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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-02-15
81 per Annum, in Advance.

privilege of continuing hopeless and
comfortless existence.
Cotton, therefore, continues the
writer, survives only through the I'M
remllnerated toll of women and chill
dren, to whom it denies many of the
meanest and cheapest comforts of
modern life.
Heaven speed the day when in Texas
no mother can be found doing manual
la Dor in the field. She has her mission,
and when it is properly discharged
she has fairly earned her living; but
that mission does not lead through
the cotton field.
What can be said in defense of an
industry that not only denies fair
wages, but fails and refuses to pay any
wages whatever, and lives upon the
enforced labor of wives and girls and
boys? 1t seems to me that it ought
to excite the Indignation of every right
thinking citizen, and that it deserves
to be classeu as one of those folies
which are akin to national crimes.
RuraliSt readers. of whom there are
many thousand in Texas, will agree
that Mr.. Senter has sustained his
charge that the cotton crop, under it's
present conditions, is the crop of the
slave. How much longer will the
landlord demand or the tenant agree
to grow it to the neglect of food
crops?
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-02-15
The Keiffer Pear.

"a writer to the Kansas Farmer on
the Keiffer pear asks: What are these
pears fiji for?' To his inquiry, [ reply:
They are fit for the swine and good
for every stage of man or beast; and
he who frankly denies the truth of
this statement gives utterance to an
ignorant conviction. You have got the
wrong Keiffer Possibly the latter mis-
take might have been made, that is if
you purchased your trees from
'quack' L do not think you have been
deceived, though, as the characteris-
tics mentioned by the agent and ac-
knowledged to be the truth by you,
always follow the Kieffer to the end
1t is fruit mot forbidden either)
which this pear tree bears, and it is
OF sterling quality, too. Were you to
see a true specimen, you would pro-
nounce it excellent-otherwis it
would be we'll for you to seek the de-
feet in yourself. The Keiffer is lus-
cious fruit. 1t is not an optical de-
ception, but pleasing, agreeable and
nourishing to all apprecfative palates.
AS to your sarcastic views ON it's hard
mess, will say: Either you are phys
ically weak or use implements of very,
very soft material. have never had
occasion to exert myself so. Our crop
was garnered about the middle of Sep
TENDER and taken directly to the eel
lar, and in the lapse of two weeks the
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-02-15

clear for going on with planting the
seasons crops in their respective ro-
tations. Always try and be forehand-
ed in everything. Be ahead Of the
seasons if possible. Have everything
in the shape of seeds laid in. Have
your fertilizers applied in time and
every farmer should lay to heart and
practice what the Poet Longfellow
says to the village blacksmith:
Each morning sees some task begun,
Each evening sees it's close,
Something attempted, something
done
To earn a nights repose."
C. X. McQuar1'ie, in Settlers Guide.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-02-15
The Crop of the Slave.

F.. O. Senter. of Dallas. Texas. in
Farm and Ranch maintains that cot
ton is the crop of the slave, for the
reason that it does not even pay slave
wages He contends that fOur-i fths
of the labor of Texas is devoted to the
growing of cotton To a considera bic
extent it is grown by women and
children, in many cases more poorly
fed and more meagerly clothed than
was the negro slave. That thousands
of tenant farmers who have brought
the crop to the stage of picking have
deserted the fields because their share
would not meet the obligations incur
red for their living while making the
crop, the debtOr-whatever may be his
intentions-will never pay either his
merchant or his landlord unless he is
able to earn the money out Of his
crop.
In it's progressive decline, cotton has
reached point where it refuses civ
ilized form of existence to both land
lord and tenant.
The cultivation of cotton today be-
longs to those who desire neither or
binary comforts for themselves, edu-
cation for their children, nor any of
the pleasures or advantages of mod
ern civilization. It's rightful domicile
is where slavery has never been aboi-
ished, or where all the conditions of
slavery exist, although it has ostensi
bly, been renowned.
The editor of the Texas Cyclone told
Mr.. Senter of case in which a tenant
farmer who, of course, had mOrtgaged
his crop and was a delinquent on ac-
count of debts incurred during the
preceding year, was limited by the
mortgage to $25 ITO cover all the ex-
penses of a large family for the entire
year. That family, wife, boys and
girls, worked together in the field!
their dress would not have passed
muster in the society of plantation
darkies; their rations were insufficient
for the preservation of health. For all
this toll and sacrifice they get the
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-02-15
Work for February.

This month should find the Florida
his seasons operations the different
fields selected for their respective
crops and every available moment
utilized to carry out his plans as far
as season and weather will permit
The latter part Of the month should
see a beginning made in corn plant
ing, Those that grow early corn for
market should plant some Early
Adams about the Goth and every two
weeks after up to the list of May.
Sugar corn is not success in Flori-
ola, it never fills up well and the
worm ruins it. The best variety for
delicious roasting etrs is the Brazi-
liam Horn Corn, but it is a late varie-
ty and will not stand any frost what
ever, so that it cannot be planted be-
fore the goth of March, but after that
date it's strongly recommended. Fer
tilizers either in the shape of manure
month. The general plan of applying
the fertilizer at planting time does
not give the same satisfaction as APP
plying it few weeks ahead. This
is particularly true where a quick
growing crop is being made, newly
applied fertilizer does positive harm
to tender crops at first, because the
decomposition that takes place in
soil i'm the course of its conversion
roots, but after few weeks the soil
has had time to assimilate, or what
we would say digest it and make it
available for the plant to grow and
thrive upon. I have often seen plants
killed outright and seeds failing to
terminate owing to the fertilizer be-
ing newly applied and this applies to
all fertilizer alike, either stable man.
ure or GuanOs.
Cabbage seed for the main early
summer crop should be sown early
in the month";, the best variety is
the ''Solid South.'' Beets, Carrots,
Radishes, Turnips, Rutabagas, Kohl
rabi and Onions should all be sown.
If little tobacco is to be tried the
seed should he sown in a well pre-
pared bed as early in the month as
possible.
Sweet potatoes should be bedded
at any time after the 18th, don't be
stingy in bedding them, put down
plenty, at least 5 bushels to give
plenty of early draws; select a warm
and dry location for the bed; make
it long and marrow in shape. Clean
off the spot with a rake or a hoe.
Spread layer of horse manure on
the ground; let it lie in the sun for
day or two to warm up. Then ON
the morning of warm day spread
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DeLand, Fla, Wednesday, Feb. Is, 1899.
Vol. XVI, No. 7. Whole No. 1859.

your potatoes evenly and neatly all
over the manure taking care that the
POTATOES don't touch one another,
have your potatoes all of a uniform
size if possible. Let them lie there
for a whole day in the sun and in
the evening cover them slightly with
dry sand; see that the sand goes
down between them and all over
them, then cover with "a light coat
ing of horse manure and ON top of
that a little earth taking care that
not more than "a couple of inches in
adj covers the potatoes. Along by the
middle of March when they begin
to show well through the bed, put
little more soil ON them repeating
this once or twice until you have as
long draw as you want.
Cassava should also be bedded
about the same time as the sweet
potatoes, and in the identical same
manner. We don't grow near enough
of Cassava and it is one of the best
stock feed we have got.
Irish potatoes may be planted eX-
tensively the latter part of the
month, early Rose" and Bliss Tri-
umph'' are the two varieties recon-
mended See that the soil is in good
condition before planting as there is
MO crop as particular ON this point
as the Irish potato. The ground
should be we'll plowed and fortified
a few weeks previous ito planting
them. Cucumbers, melons and squash
es may be planted in a warm soil by
the latter part of the month; if your
soil is not of warm nature, wait
"a little longer. A few beans may be
planted, such as "Mohawk' or "Yel-
low Six Weeks" and the last week
of the month ''Best of all" can be
PLANTED for main crop.
Seed for the main crop of tomato
tie frost comes in March they may
need protection. The best variety is
dwarf Champion" 1T is early, an
excellent yielder and being a bush
habit stands straight up all the time.
Lettuce can NOW be sown at any
time, being semi-hardy will stand
any cold weather we are Likely 10
have after this.
Peppers and egg plants can also
be planted by the last of the month
and if frost comes after they are up
a covering of a doublefold of news
papers will keep them safe until the
cold snap passes over: English peas
can still be planted and as they are
satisfactory crop they are always
safe ais a standby if other things
should fail
All blowing and breaking up of
new land should be completed this
month so as to leave the ground
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-02
COMPLETES TWELFTH YEAR.
THE FRANCES +. WILLARD HOSPITAL HAS
PROVED 4 SUCCESS.

The Frances f. Willard National Temperance
Hospital situated at No 1919 Diversey-aVe mi
cagc H. has now completed It's t"elfth year ~
was established TO substautiate before the Worlo
tho prircple that alcohol has place In medicine
and T., entirely unnecessary. even for external use
thus celebrating what is supposed to be fruit
fil source Of drunkenness. The truth has not only
been proved by results. bat Is acknowledged by
rapldly Increasing number OF the medical profess
sion
This hospit.: has been and is now more than
ever before a recognized agency in creating among
the better elias Of physicians investigation against
the use Of alcoholics in any form" Mrs Ella A
Boole said yesterday. 1T exists therefore solely
10 demonstrate this principle educate physicians
and 10 train in this important line Of work
TO help this enterprise in any way is legitimate
temperance work.
The medical staff. both regular and horoeo-
pathic includes men and women Of prominence In
the profession Physicians may bring their patients
this hospitaI and treat them. after signing the
pledge abstain from the use OF alcohol for the
treatment Of all patients admitted there. Since the
establishment Of this other temperance hospitals
have been established 20 demonstrate this same
principle. with such wonderful results that the
death rate is from to per cent lower than In
hospitals treating the same kinds of diseases but
Mrs Mary Towne Burt for sixteen years the
president OF the New-York State Womans Chris
tan Temperance Union. the first suggest
the department OF non-acoholic medication. and IN
no one department did she have greater interest
than I'm this and it's object-esson. the Temperance
Hospital. WHAT better memorial can we or could
we make 10 her than 10 endow a free bed in this
hospital for one year. and 20 make II possible for
some poor man. or child 10 be brought
back TO health and strength in demonstration OF
this great principle?
1T will not take much from any one but a little
from each. and the thing is possible for $3.50 will
endow a bed for whole year Each union will he
tsked 10 help honor her and demonstrate A prin-
ciple that VIII remove one Of the stumbling blocks
TO the coming IN OF the reign OF prohibition
II IL believed that the white-rihhon women who
knew and loved Mrs. Burt will endow q bed In the
chicago hospital - memorial To her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-02
FORGETTING FRIENDS NAMES.

was AT fashionable Lenten ga thering al the
ldorf-Astoria that two stylishly dressed women
sed cordially TO each other and took their seats
by side. The lecturer had not yet put in an
'earance. and they discussed various questions
an animated manner Presently one said: by
way. how do you spell your name?"
Oh come now said the one spoken TO- that
sntirely too transparent"
Why" asked the first speaker blushing furi-
Fly.
ph. because what you really mean is that you
get who ann
Really" said the first speaker, looking more en-
raised than ever. T.
Well" interrupted her companion. Il will spell
Tor you-J-o-n-e-s"
Oh" said the inquirer. you Mrs. Jones of
boklyn."
DO you want me to spell Brooklyn too" asked
:. Jones roguishly. and then they both laughed
rtily.
hose sitting near them Joined quietly but with
tent sympathy in the laugh and general dis
sion took place among friends about how to
out OF similarly embarrassing position. All
hment but no one seemed TO be able to de-
2 just what 10 do until woman sitting alone
ned TO the first two speakers and said with
unconventional freedom that such an atmos-
re breeds II have a friend who seems 10 have
yed all problems, and this one with it, When
meets person whose name she cannot rec
ct she always smiles her sweetest and saws.
have such a clear memory for pleasant faces
! memories but cannot remember names
T. know you well. but shaking her head sad
your name has slipped my memory
No one can resist this. and OF course she IS
remedy popular"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-02
WHERE FASTER INNS cow FROu

Few people who see the multitude OF lilies that
viii be- used Sunday In the adornment ~
churches will realize wha, has been the labor OF
bringing these lovely flowers from the places where
they were grown even what has been
necessary 70 force them Into bloom for this time
Of year America uses FOR all kinds of decOra tlOn.
but especially fo- Easter. ten times as many
lilies or flowers as any other country. \ florist
has been heard 10 say that this Is not an
imported fad" but AN original one The lilies
that are peculiarly Easter lilies are I'm bloom In
their native soil I'M Bermuda at ms time OF year.
ana yet there. in the land Of flowers an American
woman astonishcd few years ago to find
that no flowers were placed upon the affairs OF
the churches Easter. although the wOrshippcrs
could look ont through open doors and Windows
10 whole fields white with lilies. and to hedgerows
showing wealth of blossoms
Many Of the lilies used here have In former years
come from Bermuda. having been sent as buds
packed we'll IN moss Wien put I'm warm water
these buds will quickly open. and thus quantities
Of lilies obtained with little trouble. Flowers
raised in this country are grown from the bulbs
This season the supply. II H. said. viii not be
equal TO that Of some years past, owing TO the
fact that the season in Bermuda Is late. and the
usual supply - buds has not been forwarded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-02
UOMEN GARDENERS N DFU1VD

The demand for women gardeners in England Is
said 10 be far greater than the supply Miss Freer
whose connection with the Swanley Horticultural
College qualities her to speak authortatively. says
that sure success In this occupation lies before
an" woman who will thoroughly prepare herself
Al the Lady Warwick Hostel. In connection with
the Reading College Lady Warwick has arranged
that genilewomen who are landed proprietors may
STUDY many subjects which are OF vital importance
TO them I'm the mana cement OF their own estates
- Inc women gardeners who are engaged at Kew
Gardens. Holloway College and the Edinburgh
Botanic Gardens said 10 give every possible sat
lsfactlon, and the work is said by those who have
uleu II, To bring happiness as well as health
There Is "A great demand for women landscape
gardeners. consulting or head gardeners. florists.
teachers and lectnrrrs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-02

LEGENDS AND STORIES CONNECTED WITH
THE RESURRECTION DAY-HOW ROME
IrSED To Gel. EBRATE.

| Many legends and stories old strange and In
| credible. are connected with Easter Sunday An
| Irish peasant will tell with many wise shakes Of
! tho head that the sun dances in the heavens to-
d,v and children will be up before II rises in order
| NOT to miss the happy spectacle. Brass latches
| ard door-knockers will be polished to elaring
| brightness.
Heggar boys travel around the country during
! Holy Week asking for eggs and on Easter Sunday
rich and poor have feast together, with many
merry games Of egg-cracking
In East Yorkshire and many other parts OF Eng
lanl IL Is considered unlucky not 10 wear new
clothes on Easter Day. To see 4 lamb On first
looking out Of the window is good omen though
II Is believed in rustic England that II Is always
lucky TO lamb or dove. for those are the
onlv shapes the arch-enemy Of the human race
dares not assume.
II the wind is in the east Easter Sunday IT Is
considered in Germany 10 be a wise plan 10 draw
water end wash in #. for then the wind cannot do
any harm 10 the bather during the remainder OF
The year An old proverb about Easter weather IL:
A good deal Of rain on Easter Day
Gives a crop Of good grass. but httle good hay.
At Rome the day Is ushered In with the firing Of
cannon from the Castle Of ST. Angelo and about
O'Clock in the morning carriages filled with richly
mt inc Pon o S on his head he wore
jcwelled tiara and his vestments bIazed with GOLD
court, the Noble Guard Hnins the way. When the
Sacred Host was elevated the military men
The Tobles drew their swords The silver trumpeis
were then sounded. After mass there was II great
deal OF the same Kind of ceremony. and civic and
religious festivities followed.
The cardinal arch-priest now SAYS mass and the
Pope Oiclates at a private mass IN the consistOTy
within the Vatican.
IL is said that the reason Easter lilies the
flowers chosen 10 decorate the churches H. because
OF Christ's allusion TO the "lilies Of the field p"
which He spoke Of In His Sermon the Mount
telling His hearers to consider them"
| will consider thee. and melt my cares
IL the bland accents Of HIS soothing voice,
For a fair specimen Of skill divine
And pointing out the Lilly OF the Field.
Declared the wisest OF all Israels kings,
In his full glory. not arrayed like thee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-02
THE TRIBTNE PiTTERN.
A TIsSUE-PAPER PATTERN OF WOMANS
JACKET. no. 7,Ci9 OR WOMAN'S BICYCLE
SKIRT 80 7G5l. FOR COUPON
CENTS EACH


smart costume for cycling golf. mountain
climbing rainy-day general outing wear * here
ilustra ted I'm mixed gray double faced cheviot that
shows green and gray check on the underside The
iaunty Jacket is worn over a shirt waist Of dotted
WedgwOod blue percale the tie and belt being OF
black satin. The gray straw English walking hat
Is trimmed with soft black satin folds AMI raven
quilts Single bust darts. under-arm and sidebac
cores render olose-httng adjustment the entire
back seam being omitted or not. preferred. No
lining Is used. the edges being turned under and
nrmly held with several rows Of machine stitching
The haring sectional collar a rolling coat collar
may be used 10 complete the neck Uhe pattern pro-
vidng both styles and the fronts may be worn
open or closed 10 neck. with small rever aero. :
bust. or closed diagonally the shoulder IL pre-
TERED. The lower edge f. gracefully shaped in
scallopel outline. The coat sleeves may be gath
cred AT the top have the fulness taken up in
four small darts the wrists being simply finished
with rows Of stitching
Tire stylish skirt. cut in sheath fashion. with
spring from the knees includes -four cores I'm the
perfect shaping The front gore is Of narrow width
at the top. and joins 10 wide circular side cores
shaped with nnderlaps over which The front gore
closes with double buttons and loops shown.
with buttons and hut'orhoios II sn ilrfHned. i:e
back gore is gathered closely at the top the
fulness being invisible under the deeply laid peats
that meet closely in back This ARA ngement gives
necessary saddle room when mounted and a be-
coming fare when of the wheel \ deep under
facing Of the material. held In place with OF
stitching about an inch apart. finishes the lower
edge Of the skirt. \ smooth interlining OF harcoth
is recommended to insure both safety and style.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-02
MRS. MASON'S INGENUITY
TWO NEW DEVICES THAT HELPED RE-
LIEF SHIP HOSPITAL. WORK.
SHE ORIGINATED THE NATIONAL RELIEF Asso-
CATION IDEA ACTIVITY OF OTHERS
IN THE SAME FIELD

CITATION IDEA ACTIVITY OF OTHERS
IN THE SAME FIELD
Interest in the Daughters Of the Revolution and
the aid given by them to American soldiers and
sailors has distracted public attention from an
other society which contributed literally To the
defenders Of the country. the National Relief As
ISOLATION Of The National Society ~ Colonial Danes
OF America
The National Society Of Colonial Danes has for
its object the preservation of manuscripts tradi-
lions. relics and mementos OF bygone days. The
National Council meets benniay in Washing on.
The last meeting was held I'm April 1875. The Idea
of the National Relief Association was developed
by Mrs \. Livingston Mason. OF Rhode Island.
II owes its naturalization 20 Mrs. George Wilson
KIdder OF North Carolina. The relief assOcia-
ton was given power to form branches In every
state In the Union. ts duties being to cooperate
earnestly in all measures to provide necessaries
and comforts for Army and Navy or for suf-
ferers In any great National disaster. and To al
leviate the sunerings Of their families This ASSOC
citation has disbursed thousands Of dollars and has
given relief whenever needed.
Mrs Mason is the daughter OF DR. Isaac Harris
horn. who invented The amagam for hardening
rubber and built the large rubber works at Provi-
dence Later he invented the Burnside rifle. and
from him Mrs. Mason inhcrs her talent for in
venton Of war trappngs She was born I'm 1855.
and was educated abroad where she spent many
wears. Her invention Of a shade for the relief
ship Solace was great comfort TO both scs and
surgeons during the late war. This shade was 50
arranged that while shielding the light from the
eyes Of the sufferers 1t left open the side exposed
TO the surgeon. Another invention. Of n flannel
band was found invaluable Mrs Mason has been
great traveller. and has included in her ramblings
visits to Yucatan Mexico. Venezuela and British
Guiana. has crossed the West India Islands on
horseback and has made two prolonged trips TO
Cuba She is the author of Life Of George
Berkeley. Bishop OF Cloyne" II to him that
Esther NanhOmrigh. known through SWifts writ
ings Nanessa. left the money with which 10 be
Gin his work I'm America.
Mrs Kidder numbers among her ancestors two
Colonial Governors Sir John Yeamans and James