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The Florida star., 1900-12-07
WEATHER STATION.



The Mcfarland Fruit Protection COM
pany received today the following letter
from Mr.. A. j. Mitchell, section director
United States department Of agriculture,
Jacksonville Fla:
'The Mcfarland Fruit Protection COM
pany, Titusville, Fla, Dear Sir:-I am
directed by the chief of the weather bu-
reau to inform you that a set of weather
and temperature flags have been sent you
together with set of self registering
thermometers and rain gauges, also an
instrument shelter All will reach you
in due course of time. Do not pay any
charges on the shelter, as the government
will pay freight to last carrier.
Please find herewith instructions for
erecting orange region instrument shelter.
You may place the shelter as high above
the ground as you wish. The necessary
forms, envelopes, etc, will 90 10 you this
evening. On receipt of instruments and
shelter please inform me.
Yours truly,
(Signed) 4. J. MITCHELL,
Section Director.
The above will certainly prove Of great
benefit To the orange and vegetable grow
ing sections. 1t is the result of the en-.
deavors of Mr.. w. ii. Mcfarland, presi-
dent of the Mcfarland Fruit Protection
company, to facilitate the method of mott
flying the growers in case of dangerous
frosts or freezes. Mr.. Mcfarland will
have charge of the branch station and he
can be depended upon to give notifica-
ton to not only those using his protec-
ton tents but to all of whom such notifi-
cation will benefit.
Ofthe many different methods and
devices for the protection of the citrus
fruits none have been an absolute success,
except the Mcfarland method, which is
proof that the Mcfarland method of
protection is an acknowledged success,
and should be looked upon, not as a pri-
vate industry, but, rather, as a public
benefit, and one that concerns the whole
state of Florida.
'The branch signal station at their
factory signifies the approval of the
United States government as to the Nc
Farland method of protection. Mr.. Nc
Farland is now arranging method where
by he can notify by signal Merritt's Is
land and other places not connected by
telegraphic facilities, of the approach of
cold weather. He has not, as yet, fully
consummated the method, but is working
upon the plan of giving signals by flags
IN the daytime and by various-colored
rockets at night. This will be a great
benefit to the growers in this section and
II now seems certain that the future
prosperity of the orange industry is assur-
ed, thanks to the energy and tenacity of
the president of the Mcfarland Fruit
Protection company for demonstrating
his motto: Freeze or no freeze, we can
raise oranges in Florida"
The Florida star., 1900-12-07
Florida PHOSPHATE.


the WOrtd's supply
Florida is rapidly forging ahead as one
of the heaviest, il not the heaviest, pro-
ducer of phosphate rock; yet, strange to
say, but small proportion Of the phos-
phate used in Florida soil is Florida
phosphate. Charleston continues to sup
ply the large bulk of these goods and
seems TO have the advantage in freight
rates. What Florida needs is more acid
chambers, where the raw rock can be
converted into the acid phosphate with
out having to travel out Of the state and
back again. Some of the fertilizers sold
in this state derive their phosphoric acid
from Florida rock that has been shipped
north, treated and made into complete
goods and returned here for our growers,
and they have to pay freight both ways.
This is an expense our people ought not
to bear as they pay freight enough as it
is. They can obviate this by patronizing
manufacturers in the state and encourag-
ing home productions If this was dore
by majority of our growers it would not
be long before all of the acid phosphate
used in this state would be mined, ground
and treated within our borders. The
following article from the American Fer
tilizer, shows TO what extent Florida
phosphate is being mined and shipped:
"Florida has changed places with
South Carolina as the most important
factor in the worlds supply ofphosphate
rock; the grade being so much higher
and mined in such large quantities that
1t now controls foreign markets, the best
shipments being made from Fernandina,
Tampa, Punta Gorda, Brunswick, Savan-
nah, Pensacola, Key West, Cedar Keys
and Port Inglis; all these places feel the
benefit of this trade. Large sums have
been expended in fitting them up as ex-
porting centers.
"The great purity and high grade of
the Florida rock, combining all the de-
sired qualities, gets the preference from
the worlds best customers, England and
Germany.
"The year started actively, with seven
ty-five or more companies mining. The
movement was large and there were pur-
chases made for the years 1901 and 1902
The state had about 100000 tons stock,
most of which was sold under contracts
made in 1899 to be shipped as vessels
would be sent for it. Mining was phe-
nomenal. Rock at Sd per unit abroad.
More than 100000 tons of hard rock
have been mined and sold since 1890.
Activity in business attracted the atten-
tion of capital and more than one syndi-
cate was willing to pay Sl5,OO0,OOO for
control of the business of the state, but
mining owners placed the price at S.
100000 to Sl0,OO0,OOO higher, and all
overtures failed.
''Seventy-eight to eighty per cent rock
sold at Fernandina for $3.50 to 50 a ton,
and Sl3.l2 TO $l3.S3 C. i. f. United King
dom or North Sea ports.
sin December, 1899, SO was asked for
rock free on board vessels at Fernandina
and prices delivered abroad Sl3 to SI4 for
Baltic ports.
''Early in the year of 1900 hard rock !
that had governed prices and shipments
were large, as follows:
The Florida star., 1900-12-07
JEWELRY
A STAPLE.

Look at the next ten people you meet and
see how much is worn Of the so-called
jewelry. From $500 90 watch chain 10
five cent stick lin Jewelry has come
10 be a staple article Of dress.
You will buy more or less Of it; see that
you get what you pay for when you buy.
You can be sure of this if you will buy of
J. B. Serevin. who has full assortment
of the w. +. MAIN 90. goods. Every
article of these goods is fully warranted
to be exactly as represented. printed
guaranty 10 this effect is given with each
article of these goods purchased at their
store.
The Florida star., 1900-12-07
A FrightfuI BIunder

Will often cause a horrible burn, scald,
cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures old sores,
fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, ali
skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth.
Only 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed.
b. r. Wilson & Son, druggists. l
The Florida star., 1900-12-07
design. So a year; The Outlook company,
2s7 Fourth avenue, New York.

When you need soothing and healing
antiseptic application for any purpose,
use the original DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, q weIl-known cure for piles and
skin diseases; it heals sores without
leaving scar. Beware Of eounterfeits.
Wilson 4 Son.
The Florida star., 1900-12-07
NewoYOrk City's Expense.

A wri on in Leslie's Weekly says
that Ri@ Ird Croker has made the
goyernrGs,ht of the city of New
York Il ycOstliest in the world. 1t
costs double the expense of running
the gothernment of Mexico, with its
The Florida star., 1900-12-07

Help is needed at once, when a persons
life Is in danger. 4 neglected cough or
cold may soon become serious and should
be stopped at once One Minute Cough
Cure quickly cnres coughs and colds and
the worst cases of Group, bronchitis,
grippe and other throat and lung
troubles. Wilson & Son.
The Florida star., 1900-12-07
w. F. MAIN CO.

Eastern Factory Cor. Friendship and
Eddy SITS, Providence, r. ].
Western Factory Largest Jewelry Fac
tory IN the word, East Iowa City, Iowa.
Over 81. 900 feet of floor space.
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-30
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-30
MARTINS FERRY NEWS.
The Daily Chronicle of Wheeling's
Progressive Neighbor.

Arrangements for Labor Day in this
city have about been completed. and
from all present Indications 1t will far
eclipse that OF last year. The festlvl-
ties OF the day will commence in the
morning. with n large Industrial par
ade at II o'clock. Large delegations
OF miners from Belaire, Bridgeport,
Wheeling Creek. Barton and other
points on the Baltimore & Ohio.
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling and the
Wheeling & Lake Erie will be in to
tnke part In this event. All the mer-
chants OF the city will be represented.
as vii also all the labor bodies and the
various societies. The picnic Will be
held at McSwords' Orchard In the nj
ternon }and the following well known
men from this county have been In
vited to deliver addresses: Hon. c. L.
Wccms,' Judge Holingsworth. Hon. c.
]. Howard. Fl. W. Gauding, II. S. ARM
strong and George Cooke. Charles
James Will preside and believer the
address OF welcome. The racing pro-
gramme Is very attractive, and much
interest IL being manifested In the out
come OF these events.
The marriage OF Earl Wells to Miss
Josephine MCGOWAN took place ,yestcr.
day morning. at the residence OF the
brides sister, Mrs. John Reed. on
North Fifth street. The ceremony was
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Kerr. OF Ford
City. Pa. After the ceremonies the
newly welded couple left for Old Point
Comfort and other eastern cities, TO be
gone for couple OF weeks.
Invitations have been received In
this city for the Republican circuit
convention OF the Seventh judicial dis
trict. 70 be held ut the opera house.
Mt stcubenvlllc, next Tuesday. A
number OF the invited ones from this
city viii probably attend
John Dcsch, the Main street snloon-
list. was compelled to confront tho
mayor yesterday, TO answer to the
charge OF Sunday selling. He pleaded
guilty. and II being his second oifcnso
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-30

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known specialist. His many friends
hope that he wilrIreturn soon In I'M.
proved health. 4
Miss Clara Gavin will depart for Gin
cinpati In "a few days. where she will
visit friends for q few weeks.
Misses Bess Miller and Matilda Lind
say. of the South Side, have returned
from an.extended stay with friends at
5Wellsburg. Il n Z I. Y!
Mr.. James s. Angus, formerly OF
Steubenville. leaves Wheeling for
Washington. D. c., to-day to Join the
marine corps. Rfi5F NJ
NJ Thomas a. Edwards, Mrs. NJ. d. Ed
wards and Miss Gertrude Edwards, OF
Weston, were calling on friends In the
city yesterday. u 4.
Misses Carrie Weisgerber3 and Stella
Thompson, OF Newark, Ohio, are the
charming guests OF the Misses Gavin,
on South Eoff street. ~ t8 q NJ y
The many friends OF Herman Bremen.
Of South Eoff street, will be panied to
learn that there are slight chances for
his recovery. He has been a sufferer
from spinal meningitis, and the attcnd-
Ing physicians say that, while he might
possibly recover, the chances are
against It. n iI.,
: Postmaster Alex. Clohan, OF Martins
bruB. who was a citizen OF Wheeling
twenty-eight years ago, and then lived
five years in Be1lnfre before going to
Martinsburg. was In the city yesterday
and called on many old friends, all Of
whom,say he looks not q day older than
when he left so many years ago.
George x. Tinker. formerly OF the
Island. now of New York, Is In the city,
the guest OF his father, H. G. Tinker
accompanied by his friend, Captain
Verne Bowie. OF Gallipolis, Ohio. Mr..
Tinker was formerly member OF the
famous Astor battery, which saw such
brilliant service in the Philippines dur.
Ing the spanish-AmerIcan war.
Rey. P. J. Hon. OF ZIon's German
Lutheran church. who has spent the
summer In Europe. arrived in the city
last evening, and was warmly welcomed
by members Of his congregation. He
thoroughly enjoyed his sojourn abroad,
and his health was greatly benefited.
He came over on the great Kaiser VIII
Ham der Crosse, which made six
days passage. 1853
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-30
For Standard Uniforms.

The management OF the Chicago &
Alton is said to have notified passen-
ger-tram conductors. brakemen. por-
ters. baggasemen, engineers and fire.
men on the line that 1t has prescribed
standard uniforms for all men employ
ed on passenger trains, adding that the
uniforms must be worn at all times
while the employees are on duty. In
connection with the notification the.
management has hit upon something
out OF the ordinary. It has agreed to
provide one complete uniform annually
free OF expense to any passenger-train
enploye who has been employed con-
tinuously for five years or more in the
position he now holds. To any employe
who has served for ten years or more
In his present position the management
will present two uniforms annually,
free OF charge, to him--one for sum
mer and the other for winter. -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-30
ISSUES i. /:
HYDROPHOB'.I|A 5
PROCLAMATION c !.
Two Deaths Have Occurred From the
Dread Disease, and an Epi-
demic is Feared. {,
TAKES EFFECT SEPTEMBER 8.
= AL Dogs Must be Confined or Muz-
Sc zled Is the Edict Of the Il
City's Executive.

Wheeling Is In the midst OF another
4 hydrophobia scare. and. profiting by the
lesson of four years ago, when there
was an epidemic OF the disease among
the canine tribe and many people were
bitten and some died, the city authorit-.
les have decided to take steps to pre-
vent a spread Of the dangerous dis
Z: case. "
Mayor Sweeney and Chief of Police
Clemans conferred yesterday afternoon
at police headquarters, and the result
was the determination to issue u proc
lamation, which calls upon the owners
Of ali dogs within the city limits to
+ either confine them or place muzzles
upon them. The proclamation becomes
effective on Monday, September 3, and
the penalty for failure to observe the
Z order is the shooting Of such dogs as
Z are found ut large wlthou. muzzles.
Already there have been two deaths
from the dread disease. that OF Carl
Drognisk. young South Side mill
man, occurring Tuesday, as chronlcled
in yesterdays Intelligencer. The news
OF his death was received with genuine
sorrow.
Yesterday there were at least two ad-
ditional cases of people being bitten by
dogs. Frank Altmeyer. Of Chap
3@line street, below Twenty-sixth, was
bitten on the hand quite A
girl employed at the Wheeling pottery.
whose name was not learned. was BIT
ten badly, and had the wound cauter-
lied by u physician. g!5-s
~ 1t will be seen that the situation Is
one that makes such proclamation as
that of the mayor timely and proper.
Two weeks ago, Mt meeting OF the
council committee on police. Council
man Fox called attention to the first
death from hydrophobia. which had
Just occurred, and advocated just such
4 action as has row been taken. but the
other council,nen and city officials did
not think the situation was serious
enough to call for action at that time.
The proclamation was to have APP
peared in this mornings papers, but
the city officials failed to send in the
copy"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-30
BRIEF MENTIoNINas,
Events in and About the City Given
in a Nutshell

Grand to-night-"The Star Boarder."
wheeling's theatrical season opens
this evening. X f.5s
About twenty couples Of South Side
young folks are enjoying an outing at
the Virginia fishing camp. at Beech
Y Bottom, to-day.
The Catholic Benevolent Legion Is
making arrangements for alitcracy and
musical entertainment to occur the first
week In October. Some Of the best tai
ent in the city will participate.
The Opera House band will give an
/ other Of its enjoyable bi-wcekly con-
certs and hops next Thursday. Septem-
Der 6, at Wheeling Park. The manage
.ment is preparing an especially attract
i've programme. y.
Rev. II. L. Yaeger, field secretary OF
the board OF church extension, will nd
dress the Second English Lutheran con-
gregatIon at the A. o. U. w. hall. Thir-
ty-sixth and Jacob streets. this evening
at S:15. All are welcome.
The funeral OF Carl Droginski. the un-
fortunate young man who died OF hy-
drophobia Tuesday morning. will occur
from st. Stephens church. on the South
: Side. at $50 o'clock this afternoon. In
terment will be at Mt. Zion.
The Misses Devlin, OF South Wetzel
& street, entertained an assemblage Of
their friends last evening In honor Of
their guest, Miss Elizabeth Kirby. Of
Johnstown, Pa, who Will depart for her
home Tomorrow. Dancing and kindred
g diversions were INDUCED in until n late
hour, when luncheon was served.
Max Weber. Pittsburgh boy. who
boarded n Baltimore & Ohio freight
train at Pittsburgh and was an invol-
untary passenger to Wheeling. was
h taken to police headquarters yesterday,
and after investigating the matter.
Chief Clemans secured return passage
for the lad. and he was sent on his;way
4 rejoicing.
The county board Of commissioners
yesterday approved the bond OF Con-
stable Alex. Gardner. Bills were audit
ed. and In the afternoon the; commit
tee on roads and bridges met and looked
closely into the plans OF the Steenrod
bridge. The committee Will recommend
J one Of the bids for favorable action at
the meeting of the board next Slon-
div HEs p #. 80 '.s .s
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-30
BRIDGEPORT HAPPENINGS. !
Events of Day in the Town at the
u, End of the Bridge.

The lawn fete to be given this eve
Ming, at the residence of DR.. G.. c. Cole,
in Ilirkwood. by the Epworth League
of the First NJ. E. church, promises to
be very enjoyable, and preparations
are being made for the entertainment
The Mckinley and Roosevelt March
Ing Club will hold a meeting at the
city building next Wednesday evening,
and full attendance of the Republi-
cans of this city is desired.
Miss Stella Wright, who has been the
guest of her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clayton Berry. In West Wheel
Ing, for few days. will return TO her
home in Newark to-day.
A regular meeting of council will be
held next Tuesday evening, and some
business of Importance will come up
before that body.
The work of erecting the new piers
for the Cleveland, LoraIn & Wheeling
bridge over the creek, Is progressing
rapidly.
Mrs. Max Gaus will be home to-day
from few days visit with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. James Dillon, at Ravenna.
Miss Lucy Clark has returned from
aimonths visit with the Misses Gra-
ham. Mt Larchmont, New York.
George Brcsock, will be home to-mor-
row from Detroit, where he went to at
tend the X. OF P. Conclave.
County Clerk Lawson E. Emerson. OF
st. Clalrsville. was In the city last eve
ming, on business.
Miss Sarah Scott will entertain
friends tomorrow evening between the
hours of and 10.
Several from herr -.tended the Wells
MCGOWAN wedding, at Martins Ferry,
yesterday.
Father Weigand returned yesterday
from few days visit with friends in
Columbus. 5.e
Morning and evening services will be
held at the Presbyterian church next
Sunday.
Benjamin Porter. OF Steubenvllle,
was business caller in the clty'yester-
day.
The Lady Maccabces will give a pic
mic at Wheeling Park to-day.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-30
.cHE RIVER.

The marks at p. m. Wednesday
showed 3 feet 4 inches and falling.
Weather, clear and cooler. #
Yesterdays packets were the Tele-
phone for Matamoras at noon and the
F. NJ. Goebel for Darlington at $3.50
p. m.
To-day's boats are the H. K. Bed
ford for Parkersburg at II a. M. and
the F. NJ. Goebel for Darlington Mt $3.50
p. m.
The steamer Liberty. building Mt Mid
dlcport. Ohio. for Wheeling parties. was
successfully launched Saturday. and, rs
Captain Asa Booth writes, NOW sits In
the water rs gracefully as swan"
The Liberty was christcned MS she
moved down the ways by Captain
Booths daughter, who broke bottle
OF wine over hc!- prov. Work on the
b0nt will now be pushed forward rap
idly. and It Is expected she will be able
to go into commission by the first OF
October. sj1
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-30
THE RAILROADS,

The survey OF the proposed railroad
between Bellalre and Adena is about
completed. The sharpest grade on the
line Is seventeen feet to the hundred,
and there Is only one place so steep as
this. There are also four tunnels on
the line and The line Is full of curves,
but perfectly feasible. Since the price
OF material has dropped considerably
the present would be a favorable time
to build the road and IL there is any
substantial backing behind the project,
1t Is probable that we will not have to
wait long In order to learn whether or
not the road Will be bullt.-Belmont
Chronicle.