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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-03
Big Chief CONVERTED.
Result OF DR.. Trout's Work
Among the SeminOIes.

/ received, Aug. ~, a letter
from Hotulcahatsie, q big medi-
cine man of the Cypress clan,
written through DR.. Golden, the
medical missionary of the Church
In the Everglades, as follows; ~
believe that Jesus is the Son on
God and that He is both God and
man; that he was born of the Vir-
gin Mary, died for our sins and
that we might have eternal life.
| believe that it is necessary for
me to turn from wrong and live
right and, in this belief, l want TO
be baptized the first time that \
see you or the Bishop"
This letter is fraught with tho
most important significance. This
Indian is a big man in the councils,
he is an old man, and has been
under our teaching for several
months. According to the Sem
mole laws, the individual Indian
belongs, not to himself, but to hos
tribe; SO, nc matter hcw much an
individual might want 10 embrace
the Christian religion, If the tribe
says NO, why it is NO emphatically.
The Tribal consent must be FIRST
gained. Again, the young Indian
is in blind subsection to the elders,
Any teaching to him must be
through the elder ones to be at all
listened to. And the fact thdt
this old man of authority
wrote this, is evidence that tho
Tribal consent has been given,
probably at the corn dance of
june IA last, and that, from this
on, the work Of Christianizing
these people will progress without
hindrance.
The conversion and Baptism of
a man of such Importance and
years, will have a pronounced in
nuence with others whom / know
to be impressed and interested,
and in Hotulcahatsie (The May
Wind Christianity and the Church
will have a valuable and active
ally. Praise God.
IRENAEUs TROUT,
Seminole Missionary
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-03

matte conditions and on the sever
ity of the infection.
4. After the above remedy has
been applied, and no new cases OF
foot-rot have been discovered for
u period of two or three months,
the following wash may DO applied
to the trunks of the trees and TO
such larger roots rs are exposed;
Three parts of Stacked lime, mixed
with one part of flowers of sui
phur. The ingredients may be
easily mixed by passing them
through a sieve, or by working
them ON the floor, very much as
fertilizers are mixed. After they
are evenly mixed, place the pow
der in u tub or barrel, and add
enough water to bring it to the
consistency of paint. The right
amount of water can easily be de-
termined by trial. If the wash
covers the surface we'll ind flows
easily from the brush, I will be
about right. The trunks of the
trees and all of the exposed roots,
should be given u thorough coat
ing Of this material. In groves
where foot-rot is Just starting and
where the wounds are all very
small, this wash alone viii FIRE
quently be found sufficient. In
groves where foot rot occurs on a
considerable percentage of the
trees, IL will be best to apply the
wash to the trunks and larger
roots Of all the trees--those that
are not affected as we'll as the dis
eased ones.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-03

Bralentown Journal:--During
the 1905 session Of the Florida
legislature, when Gen. Albert w.
Gilchrist was speaker Of the
house, he had as his guest in Tai
lahassee his mother, who proved
a bright and charming woman.
On one occasion, when in her
presence the general was mention
ed as probable future governor,
with the ever-recurring question
as to who should do the honors Of
the executive mansion with u
bachelor governor, the fond moth
er promptly replied: "His moth
er would do that for him." The
General added: Smother would
give us the time Of our lives, and
be the happiest one of all. I"
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-03

St. Petersburg 1imes:--The in
formation that the Taft and Sher-
man Club of st. Petersburg is to
have $50 white members is rather
astonishing, in view Of the popu-
lar understanding that all st,
Petersburg Republicans turned
into Democrats at the late puma
ries.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-03

St. Petersburg Times:- Not
since 1902 has any TAX for the
support of the state government
been levied upon the people of
Ohio, and the state has now more
than. S., 100000 in the treasury.
The trick was turned by n tax of
one per cent on the gross receipts
of the public service corporations.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-03

Gainesville Sun: Any person,
whether he be n merchant, pro-
fessional man or laborer, who gets
too good for the community,
ought to either make the conmun-
ity better or move out. We have
no sympathy with the man or
woman who is eternally finding
fault with the town.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-03

Pensacola Journals - The people
of Tampa are hustlers in politics
as we'll as in business. Taking
time by the forlock so to speak,
they are already planning to go to
Tallahassee next January to cell
citrate the Inauguration of Gov
ernor Gilchrist. 1t is proposed to
have South Florida well represen-
ted at the capital on that occasion,
Tampa taking the lead going
with u special train and taking
with them the state troops and
the Tampa city band. 1t is
four months and more till the time
for seating u new goveror
and he has not yet been cleo
ted; but there is nothing like pre-
pairing for such things in time.
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jacksonville Times.Union

Jacksonville Times-Union =
A post card is outlabeled: "Souv-
enir Photographs of Priced Pro-
ducts of Punta Gorda, Fla" 1t is
illustrated with pictures of paw
paws, pineapples, pomelos, and
potatoes, but there are no peas, as
there should be to carry out the
charming ALTERATION.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-03

Estero Eagle:- The Field Mu:
scum of Chicago has just added to
its attractions the skeleton of a
lizard, Eixty feet long, thirty feet
high, and weighing fifteen tons.
Wonder if Editor Jordan has dis
covered any "critturs" around
Punta Gorda, which will beat this9
Punta Gorda, under his able man
agement, has rapidly come TO the
front as a wonderful field for OK
plotting the many marvels of
Nature.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-03

with success. The hardwood
ashes supply the needed potash
and also counterfeit any acidity of
the soil that might occur. How
ever, If wood ashes are not easily
secured, u combination of 500 to
800 pounds of lime, $50 pounds
of high-grade sulphate of potash,
and 500 pounds of nitrate Of soda
to the acre may be used. The
lime would correct any acidity OF
the soil.
The plot is laid off into beds
from four 10 six feet wide, with
narrow paths between. The paths
are made q few inches lower than
the beds, and are connected with q
main ditch so as to act as drains in
caso of heavy rains. After apply
ing the fertilizer, the beds should
be allowed to stand for several
days before sowing the seed.
They are then raked level, and fin.
ished off by running a roller or
drag over the surface. Small
shallow drills are made for the
seed by simply drawing the end of
the rake handle or other stick
across the beds at distances of six
inches.
The bed is now ready for the
seed, which is to be sown by hand.
A number ten thimble full of seed
to eight feet of drill is fair rate
of sowing. The seeds are not COW
cred with soil, but simply sprin-
killed. down with water in the drills
where they lie. The bed is then
covered with u piece of wet bur
lap, which is kept moist until the
seeds have terminated, when the
burlap is taken away and the
seedlings protected by some kind
of shade.
AS the suns rays are intense
at this time of the year, it be-
comes necessary TO use some form
of shade. This may be construct
ed Of narrow Stats fastened togeth-
or to produce half shade. An eff
cient shade may also be made of
eese-cloth. This form of shade
is made by first stretching a wire
along the center of the bed, and
about eighteen inches above the
surface. The cheese-cloth is then
drawn across the wire like a tent,
and attached TO pegs on each side
along The edges Of the bed. These
pegs along the edges should be
placed close enough to keep the
cloth pulled evenly down to a
height of from three TO six inches
above the bed.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-03

About $50 representative or
ange growers of Florida met in
convention in Tampa last week
and took action looking TO a sys-
tematic handling of the crop and
other matters of vital interest to
the growers. The organization,
known as the Florida Orange
Growers Company, controls an
output of about $780, 900 boxes.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-03

DeLand Record: - Oranges are
so far advanced that regular
shipments will begin in October.
They are as large now as they
were the first of last October.
They are getting sweet, too. In
quality, the coming crop will be
the finest Volusia county ever
marketed.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-03

The Pensacola Journal is highly
and justly elated over the fact that
it was the first newspaper in Flor
ida to send in a contribution to the
Bryan and Kern campaign fund,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-03
HOW TO GROW CELERY.
Punta GOrda Soil Wei Suited to
its Cultivation.

year by Messrs. II. G. Keim and
II. l.. Blakely proved that Punta
Gorda soil is eminently adapted to
the cultivation Of celery. Mr..
Blakely's experiment showed that
it is not necessary to bleach it, as
the green plants were fully as ten
der as those bleached, and the
bleaching is done solely for the
sake of appearance. This being
the case, there is no reason why
some of our people should not en-
gage in the cultivation of this
popular and profitable vegetable
and make Punta Gorda famous
for its green celery as well as its
Incompatible pineapples.
On this subject, Prof, II. Y.
Winters, of the Florida Agricul-
tural Experiment Station, has
prepared and issued the following
bulletin, which is both interesting
and instructive:
Celery beds should be prepared
during August and September to
produce crops that are to he
marketed from January TO April.
Seed should be sOwn at intervals
of about two weeks during these
two months. BY this means the
crop is divided into portions which
mature at different times, making
it more easily handled under the
present labor conditions. This
method lessons the chance of fail
ure from disease or adverse
weather; it does away with the
rush to ship the whole crop at
once, which is quito Il problem
when labor is scarce; and it also
diminishes the danger Of flooding
the market.
1t is usually best to use newly
cleared land for seed-beds, because
old lands are apt to be infested
with root-knot and other diseases
as we'll as with grass and weed
seeds. The seed-beds should be as
near Us possible to the field where
the celery is to be set. The dark,
almost black, fine mellow loan, or
"hammock land" is excellent for
celery beds. Its physical condi-
ton is better suited to plant-beds
than that of the more sandy soils.
The plot to be made into seed
beds is first cleared of trees,
shrubs, and rough trash. In
breaking up the soil, care should
be taken to prevent the turning
up of the sandy subsoil, since this
sand would not make good sur
face for the seed-beds. The disc
turn-plow and the disc cutaway
harrow are good implements for
the work, as they tend to pnlver-
ize and mix the soil.
Thorough drainage and irriga-
ting facilities are absolutely nee
essary at this season OF the year.
Should the beds he in the region
where the underground system of
irrigation is used, the tiles may be
extended under them, and should
be given sufficient slope to be able
TO drain the beds in the event of q
heavy rainfall. In localities where
the overhead system is used, pro-
vision for watering may be made
by extending the pipes, or by the
use of hose. Proper drainage
may be secured in this case by con-
structing trenches at suitable dis
tances.
For fertilizing these beds, 1000
pounds of unleached hardwood
ashes and 500 pounds of nitrate of
soda to the acre have been used
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-03
CITRUS FOOT-ROT.
Instructions for Successfully
Treating the Disease.

Oh Experiment station, mas u.s.
sued the following valuable bulle'
tin on the treatment of foot-rol
in citrus trees:
The first symptom of The disease
that is noticed is the oozing OF
gum from wounds occurring near
the ground. Later on, the gum
ming ceases and the bark dries,
the portion that has become dis
eased breaking off, These foot.
rot wounds, after they begin to
heal, are so characteristic that
when once seen they are rarely
mistaken. The extent to which
the wounds spread depends on a
variety of circumstances. Some
times they are very small, being
not more than an inch in diameter
and more or less circular in out.
line; while at other times they
may extend nearlyor quite around
the tree at the ground, In such
cases the wound is Of an irregular
shape,
Since we have known that the
disease is infectious and under
stood the conditions which favor
its spread, a remedy can be much
moro successfully applied. The
following brief rules, if followed
carefully and conscientiously, will
eliminate The disease from Il
grove, and in many cases save
trees that otherwise would be lost.
/. Remove the soil from about
the crown and the crown roots, at
least as far back as any disease
occurs. The greatest care should
be exercised not to wound tho
roots in removing the soil. by
wounding the roots, opportunity
| is given for the microbes to enter,
and it is altogether possible that
some virus of the disease may be
on the implement used in remov-
ing the soil. A very small, even
IN invisible amount of this virus,
is capable of starting the disease
in a new place; consequently, any
tools or implements used about a
foot.rot tree should be thoroughly
disinfected before being used on a
healthy one.
Q. After the soil has been re-
moved from the crown, cut out
the diseased parts. For this pur-
pose large pocketknife with a
strong blade is a handy instru-
ment. The bark should be cut
away as far rs the disease occurs,
which can be easily told by IL yell
lowish or dark discoloration of
the inner bark. AS the disease
rarely penetrates into the wood, it
will be sufficient to remove the
bark.
3. After the diseased part has
all been cut out, apply an antisep-
tic wash. One of the most readily
obtainable, and also one OF the
best, is crude carbolic acid
using one part of the acid
to one part of water. This
may be applied with a paint-brush,
or with a swab. Most people find
the latter the handler of the two,
and it can be readily made by
wrapping the end of a stick with
some old cotton cloth.
When the disease makes its APP
pearance early in the year, it may
be necessary to repeat this opera
ton q second time, or even more
frequently. The frequency with
which the operation should be
performed will depend upon eli
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-03

Only two months until the Ma
tional election. Bryan will win.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
EVELYN VISITS THAW
Wife Spends Hour and a Half
with MatteaWan Patient.
PRISONER IS MUCH PLEASED
whites slayer Trying Hard TO Ac-
commOdate Himself To Conditions
i'm Hospital for Criminal Insane.
Jerome to Fight Any Attempt 10
Have Him Released.

Matteawan, y. Y, Feb. 3-The monot-
ony of Harry X Thaw's second day at
the Maueawan State Hospital for the
Criminal Insane was broken by a visit
from his wife
Mrs. Thaw arrived at Fishkili Landing
.on the New York Central train, arriving
here az lg4 p m. She was accompanied
by Daniel OReilly, Of Thaw's counsel
and several newspaper men. The party
came up In the drawing-room compart-
ment OF a chair car. The news OF Mrs
Thaws intended visit had preceded her,
and there was a great crowd at the sta
ton. IN order 90 avoid curious eyes the
party proceeded To the Riyerview Inn.
directly across from the New York Cen
tral station. Taking a closed carriage
there, they drove to the Holland for lunch.
IL was nearly 8 o'clock when Mrs Thaw
reached the hospital Dr. Britton ID.
Evans was at the asylum when she ar
rived. He was converslng with Thaw in
the ward when the carriage which con-
tanned Mrs. Thaw and Mr. OReilly drove
up 20 The big door on the east side Of the
building The visitors were shown into
the reception room, and after a short
wait there, were conducted 10 ward J.
north. where Thaw is confined. The
greetings exchanged between husband
and wife were very cordial Mrs ThaW
remained in the ward talking TO her hus-
band for nearly an hour and a half.
Thaw was very much pleased over kis
wife's visit. lie had been looking forward
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
M. L. nougIas for Presldent.

From the Paterson tN. j. Evening News.
If the Democrats really want to elect
t5e next President. why not select d can
diddte who represents something? In the
person Of ex-Gov. William l.. Douglas. the
great shoe manufacturer of Brockton,
Mass, the Democracy would find an ideal
candidate Mr.. Douglas is a self-made
man. He has worked up from the shoe
makers bench to the governors chair He
can sympathize with labor lie is the
head OF a great industry, and is capi-
talist. and knows the needs Of business
and industry He is a banker and under
stands the currency qoestion. He is
manufacturer and knows the tariff situ-
alton. He is a constructive statesman. as
witness the wise legislation OF Massa-
chusetts in relation TO savings banks and
life insurance He is not identified with
the factions that have rent the Demo
cratic party He carried the rock-ribbcd
Republican state Of Massachusetts by
phenomenal majority. He would Teunite
the Democracy and lead it to victory? He
has no past political record like Bryan's.
He would make a safe and sane candi-
date; that is, If he could be induced to
take the nomination. The trusts and
grafters would not like him, but the great
body Of the common people, the business
men and the farmers would elect him
The Democracy is in the political viii
derness. If William L. Douglas would
take the nomination. he would be the
political Moses that will lead them TO
the promised land of victory at the polls
next November.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04

TO 1t all day. Mrs. Thaw left the hos
pital al O'Clock. going back 20 the hotel,
where she remained until il was time 20
take the 1.l1 p. m. train back to New
York
Mrs Thaw has said that she will visit
her husband every other day, Thaw hay-
ing expressed an unwillingness to impose
upon her the fatigue Of a daily trip
Dr. Smith Ely Jeliffe was also a visitor
at the hospital to-day. lie arrived about
O'Clock and spent some time with the
patient. lie gave out no statement as 10
the object Of his visit.
Thaw seems TO be trying TO accOmmo-
date himself 10 his surroundings. and has
fallen into the dull routine Of life AT the
hospital with the best grace he can com
niand.
Must stay In Hospital.
New York, Feb. 3-If any attempt is
made to have Harry X. Thaw released
from the asylum for the criminal in
sane at Matteawan there will be vigOr-
OGs opposition from District Attorney
Jerome IN any court proceeding that is
taken the district attorney viii be noti-
fed, and it is understood In opposing the
application he viii present the record at
tie trial, tae opening speech OF Mr.. Lit
tletOn and all the evidence in the case.
including the statements Of his experts at
Thaw's first trial that Thaw was in
curably insane
Mr. Iittleton said to-day that he was
still counsel Tor ThaW. If Mr.. Littleton z
advice is followed no attempt viii be
made 70 get ThaW out OF the asylum for
at least three weeks.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
MASS FOR FATHER STAFFORD
Services at st. Patrick's Conducted
by Rev. w. J. Carroll,
Bishop O'ConneU 10 Omciate To-day.
Archbishop Keane 60 Pronounce
the Benediction.

Low requiem mass for the late Father
Stafford was said by Rev. William J.
Carroll in st. Patrick's Church, Tenth
street. between f and q streets. yes
terday morning AT 1890 o'clock.
Children Of ST. Patrick's Academy and
Sunday school and from st. Vinceuts
and St Joseph's orphan asylums assisted
at the mass. and sang the hymns.
Rev. ] F. McGuigan, OF St Patrick
Church, preached a short sermon TO the
children dwelling particularly upon the
interest DIT. Stafford took in them and
the magnificent example Of noble Chris
tian life be showed them
This morning al 1880 o'clock solemn re-
qUiem mass will DE sung By Bishop D.
J. O'ConneH rector of the Catholic Uni
veTsity. Rev. J. T. O'Connell. a noted
orator of the Middle West, and a life
time friend OF Dr. Stafford, viii deliver
the eulogy. Blessing viii be asked by
Archbishop John J. Keane, Of Dubuque
Iowa.
As far as possible, the friends Of Dr.
Stafford and the general public will be
accommodated this morning. after the
pew holders have been seated.
Final arrangements for the public
memorial meeting to be held I'm honor Of
Dr. Stafford will be completed this after
noon when the subcommittee meets.
Z. b. Chase has announced that he
would allow the use of his theater next
Sunday afternoon at ( O'Clock. The doors
will be opened half an hour earlier and
the seats in the gallery and auditorium
viii be free. The boxes and seats on
the stage will be reserved for those par
ticipating in the meeting
Music will be furnished by the choir
of St Patrick's Church and a section
cf the Marine Band, under the direction
of Lieut. Santelmann
The memorial fund will be kept open
10 March I. in compliance with many
requests received.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.

lRel Telephone a.
59 King Street
= Alexandria, Va, Feb. 3-An alleged
policy joint at the northwest corner Of
Princess and Royal streets was raided
this afternoon by a squad of policemen
under chief Goods. The officers captured
eleven colored men, who are charged with
promoting the game. 1t is said that the
majority of the prisoners are from Wash
ington. The officers also gathered in
quite a quantity of paraphernalia. Among
the articles taken were number OF
books, sheets. &c. All of the accused
were locked up, and not being able TO
furnish surety in the sum OF $l00 each,
they are being held for trial tomorrow
morning.
1t is said that the place where the men
were captured has been under suvcil-
lance for some time past. II is believed
by the police that this place has for some
time past been the principal headquarters
of the gang who are carrying on the
business in this city. Policy slips can be
frequently found in the alleys and streets
Of this city, but the police have up to
the present time been unable TO appre-
hend the guilty parties, although several
alleged runners have been watched for
some time. Just where the operators Of
the game have the slips printed is not
yet known 20 the police.
= The men taken gave the following
slames: Jack Conn0r John Lewis, How
Yard Green, Henry Nelson, Richard Gray,
George Jackson. George Young. Nora
Green. John Barley. Walter Thomas and
Turner Jackson.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-04
ANGRY GIRL DRINKS POISON.
Gives Wrong Name at Hospital
Where Life Is Saved.

Suffering from the effects Of carbolic
acid she IS said to have swallowed while
in a fit of anger. a young girl, giving her
name as Mary J. Bayliss, and her address
as 523 South Alfred street, Alexandria,
Va. was removed from 2l6 John Marshall
place northwest yesterday afternoon, 10
the Emergency Hospital
The hospital physicians succeeded in
bringing the young girl out OF danger.
After a short time she was discharged.
Inquiry at the house on John Marshall
place last night developed that the girl
had given the wrong name on arriving
at the hospital
A woman residing at the place, who
claimed to be the mother OF the girl, said
her daughters name was Mamie Corrigan,
and that she was sixteen years old. The
girl. she said had taken the poison while
in a fit Of anger. because she had been
requested by her mother to seek other
employment than that at which she is at
present engaged.