Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 77, 24 January 1909 — Page 3

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TI,EGRA3I, SUNDAY, JAXTJART 24, 1909.

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AT PRESENT TIME Many Former Quaker City People Now Located in Thriving Florida Two Raising Garden Produce. PROSPERING ARE THE ' ; LOCAL EXPATRIATES Farming Land Is Very Valuable, Selling From $100 to $1 ,000 Per Acre Celery Principal Product. A. W. Hempleman. Sanford, Fla., Jan. 18. A letter from from Sandford may be of interest to the readers of the Palladium because the large Richmond contingent now re siding here, most of whom we find en gaged in the cultivation of celery, let tuce, cauliflower and kindred produce for the supply of the tables in the north where it is impossible to produce them under similar conditions at this reason of the year. This brings us to the cultivation of celery the standard product of this community; and no one in the must consider for one moment that the rais ing of celery is a cinch, or that any one unskilled in the business can come here and find everything ready for his reaping the immense profits of which every one at interest is ready to fill your ears. , Property Valuable. First the ground must be bought, end this this is held at enormously high prices, ranging " from ; $100 to $ 1,000 per acre. Second, the preparing of the ground for cultivation which consists of digging out the trees, the palmettos and every root to be found in the soil must be removed. Third, the removal of all tnte refuse "which is a sorry problem. The palmettos you can not burn and they are of no earthly account for anything. All this can be accomplished at a cost of from $200 to $300 per acre. To prepare this ground for celery, usually the first crop is potatoes, which wll pay reasonably well. Now the ground is ready for celery planting. The celery seed from which the ulants are raised is all imported from France; the plants are set in rows SO inches apart, and the plants 2J3 Inches apart in the vrows, requiring 60,000 plants to the acre. The plants can be bought for about $3.00 per thousand making an additional cost of $1S0 per care, besides the cost of setting the plants which the expert will set from 15,000 to 18,000 per day of ten hours. Use Deep Wells. In the foregoing I have not included the expense of an artesian well, which Is necessary in every case, and the til ing which is laid at short intervals over the field; this water is found in abundant quantities at a depth of about 12 feet. The main tile for the supply of water to the lateral tiles is about 4 inches while the lateral tiles are only 2 inches and gives them underground irrigation. "Eternal vigilance" is said to be the "price of liberty," and it may be said with equal force to be the price of success in raising celery. 'Abundant use of fertilizers must be made; powders to prevent the ravages of insects must be used; at the proper time it must be boarded for bleaching purposes, then it must be cut and trimmed for market and shipped north, and then the man who has done all this is frequently the victim of unscrupulous commission house men. s Stories Are Fabulous. But what does he realize from all this outlay and hand labor. Well, the Etories they tell here are fabulous, and may even be discounted a good per cent, and still seem almost incredible. Men whose word would go without question in Richmond, and whose veracity I do not for a moment doubt Have cited me Instances where net profits from a single acre of ground have been realized amounting to $1,500 to $2,000 and even as high as $3,000 net. We must remember,, however, that in such cases the best are always selected as "samples." Among the Richmond contingent here, of whom I have seen quite a number, there is one universal expression of satisfaction with conditions. All seem to be very hopeful and well contented. Brown is Prosperous. A few words may not be amiss concerning the undertaking of our former felow townsman Mr. Edgar E. Brown, at one time connected with the "Railroad Store' of Richmond, and the enterprise he has displayed in. the development of a 240 acre tract of land, about four and one-half miles from Sanford. We boast of what our forefathers did in seeking the west and settling upon a piece of timber land and commenc the clearing of a farm, but this does not compare with the gigantic efforts of Mr. Brown in his work on "Beck Hummock" as It was called. " "this he has divided into five and ten acre lots, making magnificent streets and avenues, with strips of native trees and palmettos and drive ways on either side, ultimately to be very handsome and must become very popular. These five and ten acre lots lie is clearing off ready for cultivation about one half so that the purchaser may at once begin his planting and tmr sonetMnjc to ahow-iot his labors

while clearing off , the . remainder of j his "patch." Many of these lots are already sold and, occupied. Among these are Aubrey Hibberd and - Mr. Mitchell, both,' well! known in Richmond, having formerly lived there. Has Island Farm. Through the courtesy of Mr. U. B. Commons, another Richmond - boy we enjoyed a -sail across the lake to his island farm variously estimated to contain from 500 to 1.000 acres with only a small portion cleared for farming, but the part under cultivation shows that he has been a busy man his field of cabbage being especially fine and his crop of lettuce just being harvested. One feature connected with our Richomond boys here is the determined energy they display in their new venture; if industry and zeal in their work counts for anything they are bound to succeed. We visited the home of Dr. Hamilton, well known in Richmond, whom we found as well skilled in the cultivation of good things to eat, as he was formerly in extracting and filling teeth; his place gives evidence of intelligent and well pointed labor, and success will surely attend him. Our party including Mr. J. B. Maxon of Chicago, my wife and self will leave tomorrow morning, in an automobile for. Orlando, where we hope to spend most of the winter. A. W. H.

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THEATRICAL CALENDAR. . ' - GENNETT. All Week Aubrey Stock Co. NEW PHILLIPS. All Week High Class Vaudeville. "The Wolf." "The Wolf will be the attraction at the Gennett theater matinee and night, Jan. 30, and from all outward appearances standing room will be at a premium. "The Wolf" has just closed a. most successful run at the Chicago Opera House, Chicago, and theatre-goers are promised a rare treat. The scenery, light effects and properties used in this production are said to be marvels in stagecraft; they will -be-exactly the same as used in Chicago and New York. The Shuberts' reputation for liberal manage ment in. producing their plays is ? good guarantee and can be counted upon. "Too Many Wives." If you have that "tired feeling" or an attack of the "blues" that needs driving away, the management of the Gennett Theater suggest a visit to their popular playhouse and witness a performance of that jolly care-free musical farce ."Too Many Wives." It is brimful of fun, catchy music, pretty girls, clever specialties, attractive dances and- dazzling stages effects. Neither pains or expense have been spared to make this one of the most attractive entertainments of the season. Little Joe Morris, he principal comedian, Is a whole show in himself, and is the. possessor of a remarkably fine voice, a rare feature with most comedians of his class. He has a host . of new parodies and will introduce some of the latest during the engagement here. Otis Skinner. It is the bane of our best actors that one good hit is apt to corrupt their style forever, and that success once won, become's with them no longer an income to be earned, but a capital to be farmed. Otis Skinner is one of the few artists on the American stage who has not succumbed to this commercial spirit. Each artistic step he makes is upward and onward. This season he is appearing under Charles Frohman's management, in a powerful drama. "The Honor of the Family," drama tized with the utmost skill by Paul M. Potter, from one of Balzac's most famous novels. The play achieved a four months' run in New York last spring, and proved a success in every sense of the word. Although Otis Skinner has won his greatest fame in serious legitimate work, he is a thoroughly .versatile actor, and in the "Honor of the Family," he displays a spirit of true comedy of the highest type, investing the part of a Napoleonic officer with a fascination and charm characteristically his own. Mr. Skinner has the support of an uncommonly fine organization of associate' players. At the Gennett tomorow night. The New Phillips. With sparkling black eyes, features that lure, movements that entrance and a voice whose haunting sweet ness lingers long after the final notes of her songs are faded, are those characteristics which Tulsa, the beauty of the Sun-Murray vaudeville circuit possesses. She does a single act which has made her popular with vaudeville -managers, and that is a class of business men hard to become popular with. If is rumored that Tulsa, whose time on this circuit; has been short, has received offers from larger circuits and may be seen in the larg est vaudeville houses next season. For Rich prolific wit and comedy the Three Pattons in their turn "Jer ry from Kerry" have a rushing twen ty minutes of amusement. From the moment the act opens it becomes a veritable whirlwind of laughs and chuckles. It is an Irish folkland entertainment, tinctured with the brogue of the Emerald Isle and teeming with situations ridiculous and humorous. THE CARE OF BATH TUBS. Don't scour them with the old-fashioned brick scouring soap it's too hard on the enamel wears it off. Plumbers will tell you that is true. There's something better "WHIZ." Use a wet rag or sponge and rub a little "WHIZ" lightly over the surface of the tub and the stain will come off without the slightest injury to the enamel. Ask your grocer for a can of -WHIZ." .

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much of an opinion of him. It was their fault I suppose, but they didn't consider it such." "Have you any pictures of the old places in Kentucky or of your father's family?" "There ain'tany pictures in Kaln tucky bit I'll tell you what I've seen the old log cabin. It wasn't fit for a self respecting hog to abide in. We all had propt'y but the only thing to do up there in those hills was to pick up a squirrel or to raise a little truck patch in the summer time." - Wouldn't Vote for Him. "Well," asked the interviewer, "why is it that after Abraham Lincoln became president of the United States your family didn't look him up." "We all had niggers the Napiers and the Curts boys and you see we didn't approve of his principles," was the simple answer. "Why when Abe Lincoln was running for the presidency not one of those boys voted for him." No clearer exposition of the former station in life of Lincoln's father could have been displayed than the gentle disdain of the well to do mountaineer for what in their eyes was the poor white trash. And so ended the story which this relative of Lincoln told of the terrible hardships of the life of the young Lincoln, who despised by his family became the greatest man of his century in America. A Horrible Hold-Up. "About ten years ago my brother was "held up" in his work, health and happiness by what was believed to be hopeless Consumption," writes W. R. Lipscomb, of Washington, N. C. "He took all kinds of remedies and treat ment from several doctors, but found no help till he used Dr. King's New Discovery and was wholly cured by six bottles. He is a well man to-day." It's quick to relieve and the surest cure for weak or sore lungs, Hemorrhages, Coughs and Colds, Bronchitis, La Grippe, Asthma and all Bronchial affections. 50c and $1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by A. G. Luken & Co. The man who is looking for tronble meets with fewer obstacles than the man who is seeking happiness. -Philadelphia Record. Polo Game Monday, Jan. 25, reserved seats now on sale at Westcott Pharmacy. Price 25c New Castle vs. Richmond. 23-3t Under New Management. CENTRAL HOTEL OPEN ALL NIGHT. Restaurant. Best Meals in the City for 25c. W. E. CLAPP Successor Hewitt & Clapp Farnham's COAL Does Not Clinker. Clean and Beautiful. Phone 1303 Wain and First Sts. The Store of Bargains. Richmond Brokerage Company. 8TH AND FT. WAYNE AVE Q10 NO MORE 10 SAM FRED'S Salts. Overcoats. Cravenettes $1 and 02 Hats No Less

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Plaited and 25c extra for Peoples1 GennettTheatre Harry G. Sommers, Lesse and Manager. TeL 1683. SATURDAY JAN. 30. Matinee and Niht SAM.S.&LEESHUCETrto Offer EUGEN E WALTERS G I tPUy A Story of the Great Hudson Bay Country. Six months run at the Lyric (Shubert'a) Theatre, New York City, and Four Months at the Chicago Opera House and Garrick (Shubert'a) Theatre, Chicago. Free List positively suspended. "The Wolf is i play that one remembers - and thinks about long- after the curtain falls." " Peoria (IIL) Journal. Not. 22. 1908. Sale opens Thursday morning, Jan. 28, 10 a. m. Prices Matinee, 25, 50. 75. fL. Night. 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50.

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