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LAWS FOa PORTO RICO.
WILL BE THE SAME AS IN THE
UNITED STATES.
The Money Now in Use in the Isl.
and to be Supplanted by
American Currency.

WASHINGTON, June 2.-The insular
commission appointed by the War De-
partment to investigate affairs of Porto
Rico and to report upon all matters re-
lating to currency, laws, taxation, judi
ciary, public improvements, education
and civil affairs generally has made a
unanimous report to the Secretary of
War
The Commissioners say that all class
es and conditions of the Porto Rican
population are ready and willing to ac-
cept American institutions and to be
content with them, and in general they
recommend the establishment of such
laws, general, district and municipal.
as will give to the people of Porto Rico
substantially the same protection and
the same laws which are now enjoyed
by the people of the United States.
The report discusses the financial
condition of the country and says that
it is largely the outgrowth of Spanish
institutions. The currency amounts to
about S11 100000, a larger sum than
was in circulation prior to American
occupation. The report recommends
that the Spanish bank bills be redeemed
and that the bank be no longer per-
mitted to issue currency. 1t also rec
onlmends that as soon as possible the
Porto Rican money which is now in Cir
culation be supplanted by United States
currency and that the exchange be
made at the expense of Porto Rico.
The commission considers at some
length the question of concessions and
franchises and recommends ''such a
generous settlement of this question as
will give to Porto Rico every opportu-
nifty for advancement and improve
ment. and encourage the invest ent of
moneys in the ways of building rail-
roads and other public improvements
of all kinds, all to be regulated in such
manner as shall be to the best inter
est of the people of the island, and all
to be under government control; all
such concessions to be granted only
after proper advertisement in newspa-
States, and then sold to the highest bid
der at public sale, all to be subject to
the control of the government of the
island and all of the franchises so
granted to be regulated and directed
for the benefit of the people"
1t is advised that the marriage and
divorce laws of the island be at once
remedied SO as to make marriage COM
pulsory; to require husband and wife,
and those now living together to make
record of their cohabitation and legiti-
MIXING all such marriages, together
with the issue of them.
The report recommends the establish
nent in the island of. the public school
system of the United States.
Recommendation is made for a thor
ough reform of the judicial system of
the island along American lines. The
division of the country into districts
similar to the counties in the States
of the United States is also suggested.
The Commissioners recognize vested
rights in the island and recommend
that they be protected. Another Amer
lean method referred to is that for the
recording of Deeds the present system
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with year ago. is found in the con-
tinued good increases in gross railroad
earnings.
Rather more speculative interest has
been observed in cereals, particularly
wheat, this week A sharp advance
occurred early on reiterated reports of
insect damage to the winter wheat
crop, and less favora BILE advices from
Russia and other countries, but re-
action occurred later. thus pointing to
the speculative position having tenn
porarfly been over-bought. Heavier
shipments from Northwest points are
taken to indicate confidence in a full
yield of spring wheat.
The wool trade is in an interesting
position just at present, because manu-
facturers are still backward in placing
orders, and the recent speculative buy
ing has not reduced domestic stocks
materially. The reverse is true, how
ever, of stocks. of foreign wool, which
| have been depleted by recent exports
of Australian sorts.
Business failures are down to a low
summer minimum, numbering only l29,
| against 1913 last week, 11S in this week
| a year ago, 1872 in 1897, 236 in 1896 and
| 1895.
| A satisfactory report comes from the
| Northwest, where business and the
I crop outlook continue favorable. On
| the Pacific Coast an average wheat
| crop is indicated in California, but in
! Oregon warmer weather is needed 10
help crops and business.
| Cereal exports begin to show an i'm
] provement. Wheat Including f1our)
! shipments of the week aggregate $685.
/ O6o bushels, against 3, 193,319 bushels
last week, 5,24S,OS6 bushels in the cor
responding week of 1898, 2,620,0o3
bushels in 1897, 3,2G9, $50 bushels in
1896, and 1901, 1913 bushels in 1850.
Since July 1st this season the exports
of wheat aggregate 212,065,43S bush
els, against PIC, 145,O 64 BUSHES last
| year.
| A good average business is doing in
| the Dominion of Canada. Failures for
the week number only Is, against % a
! week ago, p in this week a year ago,
81 in 1897, 20 in 1896, and y in 1890.
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Weinst0c 400 and 4I2 Street, Sacramento

Southern States in 1894 and 1885 de-
lstroyed every orange tree, causing a
loss upon the crop expected of nearly
S0,OO0,C0O and a damage to the in
dustry in general that has been COM
puted at the extraordinary figure of
$I5, 100000. 1t will be five years yet
before orange growing is on a paying
basis, and from ten to fifteen years be-
fore the orange crop is as large as it
was at the time of the disastrous wea-
Their. Since that time the Agricultural
Department has been experimenting in
the cross-fertilization of oranges, in the
hope of producing one or more varieties
that will resist the attacks of frost and
that will possess the other qualities not
found in the fruit to-day.
In 1892 Messrs. Weber and Swingle
were in the South studying the diseases
that affect oranges. and the need of a
harder orange than the usual varieties.
was brought to their attention. This
was emphasized by the disastrous frosts
of 1894 and 1895 The growers had
sought to overcome their foe by select
ing for planting and development seeds
from only the hardest of the trees
growing in their fields, but even these
succumbed to the severe attacks of the
invading cold. In the meantime ex
periments conducted by Mr. Weber
in Washington turned out unfavorably,
through no fault of his own. 1t was
not until 1897 that he succeeded in
hybridizing the orange in a way to in
sure the favorable result of planting or
grating. He had found, prior to the
hybridizing. that the Japanese trifo-
late orange, although its fruit is small
and of little value except for preserves.
is deciduous and SO hardy that it can
be grown without protection as far
north as Philadelphia A number of
these trees had been planted in the de-
partment grounds and in spite of the
cold had borne fruit, small and bitter.
It occurred to him to cross the Japa-
'nese variety with the different kinds
that flourish in the South to get the
hardy quality. The practical work of
hybridizing then commenced.
If the seedlings that are grated on
the Southern trees develop fruit that
cannot be killed in blossom or maturity
by the winters in that section, the
scientists will feel that they have been
sufficiently repaid for all their efforts
Orange growing then would not be at
tended by the great risks that now en-
compass it. In addition, if a hardy
orange can be produced that will live
in the North and yet have the sweet
ness and juiciness of the Southern
fruit, then the work of nature will have
been wholly improved by the hand and
intelligence of man.
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Intelligent Agriculturist,>
"Got any cowbells ?"

''Got any cowbells?"
Yes, step this way
"Those are too small. Haven't you
any larger?"
mo, sir: the largest ones are sold.'
Rusticus started off and got as far as
the door, when the clerk called after
him:
Look here, stranger, take one of
these small bells for your COW, and
you won't have half the trouble in
finding her; for when you hear her bell
you will always know she can't be far
off,
The farmer bought the bell.-Texas
Siftings.
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Steamer Patria in Port.

HAMBURG, June 2.-The Hamburg
American line steamer Patria, Captain
Bauer, which left New York May 10Th
for this port, arrived here yesterday, so
far as this steamer is concerned de-
finitely settled at rest the report which
reached the United States that an ac-
cident had befallen either the Patria or
the Patricia, of the same line. The
Patricia. which sailed from New York
May 9th, is expected to arrive here
safely about June 9th.
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why Women Don't Stammer

Persons who stammer," said the
misunderstanding boarder. do so be-
cause they think faster than they can
talk"
rs that the reason asked the saw
age bachelor, that we so seldom meet
a woman who ers?"-Indianapo
lis Journal.
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A Believer in spiritualism.

WINDSOR (Ont), June 2.-The trial
of Rev. DR.. B. F.. Austin, ex-Principal
of Alma College st. Thomas, on d
charge of heresy,, before the London
Methodist Conference yesterday was
sensational. DIR. Austin startled the
conference by declaring himself an ar
dent believer in modern spirituralism
He said he had been converted by a wo-
man mindreader in Detroit. He was
frequently Kissed. The conference
unanimously deposed him.
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TO-DAY, june Sd,
SALE OF
Mems Summer Suits,
Reduced to $4.85.
SACK STYLE.

We have taken from stock 90
mems suits in good medium and
light colors and in sack style. They
have been marked $o.25, $3.50 and
$685.. The latter are really $40
values. Taken as a whole the av-
erage value of the suits is not less
than $3.50 All the ordinary sizes.
In order to close out quickly we
shall make the price for the entire
1ot nc fo11ox-e.
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Alaska Boundary Dispute,

LONDON, June 2.-The United States
ambassador, Joseph H. Choate, con-
ferred with Lord Salisbury al the For
eign Office this afternoon, on the Pre-
mers invitation, relative to the posi-
ton taken by the Canadians on the
Alaskan boundary dispute.
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being very umbersome and expensive.
Other recommendations are as follows:
Better postal facilities. the mainte-
nance of the postal and military tele-
graph on the island as part of the pos
tai system; that an early census of the
people be taken
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E s s; S4.85
Price,
New Wash Goods
ARRIVALS, l5c.

For daintiness, real newness,
and pretty colors, nothing this sea-
son has surpassed the beautiful
wash goods received within the
past few days. Perhaps the most
important item are those hand
some dotted swiss fabrics in white
grounds with plain and variegated
stripes. The colors are mostly
heliotrope, pink, sky, lavender,
Nile and cardinal. Price, I5c.
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Huck Towels at Zoe.

These towels were imported di-
rect from Ireland 1t took six
months to get them delivered, but
we are well pleased with the quail
ity received. For durability and
appearance these towels will APP
peal to any one. Can be had with
hemmed or fringed ends. Price,
2OC
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Crusty old fellows always wantsevery-
thing in apple pie order.
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NEACLE
Medical Institute.
DISEASES OF THE
EYE,
EAR,
NOSE and
THROAT.

NEAGLE MEDICAL INSTITUTE OF
permanently at 7241s X St.. Sacra mento.
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Concert Tonight.

There will be concert in our
stores tonight by Second Infantry
Band, under direction of Mr.. Ray
c. Hopkins.
March, THE Cuban STAR. M. Hail
Overture, Poet and Peasant.
Supp6
Waltz, My Dream" -. .Waldteufel
Medley selection, popular melodies
Mackie
Waltz, Les Sirenes''. Waldteufel
Grand selection, Sweet Inniscarra''
-. .Chauncey Olcott
Spanish fandango, "Alhambra''
........ .Laurendeau
Galop, "Orpheus" -. 49,. .Offenbach
Dance, My Alabama Dream. Hall
America"
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A So Corset for Sf.0S.

A nice short French shape
corset in black Italian cloth,
heavily boned, two side steels, gor-
ed hips and two inch lace trimmed
top. Four hooks and measures 9
inches under the arm. The price
has been S. The price to close is
now $I.o8.
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TO-DAY, JUNE 3d.
SALE I'm
Art and Small Ware Dept. |
Commenced Embroidery Pieces,
Also Belts, Trimming Buckles,
Laundry Bags, Skirt Binding
And Many Other Items.

AHu Mdny Ulu6r lt6llS.
This sale is the result of re-
view of the stock. The reduced
prices at which we offer these I
goods to-day will be SO tempting
as to effect their speedy sale.
Sofa cushions, pure down filled,
beautifully embroidered by hand and
with rich ribbon ruffie. Original price,
$500.
Reduced Price, S3.98.
Commenced embroidered pieces on
pure linen. Delft and jewel designs.
Silk for finishing same.
Reduced Price, 6oc.
Cambria center pieces, hemstitched
and stamped in tinted designs. Suit
able for center table or shams.
Reduced Price, SIC.
Suede finish leather belts in green,
brown, gray or tan, 12c. Some all
black at like price. $1.O0 seal leather
ones for 4Sc. Fifty cent grades for
Csc. Fancy velvet with silk embroid-
cred edges, Zoe each Metal girdies.
sc each.
Large assortment OF trimming
buckles in white and dark pearl; also
jet, gilt and japanned. Sizes vary
from "a to IA inches. All marked at
the uniform price of DC each.
Crescent shaped laundry or darning
bags, with raised cord embroidery
and with gathered or draw string top,
run with cord and tassel Bright,
pretty colors to choose from.
Reduced Price, I9c.
Felt skirt binding, with rubber or
waterproof facing. Assorted colors-
Reduced Price, Sc Yard.
Childs hose supporters, one strip,
Lindsay clasp Colors, white or grey.
Reduced Price, Sc.
Felt and plush scarfs, Irish point
mats (sldghtly soiled), silk scarfs. baby
pillow cases and embroidered bibs, etc.
All offered at reduced prices.
The record-union., 1899-06-03

The following news concerning agrl'
cultural and horticultural matters
should be of general interest through
II, States.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-12-13
The Division of Pomology.

In the annual report of the Secretary
of Agriculture we find the following
chapter under the head "Division of
Pomology":
The distribution of fruit-bearing
trees, plants, and vines has been large
ly increased during the past year ow-
ing to the facilities afforded by the
Section of Seed and Plant Introduce
ton, and thus the theories of special
lists can have a practical application.
During the year 2,70O lots have been
placed with about 275 experimenters
in various portions of the country
Consul Merriam at Iquique has sent
us lime from the interior of Chile
and reputed hardy type Of alligator
pear. The last mentioned is being
thoroughly tested in the Southern
States. A reputed hardy variety from
Mexico is also being experimental
with.
Experimentation under the direction
of the Division is being conducted in
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-12-13

and afford immense quantities Of
green feed, but the corn weevil will
eat up the kaffir corn or milo maize in
a few months if housed.
Peanuts, both Virginia and Spanish.
but we prefer the former, grow sue
cessfully.
We could multiply indefinitely but
this is enough; the people of South
Florida will never starve.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-12-13
Domestic Tea Productions.

An interesting experiment is being
conducted at Summerville S. c., in the
production of tea. Three thousand
six hundred pounds of dry tea were
produced during the past season. Dr.
Shepard. a gentlemen Of education
has overcome the difficulties arising
along labor lines by building a school
house for the education of the children
of his colored neighbors, where they
are taught free of expense, with the
understanding that they shall pick his
tea when required, at reasonable
the South is very plenty and very idle.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-12-13

The elementary education and habits
of industry acquired must have a good
effect from every standpoint from
which the best interests of these peO-
pie can be considered. If a new in
dustry of this kind can be introduced
into the Gulf States, which will save
the people of the United States the
many millions Of dollars now sent
abroad for the purchase of this COM
modify, and at the same time provide
light work for the young people who
are now entirely idle, there is a double
incentive to make research to the ut
most regarding the production of a
commodity in such universal use.
Investigations to be Conducted
Congress at it's last session appro,
priated $1,000 to enable the Depart
ment to conduct experimentation in
tea growing. While the average rain
fall at Summerville ranges between
so and 80 inches, there are times when
the rain does not fall for considerable
periods. Experimentation is now be-
ing arranged for to ascertain whether
by irrigation a more continuous
growth can be maintained and more
frequent picking of the leaves be had.
Arrangements are also being made to
experiment in the manufacture of
green tea without the use of chemi-
Gals. The Department of Agriculture
has a sufficient number of plants
growing in pots to start experimental
tea gardens in all the Gulf States
from Florida to Texas, and including
California. Efforts are being made to
induce the experiment stations in those
States to cooperate with the Depart
ment in conducting these experiments
Experiments in South Carolina have
shown that the production Of 200
pounds of dry tea per acre is readily
Obtainable under favorable conditions
with a probability of double or per-
haps treble that amount when the
plants have arrived at full bearing. 1t
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-12-13
An Instance in Point.

In Florida broom corn becomes in
digenous after one planting, and as a
forage plant will repay all costs Of
cultivation, leaving the commercial
head as clean profit; why would not
a broom factory here find the cost Of
raw material smaller than elsewhere?
The material for excellent mattresses
grows naturally, and is yearly shipped
in great quantities; why could not the
factories be greatly multiplied till we
consumed our supply? The Dexter
Broom and Mattress Company Of Pei
yer. S. c.. writes to the Manufacture
ers' Record
I'VE have added to our capital
stock. this time doubling from $1,000
to $4,000. and are paying dividends.
having paid dividend of 10 per cent.
on October II, last. 1t may be of in
tereSt to note that we not only have
good home trade, but are shipping
fine goods into eleven States, inclid
ing Illinois, Pennsylvania and New
Jersey"
1t has been said that the local de-
mand would not justify the erection of
plants; why rely on the local supply?
Why would not superior cheapness or
better quality give a Florida business
customers in other States if the FlOri--
dian adopted the usual means of win
ming trade? In these days the custom
er does not chase up the manufacture
err, but he pays willingly all costs in
Cured in chasing him down; does The
grocery or the dry goods man, the
steel or the hat man sit still ana wait
for a customer to find him?
The location of the factory is imna-
terial except as it is within reach Of
labor, transportation and supplies; tne
shipment of the raw material is al
ways more costly than that Of the fin
ished product. Once it was thought a
cotton mill must be in old or New
England; now they are placed in the
cotton fields. Florida is an ideal stu
alton for many small industries, and
those who first realize this fact will
have a gold mine.-Times- Union aul
Citizen.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-12-13

view to the successful production OF
the finer table grapes of Europe One
hundred and nineteen varieties graft
Ell Oil PhylloXera-resista American
stocks have been planted by the ex-
perimenters, as well as 43 varieties OF
direct producers and resistant
stocks These vines were imported
through the Section Of Seed and Plant
Introduction, and more varieties will
be added during the coming year. Sc
as to have thorough and comprehen-
sive tests made of all varieties likely
to be useful. A better knowledge OF
fungOus diseases at the present time
gives hope that we can produce these
fine grapes more successfully than was
done a number of years ago, before
the science of applying fungicides was
so we'll understood. The results of eX-
periments in rOOt-grafting by this
Division are being prepared for publ
cation.
A catalogue of fruits recommended
for cultivation in various sections OF
the United States by the American
Pathological Society, which was pub
lished in 1897, has been thoroughly re
vised by committee Of that society
working in coopera ton with the divi
sional force. To secure more definite
data regarding the adaptability of va
rieties on the Pacific coast, Prof. E. J
Wickson, of the University of Califor
mia, was last year appointed a special
agent to conduct special Investigations
on the subject among the growers OF
that region. Extended preliminary in
vestigations of the conditions of the
fruit industry in Idaho, eastern Ore
gon, and western Washington were
made by the PomOlogist during the au
tumn of 1898. The fruit industry as &
commercial enterprise is comparative
ly new in both these sections. The
OuC1OOh AOA CAC IL uAC SAOW
er there is very promising.
The unusually low temperature
reached in 1899 worked permanent i'll
jury to the trees and vines in many
sections. Many that were supposed
to be hardy have been killed outright
in many localities. The Division OF
Pomology is endeavoring to ascertain
the facts with regard to varieties, Sc
that it may be able to make recon-
mendations for certain localities.
In preparing a horticultural exhibit
for the Paris Exposition the Division
will secure such fruits especially as
are now in demand or may find a mar
ket in foreign countries. Canned, dried
and evaporated fruits and vegetables
will be sown in great variety. The
apple and the orange will be promi-
nent among fresh fruits, and the pc
can and shagbark among nuts. Ev-
erything is being done along these
lines to inform the world regarding
our marketable products and to assist
merchants in finding markets.