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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-09-20
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. &c, 1899.
About Strawberry Growing.

We clip from the columns Of the
Florida Fruit Grower Tor the agricul-
tural department of the TimesUnion
and Citizen; another chapter on straw
berry culture. The editor, Mr.. S. ID.
Powers is an admitted authority on
this subject, having engaged i'll the
business for many years, at LaWtey,
Bradford county. He says:
In very hot, dry weather it is almost
impossible to get plants to live, no mat
ter how much they may be shaded and
watered. 1t is the dryness OF the at
mosphere more than any thing else
which withers and kills them in spite
of all efforts of the grower. Ii he is
dependent on supply of plants ship
ped to him by rail or even hauled a
mile or two, he might as well suspend
operations until the weather shall be-
come more favorable. But IL he has
the plants on his own premises near
by. it will pay him to take them up
with a garden trOwel, each plant hav-
ing a ball of earth as large as an Or
ange. The setter should be strictly
cautioned to thrust down the troWel
on at least two opposite sides of the
plant and pry it up without breaking
the ball of earth, for if this is cracked
open AMI all admitted among the roots
the plant will probably die.
Plants can be set this way only about
half as rapidly as in the ordinary man
ner, but the gain in time and in the
strength of the plant usually repays
this extra outlay and more too.
A plant carefully transplanted ana
the ball of earth kept solid and we'll
packed in it's new place will barely
wilt the first day, then go on growing.
We advise the grower by all means to
get q stand before the first of Septem-
Der. but if he has been unaVoldaDly
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1t is also claimed that seaweed must
decay before it's nitrogen is available
for plants or even ready for nitrifica-
ton. The potash in seaweed is in a
very available form. If fresh, living
seaweed is placed in fresh water, says
MIR. Hendrick, "a large part of it's pot
ash will ditfuse out into the water as
soluble potash salts, chiefly chloride,
in few hours.
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Both species of ribbOnweed or kelp
are common on the rocks of our coast
at and below low water mark, and the
round and flat-stalked rockweeds con-
Stitute at least three-fOurthS of the
covering of the rocks and stones be-
tween tide marks. These are sea-
weeds proper, belonging to the group
of marine algae Eel grass is not
true seaweed, but belongs to the pond
weed family group of (mostly fresh
Water) aquatic plants. The SeaWeeds
proper rapidly decompOSe, so that their
fertilizing constituents become speedi-
ly available. Eel grass will hardly rot
anywhere, either in the ground, in the
hog pen or in the manure or compost
heap. AS the seaweeds proper de-
compose readily and have no power of
absorbing liquids there is no advantage
of composing them. and they are best
applied directly in the green state.
Seaweeds produce their chief effect
the first season. This adds to rather
than detracts from their value as a
fertilizer, since, when they can be OBJ
tanned at all, they can usually be had
as easily one year as another, and can
be applied annually.
A Mr.. J. Hendrick, in the Students
Gazette, reports analyses and discuss
es the fertilizing value of three sam
pies of cut weed, or shore weed, includ-
ing two of Fucus nodOsus and one of
f. vesiculOsis, one sample of E. cera-
nodes, which grows in brackish or al
most fresh water, and three samples
of drift weed, including one of mixed
seaweed, two of laminaria digitata,
(stalk and blade), one of L. saccharina
and one Of alaria esculenta. The au-
thor concludes that, weight for weight,
seaWeed is about equal in value to
barnyard manure, but differs from the
latter in it's higher content of potash
and lower content of phosphoric acid.
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SeaWeed as a Fertilizer.

Many otherwise barren and forbid
ding coast farms of New England are
greatly indebted to seaweed for such
fertility as they now possess. The
intervale farms of the Connecticut
river, the farms that depend upon the
manures derived from great cities and
a few localities in which the fertility
is based upon fish fertilizer, excepted
the only really fertile tracts in New
England. it is authoritatively stated.
are to be found back of those sea
beaches upon which an abundant sup
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7 of seaweed is thrown up by

ply of seaweed is thrown up by
storms.
The following table gives the pounds
of fertilizing ingredients contained in
a half ton of the more common sea-
weeds in comparison with the plant
food furnished by average farm ma
nure. The figures for seaweeds are
taken from a bulletin of the Rhode Is
land experiment station, which is the
best treatise on seawrc,lS and their
use yet issued. The figures are the
average of three or fOui different
analyses. Here are shown the fcrtll-
izing constituents in one thousand
pounds of seaweed and farm manure:
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Money should be sent by Draft. Post
tered Letter, otherwise the publisher will
not be responsible in case of loss. When
personal checks are used exchange must
be added: ed. Only ana cent ntd stamps taken
To insure insertion, all advertisements
for this paper must be received by, 10
Subscribers when writing to have the
address of their paper changed MUST
give the old as we'll as the new address.
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The Fall Garden.

| fall begin and the farmer comes in
| from his labor with a sharp appetite,
it is a real hardship not to provide the
good wife with some green's to boil
with her bacon and some beetS or tur-
nips with her roast beef, writes the
editor of the Fruit Grower. The
wholesome vegetable juices are just as
necessary as they are in the spring.
The decaying vegetation makes the
air malarious. A stiff limeade in the
morning before breakfast and the
acids which nature can brew better
than any chemist in turnip-tOps, let
tuce, string-beans, etc, are greatly
saving of doctors bills.
1t is child's play to make fall gar
den in this climate. Ants, fiea-beetles
and cut worms lie in wait for every
thing man plants--hungry after the
grass and weeds have turned to woody
fiber, and they are looking for some
thing green and tender. 70 give the
ants the slip, r:;.nt small seeds in box
es raised on legs standing in cans of
water. To protect tender plants,
strew on tobacco dust literally, heap
ing it UP directly around the stems. 1t
will do them no hurt, but rather bene-
fit them, as tobacco is rich in potash
and nitrogen. Or spray them with a
tobacco infusion, not too strong, about
Of toe in I.Ii CIR Oft
In this hot, dry season seeds must
be planted deep. Put even turnip
seed down two or three inches, first
wetting the bottom of the drill WE'LL
then cover with the hoe and roll light
ly, but sufficiently so that the subsOil
moisture will show up through in the
morning. II it rains and packs the
ground hard before the young turnips
come to the surface, shave off on inch
or two of the top with a hoe. Peas
ought to be planted five or six inches
deep; Irish potatoes the same-use
only Florida grown seed of last
springs crop for this falls planting.
Fertilize entirely with commercial
fertilizer OF with manure from grain
fed animals which has been housed
from the rain and thoroughly rOtted.
All coarse, strawy manure is apt to
dry out in the autumn drouth.
Above all else, firm the soil over all
seeds that are planted 1t takes a
hard rain in most of our Florida sands
to crust the surface enough to prevent
plants from coming through. And on
the small scale of a family garden that
crust can always be removed, if neces-
sary.
Carrot, celery and parsnip seed,
however, must be planted very shallow
then we'll shaded and watered twice
a day. Carrots are excellent for COWS
in the spring, they yield rich, golden
butter without the Objectionable flavor
turnips often impart. Parsnips fried
in butter in the winter and early
spring are one of the choicest dishes
in the vegetable world, better even
than caulif1Ower.
Caulifower will stand more cold than
is generally believed. We have seen
the snow white curds, when protected
with the leaves turned up over them
and pinned with wooden toothpick,
cOmo tbrOI1Oh tnmnnraturo of OO do
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We now have an office in Jacksonville,
Room 4, Robinson Block, Viaduct. where
Mr. Painter will be pleased to see any of
our subscribers. Any time we can be of
service in Jacksonville, drop us line. to
,.,3JNe address.
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his trowel setting even to the end of
October.
Pull Off No Leaves.-Dead leaves
and runners should be pulled or trim
med off from plants whatever way
they are set, but no green leaf should
be removed. They shade the plant
and prevent the earth around it from
growing hot and drying out. If the
plants were grown in the grass, and
the leaves have stalks six or seven
inches long, then, of course, when they
topple over they will not shade the
ground in the right place. The grow
err should avoid all such plants; secure
those which were grown in the open
and have short-stemmed, hardy leaves.
Condition of ROOts.-It is a very
prevalent idea that plants are worth
less unless they have white OF at least
yellow roots; that black roots are
practically dead or about to die. "A
very vigorous young plant has fine
thread-like roots as white as snow; but
unless it is moved with the troWel in
a generous ball of earth it will usually
die. Yellow roots are shade tougher
and will bear a little more exposure.
Black roots denote an age of at least
three or four months, though they may
be a year old, or over. Runner plants
thrown out soon after the shipping sea-
son closed, and which have stood all
summer, will have roots about as black
as they would ever become; yet, if the
mother plant was in vigorous cOndi-
ton, they will be well worth setting.
They will stand dry, hot weather and
other abuses much better than the
beautiful-lOOking, fresh, white-rOOted
ones; and they will bear as much
fruit, if not more.
Failure to Secure a Stand.-It is very
discouraging to try to secure stand
after the middle of September, il the
weather continues such as it usually is
this season of the year. Plants well
started in the rainy season and vigor-
Gus will grow wonderfully during very
dry weather, if we'll TILED; they root
deeply and grow right in the dust, as
it were. But it is extremely difficult
to start plants from the beginning i'll
the usual drOuth of autumn. Ii the
grower has defective stand and has
planted in rows, the ordinary distance
apart-fifteen or eighteen inches-Our
advice to him would be to wait until
a rain comes, then double up one row
upon the other by lifting the plants
with a trowel and moving them across,
which may be done rapidly and sue
cessfully. This will give solid stand
in one row, with a space OF ample
width in which to deposit string OF
wire grass hay for protection purposes
i'm cold weather. Plants which Dy
September Is or 20 are still small and
weak can never be forced before pick
ing time to develop vOluminOus heads,
capable of yielding a quart or SO OF
fruit and protecting it with their FOL
iage. But they can be made to pro-
duce a number of very fine, large ber-
ries, with sparse foliage, insuthclent
to protect them; and such plants 1t
will be especially necessary to cover
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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-17
Profits on Biscuits.

New York, Feb 16.-At the annual
meeting of the National Biscuit COM
pany, President Ford called the atten-
ton of the stockholders to the small
percentage of profit on sales. and said:
This is in accordance with the set
tied policy of the company. We aim
to reduce this percentage still further
without affecting the total profits of the
company. We shall continue this i'm
proved method of making our goods and
of packing them so as to get them in
better condition to the consumer. Re
duction in prices will also in it's turn
increase consumption and itself enable
us to decrease our percentage of profit
on sales without diminishing the ag-
gregate volume of our profits"
He added:
I'VE have no monopoly. On the con-
trary, we have, and always expect to
have, a great deal of competition We
propose to get the business and to hold
it by selling better goods, but furnishing
them in better condition to consumers
and allow better prices to the trade for
the same quality than our competitors
are able to name
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He Was Bound Over.

Special Correspondence of the Standard.
Boulder, Feb. 16.-Following the report
of the coroner's jury that Henry Dahlman
came to his death from wounds on his
head inflicted by Frank Carson with some
blunt instrument, came the arraignment
of Carson before Justice William r. Sweet.
The witnesses were John Bergman. Philip
H. Smith and DIR. l.. A. Vawter who was
both the attending physician who first
dressed the wounds and also coroner.
County Attorney Lyon appeared for the
state and Hay of Boulder and Cason of
Butte for the defendant. The testimony
regarding the attack was about as hereto
fore told in the Standard. and the pris-
oner was held to the district court with
out bonds. His case will be called at the
April term. Much of the sensational mat
ter published in Helena papers regarding
the lynching of Carson was entirely I'M
warranted
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CHICAGO MARKETS.
Produce,

Chicago, Feb. 16.-Milder weather and
the Price Currents statement that appar-
entity but little If any damage to the win
ter plant had resulted from the recent
lower temperature gave wheat weak
start. May opened Ac lower at 725s@72Ac,
and as generous offerings in the way of
liquidation of long property brought more
wheat on the market than could be alb.
sorbed without making concessions, the
price slipped off to 721sc during the first
half hours trading. which was the lowest
price Of the day. New York did not re-
spond fully to the weakness here and soon
there were rumors of distinctly bullish
character that completely changed the
complexion of the market Rioting in
Paris. that given as a reason for the break
in price of cotton, also had bullish ef-
feet in wheat. The news, however, that
had most to do with the advance that Sc.
in about an hour from the close came
from San Francisco. 1t was seen in a
message received from there that owing
to continued dry weather the condition
of wheat was critical, and prices had ad-
vanced to-day from l to rs in conse-
quence. The recovery here was quite
gradual for time. but the market gained
in strength as the session progressed and
near the end May brought 1880, while
73Ac buyers was the closing price.
Corn met with Tree selling for the short
account at the start. Commission houses
with Eastern connections later became
good buyers and steadier feeling davel-
oped. May left off unchanged.
Oats were weak early, but reacted some
during the afternoon. May closed 1sq4c
lower
Provisions opened steady, but soon be-
gan to give way to the influence of heavy
receipts of hogs and selling of pork and
ribs by packers. Pork lost 10c, lard 21sc
and ribs &C.
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man and r. G. Blair. The evidence
was very direct as to the attack and
about the same as told in the Standard
yesterday. The jury, after avery short
elaboration, returned with a verdict
that Henry Dahlman came to his death
from wounds on his head inflicted by
one Frank Carson by means of some
blunt instrument
There was no open demonstration to-
wards lynching last night, though the
sheriff and jailor took extra precau-
tions with the possibility of such an
occurrence. Carson also feared the
possibility and begged some of his &C
quaintances to stay with rim at the
Jail. Since he heard of Dahlman's
death, he has noticeably lost his nerve
and swagger, and evidently realizes
that he is in a tight place.
Mrs. Dahlman, the young wife, Is
quite Frustrated with grief, and threat
ened her own destruction. She is
anxious to get away from the scene Of
the crime, and intends to start on the
train with the body of her husband this
evening to go to st. Cloud, Mimi,
where she has sister and near where
her parents reside.
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Financial Cablerram.

New York, Feb. 16.-The Commercial
Advertisers London financial cablegram
says: The markets here were quiet and
irregular to-day. Two features were
American steadiness and African tlatness,
the latter being sold by Paris. Americans
We're firm and active until tne receipt of
New York prices, when they gradually
dwindled, closing at the lowest in the
street. Exceptions were Northern Pacific
and Central Pacific. which reached record
prices. Coppers opened well, but Paris
sold Tintos, which closed at 40b Ana
condas were 8: Utahs opened at 10 and
closed at SIS. Bostons opened at 81 ami
closed at 23s. Money is idle.
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Gas SmeIters Sold.

Joplin. Mo-, Feb. 16--At Ilioa, Kan, the
center Of the natural gas belt of Kansas,
deal will be closed this week. probably
to-day, by which the big zinc smelters of
w and J. Lanyan and of Robert Laryon
Sons will be sold to the Palmyra Oil
company which is the Kansas branch of
the Standard Oil company. The price will
not be less than 81, 100000 cash. These are
the largest natural gas smelters in the
world
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Ready to Begin.

Washington Feb. 16.-All the mem
hers of the court of inquiry convened by
order of the president to investigate
the charges of Major General Miles
concerning the food furnished the
army, have arrived in Washington
General Wade said the court probably
would organize to-day and clear the
way for the inquiry proper to proceed
Tomorrow
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OTHER MARKETS.
Omaha Live Stock,

Omaha Feb. 6.-Cattle-Receipts, 5000:
market &c lower. Native beef steers, SAC
$50; Western steers. s3.75at75; cows AMI
heifers, $325T42O: Gamers, $2.25d3. 25:
stockers and feeders, So. 7064.S0; calves,
s4m6.50 bulls and stays. $2.So641O.
Hogs-Receipts 5000 market steady to
strong Heavy, $3.571ad3.6714; mixed, $3.50
$3.50; light, $35oI3,571a; bulk of sales,
81. 551S6O
Sheep-Receipts, $500; market slow,
weak Fair t0 choice natives, $3.S0d4.35:
fair to choice Westerns sS.6544.25; common
and stock sheep, 81. 75G3.60; lambs, $4fl4. go
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Has No Authority,

San Francisco, Feb. 16.-Attorney
General Ford has filed an opinion with
the railway commissioners, in which he
states that they have no authority over
the Pullman, Palace Car company. Ford
contends that the company simply
rents and furnishes cars to railway
companies, and the board has not the
power to regulate the charges of bag
gage, express or coach companies.
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LOST HIS NERVE.

Carson Feared That the Citizens of BouI-
~. der Would Lynch Him.
Special Correspondence of the Standard
Boulder, Feb. 15.-In the matter of
the murder of Henry Dahlman by
Frank Carson, the jury summoned last
night by Coroner Vawter was composed
of Fred Powell, A. Riedel. William
Trotter, l.. Q. Shelton, Theodore Ham
and c. w. Sweet They sviewed the
body and examined the nature of the
wounds on the head, then adjourned
until this morning. On reassembling.
the following witnesses We're examined:
O. A. Riedel, p. H. Smith, John Berg
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Rios Has Resigned,

Madrid. Feb. 16.--Senor Montero Rios
who was president of the Spanish peace
commission, has resigned the presi-
dency of the senate, owing to the pop
ular cutlery against his defense of the
commission.
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New York Mining Stocks.
Money Market,

New York, Feb. 16.-Money on CALL 2lada
per cent: last loans, 2l2c per cent Prime
mercantile paper, 2Aa3A per cent. ster-
ling exchange. s4.s6d4. S6l4, with actual
business in bankers bill at s4.S414S4A for
demand and at s4.S5A for 60 days. Posted
rates, S4S7. Commercial bills. s4.S3A. Sill
yer certificates. 591G@601ac. Mexican dol
lars, 47Ac Government bonds. slow; state
bends, inactive; railroad bonds, strong.
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An Extensive job.

Washington, Feb. 16.-The house COM
mittee on ventilation and acoustics is
to-day considering plans for remodel
ing the house of representatives at a
cost of 100000. 1t is hoped to have the
work done during the coming recess of
congress.
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Is a Total Wreck.

New York. Feb. 16.-The British bark
entine Brazil, which went ashore in a
snowstorm opposite East Morrlchs. Long
Island, on Friday evening, is a complete
wreck. She lies on the main beach. deeply
imbedded in the sand. Captain Mcnamara
and his crew are at the Morrchs life saw
ing station.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-17

Paris of To-day-the handsomest pre-
MUM book ever offered--now ready for
delivery upon payment of $40 in ad-
vance for one years subscription to
the Standard. Can be obtained at
Standard office in Butte, Anaconda.
Missoula or Great Falls
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New York, Feb. 16.--Pig iron warrants,
$3.50. Lake copper, T.75Glsc. Tin, 235O6
90 75c. Spelter, 6.25c. Lead, 4.5oIl6Oc. The
firm that fixes the selling price for miners
ard smeiters quotes lead at 420c at the
close. Bar silver, 5934c.
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San Francisco Wool,

San Francisco, Feb, 16.-Spring wool
Nevada, l0dl2l2c; Eastern Oregon, 10a12c
valley Oregon, 15d17c. Fall wool--North
ern mountain lambs, s11Oc; mountain
7a9c; San Joaquin plains, 6dsc; Humboldt
and MendoCinu. 9n11c.