to Make First
Glass Butter.

Irvington was in her glory Tuesday
and Wednesday.
She put on her best smile and extend
ed her heartiest welcome to the tillers OF
the soil who had gathered there from all
parts of this section to attend the Farm
ers' Institute
The citizens had made every prepare
ton to entertain all who might come and
the three or four hundred progressive
farmers who were present at the daily
sessions of the institute were handsome
ly taken care of.
The meeting was held at the Baptist
church. 1t convened Tuesday afternoon
and was opened with prayer by Hon.
Thomas H. Ditto. Following the invoca-
ton was song by special chorus.
Hon. Charles Blanford was elected
chairman. In neat speech he accepted
the honor and then in we'll chosen words
welcomed the visitors to the city.
He said that the purpose of the insti-
tute was to awaken the farmer to the
possibilities of the agricultural industry.
"It is due to the farmer" said he,
shat the country is now in its present
splendid financial condition. He goes
along in the even tenor OF his way pro-
ducing those crops that bring to the ma
ton its greatest wealth and prosperity.
Better farming and methods that pro-
duce larger crops with an expenditure
of the same amount Of energy add to the
wealth producing power of the nation"
After MIR. Blsnford's address motion
was made and seconded that j. d. BaI-
bage be made secretary of the conyen-
lion. The motion was carried and he
was installed as secretary OF the meeting.
The program was then taken up in its
regular order.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-11
ADJOURNMENT.
Officers and Others Receive
Vote of Thanks.

Mrs. w. w. Stevens, of Salem, Indiana,
gave practical and interesting talk on
EARN Poultry" She advocated raising
plenty OF poultry, and said that they
should have all the range they needed.
She said that it was impossible to raise
fancy poultry or -four or five different
strains of fowls on the farm, as they
were bound to cross.
Commissioner Lucas Moore made the
closing address. He said that this was
the best and most successful farmers in
stitute that had yet been held. 1t was a
success in every way.
The thanks OF the Institute were ex-
tended the members of the Baptist
church for the use OF their building, to
Hon. Charles Blanford and j. D. Bah
bage for their efficient services as officers
OF the meeting, tc the members of the
choir for the excellent music, and to r.
S. Bandy for the use OF his building as a
dining hall.
A resolution of thanks was also offered
by Mr.. w. J. Piggott to Commissioner
Lucas and his able corps Of lecturers for
their assistance in making the meeting
both pleasant and profitable.
Commissioner Moore complimented
the BRECKENRIDGE NEWS very highly for
the assistance it has rendered and also
for the interest it has taken in the Far
mer's Institutes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-11
SOFA BEAN.
Ed Oglesby Tells Of It's Many
Merits.

E B. Oglesby, of ClOverport, covered
himself with glory, He was called upon
TO give some of his experiences.
Mr.. oslesbY produced several samples
OF the sofa bean. In plain, terse sem
fences he told OF its merits. He said
that the sofa bean was one of the most
valuable OF leguminous plants, As a
soil tonic il had no superior. Being rich
in nitrogen ia gave back more to the soil
than any other of the iertiliziDg plants.
II is better than clover because it can be
raised in ninety days. He planted his
crop IN wheat ground after cutting the
grain and harvested 1t In ninety days 1t
would take clover year or two 10 pro-
duce the same results. The sofa bean
is deep rooted crop and 1t makes the
soil irlable, producing the same results
practically as subsoiling. 1t is very pro-
life and makes not only a-generous crop
OF iOlisge but also Of beans The latter
ia superior stock food and on account
OF its great proportion Of nitrogen is a
iine fattener st
The rapid growth, lis luxurlant foliage
and IT. prolific production Of fruit makes
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-11
A PERMANENT THING.
Agricultural and Improvement
Society Organized.

The noon session of the institute op.
ened with fine attendance. Chairman
Blanford called the house to order and
proposed that the institute be made a
permanent thing,
His proposition met with favor and
acting upon it, Ed 0glesby nominated
DR.. P. w. Foote as the president OF the
organization which should be known as
the Agricultural and Improvement So
ci4ty.
Thos. J. Jolly moved that the latter be
80 amended as to be called the Meade
and Breckenridge County Agricultural
and Improvement Society. 1. was car
ried.
DR.. Foote was elected president by a
unanimous vote.
Thomas II. Ditto, OF Meade county,
was placed in nomination as secretary of
the association and was elected without
a dissenting vote
John Louis Henry, OF Breckenridge
county was elected treasurer. The per-
manent Organization being effected, the
regular program was taken up,