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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27
Daisy's Note for a Sealskin.
Chicago Tribune Little Novel.
NRnt nonnN

Chicago Tribune Little Norel.
"But, papa
Not another word" said the per
son thus addressed, tall, handsome
man, in whose deep brown hair a
tinge of gray was just beginning to
show. "You know, my child" he
continued, "that nothing could give
me more pain than refusing any wish
of yours, and that ! am never so hap
ply and free from care as when some
act OF mine has made your life bright
er. But this request l cannot grant.
A sealskin sacque with fur trimmings!
By my halidom, you jest bravely;;"
and turning hastily away, Dunstan
Perkins stepped to the sideboard
and took drink.
For an instant Lillian stood in the
conservatory looking steadily down
at the heavy velvet carpet in which
her shapely feet sunk deeply, but
presently the spirit Of desolate lone-
illness seemed to leave her, and going
quietly into at adjoining room she
began eating pie.
In few moments her father came
into the apartment. perhaps / was
rather harsh with you, Lillian" he
began.
But the girl interrupted him.
Don't speak oi it again dear papa, u
she said. "because | know that You
really have no money to spare.
While | was mending your overcoat
last evening | saw that note from
Daisy, and / would not"
"You saw the note?" asks Mr..
Perkins in hoarse, agonized tones.
Yes, papa; but you know 1 news
er-"
"How much will sealskin sacque
cost?'
Three hundred dollars" and as
the girl spoke these words baleful
light shot from her eyes.
you can have. the money to>mor-
row." he said, and went slowly out
OF the room.
II thought my darling papa would
weaken" said the girl, and lifting
the fork slowly to her lips, the last
OF the pie was gone.
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THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURIST.
paper down and take little interest

paper down and take little interest
in what am saying"
"Yes DEAR" said Mr.. Breezy. slam
ming the document on the table in
front OF him, and settling back in his
chair with yawn.
Now, Mr.. Breezy, l want you to
give me your opinion on this little
sketch" said Mrs. Breezy, holding up
one of the drawings.
every pretty" said Mr.. Breezy,
half opening his eyes.
How do you know it's pretty
said Mrs. Breezy. "You are not look
ing at it at all. Sit up and examine
it as you should"
Did you get it with a pound of
tea ?" asked Mr.. Breezy, bracing up a
little and taking another look at the
sketch.
"a pound of tear' shouted Mrs.
Breezy, jumping to her feet. "No. 1
didn't-I-Oh you horrid-I-I-
shall never, never, show you another
of my paintings, never p And Mrs.
Breezy jammed her sketches into the
portfolio, and swept out of the room
with the air OF tragedy queen.
Thanks be 10 God" calculated
Mr.. Breezy, as he picked up the alb.
stract Of title, and attempted once
more to concentrate his mind upon
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27
Poisoned 10y Serpents Among the
Books.

ECCHttHyt'
A gentleman in India went into
his library one day, and took book
from the shelves. AS he did so, he
felt slight pain in his finger like
the prick of q pin. He thought that
pin had heeo stuck ov some care
less person in the cover of the book.
But soon his finger began to swell,
and then bis arm, and then his whole
body, and in few days he died. 1t
was not pin among the books, but
small and deadly serpent. There
are many serpents among the books
now-a>days. They nestle in the TO-
llage OF some OF our most fascinating
literature; they coil around the flow.
ers whose perfume inloxicates the
senses. We read, we are charmed
by the plot of the story, by the skill
with which the characters are sculp-
tured or grouped; by the gorgeous
ness of the rd-painting-we hard
ly feel the pin prick of the evil, that
is insulated. But it stings and poi.
sons. When the record is made up,
on what multitudes will be inscribed:
POISONED by serpents among the
books"
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27
Bless His Dear Heart.
Peoria Cal.

PeOTiG CQU.
In very elegant palace car en-
tered weary faced, poorly dressed
woman with three little children
one a babe in her arms A look of
10y crept into her face as she settled
down into one of the luxurious chairs,
but it was quickly dispelled as she
was asked rudely to "start her boot"
A smile of amusement was seen on
several faces as the frightened group
hurried out to enter one OF the COM
mon cars. Upon one young face,
however, there was look which
shamed the countenance of the 9th
ers. "Auntie." said the boy to the
lady beside him, Il am going TO car
ry my basket OF fruit and this box Of
sandwiches to the poor woman in the
next car. You are willing, of course"
lie spoke eagerly, but she answered;
vi r. &c sffsn, ueass., may rnfeeW
them yourself, and perhaps the wo-
man is an impostor." mo, I'll not
need them," he answered decidedly,
but in very low tone. "You know
had a hearty breakfast, and don't
need a lunch. The woman looked
hungry auntie, and so tired, too, with
those three little babies clinging to
her. I'll be back in a minute, auntie;
know mother wouldn't like it if l
didn't speak kind word to the least
of these when l meet them" The
worldly aunt brushed tear from her
eye after the boy LETT her, and said,
audibly; Gust like his dear mother
About five minutes later, as the lady
passed the mother and the three chill
dren, she saw pretty siGht-the
family teasting as perhaps they had
never done before; the dainty sand
wiches were eagerly eaten, The fruit
basket stood open. The eldest child,
with her mouth filed with bread and
butter, said: "Was the pretty boy al
angel, mammal" No." answered
the mother, and a grateful look
frightened her faded eyes; but he is
dong angels work, bless his dear
heartm And we, too, said, "Bless
his dear hearth
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

Forty acres firSt-class pine land near
Leesburg, Fla. Twelve acres, around
dwelling, improved; six hundred orange
trees; 40 five years from bud, and bear
ing; rest seedlings inst coming to matur-
ity. Lemons aud lines so, guavas 40,
peaches So, bananas plums, shrubs, vines.
etc. Modern cottage, plastered, one and
a half stories; eight rooms, largest 14x1G.
Good well water; stable. Healthy iOca-
ton. Price $500. Terms easy. Also
adjoining so acres, 10 cleared; IA bearing
orange trees; house Of rooms. Twenty
acres drained saw-grass land, unexcelled
for sugar cane. rice. vegetables. strawber-
Iies or pasture. Price $4,000. Address
HELEN HARCOURT,
Leesburg Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27
The Night After Christmas.

Twas the night after Christmas; the boys
were awake,
After stuiing with turkey. and pudding, and
cake,
And doughnuts, and oysters, and p:ums and
mince pies,
90 : e4nHcsF 'o7h1oses y 40 helpr' al
shall dep
Chow wish that hadn't had half as much
PIER
go mother' y "Come, hurry p' 60 what shall
do 2;
"Bring something to cure mep' "Boo-hoo''
and "Boo-hoop'
And mother, alarmed by the racket and noise.
Ran in to see what she could do for the boys.
PERRY DAVIS'S PAIN KILLER she brought for
relief,
And soon made an end of their noise and their
grief;
And each of the lads was still as mouse.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27
The precocious child was unde

The precocious child was under
examination by his Sunday school
teacher before a party OF visitors.
Proud OF the child's advanced state
OF wisdom the teacher asked Nov
tell me, why does the Lord love
your mother, Sammy" "'Cause she's
a sinner" Every good; and why
does she come to church on Sunday
"'Cause she has a new bonnet almost
every week" Ii was agreed by all
Concerned that The precoc!ous S2mu
els examination was not satisfactory.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27
Good for Babies.

With a baby at breast nothing is so
useful for quieting my own and baby's
nerves as Parker's Ginger Tonic. Itpre-
vents bowel complaints, and is better
than any stimulant to give strength and
appetite. NeaOork Mother.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27
Get Rich.

When Hops are $1.25 per ID as now,
an acre will yield 81, 900 profit, and yet
tae best family Medicines on earth, Hop
Birters, contain the same quantity Of
tlous aud are sold at the sama price.
fixed years ago, although Hops now ere
twenty times higher than then. Baiso
Hops, get rich 10 pocket; use hop Bit
tiers ana get rich in health.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27
,tl,, Go,. nhl Ezoridn .Aar,cnlturist.

Written for The Florida -fgr'cutuTtSt.
SONG OF THE SOUTHERN GAR
DENER.
stFor what are these darkieS all in Il row:''
They're here, my dear, TO hoe, to hoe.
Down where the pretty strawberries grow,
And the orange leaves glisten and glow.
From early dawn to nights inflow,
For that's the way all things grow.
Hoe, hoe, hoe.
Wife, the morn is flying, You know;
Up, and to the hammock Wen 90.
sBut sewing, dinner, children, lessons, Joep'
o. bother let such trihes go.
We must to the hammock and hoe,
For that's the way the cabbages grow.
Hoe, hoe, hoe.
''The night is almost here,
Why are you going to town, my dear?'
Getting a new supply of hoes
For SambO, Tim, Ben and Nose.
What shall get tor baby Joe?
"Get him EOe, get him hoe,
\ hoe, hoe, hoe
HOur money will soon be spent, Joe,
For This amending hoe, hoe.
What shall we do then, my Joe?
For we're not over rich, you know
Mortgage the farm and buy more hoes,
wear our boots till out at the toes,
And merrily hoe, hoe, hoe.
MRS. j. V. MURCH.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27

*lf you are woman and want both
health and beauty, remember that all
superficial efforts to increase your per-
sonal charms are vain. Freshness aud
beauty accompany health, and to secure
TINS Mrs LYDIA E. Pinkham's remedies
for all female Weaknesses offer the sur
est means Of renovation. J he highest
intelligence loses its lustre when 1t must
ind expression through bilious COM
p!eX!on. Good f)r either sex.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27
MEDICINES
A NOTED BUT UNTITLED WOMAN,



The above is good likeness of Mrs. Lydia E. Pink
ham, of Lynn Mass who above all other human beings
may be truthfuy called the ''Dear Friend of Woman"
as of her correspondents love to call her She
Is zealousy devoted to her work. which the outcome
of lfe-study, and is obliged to keep six lady
assistants help her large correspondence
which daily pours upon her. each bearing its special
burden Of suffering, joy at release from it, Her
Vegetable Compound is medicine for good and not
evil purposes 1 have personally investigated it and
am satisfied of the truth of this
On account of its proven merits. it is recommended
and prescribed by the best physicians in the country
One says: " It works like u charm and much
pain. 1t will cure entirely the worst form of falling
of the uterus, Leucorrhoea, irregular and painful
Menstruation all Ovarian Troubles, Inflammation and
liberation Floodings, all Displacements and The
sequent spinal weakness ard is especially adapted to
the Change of Life.''
1t perneates every portion of the SYSTEM and gives
life and vgor. 1t removes faintness, iatulency
destroys all craving for stnulants and relieves weak
Of the stomach. 1t cures Bloating, Headaches,
Nervous Prostitution, General Debility, Seeplessness,
Depression and Indigestion. That feeling of bearing
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under all circumstances, act in harmony With the law
that governs the feEalc system.
costs only ST. per bottle six for S., and is sold by
druggists Any advice required to special cases. and
the of many who have been restored to perfect
health by the of the Vegetable Compound, can be
obtained by addressing Mrs. P with stamp reply,
at her home in Lynn, Mass.
For Kidney Complaint of either sex this compounds
unsurpassed as abundant testimonials show.
"Mrs. Pinkhams Liver Pills." says writer, care
the best in the 1rorld for the Of Constipation,
Biiousness and Torpidity of the liver. Her Blood
Purifier works wonders in its special line and bids fair
to equal the Compound in its popularity.
All must respect her Angel of Mercy whose sole
ambition is TO do good to others.
Philadelphia, Pa. % Mrs. A. NJ D.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27

~*'Figures are not always facts y
but the incontrovertible facts concern
ing kidney-Wort are better than most
figures. For instance ''It is curing
everybody writes druggist. ''Kidney-
Wort is the most popular medicine we
SELL 1t should be by right, for no other
medicine has such specific action on
the liver, bowels aad kidneys. Do not
fail to try it.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27
Going in for Art.

BROOKLYN Eagle
II suppose you never find any time
to take any interest in art, Mr..
Breezy" said Mrs. Breezy, looking
attentively at a little sketch she held
in her hand.
"No, DEAR" said Mr.. Breezy, plung.
ing again into an important document
he had brought home from the office
to examine.
II have been amusing myself lit
tie that way" said Mrs. Breezy, smil-
ing rather sheepishly as she pulled
oat another sketch from a portfolio
lying on her lap.
"Have you, dear ?" asked Mr..
Breezy absently, as he attempted to
keep the party OF the first part from
getting mixed up with the party Of
: the second part.
eyes, and lam told they show some
talent" said Mrs. Breezy, holding
sketch off at arms length, and look
ing at it critically. "You know have
never taken any lessons to amount to
anything. l think will, though.
Everybody paints nowadays. It's quite
the fashion. It's well to have some
accomplishment. you know"
"Of course, said Mr.. Breezy, as he
commenced on folio ten.
"It's so easy to paint after you get
the hang of the thing" said Mrs,
Breezy, Sand it will be SO nice to give
~ i ','ssa.'ai d ii Fse "a ALE 81
"Yes, said Mr.. Breezy. trying to
make out description OF piece of
property in the document before him.
"You know painted a little when
/ was young-I mean before we were
married." said Mrs. Breezy.
"Did you ?"
GOT course l did, and you used to
compliment me on it, too," said Mrs.
Breezy, "but it's just like you to for.
get all about it. might expect as
much. You used to say that | hand
led my brush just like real artist
and that it was shame my parents
didn't allow me to make profession
of art. But you were always giving
me tatfy--I mean flattering me. You
have got bravely over that now"
eyes dear" said Mr.. Breezy alb
sently.
'I'm glad to hear you confess
fault for once" said Mrs. Breezy.
But you are perfectly indifferent to,
me now / can see that. Ii you
weren't you'd take some interest in
my efforts to raise above the common
place women all about you. Most
men would be proud 10 have a wo-
man of brains for a wife, but you are
perfectly satisfied so long as your
washing comes home all right and,
your breakfast Is ready tor you in
time, and your dinner is cooked TO
suit your taste. really believe you
look upon me as sort of machine to
keep you comfortable in lie, and
never imagine that look higher than
properly cooked tocd and we'll laun
dried collars and cuffs. But l am a
human being, Mr.. Breezy, even
though you seem to have forgotten all
about It,"
Eyes, my DEAR" said Mr.. Breezy.
Running from point onsthe south
west corner of Greene avenue and
-"
What ?" calculated Mrs. Breezy.
81 was just looking over this ab>
stract OF title, my dear, and"
PUT it down and listen TO me-"
cried Mrs. Breezy. abstract of tiG-
dlesticks Why in the world can't
you ever learn to keep your horud
business down town where it belongs.
/ think you'd nave enough 0! IL dur
ing the day, goodness Auow>, with>
out boring sc with the dry stuii. OF
al bad habits man can get into,
bringing lis business into the home
circle lSlne worst. Par that miserable
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27
SsROurh on RatS.ss

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies
ants, bedebugs, skunks, chipmunks, gos
piers. Is cents. Druggists.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27
Orange Grove for Sale.

Thirty acres of high pine land about
miles west of DeLand and one mile from
Beresford, Is acres under fence of which
10 acres are in grove of 800 trees about
half budded-5 years-the balance seed
lings about years old. Fully $50 of these
trees are bearing. New dwelling house of
five rooms costing $1,000, with necessary
ont buildings and splendid well of wa
ter costing 500. Apply to r." AT this
office. 81 AZ
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1882-12-27

What the Public Wish to Know-Can They
Make Living in Florida?
Can They Live There the Entire Year and
Maintain Their Health Equally
as at the North?
FENO the first we would say: In any of the or
K dinarily fertile localities near to transpor-
tatiOn, yes, most aSSuredly. 1t is as thoroughly
demonstrated factaS to the successful raising
of fruits and early vegetables in desirable To-
cations in Florida as it is that cabbageS, ap-
pies, or corn can be raised in New England.
The experimental gardening to establish this
fact was done years ago. Ii is now only q mat
ter of planting. cultivation, and harvesting.
Secopd-aS to health in Florida. 1t Is impOr-
tant to select healthy location. With health,
YOU can make poor land productive without
paradise if you were in it. At Orange Park
these two desirable conditions are 0em0nstra-
ted to all visitors. Our lands are high in ele-
walton, and free from malalial influences.
Our permanent residents lave something to
show for their two to four wears living in Flor
ida. The Florida Winter Home Co. has opened
up the opportunities for Northern people to
make successful homes in this State, if they
will follow the advice of the families already
living in our settlements, who will cheerfully
give suggestions, obtained by experience, to
all deserving neighbors. Therefore, going
equally as desirable locations, is not an eX-
pertinent to any thrifty families, only matter
of application of the resources surrounding
you.
Send for our Winter Home (32 column paper,
sent free. On receipt of two Scent stamps we
will forward Lithographic Maps. Pnce list,
sc. Address Orange Park, Florida. or Com
pany's Northern ONCE, 50 Devonshire Street
Boston, Mass.
W. G. BENEDICT, President.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-11
THE RIVER

remain here, and we have his avoWal
that he has cast his lot for good or i'll IN
Montana and with the people OF Mon
tana. He came not rich in this worlds
goods, but has been frugal, industrious
and economical and has striven as all
good men do, to lay by a little store n
make remunerative investments that
his family may be provided for when his
working days are over. He owns prop
erty in Deer Lodge and vicinity; he has
an interest ia a mine at Butte, and Others
in Jefferson county; he has a home IN
Helena and landed interests IN the
vicinity, and he has interests in 3 Ddnd
Of cattle in Eastern Montana. Every
dollar he has in the world is invested III
real or personal property in Mon!ani.
Now will our democratic contemporaries
please make a statement Of the real or
personal interests Major Maginnls has
in Montana; where his investments are,
and what constitutes a carpet-baggerln
their estimation ~
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-11

The Salt Lake Herald, the leading
Mormon paper Of Utah, went off into
ecstacies upon learning that Maginnis
was nominated for q sixth term, and the
Int, Mountain ORA WIS the following in
.erences from the significant fact: 1.-The
Salt Lake Herold1in ii recent issue con-
tanned a highly laudatory notice of Ma
ginnis, which the Independent il prompt
to copy. He is credited with broad
craftsmanship, careful thought and close
observation, and the assurance is given
that nobody can defeat Maginnis, and
nobody ought to- The Herald il a
Mormon sheet, actively sustaining the
outlaWed, p~oiyganlous office-Ilolders of
Utah in their traitorous violation of the
Ednlunds' law. Praise from such a
source is regarded by the ~IaW-abiding
citizens Of Zion as an injury. That
paper il now advocating the claims of
Ainslie, Of Idaho. for corrupt services he
has rendered the Mornlon church. There
is no doubt that Maginnls has rendered
himself equally useful to Cannon and
his brother hie1alt hs, and the fact ofhis
receiving the Mormon vote in this terri
tory would render such service due. But
Mormon conlnlendation of Maginnis is a
suspicious circumstance in itself, and
those preferIing to be his friends will be
extremely chary in their use of it,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-11

LOUIS RoTWiTT, the present clerk and
recorder Of Meagller county, and who is
now running independently for that
office, recently "carded the public" to
deny q report that he had detained or
suppressed q letter written to him and
intended for the commissioners in refer
ence to the building OF the new court
house. In his card Mr.. Rotwitt was
very emphatic, and called r. S. Price
some rather hard James In last weeks
Husbdndmedn, Mr.. Price answers in 4
cool. dignified manner, presenting aft
davits from responsible parties that go a
long ways to establish his case, and at
the same time indicate that RotWitt was
too hasty and previous by a large mi .rity.
He didn't seem to know that Price was
loaded. But it is the same old experience
the man who cards the public is lost.
This applies particularly in cases where
the card writer loses his head. We can
assure Judge Rotwitt that he has the
sympathy OF Judge Tattan, OF Benton
who knows how it il himself.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-11

Col. w. r. STEELE, of Deadwood, de-
cined the democratic nomination for
delegate in Dakota. He had already de-
clined TO allow the DeadWood delegation
to use his name, and the result might
have 5een anticipated. He, however,
tenders his services to the candidate,
whoever he may be. But as the conven-
lion had adjourned and the delegates
q home when the telegram was re-
ceived, he has very c%unningly absolved
himself Of the latter pledge.-Pionee''
Press
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-11

A GooDLY number of The people OF
Benton had the pleasure of listening to
Col. Botkin's excellent and eloquent
speetss Ut The court house in this city,
and upon them, at least, the Records
slush about his weakness etc, will
fall harmless. They know better. But
for the benfit Of those who did not hear
The Colonel, we wish to say that he is
ii Of the best speakers in the territory,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-11

TEN thousand copies of the Banner
City will he issued next week to be St mt
to st. Louis and other eastern points OF
free distribution. The st;ltent hts of the
Banner City may be relied upon. They
are FACTS compiled rom &C lal ubserva-
tons and resuits.-Bis81nrck Tribune.
Ths il the way the Bismarck boom is
manu- actured, and the pattern is one
that Benton might proftably follow.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-11

THE Hon. Grover Cleveland, whom
the democrats have nominated for gov
ernor of New York, is described as a
portly but well proportioned mar with
square shoulders and erect carriage. His
dark hair Is growing thin, and isstreaked
with gray: His eyes are dark and bril-
liant. His face is smoothly shaven,
save a heavy, dark mustache, which
droops over his mouth and shadows his
firm, rsther prominent chin.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-10-11

In answer to the query, WHO is the
carpet-bagggger?" the NeW Northwest of
fers the following, concluding with some
pert nent inquiries as to Major Martins
Interest ia Mon ana: Marshal Botxin
has been here four or i've years. He
brought his wife and children and made
his home here. Home II where the
heart is and inversely the heart IS
where home Is. We know tit aside
from continuing in office he proposed to