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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-09-06
Strawberry Growing.

Strawberries paid better in Florida
this year than in any other State,
though this is not always the case.
North of us almost universally there
was an over-prOductiOn and in many
places unfavOrable weather and prices
were low and unremunerative. Many
growers in North Carolina only escap-
ed serious loss by shipping blackber-
under fields of ripe berries where the
juice stained the pillow and 'ran red in
the furrow,'' to use local exaggera-
ton.
Florida ships first of all. This has
it's drawbacks sometimes, as it pro-
jects the berries against a snowbank,
whereas Strawberries and cream
seem to demand concomitant of
singing birds and opening flowers. Yet,
after a practical experience of twelve
years in the business, the writer be-
lieves that Florida is less liable 10 suf-
fer loss from gluts than any other Sec
ton. Warm weather in the North
means warm weather in Florida, and
then strawberries are acceptable. If
a cold snap occurs up there the appe-
tite for Strawberries is checked, but
soon RECEIVERS. Then there may be an
over-supply for a few days. But the
worst result is, if our growers do not
protect their plants the bloom and
fruit are more or less destroyed; then
in the warm weather succeeding the
snap, when the demand would be most
active, they can only walk through
their blighted patches, with hands in
pockets, whistling and signing for the
berries they ought to be shipping at
40, So 80 cents quart
Protection is the WOrd.-Now. we
can change all hat if he vii. If the
growers Will protect their fruit. as we
shall show them how in the the course
of these papers, they can have fruit
to ship when those good prices are 90.
ing. Protection is a great matter. we
believe it be of the highest import
ance. The orange growers are ego
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Success With Summer Vegetables.

Success With Sumner Vegetables.
w. H. Haskell, writing in tue Times
Union and Citizen tells Of h!s' success
in raising summer vegetables in the
following article:
suppose that fully one-fourth of the
writer's time and efforts since coming
to Florida, now a space of twenty one
years, has been spent in experimenting
largely with fruits and their culture;
but much time has also been spent in
trying to make the garden produce all
around the year.
Within the last two or three years
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-09-06
Notes on Frost.


The subject of frost protection as it
relates to tie agricultural products of
the country is one Of great Importance
to farmers, fluit growers, and garden
ers. AS a means of furnishing in pop
ular form the necessary information in
relation to methods of protecting crops
from frost, the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture has had prepared
and will soon issue Farmers Bulletin,
No. 1O4, entitled 'NOtes on Frost
This bulletin was prepared by e. B.
Garriott Professor OF Meteorology at
the Weather Bureau, and defines frost
and the conditions which favor it's
formation ana states the methods of
practicable ~ actual experiments. 1t
describes how frost is formed, the sea-
sons of frost, tails when to expect it,
discuss IS methods of protection land
describes devices for preventing rapid
radiation of heat, for charging the air
with moisture, and for adding moisture
to the all
Some f'cts regarding freezes, which
are destructive alike to tender vegeta-
ton and to plants o. harder growth.
are also given.
The Eulletlh says that experiments
and observation seem to establish the
following facts. Tie danger of dam
age from frost can he materially less
ened by placing early and tender
plants on high grounds and crests, and
harder plants in low 81 ounds and hol-
lows. When ground can be selected
in the Ice. or to the south and east of
consi'lcrab bic bodies Ct water, the dan,
ger will be further lessened.
In tho dry climate of the citrus fruit
region nt California and in the prom
Using fruit districts C Arizona small
and numerous fires, prefer ably of coal
burned in iron baskets, have been
found to be the most effective devices.
used for protcction against frost; sec
Ond il point of utility may be placed
irrigation; AMI the pre- cticable process
which affords 'he least protection in
that respect appears 70 be smudgo
fires.
In the orange-growing districts of
the South irrigation affords the most
effective protection against frost,
while in sections where this process
can not be employed damp smudge
fires properly handled are best adapt
ed to general USE
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Citrus Fruits.

The following article, by w. Car
son, clipped from the Orlando Report
er, about the cultivation of citrus fruits
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Mr.. Painter will be pleased to see any of
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ABOVE address.
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do not approve as set forth by many of
the fruit growers of our state, l at
once proceed to put my own before the
reader, first presuming, however, to
say that it is based upon an experience
Of upwards of forty years, mostly in
South Florida.
And, first, AS to age of plants suited
best to successful growth. l would al
ways select them with care on from
two to thrce-y year old stumps, or roots
and with buds of select varieties of
about from eight to twelve months
growth on them--firmly well set, and
as near limblesS as possible.
Second, when | wished to transplant
| would first proceed to cut back each
plant to one foot or eighteen inches
long, just where they stand, and then
proceed to dig my holes, and prepare
well, mixing a little fertilizer if the
soil required it; and watching my
plants | would dig them up just as
soon as the first new germs started
(Which usually is from eight days to
two weeks), and carefully transplant,
never, in any case suffering the roots
to dry, using little water in case of
a lack of necessary moisture in the
soil.
Third; this done l would denude
them of every old leaf Immediately 'af
ter transplanting, not interfering with
any of the late buds or leaves-only
those left when cut back. And, there
would be nothing improper in clipping
off the leaves when cutting them
back; they would only throw out new
germs the sooner las all the vitality
taken up by the old leaves would be
appropriated by the new germs.
Fourth, as to cultivation and fer
tilization, should pillow my grove the
last of February or first of March, af-
ter which I would continue the cult
walton, stirring the soil about every
"
ing cultivatOrs and harrOWs, and also
hoes, if necessary. And in July l
would fertilize for growth, or wood
production; but at the same time plow
in a thick sowing of cowpeas or beggar
weed, which crops should be alternat-
ed. Peas come up in four days and
soon afford a shade for the soil to the
close of the hot weather.
Fifth. About the middle or last of
November | would plow in my vines
and add some potash for fruit produc-
tion-some of the approved grades.
This done, and the soil narrowed to
level it, [ would then leave off further
cultivation until spring; then taking
up and following the same routine.
Clean culture | esteem as a positive
necessity for six months each year, es-
pecially through the main growing
season. l have seen too much of this
lazy, lowsy, no cultivation. 1 know it's
a failure, while the clean, in season,
is a success.
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Connecticut western news., 1899-02-16
MoLlNEUx TEsTIFlEs.
Admits ouarreIs With Cornish-Bs

Admits ouarreIs With Cornfsh-Bar-
 nets Valet on the stand.
 New York, Feb. 16.-Roland B. Moli- neux was examined for four hours yes terday at the inquest into the death of Mrs. Kate J. Adams. He answered the most searching inquiries freely. He ex- plained in detail the relations between Miss Blanche Chesebrough, now his wife, and Henry C.. Barnet, and de- clared that they had his entire approval in their correspondence and acQuaint- anee.
 Much inquiry was devoted to matters In the Knickerbocker Athletic club. Mol ineux said frankly that he disliked Cor nish and declared that Barnet did also He told of the deep interest taken by John D. Adams. secretary of the club in Paul Glorr. a former employee. He gave his own explanation of the power which Harry s. Cornish wielded in the organization.
 Molineux was emphatic in saying that he never felt the slightest jealousy on account of Barnet's attentions to Miss Chesebrough. He said that a letter signed Blanche sent to Barnet during his illness had his approval. Upon reading it in court for the first time he said that the phraseology was such as met with his entire appreciation.
 Joseph Moore followed Molineux on the stand. Moore Is night watchman in the Knickerbocker Athletic club and acts as a valet to the regular patrons there He knew Henry C. Barnet we'll and was in the habit of going to the latter's room.
 Moore swore that Barnet declared the doctor had told him he had taken enough poison to kill 50 men," It was common talk in the club that Barnet believed he had been poisoned.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-16
A Good Lesson For the Navy.

It has been said that Commodore Dewey sought to obtain the command of the Asiatic station because he foresaw the opportunity that was to come to him In one sense this is true. Dewey has always been a man of action, nat ural fighter. That he went gladly to the East Indies command, when at least two other flag officers could have had 1t If they had wanted it, and that he preferred taking service afoat to any kind of comfortable duty on shore, is true. But 1t was the seaman's instinct that led him rather than any prophetic power There were several questions of grave importance likely to come before the country, and. Commodore Dewey knew that the man in command at sea is the man who is in a position to make opportunities for himself, while the men who cling to easy billets ashore must when warclouds threaten--stand around and wait for chances to come to them.
 1t was no mere chance that put George Dewey in command in the east. It was the logical working out of the principles of lifetime. The men who had always had sufficient influence to keep them in time of peace in easy places in New York and Washington. while others did the hard work of the service at sea, discovered that all their influence could not give them the places of danger and of honor in time of war. It was a ecod lesson for the navy. and it should be remembered by every young officer.-Joseph l.. Stickney in Harper's Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-16
A FLYER WRECKED.
rittssurH and Lake Erie Express Ia
 m Had Smash UH.

The south bound Cleveland nier on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie was wrecked Monday afternoon near Fleming Park. opposite Davis Island, Pa The fireman was injured SO that he died, and IT pas sengers were badly injured. The wreck was caused by a broken rail.
 The list of casualties is as follows.
 Dead--wuliam A. Campbell. MoKeaa Rocks. fireman.
 Injured-J. K. Yohe. assistant train master of the Pittsburr and Lake Erie railroad. severe scalp wound and left wrist badly sprained. cut about head and face; Miss Mary Kelley, Youngs- town. O., arm badly lacerated. face snd head cut. severely bruised: IT. c. Barr. New Castle. Pa. hips and legs badly bruised, cut about face and shoulders: Jsro Cato. Alliouippa, Pa. spine injnr- cd, badly bruised about iegs and body. head and face cut; Charles H. Hubbard. IT,. Beaver Falls, Pa. bruised about body. hands cut: c. c. Wager, Washing ton, ankle sprained, bruised about hips, gash in left shoulder: c. W. Walsh, oon- ductor. McKees Rocks, hands cut and slight bruises about body: ]. W. Patton. MoKces Rocks. engineer of train, hurl- cd so feet, injured about spine. severely bruised about body. head and face cut. supposed 10 be internally injured. may die; Georre Nease, MoKees Rocks, bag gaze master, buried beneath wreckasc. bruised about hips and body. arm bro- ken, supposed internal injuries.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-16
pr...r, ,o Mr.. s.mp.au

The captains of Admiral Sampson's fleet presented a loving cup to Mrs. Sampson on board the flagship New York. The ceremony was followed by lunch. The presentation was made by Commodore Francis J. HigEinson. The cup was made by Tiffany and is of silver lined with gold. i2 inches high and eight inches across the top. with two handles the shape of doiphins. IL rests on representations of the forward tur- rets of the destroyed Spanish ships Ma ria Teresa, vixoaya, Almirante Oouen- do and Cristobai Colon, whose names are engraved on the prows which are the only parts of the huiis shown. En- wraved on one side of the cup Is a scene of the light, representing the American ships passing the Maria Teresa and Al- mirante oquendo ashore. fanked by two mermaids. composing a pretty allegor- teal desiGn.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-16
STATE OF TEXAS SUNK.
Passengers and Crew Rescued Afte,
 Horrible suMerinG.

Psssengers ana Crew Rescued After
 Horrible Suffering.
 Norfolk. Feb. 15.-The Merchants and Miners Transportation company steam CT State of Texas lies in IS fees of water with huge holes in her bottom near Windmill point. in Chesapeake bay. near the mouth of the Rappahannock river. about 45 miles from Norfolk.
 The State of Texas left Baltimore for Savannah last Friday with a general cargo of merchandise. 1t passengers and a crew of 16. She had rough ex- perience down the bay and Saturday evening sprung a leak. having been commander. Captain Foster, realizing that his vessel would Rink, beached her This was about 6 o'clock.
 Many hours afterward the tug IF. ! Cobb of this port came along and res cued the sufferers, arriving here yes tsrday afternoon at o'clock. The pas sengers were forwarded to their desti- nations over the Southern railway last night. The cargo of the vessel was in sured.
 It is very probable that the State of Texas will be raised. The Merritt wrecking company win send an expe- dition after her today. Captain FosteI and part of the crew stuck by their yes. sel. Second Mate Crowell. who arrived here with the passengers. stated that but for the donkey engine on the ups per deck. around which the passengers and crew huddied, all would have been frozen. The passengers speak in the highest terms of the offfcers.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-16
M'KINLEY's CUBAN POLICY.
Island to ne Given Practical Inde-
 pendence Right Away.

New York, Feb. 15.-The Herald's correspondent says he has been given an outline of the policy President Me- Kiniey will pursue toward the Cubans. his authority being a gentleman of na- tional reputation who Is now making his second visit to the island as the personal representative of the presi- dent
 This plan. which will be laid before Gomez next week and which 1t is be- lieved he will approve, is first to deter mine the exact amount necessary to llquidate all the outstanding obligations of the provisional government, includ- ing the pay of the army and the civil authorities. It Is now believed that not more than s2o. .0oo. 900 will be required.
 To raise this amount Cuban bonds with an American guarantee win be is- sued. the Cubans first binding them selves to contract no other indebtedness without first securing the approval of the congress of the United States.
 American officers will administer the affairs of the custom houses of the is- land and have general superintendence of all taxation. Consular affairs will be entirely intrusted to the United States. but in all other affairs the island will be free and independent.
 The bonds to be issued will mature in 10 or 20 years. at the option of the Cu- ban government. which may rid Itself entirely of American interference by paying this debt.
 This plan means an American pro- tectorate over Cuba for at least ten years, by which time the island will have demonstrated its ability to govern itself or will be more than willing to att tach itself permanently to the United States. The first great benefit of this scheme will be the protection to foreign capital. which will pour into the island in great volume for investment
 That President Mckinley plans the early withdrawal of all the American troops from Cuba became known here yesterday. It was welcome news. par ticularly to regulars. who had supposed that they would remain in the island several years.
 Colonel Pearson of the Tenth regi- ment said last night that he had the best of authority for the assertion that only small garrisons would remain in Cuba unless the unforeseen should hap pan
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-16
BEEF WAS ALL RIGHT.
The War Boards Answer te Dr.
 DsIy's Charnes.

The War Boards Answew te nr.
 DsIy's Charges.
 The report of the war Investigating commission was made public Sunday night. It is practically as forecasted in these dispatches last week.
 That part of the report 10 which the greatest interest attaches relates to the investigation into General Miles charges respecting "embaimed beef" The commission says that the testi- mony. with some exceptions. showed that the refrigerated beef supplied to the army was pure. sound and whole some" The commission ccnsures Gen. eral Miles as guilty of dereliction of duty in not having informed the presi- dent or the secretary of war immediate iy of . report made to him by Dr. Dsiy of his stan. This report contained state ments tending to show that chemicals were apparently used in the prepara- ton of beef
 The report says that the board did not connne itself to verbal testimony. but had an exhaustive chemical snalysis of the beef made by experts. This analysis showed no traces of borio or saiicyiic arid
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-16
COURT OF INQUIRY.
General MiIes' Beef Ch.rmss win ms
 Fully Probea.

President Mckinley has appointed a court of inquiry to examine into chsrKet touching the meat furnished the army during the war with Spain and other matters involved in the charges made by General Miles against the adminia- tration of war affairs. The court will consist of Major General Wade. Briga. dier General George W. Davis and Colo nei Gillespie, corps of engineers, now stationed in New York. Lieutenant Colonel Davis will be recorder.
 The presidents order directs the court to investigate certain allegations of the major general commanding the army in respect to the unntneas for issue of certain articles of food furnished by the subsistence department to the troops In the field during the recent operations In Cuba and Porto Rico. In addition to its findings of fact the court will submit an opinion upon the merits of the case. to- sether with such recommendation as to further proceedings as may seem to be warranted by the facts developed In the course of the Inquiry.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-16
IL0IL0 IS OURS. Visayan Capital Taken by Gen.
 eral Miller. NO LOSS ON AMERICAN SIDE BOmbardment Drove the In-
 surgents Out.
FLEEING REBELS FIRE CITY

Native Portion of the City Pretty
 We'll Destroyed-Five Wounded In
 . Fight at Jaro, Near Iloilo-skfr-
 mish at Pateros-situation at Ma
 nilavDesultory Firing Continues.
 Manila, Feb. 15.-The United States gunboat Petrel arrived Sunday even- ing with dispatches from Brigadier General Marcus P. Miller to Major Gen. esal Otis announcing that Iloilo had been taken by the combined military and naval forces on Saturday morning.
 General Miller. on receipt of his in- structions from Manila, sent native commissioners ashore from the United States transport St. Paul with a com munication for the rebel governor of Iloilo calling upon him to surrender within a time stated and warning him not to make a demonstration in the in- terval.
 The rebels immediately moved their guns and prepared to defend their po- sition. Thereupon the Petrel fired two warning guns, the rebels immediately opening fire upon her.
 The Petrel and the Baltimore then bombarded the town. which the rebels.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-16
MAY ARREST MATAAFA.
British and American Consuis (
 Forcibly Enthroae MaItetea.

nrftfsk and American Consuls to
 ForcibIy E.thro.e MaIfetea.
 San Francisco. Feb. l5.--A cable from Auckland. New Zealand. dated Feb. N. says:
 ''On the arrival at Apia of the United States cruiser Philadelphia Malietoa Tanus will be taken ashore from the British warship Porpoise by the Ameri- can and British consuls. who will de- clare him king. and If Mataafa refuses to retire in favor of Malietoa he will be arrested by the consuls. who will be backed by force from the two war ships.
 There Is grave anxiety In Apia and much footing of property by the na- tives. Mataafa is levying taxes and making his rule obnoxious In other ways.
 When the Alameda left Apia, the German warship Fake and the British warships Royalist and Porpoise were at Apia.n
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-16
THE POET AND THE CHILDREN.

With glory of winter sunshine Over his locks of gray, In the old historic mansion
 He sat on his last birthday. With his books and his pleasant pictures And his household and his kin, While sound as of myriads singing From far and near stole in. It came from his own fair city, From the prairie's boundless plain, From the Golden Gate of sunset And the cedarn woods of Maine. And his heart grew warm within him, And his moistening eyes grew dim, For he knew that his country children Were singing the songs of him. The lays of his life,s glad morning, The psalms of his evening time, Whose echoes shall float forever On the winds of every cline. sE&s ; All their beautiful cancellations, M Sent forth like birds of cheer. E Came fockine back to his windows aE; And sang in the poets ear. 4. Grateful, but solemn and tender, nNs The music rose and fell, With joy akin to sadness
 And greeting like farewell. s. With a sense of awe he listened To the voices sweet and young. The last of earth and the first of heaven Seemed in the songs they sung. And waiting little longer
 For the wonderful change to come, He heard the summ oning angel Who calls Gods children homei And to him in a holier welcome Was the my stical meaning given Of the words of the blessed Master, "Of such is the kingdom of heaven"
 John G. Whittier.