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The Florida agriculturist., 1906-02-28
A Remedy for the Hog Nuisance.
E,0ifOJ. EJny.idU A AUriclIfu,.ief.

EdttOf FlOftdG AgTlcutturiSt:
L notice In your issue of Jan. 3fSt,
all arucie headed, Anti-HOg ASsOcla-
tiOl, and as the writer has signed my
INITIALS, only differently paced, |
thought L would give him a piece of
my mind When | came to Fla,
twenty-five years ago. L settled in
futnam county, where hogs had
more privileges than white men,
L happened to locate in a section being
settleu by Yankees we could not
raise anything in our gardens with
out building hog fences. Yanks soon
got tired OF that work, and commenced
thinking" soon his hOgship began to
disappear. A few Yanks were arrest
Ell, out as no one could convince the
court that they had even cracked
the Jaw they were sent on their way
rejoicing, and soon gardens were grow
ing ill everybOdy's yard. A few years
later, L came to HillsbOrO county to
reside. Hogs" were quite hOggish here
L stopped a few weeks with a Yank
who was sick in bed with rheumatism
he had nice lot of sweet potatoes,
but no hog fence. Sir hog claimed
them as his. The sick man had a
young son, spunky fellow, who said
he would protect the potatoes. One
night, toward morning, the report of
a gun rang out through the quiet of
the slowly passing hours. A hurried
consultation was held between the
members of the family, the steady old
horse was quickly harnessed, and the
boy and his mother, (as there was no
one else to assist him) loaded the
''pOrker'' into the wagon, the team was
rapidly driven away, and returned be-
fore the early twilight appeared. But
there were more than one of the hogs
A few nights later a terrible squeal-
ing was heard, the next morning on
inspecting the potato patch, it was
The Florida agriculturist., 1906-02-28

found that the hogs had discovered
something besides potatoes, which
caused a burning sensation, and the
ground looked as though mule had
run away dragging a plow or some
other similar instrument after it. 1t
was not long before hogs" were
taken care Of. and none are now
allowed to run in this section. The
piece of my mind is tell the hogs to so.
H. A. G..
The Florida agriculturist., 1906-02-28
Parcels Post and Rural Carrier.

Permit me to congratulate you on
your efforts to secure ''The Parcels
POST for us. 1 hope you will in no
wise let up on your efforts on account
of a plea like that put up by Carrier
Porter, of Lott.
His contention as to the road QueS-
ton can be admitted as true, and
still it in no wise detracts from the
importance or desirability of the sys-
tenn to the public.
However, it seems to me that the
difficulties suggested by Mr.. Porter
are Over-rated to some extent at
least OF course, any carrier In the
black, waXy district, would have a
hard time of it-they have that any
way, but a ton of mail is an awful
lot of it, and l doubt, extremely, if
carrier would average 100 pounds
daily. Surely, they could manage that
much.
Now, it seems to me that if there
is a class that should be interested in
the adoption of this plan, it would be
the rural carrier, for the reason that
it would so increase the revenue from
the sale of stamps that the depart
ment could pay them higher salaries.
1t is like this: our carrier here, last
month. sold over $13 worth of stamp
ed paper, and the department was,
apparently, lin the hole" about SAT
on balance of his salary. Suppose
he had hauled 100 pounds merchan-
disc daily, even at the German rate
which is excessively low, it would
have caused $27 worth of stamps to
be purchased somewhere for the bene-
fit of his route and would have saved
the department that much out of the
$47.
Hence. following the hint given by
Superintendent Spillman to the r. f.
D. carriers at the convention at In
.dianapOlis, it certainly seems to me
that carriers stand in their own light
when they fall to support a measure,
that is not only a great benefit to
their patrons, but by greatly increas-
ing the income from their work, put
them in line for better pay themselves.
| could point out other weak things
in Mr.. POrter's letter, but this article
has already become too long.
The Florida agriculturist., 1906-02-28
The Parcels Post.

II
takes up this question and gives his
views on the subject:
Kindly permit me to congratulate
you on your excellent editorial on
the Parcels Post" We have to look
to such journals as Farm and Ranch
which is ever the true friend Of the
farmer and labOring man, for assist
ance, because the big dailies and semi
weeklies are, as, usual, on the other
side.
There are only a few objections to
a parcels post; one is the American
Express Company, with its president,
Senator T. c. Platt, of New York,
bending all his energies to defeat
any measure for the relief of the peO-
pie, in this regard; another objection
is the Wells Fargo Express Co., the
United States Express Co., and the
Southern and the Adams Express COM
panies. The fight, virtually, is only
against these corporations, and the
influence they WELD on the people
as a whole. There is not the least
doubt in the world, but that nine
tenths, at least, of our people would
be benefited by a reduction of postal
rates on parcels.
1t will be the only means Of ever
making the rural free delivery system
Self-SuStaining. 1t is interesting to
see how our senators and congress
men stand on this question.
The following appeared under date
Of December "a, 1905, in the Houston
Post:
''Dallas, Texas, December 24.-Presi-
dent Baker of Post e, Travellers Pro-
tective Association, has received a let
ter from United States Senator ]. w.
Bailey, stating that he indOrSes the
action of the Post in opposing the
Parcels Post legislation pending in
congress. Senator Bailey expressed
the opinion that the contemplated law
would help only a comparatively small
element of large mercantile concerns,
to the detriment of the general pub
lie. He says he will oppose the pas
sage of the proposed law"
Well, well! this is news, indeed!
One of our leading democrats oppos-
ing a measure that would mean so
much good to so many of our people.
Does not democracy mean to labor
lOI tHc SIcdtCSt SOOu W thc SiChtCSt
number? Are the express companies
the greatest number, or the people
those who pay the freight? 1t is
not likely that Senator Bailey knows
what express charges are, and how
they oppress the people in many in
stances: because the ''franking'
privilege that every congressman and
senator enjoys gives them a chance
to get or send anything they wish,
from one pound to 100 or more, at
the governments expense.
Let us see how the Parcels Post
would affect the average merchant. l
make it point to buy at home near
ly all the things that l can get sat
isfactOry though there are, at times,
articles wanted that are not found in
our local stores, and such must be
sent for. This happened to the wri-
ter last season. Having a catalOg of
a prominent Chicago house, 1 found
that what l needed cost me there 93
cents 1t only weighed pounds, and
| ordered it sent by express. But be-
hold. the charges on it were 81. A
parcels post would have delivered me
the Z pounds of hardware at 40 cents
or less and made money in so doing.
Writing back to the house about such
IL .k<,x a1nrs inf
The Florida agriculturist., 1906-02-28
Z. o. Painter Fertilizer Co.,
Jacksonville, Fla,

Gentlemen:
A little over a year ago 1 bought my grove
here, which was then in very poor condition.
1 have used your fertilizer freely and to-day
my trees are the finest looking in my COM
munity. I will get about 1000 boxes this
season and 5000 boxes will not be heavy
crop for them next season. With such results
| naturally wish to continue the use of your
goods. Yours respectfully,
A. E. Berry.
Bowling Green. Fla, Oct. 20, 1905
The Florida agriculturist., 1906-02-28

Farm, Field and Fireside.
The latest addition to our exchange
Bisbee daily review., 1906-08-12
SUPPLY 0F CATTLE
 SMALL AT K. |.
The run Only Amounted to 30,000 for. Period of
 Three Days
Special to Reyiew.)


 KANSAS CITY, Mo, August H. The supply of cattle this week is again small. the run amounting to 30,- 00o in three days. Cattle receipts So far in August show a falling off from same period a year ago, caused mainly by the good condition of pastures throughout the country. Late rains have almost insured the corn crop and the trade in stockers and feeders is showing more activity than in any ether line. Receipts of this class Of cattle are small, confined 10 na- tiyes as the movement from the range country has not started yet. Indica- tons favcr good receipts of cattle later on this fall, but the demand is likely 10 be firts class also. The mar ket this week is 10 to Is cents higher than last week and stockers and feed CTS are 10 to 20 cents higher Some Kansas graZed Texas steers weighing less than 1000 pounds sold to packers today ot .65 to s3.75. These same cat- tie were sold last week to feeder buy CTS which indicates the strength of the market on killing cattle, there being much competition between packers and the feeders on certain classes of cattle Panhandle cows and heifers sold this week at s2.OO to $225.
 The mutton market is 10 to 20 cents higher this week, as receipts have been small, for two weeks or more. Arizona lambs sold yesterday at T.40 to s7.5O. against S7.20 and s6.25 week ago. Utah yearlings sold to killers today at s5.50, feeding wethers Si.6e and Utah ewes at $4.75. There is a strong demand for breeding ewes ar fancy prices for choice ones. S4.75 So S5.50, Needing wethers s4.6O to s4.S5. Indications favor small re- ceipts of sheep for awhile with strong markets, although no great advance is expected.
 W. J. Hysham of the firm of Hysnam Bros. owners of cattle ranches near Douglas, AriZ., Moorecraft, Wyo., and the Crow reservation in Montana, has arrived al the yards from the Arizona ranch where he delievered 51 head of registered Hereford bulls. On his ranch there are at present 10000 head Of cattle, the largest number kept on any ranch of the three ranches. ''In Arizona" said Mir Hysham, "the ranges are good as whole But there are spots where it is getting a little dry. The weather this season has been excessively hot. and have some experiences with the heat. I spent some time where it was IA degrees F
 this world. But the cattle are in good condition, and are doing well. Both sheep and cattle are numerous there, the sheep being especially plentiful. In places they are raising a good deal of alfalfa, and along the streams irrigation is on the increase"
 ]. A. RICKART.
 l.. s. Correspondent.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-08-12

Among other conventions and meet ings scheduled for the coming week may be mentioned that of the Masonic grand lodge of Indian Territory at Ard more on Tuesday and Wednesday; the American Apple Growers congress at St. Louis on Tuesday and Wednesday; the encampment of the Army of the Philippines at Des Moines. Ia, begin ming Monday; the National Firemen's association of Roanoke, Va. on Tues day and Wednesday,; the Railway Pos tai Clerks division convention, com prising the states of Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma and New Mexico, at Kan sas City on Tuesday, the Internation- al Typographical union at Colorado Springs beginning Monday, and the International Stereotypers and Flee trotypers' union at New York on Mon day.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-08-12
PARTNER ROBBED
 SLEEPING MINER
James TurnbuII of Prescott Loses His Money and
 Watch,

PRESCOTT, Aug 11.-After waiting in this city for a week in a vain hope to apprehend a former partner, whom he accuses of robbing him of a gold watch and cfgin and s45 in cash while asleep in the Depot hotel, in the early hours of the morning of August 2, James Turnbull, a miner, will leave today for Los Angeles, purchasing ticket with money advanced to him by friend in the southern California metropolis.
 Turnbulls story is one of disap- pointment and misplaced confidence. According to his statement, he came heTo on the first of the present month from the Iron King mine. in company with a Swede named Nat, whose sur name he cannot recall. who had work ed as a partner with him during the previous month in the Iron King mine, and whom he had taught how to run machine drill.
 He cashed his check amounting to S53, and the Swede also cashed a check which amounted to S71.35. After making few minor purchases around the city they egaged a room at the Depot hotel, both retiring at a late hour together.
 About o'clock in the morning Turn bull awakened to find that the Swede had departed, and on making search discovered that his gold watch and chain and all of his cash amounting to a little over s45, was missing. He found the Swede's watch, which was a cheap one hanging on the wall near the mead of the bed, and also his blankets. which 1t is presumed he left behind after appropriating the money and valuables. Hurriedly dress ing, he informed the night clerk of what had happened. With the night policeman he made a careful search through the various resorts of the city for his departed companion. failing to find any trace of him and the fol- lowing morning informed deputy sheriff of the theft. Ever since these officers have kept a sharp look out for the Swede. but no clue to his whereabouts has yet been discovered.
 Turnbull, being without funds, in- formed member of the local lodge of the Woodn1en of the World of his pre- dieament, and received enough money tc pay his expenses until he. heard from his Los Angeles friend. who forwarded a remittance large enough to cover his expenses here and g tick ct to Los Angeles.
 The watch stolen is encased Tn four ounce gold case, the chain being three braided gold one with slide.
 He believes that the Swede left for Colorado, for the reason that he re- gently arrived in this territory from that state, and oftentimes declared his intention 10 return there.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-08-12

In an effort to defeat Joseph G. Can non for reelection to congress the American Federation of Labor will next week send ten of it's most elO- quent orators into Uncle Joe's district. A majority of the speakers consti- tuents are miners and it is probable that John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, will be among those who will take the stump for the labor federation. The fight on Can. non is considered in the light of a test of union labor strength in DO, 1itical warfare and the result is awaited with widespread interest.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-08-12

One of the last of Uncle Sam's great Indian reservations. that of the Shoshone valley in Wyoming, will be formally opened to homeseekers next Wednesday, when the land office at the new town of Shoshoni will begin receiving entries. Ownership to this rich agricultural land was recently de- cided by a drawing at Lander, Wyo. Hans Berlin of Laramie, Wyo., was the winner of the first choice, and will select his farm and work it himself although he has been offered s8,000 for it. Berlin, who is a native of Sweden, is 35 years Of age and un- married. For the last twelve years he has been employed ss a tie chop per in the Medicine Bow mountains near Laramie. Edward S. Buck, of Basin, Wyo., who drew second choice, is a cowboy. He has been offered S4,- 900 for his claim Thomas By of Fair play. Wyo.. winner of third choice, is Q miner and his prize Is worth s2,500.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-08-12

The democrats and populists of Ne braska will meet in Lincoln next Wed nesday to nominate candidates for gov ernor and other state offices. The con Ventions of the two parties will meet simultaneously and an agreement may be reached which will result in their fusion The endorsement of William Jennings Bryan for the presidency by the democratic convention is certain and a platform embodying the prin- ciples advocated by the distinguished NebEaskan will be adopted.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-08-12

Another convention of national i'm portance to be held next week is that
 of the Grand Army of the Republic at
 Minneapolis. It will be the forteth
 annual encampment, and although the
 organization naturally loses in mem
 bership every year it Is believed that
 that reunion of the veterans will be
 as enthusiastic as any ever held.
 Among the matters to be considered is the antf-canteen law recently pass ed by congress The abolition of can teens in the soldiers homes of the
 country $ highly unpopular with many of the most influential among the veterans, including Commander Tanner, and it is likely that resolu- tions condemning the law will be passed by the G. A R. The act bar ring the canteens from the homes does not become effective until March next and the open revolt of the Grand Army members would probably result in congress resembling the law when it meets next December. In the cleo ton of a national commander of the Grand Army three men are prominent ly mentioned as candidates. These are P. H. Coney of Kansas, c. G. Bur ton of Missouri and R. B. Brown of Ohio. Capt Coney served in a New York regiment, while Brown and BuY- ton were members of an Ohio regi- ment An unique feature of the cam paign vii ibe the placing of records of a "Coney song" in photographs all over Minneapolis, which will be play ed constantly during the encampment
Bisbee daily review., 1906-08-12
HOTEL CATAI INA

439 s. Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal. Coolest house in the city. Conyen- tent to all beach car lines. Gas, cleo. tricity hot and cold water, free baths. Rates per day, 5gc to S2; per week, $500 to s1e. Special season rates.
 GEO. A. HEATH, Prop.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-05-07
LA TOILETTE PROUD OF BEING
VOICE IN WILDERNESS"
RADICALS POSI-
TON ON RAILROAD RATE
LEGISLATION SHOWS HIM
OUT OF LINE WITH EVERY.
BODY ELsE IN CONGRESS
OTHER SENATORS sooLouo
IN als MAIDEN sPGgca.

WASHINGTON. u. g, May ~-
Senator Robert NJ IA Toilette IA.
made his maiden speech. and has
been saltcd up uutavorahly by the
senate
Not that this matters 90 senator
t.afNifette
The Wisconsin senator began his
speech with dramatic defiance.
Noting the absence ef his colleague.
Senator Spaener. aud the general
exodus ~ the other senator's he adj
dressed heated words 10 the prcsld-
inx offcer. ending with the threat
that the future mas see these soatu
permanently sscaied. which are now
empty
n was Just lunch time when the
Wisconsin senator began. ue start.
81 IN with heEc manuscript In his
hand an unpromising thing In It
self Moreover the senators had
heard there wera se.eoo words 10 be
delivered
u Mas amusing % see the mare
consideratr attitude Of the senator's
On the sacoaa aud third days 81 the
AAAf NatFAAN NtsNHth n II was evident
that the leaders ana not like 90 have
the idea 80 10 the country that they
had been openly diseaurtsaas 20 tha
enc senator Who ia probably closest
% the pUblic heart On the rate issue.
In it, general effect the speech
q senator tAf'oiiettr was an at.
tack on practically every member
II the senate All the rate bills -
FAR ufaposed with ali the amend
uaents - Ear proposed are de-
noune~a by faf'oiietta az make
shifts and worse than nothing
demand a real bill he cried
4 demand q hlli which shall 70.
Lessee the commerce Of the country
frvm the bondage iu which Il 10 held
By the great common carrier ays.
taus
Some - the posats made BY IA
FUiletts SEEMED TO tonxieee Nrna tor
Bailey ANA one or tNo athera Ths
afRe. for example. about ths need fee
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WILL CLOSE ITS DOORS
IN A BLAZE OF GLORY

been handsomely decorated for the
occasion aud tonight II will shine
roHpiendcnt for the last time. brave
~ passing out while merriment
rulsna.
When the last guest has depart
cd aud the lights are turned out,
tho career OF the hotel will be at
an end. awaiting on the hands of
the wreckefa who will tear II
down.
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80 1890 sttss
T. ON The FRONT :
'sft 1890 sss

femeF Jefferson has arrived
- skasHaY and way port. with
: passengers. shs viii remain IN
~ until May Is. during which
~ Hev furnishings viii be placed
~ social halls and state rooms.
Steamer Euekmnu sails tonight
~ aau Francisco With a fun load
q freight
n'eamsr Tanetsze has arrived At
johanna froFa Seattle
.ne watson sailed last nizht
's a.. nan Ffaneisco for Seattle.
s-iaef faraiion sails tonight Tor
- -'.sss''fn Alaskan ports with
49,, p.ssssngsfa but q fuil lead Of
,.''ash steamer CoYs arrived this
.~''esn and shs wm load flour
s. - lumber Tor Central and South
Nn'sfsaan ports.
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SUSPICION GAINS GROUND
THAT THERE rs A SCHEME
ON FOOT TO DEFEAT THE
MUNICIPAL STREET RAILWAY
PLAN nv FRIGHTENING voT.
ERs.

That the members Of the finance
committee of the city council are
seeking for some pfolcNt for de
clHring that the bonds voted az the
last municipal election were not
legally voted Is strongly indicated
BY tho proacrantination 81 the com
mitteo In advertising for the sale
Of the bonds The suspicion IL
rapidly gaining credencc around
tho city hall that the committees
purpose Is "a find an excuse for
submitting the same bond issues
again. If the time 81 the special
elections ON the street ear auon.
tiona as a means Of contributing 70
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Jap ARRESTED
FOR SMUGGLING
-, s.smssRs OF THs es1w
,.s SalNANo MARu ARE
..,,asr WITH SILK WRAP
,so Apour rHrla BODIES

Hama X Nakane aud "a Ia
" asmhers % the creW q The
~ ~. Msra. Nere eauHht feds
$50 $50 YESTERDAY smuggling sta
h.T .sss prosuptly arrested ef GUS
Al .ff.e,ais aud landed IN the
~" ~ ne past three 'r'pa % lne
sv Mara the customs officials
$50 ,..sn eettaln that several of
- .,sa we're engaged in SINUS
~ .eA X. Nakono the haatHw avn.
O. ,eaaeht 10 be the riug leader
~, .s..s.y close watch v8s Kept On
~ movements ana when he aud
- .sIlors started 10 leave the
- -, wefe ARRESTED. Tse nail-
y, ,s.sss The body of the two ar
- were round ysras aud yards
4 zoe sta
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The Washington hotel will ehd
Its existence In blaze OF glory to
night when MIR. and Mrs J. A
Moore will give ball and recep
ton, on the largest scale ever ai.
tempted Ia seattle II Is an Invita-
ton affair. only the friends OF Mr.
and Mrs Moore being hidden Z
The old hotel. which. on It's high
euineuee. has for years been one
OF the show places Of Seattle. has
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ASSASSIN
CHEERED
ssus oF BloopY cEEo az.
rs,vso WITH elADNEss AT
RUSSIAN CONGRESS.

sr PETERSBURG. NAY The
..,,,at.ts met drieat &c TIE con-
80 & me edgstltutlouh demo-
-. Yesterday They demanded
=, characterization ana s0ciallsation
= Al aads bat The nosirretss ven
- sheir plan being 90 ftN ths
~.x.murn slae o. farms AMI
nrsaxh the Eavefumeni 60 reiis-
s,ssse all lAnta exceeding this
rncunt.
= ace o. this mosieFaie attitude.
,sn4xsf. TIE eonyeatAan unau the
~~lrs a the ness 90 the attempted
80 s..nstlon e Duhazoff. saSerues
ss.sfsl II Moscow. ieak a recess %
= r.nase. ana eheTtea The news
-. as received % the asaassina-
y. q nc gevernor Of t1lsabethpai
..<sslnx ats savage repfeasieus in
o. tanearaH
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an amendment authorizing the eam-
mission 90 make an appraisal and
valuation 81 ali railway property in
the United States. met with such
approval taFuliette showed that Il
would hr impossible "a fome 10 any
definite conclusion as To- The reason
ahlaneas af a rate until the real
value % the carrying eompanys
property we're known. The Hepburn
bill he said. would result merely tn
reducing rates "a uniform level
whleh. he said. would be higher.
rather than lower level than tho
present one.
Senator tAfplletts ts aut Of step
with an the members 81 congress
W he have been struEslins for two
Years "a secure ths beginnins Of a
real rate fsxuiatlys bill iis Is en-
tireiy out % step with President
Roosevelt. he demands 20 times the
quantity II regulation ana ieEisls-
tiou demanded ~ the president
The latter regards faafaiietts as a
theoftSt. he believes that 70 at
tempt AZ this tims 20 secure Nhai
t-at'nliette demands Ia the way ~
rate btu would be playing into the
hands % the railways ~ prsventius
the passage ~ any biii
A. present thsfetofe the iunloF