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The Florida agriculturist., 1907-12-11

The use of olive oil as food has never
taken much of a hold on the people OF
this country. Many thousands OF dol
lars worth are annually imported into
the United States, but it mostly goes
to the houses of the rich who wish to
be thought stylish and to have the
tastes of foreigners. Probably a large
percentage Of that shipped to us as
olive oil is really cotton seed oil, which
has been sent abroad and then bottled
and labeled as olive OIL Now it seems
that another rival has appeared in the
shape Of oil made from peanuts. This
oil is made in France, from peanuts
grown in Africa. The last number of
the California Fruit Grower devotes a
column to a description Of the busi-
ness and the oil. 1t says that this new
oil, when fresh and we'll clarified is pre-
ferred by many Of the French people
to olive oil and is much cheaper. The
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-12-11
WEDNESDAY,, DEC. II, 1907.
Citrus Fruits in New York.

The receipts have been heavy and the
tendency Of prices is still downward.
Fruit has been arriving in bad order,
one cargo Of Florida oranges, that we're
shipped by the Clyde Line, arrived SO
badly heated, that they sold very low,
some going as low as $I.oo per box.
The heating is said to have been caused
by overlooking the ship.
Auction sales on Monday, Novem-
Der rs, ranged from $I.25 to $4.I5. On
Wednesday they were from $I55 to
$40.
Porto Rico oranges ranged from rs
to 40 cents box higher than the week
before.
California Valencias are done, the
first two cars Of California (Mariposa)
Navel oranges arrived and sold we'll,
the first ranged from $500 to $3.50,
averaging 1857. The second did still
better, ranging from $2,o5 to $500.
The first car OF Arizona oranges sold
in New York on Tuesday, November
20, at prices ranging from $3.I2 I-2 to
$525 per box and from $3.50 to $4.I5
for half boxes.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-12-11
True Guinea Grass.

At the request Of one Of our readers
who was not entirely satisfied with the
outcome of the Guinea grass Discus
sion, sample of seed was sent to the
Department Of Agriculture at Wash
lngton for identification, and in reply,
we have the following letter, which,
with the evidence heretofore given,
ought to be conclusive On the subject:
Washington, D. c., Nov 70, 1907.
Editor Florida Agriculturist:
Your letter OF November 10, together
with the sample of grass seed forwarded
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-12-11

for examination, has been referred to
Professor A. S. Hitchcock, Agrostolo-
gist in this office.
Professor Hitchcock states that the
seeds are those of the true Guinea
grass, Panicum maximum, and that
about or per cent of them appear to
be fertile.
The statement that the plants never
bear seed in Florida is probably too
sweeping, but it may be safely said
that they do not bear sufficient pro-
portion of fertile seed to be of eco
nOmic Importance, or to permit the
propagation of the plants by seed as
timothy and bluegrass are propagated
in the North I find that in Porto
Rico, where this plant is extensively
cultivated, it is propagated exclusively
by the roots.
Lyster H. Dewey,
BOtanist
It is evident that Prot Spi1Iman was
quite mistaken in saying that Guinea
grass did not bear seed in this state
1t does not help the matter to say that
it does not bear a large percentage of
fertile seed. It does seed freely and
some of them are fertile as is shown
by the statement Of Our correspondents
that volunteer plants come up freely.
It is evidently desirable forage plant
for the state.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-12-11
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last consideration may have consider
able weight with the French, as they
are all renowned for their economical
propensities. An enormous crop Of
peanuts is grown in this country
Probably the introduction of this indus
try might help the growers to realize
better prices
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-12-11

All fertilizers should be we'll mixed
with the soil.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-12-11

ADVERTISING RATES.
Rates for advertising furnished on appli
cation by letter or in person.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-05
TRIPLE TROLLEY CRASH.
One Dead, Another Dying and Score
Hurt at Providence.

Providence. July 4.-One man is dead. another
is dying and nearly a score Of other persons
were severely injured in a collision of three cleo
trio cars at East Providence to-day. The dead
man is Paul Monroe motorman, of Taunton ave-
nue. East Providence.
The list Of those most seriously injured fol-
lows:
COOPER James Trenton street. Fall River elbow ANA
bruised.
GOGGIN John SeekcLk. chest injured
JANELLE Alexone, nEotorman. Providence. both legs
fractured. cam 1t live.
JOSSIYN Mss Bertha. Eas, Whitman. Mass severe
shock.
lTLAUGHLIN. Miss Mary A. Taunton. sca,p wounds.
SIGsMOND J.. Taunton. broken ankle.
STURGI5 II. A. Brockton. left broken.
WHITEHEAD, Miss a. B., FaE River, scalp wounds
Two large open bound for Providence
one from Taunton and another from Fall River.
ha1 stopped about twenty feet apart at the foot
of q steep grade near the Washington Bridge,
over the Seekonk River At the top of the grade
WAS Il closed from Taunton. The closed
car started down the grade, and when the mo-
tormau endeayored bring il TO q stop the
brakes failed 70 work and the crashed into
the Fall River car the foot OF the grade
driving that vehicle into the end Of the
open car from Taunton
New-York tribune., 1907-07-05
DIR. ROCKEFELLER STARTS
off for Chicago Unnoticed - Re
quested Subpoena, Says 4rchbod.

Although he has been a much sought after
person for two weeks more. John D Rookie
felier had no difficulty in escaping the notice OF
the holiday crowds in the Grand Central Sta
tion yesterday afternoon
United States marshals and deputy marshaIs
from West and from East have been thick fov
a fortnight in the Pocantico Hills and in the
Berkshres where one of them finally nailed the
Standard Oil on Wednesday and served
him with a subpoena to appear before Judge
Landis in the United States Circuit Court Chi
cago. But there wasn't a trace Of one Of them
at the station yesterday afternoon when the tall
form Of Mr. Rockefeller passed through the
trainshed. With him his brother, William
Rockefeller They left the Wolverine Ex-
press for Chicago at 4:30 o'clock. and will be
in the Windy city in plenty of time to avoid
incurring the displeasure of the federal court
While in Chicago the RoCkefeers will stay at
the home of John d. ROckefellers daughter.
Mrs. Harold F. Mccormick.
John ID. Archbold. director of the Standard
oil Company. denied yesterday that Mr.. Rookie
feller had attempted to get away from the sub
p9na servers Mr.. Archbold said that Mr..
Rockefeller had telegra phed 10 Judge Landis
that lie would be I'm Chicago on Saturday II
necessary. without having subpoena served on
him. Not having heard from Judge Lands on
Wednesday. Mr.. ArchboId said, Mr.. Rockefeller
sent word TO the United States marshal In the
Pittsfeld district come and see him and
bring the subpoena along
New-York tribune., 1907-07-05
BATTLESHIPS' CRUISE.
ONLY ROUTINE LITTER
Nay Ertcrd to Pacific, 6ut if 1t Does
VIII Be Without Signifcancs

Cyste- E7T. July 4-The basis ot the ruu1o-
that fee: Of sixteen American rattIeships was
10 he stationed il the ocean which sanara,a,
this country from Japan is probably expla;ned
in official statement made public u, .ha ax-
ecutive offices here to-day
While not expressly stated 1t is inttn,ate,i +,o,
the battleships may go to the Pacific in the nea-
future but If they do. II will he in furtheranco
only OF plan of routine naval manoeuvres
Moreover. it is added that the matter of destiro
tion is undetermined and the fleet is as lilxal,,
10 be ordered 10 the Mediterranean or the Soutb
Atlantic 70 the Pacific In any event tho
statement emphasizes that no political signii-
canCe is TO be attached to the trim and II is
further made clear that the inference that fric-
ton between individual citizens of this country
and natives of Japan has Influenced the govern
nent in the disposition Of its fighting sea force
is not justified
II is the policy Of the Navy Department to get
the battleships together occasionally FOR an ex-
tended cruise. Arrangements for such cruise
are now under way. They may or may not
mature by the coming winter.
The official statement given out by Secretary
Loeb fellows:
There is no intention of sending a fleet at
once 10 the Pacific. For the last two years the
administration has been perfecting its plans TO
arrange for long ocean cruise of the battle
ship feet. when a sufficient number Of vvarships
are gathered. This cruise may possibly be to the
Pacific. but might possibly be only to the Medl-
terranean or the South Atlantic II may possi-
bly, take place next winter, but, on the other hand
II may not be convenient TO arrange IL until
later In any event, after a few months the fleet
viii be brought back together the Atlantic
Coast.
Whether the voyage is made not whether
the feet stays in the Atlantic or goes to the
Pacific, will be determined simply as a matter of
navy. II is part of the settled policy of the
Navy Department. in its effort to keep the navy
up 10 the highest point OF efficiency, always to
keep the battleships together, manouvring as a
feet composed OF several squadrons, and IL is
desirable that this feet should from time 70 time
take a long voyage.
The relations between the United States and
all other powers never were more peaceful and
friendly than at the present time. and If the feet
were sent 10 the Pacific the fact would possess
no more significance than the further fact that
three or four months later 1t would be with
drawn from the Pacific. Both would merely be
part Of the ordinary routine of the naval admin
istration."
Late tonight the statement Of Secretary Met
calf given out at Oakland. Cal, in which he
said that che Atlantic fleet Of battleships would
make the voyage TO San Francisco, was shown
TO Secretary Loeb. Mr.. Loeb would not COM
rrent Oh Secretary Metcalf's announcement fur
ther than to say that his own statement OF the
cruise covered that made by the Secretary OF
the Navy at Oakland.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-05
STREETC1R HITS AUTO.
Occupants Of Big Sightseeing Na-
chine Hurled into Street.

a Seventh avenue car coming down Broadway
In front of the Hotel Astor. Broadway and 44th
street, yesterday afternoon, into the rear Of
a sightseeing automobile belonging to the New
York Transportation Company and filled with
passengers some Of them women. The automo-
bile was hurled off the track and against the
curb. throwing several of the occupants into
the street. Charles T. Brenner of Springfield.
Ohio one Of the passengers and a guest at the
Grand Union Hotel. sustained a severe scalp
wound and numerous cuts and bruises.
The ear was driven by carl McDowells motor
man. Of No 36S West jSth street. and Patrick
Guerine of No 1Ol West sd street. chauffeur.
in charge of the automobile. The auto came
down Broadway in front Of the car, and the
motormau couldn't stop it in time Ia avoid a
collision. As the struck the automobile, the
rear seat, containing two women and two men,
was knocked from its position and its occu-
pants went into the street tho automobile being
thrown from the track
Mr. Rrenner was injured more than any of
the rest although all his fellow passengers were
historical and the police who went To their as
sistance had difficulty in 0uetng them DR..
Shoales who was summoned dressed Mr.. bren-
ner's wounds and sent him to his hotel
The accident caused excitement in the neigh
borhood and guests At the Hotel Astor. the
Cadillac and Rector's rushed out To what
was the matter. Several thousand persons soon
gathered at the place
New-York tribune., 1907-07-05
P1TROLN1N RUN DOWN
Tried to Stop Auto in Pelham Manor
-OccupQntS 1rrested.

Patrolman William Callahan. Of Pelham
Manor. yesterday tried to stop an automobile.
which, it is alleged, was going at the rate Of
forty-hvc miles hour along the Shore Road
He is now, it is said, in a dying condition in the
New Rochelle Hospital His skull and both
shoulders were fractured. and he also received
broken nose and conusions about the body
The Pelham Manor police have been conduct
ing a crusade against automobile drivers who
exceed the speed law. \ trap was laid for
them on the shore road near the entrance to the
summer home of the New York Athletic Club on
Travers Island. The police have hid themselves
behind trees and when a motor car, seemingly
exceeding the speed limit. would come along the
driver would be placed under arrest.
Yesterday. according TO the police record Pa
trolnau Callahan a car. said to he the
property OF William McCord, n contractor OF
Greenwich. with z. ]. Kane a yachtsmau Of
LarChmout in IT. come bowling along. Gala
han tried to stop II. He struck by the ma
chine and tossed into a ditch. The automobile
was held up Mt the entrance OF the New York
occupants of the car were taken before Judge
Edgar Beccroft. who released them i'm 500 bail
pending the result Of Callahan's injuries Nc
Cord and Kane said they had no intention Of
running down Callahan. They said that when
Conlou ordered them to stop they ditched their
car and were both thrown out. They mem
bers Of the New York Athletic Club and several
Yacht clubs along the Sound.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-05
U'EDS AFTER ASCENSION.
G:.H Nearly DrO7cns Follozcing Fail
Into RiT6r.

Mddletown N Y. July 4.-After making a
balloon ascension and narrowly escaping drown
ing in the Waikiki River. Miss Maggie Daley
of this city was married in the presence of ten
thousand people to-day She began her career
in aeronautics Memorial Day last year
when on a dare from young girl companions.
she made balloon ascension. This was q
success, and she made several more.
At EHenville, y. Y, last fall Miss Daley
saved the life of Mrs. Roper OF Brooklyn, who
was caught in the dangling ropes of her balloon
and carried aloft, She had several narrow es-
capes from death herself and decided 10 quit
baIoonipg. Recently her cement TO e. Ar
thur Brockett announced. Her friends
asked her TO make one last balloon ascension.
and she agreed.
This afternoon she arose 5000 feet in the air
and made a parachute leap. landing in the
middle OF the Waikiki River. She was rescued
by Thomas Reagan, of this city. Immediately
afterward she was married TO Brockett, Alder
man Burton l.. LamOnte. of this city. performing
the ceremony. The young couple started at
once on a wedding trip Mrs. Brockett an
nounced that she would never make another ball
loon ascension.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-05
GEN. BR4YTON RESIGNS.
Retires from Actire Management
of Party in Rhode Island,
LRv Telegraph 70 The Tribune. !

Providence, r l., July 4.-In letter made
public to-day by the secretary of the Republi-
can State Central Committee. General Charles
r. Brayton resigned from the executive COM
mittee Of that committee. In the letter he says
that he takes the step because ne believes that
the active management of the party. now united
can he better intrusted 20 younger men. In an
interview to-day he said that he felt himself
growing old. and believed that he could best
serve the party by retiring from It's active man
agement. He felt that he ought not To dictate
TO the party, and for that reason RETAINED from
voting for or against the proposition before the
committee last week 70 ndorse the candidacy
Of ex-senator Wetmore for the United States
Senate.
General Brayton IS in his sixty-seventh year,
and is totally blind. He has no doubt of the
party's success next fall he says.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-05
ROCKEFELLER GUARDS CALLED OFF
Cleveland Deputies Watch Forest Hill Home
All Night, However.

Green Bush. Wis. July Judge Kenesaw NJ.
lands, of the United States District Court Of
Chicago who is spending a few days here. said
to-day that he had received numerous requests for
Information relative the report that John u.
Rockefeller had requested permission make
deposition in Massachusetts, instead Of coming 70
Chicago to give personal evidence in the Standard
OIL inquiry now under way before Judge Lands
The judge said that he had received no such
quest from Mr.. Rockefeller on the contrary. he
had sent the following message to the United
States marshals In the districts Of New Jersey,
New York and ohio:
Il have received word that subpoena was
served on John D. Rockefeller at Pittsfeld. Mass.
the afternoon of July 3. have also received
the following from Pittstied. dated July 2.
I understand that subpoena has been issued for
my appearance at Chicago on Saturday. No sub
pcrna is necessary. / will be there John II,
Rockefeller You will therefore make no further
effort To serve processes.
Judge Lands further said that he gave out
copy Of his instructions to the United States
marshals put end what appeared To him
ia be 'an epidemic of hystera about a very small
matter
will reach Chicago tomorrow night District At
torney Sims tonight said that plans being
made 10 have the head of the Standard Oil Com
pany take the stand when court opens at 10 o'clock
on Saturday morning
Judgr Lands will return to Chicago tomorrow
Cleveland July 4-Marshal Chandler received
message early this morning from United States
District Attorney Sims, Of Chicago informing him
officially 81 the service Of subpoena upon John ID.
Rockefeller. ald telling him To withdraw his watch
from Forest Hill The hour, however. was So late
that Marshal Chandler thought it well to allow
As q result Forest HIN guarded until break
fast time this morning.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-05
METC4LF STATES PLANS.
Vessels to Round Cape Horn and
Visit San Francisco.

Oakland, Cal, July 4.-secretary Metcalf in
an interview to-day intimated that a squadron
Of battleships will come around Cape Horn on a
practice cruise and will be seen in San Francisco
harbor.
Many false impressions" he said, have
gained circulation about the movement. have
held all along that there practically no sig
nifcance to this movement from military
point Of view. 1 might have stated before leav-
ing Washington exactly what saying now
But thought that the news concerned the
people Of the Pacific coast to-day would be an
appropriate time 10 announce the plans.
1t is the policy of the Navy Department 70
keep the feet in American waters as much as
possible. II is also policy 70 keep as large a
number Of batteships together possible. We
might well spend the money in American
ports as abroad. In the past have sent
squadrons 70 various European nations with less
advantage than by keeping them at home.
i have planned this cruise around Cape Horn
for the practice Of the squadron. How long the
ships will remain here / cannot say. l can prom
ise the people Of Oakland and San Francisco
that they will Of the finest naval spec
tacles witnessed in Pacific waters
Il hope the talk of japanese troubles and OF
international differences may be dropped by the
newspapers. There is nothing to produce any
feeling except this talk of the newspapers. The
his own government believe is purely inven-
United states should not be on the friendliest
New-York tribune., 1907-07-05
TlFTS SLEEP MURDERED
Cclebrat0rs Near His MOthcr's
Home Make Rest Impossible.

Mtllburv, Mass, July 4-Secretary William II
Taft of the War Department. who came here
last evening TO visit his mother Mrs. Louisa
NJ. Taft, started this afternoon for Manchester
by-'he-sea where he will remain untl to-mor-
row. From Manchester he viii 60 10 Murray
Lake. Canada. to join his family
Secretary Taft had unquiet night in this
usually peaceful village because of a demon
stration made by n crowd OF Fourth Of July
Ceebrators. From midnight until morning the
Central Square. which Mrs Taf's home is
situated, was filled with noisy gathering a
huge bonfire built I'm the street, and cannon
crackers were exploded and other fireworks set
off. making sleep impossible probably for any
residents OF the square. The cclebratoTs wanted
Secretary Taft TO make a speech but he did
not respond TO their invitations. appearing only
at window to close the blinds In order
to shut out the glare Of the bonfire.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-05
CARRIAGE RUNS OVER TWo-yEAR-oLD.
Crowd in a Frenzy, but YOungster BObs Up
Uninjured-Driver Gets Away.

Joseph Nigre. Of No 266 East 10lst street.
two years old. was run over early last evening
by a carriage at Second avenue and 112th street.
lie was tumbled around good deal. but es-
capped without "A bruise. Several hundred per-
frenZy bv the occurrence. \ policeman hap
pened along and sent in an ambulance call
one. from Harlem Hospital hurried to the place.
The surgeon found Joseph sitting in chair
in a drug store rather dazed. No bone was
broken nor was any other injury apparent The
vounester was put in the ambulance and taken
to his home a policeman traced the carriage
to a nearby livery stable but the driver had
gone and the night watchman seemed ignorant
of the occurrence
New-York tribune., 1907-07-05
IN OTHER CAPITALS.
National Holiday Kept IN al Parts
of the World.

Paris July 4-Thousands Of American flags
few over Paris to-day TO commemorate Inde-
pendence Day. Many Of the principal stores in
the city flew the Stars and Stripes in honor OF
their big American clientele, and the homes of
MANY members of the large American colony
were likewise decorated,
The American Embassy and the consulate
were closed AS Ambassador White has not yet
selected his house in Paris, the customary
Fourth Of July reception was not held to-day.
Tonight the American Chamber of Com
rnerce gave it's regular Fourth Of July dinner at
the Hotel du Palais d'Orsay. The attendance
was large. and the occasion was particularly in
te-esting on account of the presence in Paris OF
many Americans OF prominence. The guests
include Paul Morton. Patrick f. Murphy Chaun-
cev NJ Depew G. NJ. Hitchcock Ambassador
White, ex President Paul Doumer of the Cham
Der Of Deputies and william Segman. the dean
oc tte chamber.
TIC dinner was presided over by Laurence '.
Benet president os the chamber. Addresses
were made by Ambassador White. II Doumer.
Mr. Morton. Mr. Seligman and Mr.. Murphy \
telegram from President Roosevelt conveying
his greetings was read.
In his address Mr.. White expressed the opinion
that the commercial relations between the
United States and France, which now most
unsatisfactory would soon be placed upon
basis agreeable to both countries Mr.. Morton
delivered Il eulogy cs President Roosevelt.
Berlin, July 1.-The Fourth Of July was cele-
bratcd most periodically by the American col
ony of this city. Fully four hundred members 9;
The colony chartered steamer and sailed up the
river Spree 10 the suburb of Grunar where a
iolly nicnic was held. This was followed by field
sports for medals presented by some Of the
members Of the colony. ari the contests were
..oet ilto.rstirg aud animated The days ont
C,ntnued second page.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-05
MR. B1RTELS ESCAPES.
Rich Bre7cer Eludes Sheriff in
Toronto COurthOuSc.

Toronto. ont. July Alderman Bartels the
wealthy brewer of Syracuse. arrested in Welland
a month ago on charge of perjury and ordered
to be extradited by Judge Wells, who appealed
TO the courts at Toronto. escaped from custody
about noon. Just before court opened the sher-
iff left him alone for moment in the corridor
and when he looked for him again Bartes had
disappeared. Search is being made for him.
Despite Bartels's escape. argument his ap-
peal from the decision OF the extradition court
was made this afternoon. A decision is ex-
pected Tomorrow.