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The Florida agriculturist., 1889-07-03
THE HORRORS OF WAR.
GRAPHIC ExPERIE NCE OF A
SOUTHERN LADY.
An INcfdemt Of the civil War-Eak-
ing Tea i'm a Soap KettIe-A SUBJ
stituLe for Quinine.

: When the war of the rebellion be
gan the. beautiful country place, Ar
hnggton, covered the point of land jut-
ting into the Mississippi river, four
miles below Baton Rouge. Up the
long avenue of pride-of China trees
Mr.. Ripley, wealthy and prominent
Louisianian, had brought his bride
one day in the early fifties. In the
Charleston convention Mr. Ripley had
been one of the two Louisianians who
would not leave the hall when to
leave meant secession, and when, after
the war broke out, he came home one
day to find a home made Confederate
aag floating over his plantation, he
Sorrowfully demonstrated at the haste
of his Jealous wife. Physical infrmi-
ties kept out of the army, but he
served the Confederacy in securing
supplies y
Mrs. Ripley, who has told in
graphic fashion the story of wo-
mans life in the Confederacy, relates
in Flag to Flag" that on the morn
ing when Baton Rouge was bonn
harded by the Union gunboats she was
reused from sleep by the noise of can
non. With all woman's faith in the
cause she had SO heartily espoused she
was sure that Gen. Breckenridge must
conquer AS the morning wore on
she saw coming from the town what
seemed to be a flock of Sheep. 1t was
not sheep, but human beings rushing
pell NELL. Pouring, painting, rushing
down the hot and dusty road they
came women bonnetless, some with
wrappers hastily thrown over night
gowns, and men trundling children
too young to run. On they came
straight for Arlington, 500 terrified
human beings fleeing from bursting
shells.
The store closets of the house were
thrown wide open, and the bewild-
cred mistress with her child, two
months old, laid herself down on her
bed and cried, while hungry men
killed the sheep and oxen, cut off por-
tions. of the meat, cooked it hastily at
fires built of fence rails, and ate it as
savages eat. The twelve pounds Of
tea that the house contained was
turned into the soap kettles from
which the decoction, twas drunk
faster than it was made" as one of
the negroes puts it,
One frail woman, clad in light
night wrapper, came bearing child
i'll with malignant scarlet fever, and
she was the only person who had a
room to herself, the dread of fever
being greater than that of bullets.
Amid all the confusion several chill
dren first opened their eyes in cruel
world, and the household stores were
taxed to their utmost to meet these
unexpected demands. aA
At noon came the news of defeat,
and at night the rain which follows
heavy cannonading added to the mis-
cry. Men roasted in trees whose
broad leaves shed thewet, and counted
themselves well off, until few shells
dropped about the house sent them
tumbling to the ground like ripe per
simmons from a shaken tree. The
shells had the effect of clearing Ar
-lington of its unwelcome guests, and
among those to leave was the scarlet
fever patient. The sick child grew to
be a heautiflll woman hut To this dav
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-07-03
WOULDN'T BREAK THE LAW.

A Prominent Merchants Expert
ence on the Chicago Express.
ST had an experience on the PennsYl-
vania limited express travelling from Chi
cago last Sunday said a prominent
merchant recently, (which struck me as
being very peculiar. ordered a bottle
of claret with my dinner while we were
going through Pennsylvania, and was
astonished when the waiter refused to
take the order.
"'We don't serve liquors on Sunday,
SIR he said.
ellis sanctimonious tone and express
sion handled me, and / felt seriously re-
buffed. was still meditating over this
when the train crossed the border into
New Jersey. Suddenly the door opened
and the waiter returned, but what
change In expressionl A large and
healthy smile illumined his face, and he
carried tray covered with bottles of
beer and glasses.
"'How is thisY i asked him as he re-
turned. I thought you didn't serve
liquors todayT
"'Oh, we're in Jersey now was the
reply.
s'From that time on there was no
dearth of strong drink. New York
World.
Quite crowd of county cousins were
in town Monday. A94 AslN V 4WB@
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-07-03
LAKE HELEN BUDGET.
NEWSY NOTES AND COMMENTS
FROM THE LAKE CITY.
Meeting of the Literary SOciety-EIec-
tiOn Of OfficcrS-Ee -EeumslVvay-FigS i'm
Great Demand-A Big Fish
[From our Regular Correspondents

lfrOm our Regular correspondent
The Brearlev grove, now about four
years old, will this year bear from fifty
to seventy boxes of oranges.
There is such a demand for figs for pre-
serving that Mr.. Westlake's fig crop is
engaged weeks and months in advance.
Apropos of the phonetic corruption Of
proper names, a queer example is found
Koenig German for King is called
Carney!
The new school law kicks the school
trustees out of office without heels. The
new board may we'll say,
eff / so soon am done for
ts# What was begun for 2"
Private letter from Mr.. J. G. Sheldon
announces the safe arrival of Mrs.
Sheldon and children at Jamaica. Mrs.
Sheldon is isdeliqhted with the country
more so than Mr.. Sheldon, it is to be in
ferred.
Messrs. Currier and Wright and their
respective families have gone to New
SMYRNA to remain for some months
They will occupy their new cottages on
the Coronado" beach, where they can
listen morning, noon and night to the
'fsad sea waves" and fish for sharks to
their hearts content.
Life says that Mrs. Koenig Carney
caught sixteen and one-half pound
bass in lake Helen the other day. The
water was shallow and when she was
about to haul her game into the boat the
line broke, but quick as flash the
plucky little woman sprung from the
boat into the water and rolled the mon
ster ashore.
How any set of aldermen could have
allowed the mayor to meddle with their
organization is past our comprehension.
The power to accept resignation would
imply the power t. appoint, and this
would be a disfranchisement of the
council The congressional bee in his
bonnet has turned the mayors head, or
he would have had sense enough to see
this. Et l53Nt
Mr.. Johnson's mules ran away Tues
day evening as they we're passing Belle
vue with load of barrels, boxes, gar
den tools,. etc. After running a few
rods, the reach of the wagon broke,
dumping the whole load, men,
barrels, bottles. etc., in the middle
of the road. The mules, with the front
wheels, ran on, but stopped when they
reached the lake. Mr. johnson, Mr..
Long and the colored man were pretty
well shaken up, but no serious damage
was done.
No citizen of Lake Helen has done
more in the same time to improve the
place than Mr.. J. K. Hazel. He has
built neat home, cleared and fenced
several acres of land, set out a grove, be-
sides avariety of other fruits, and is now
challenging competition in way of gar
dening And the beauty of it is, that he
has done AL this mainly himself and so
quitely that the changes have seemed
like magic.
The meeting of the Literary Society on
Tuesday evening was slimly attended.
Mr.. Colby read a selection, 'FWhat
Makes Man, Miss Palmer read the
"Star," also a chapter of local history,
and Mr.. Russell read (by proxy paper
on what may be done during the summer
vacation to promote the interests of the
s..ciety. This was discussed by Messrs.
Hurst, Macy, Colby and the president.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-07-03

Sulphur cheap at Fishers,
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-07-03

Quite crowd of county cousins were
in town Monday. 9@ sl@AW 9Ng
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19
BIRD VERSUS BURGLAR.
A Household Alarmed by Fight Between
Thief and a Parrot

a Thief and Parrot.
Mr.. Emil Rothe, who lives at 267 Browne
street, has poll-parrot, says the Cincin-
natl Enquirer. The bird has been with the
family for number of years, and is highly
educated and great pet. Its cagels usual
! ~ hung at night in the rear room on the sec
ond floor. A window of the apartment
overlooks grape arbor, close against the
wall Of the dwelling.
About five o'clock the other morning
Mr.. Rothe was awakened by the bird which
was loudly shrieking Papa papa!'' The
parrot kept up these cries for several min
utes, until Mr. Rothe, finally alarmed by
the unusual disturbance, determined to 60
and see what was the cause When he
turned on the light he saw poll sitting on
the cross-bar of the cage. The bird imme-
diately recognized him and set up chatter
ing and a chuclsing of victorious "Ha,
ha'si"
Poll hooked like his famed predecessor
who had the exciting adventure with the
monkey. One wing was broken and the
bottom of she cage was covered with feath
ers. The bird was rufled up generally, and
IN fact had the appearance of having passed
through threshing- machine.
There were blood marks on the wires of
the cage, ana every tnlng 1ndlcated that
poll had engaged in lively and desperate
fight. Looking around Mr.. Rothe found
that the window was open. On the sill
were the bloody prints of mans fingers
A burglar had made an early morning
visit TO the residence. Climbing up the
arbor he easily raised the window and
entered the room. His movement must
have awakened poll. The bird evidently
gave the alarm and the intruder. realizing
that something had to be done quickly, at
once attacked the intelligent parrot
Fhrusting his hand into the cage the
burglar tried to wiring the birds neck In
stead OF quietly submitting poll showed
fight With besk and claws poll attacked
the robber. sinking the sharp weapons into
the flesh of the intruder's hand. So vigor-
ously did poll use natures weapons and at
the same time utter screams that the
burglar was forced 10 retire, baf1ied and
bleeding from painful wounds He must
have dropped from the wind ON Just as help
reached the door, as Mr.. Rothe heard the
noise of fall as he entered.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19
ARCADE"
-139 North Main Street.

barn with stout cord, and he kept it there
for week. But when released it renewed
with its former zeal its chase after its tail
1t would engage in these gyratory move
ments several times day, swapping of
small bits of its tail, an d growing and
barking as if in pursuit of some deadly foe
Mr.. Aldridge, unwilling to see the dog
MAIN itself further, bound the stump tight
ly with cloth, over which he smeared tar
But the dog soon tore this off and continued
the strange and cruel mutilation. So fire.
quent and savage have these attacks been
of late that nothing now remains Of the tail
but the merest apology in the shape of
torn and bleeding stump, scant half inch
in length. 1t used to be eight inches long.
The shorter the appendage became the
greater the difficulty the dog had in reach
ing it with his mouth, until now it is only in
movements of almost incredible swiftuess
that he succeeds in nipping it with his
teeth. He never attempts this except when
spinning around in the manner described,
and it is thought that he viii not discontinue
the habit until there is no longer any por.
ton Of his tail to amputate.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19

the caSe-he would rather please than to be
right. His right home must be in that
region where the supply of natural gas Is
unlimited and where it is not consumed by
meter measurement
Then there is the honest liar. He is the
outgrowth of one of the other species. He
tells fairy stories until they become to him
as truth. One Of this kind was encountered
by an Indianapolis News reporter
=" came near losing my life the first time
drove to Indianapolis, - he remarked 81
was boy of twelve years, and father had
sent me to the city with a load of wood. In
those primitive days we used raw-hide for
traces instead Of leather or chains On the
journey heavy rain began and stopped
at country store for shelter, leaving my
team N the road. Happening to look out,
saw the wagon, but no horses. Their tracks
showed me that they had gone rapidly down
the road. 1 started in pursuit, surprising
somebody had played a practical joke on me
by turning my horses loose. | tracked them
until / came to the brink of a creek The
bridge had been washed away and the banks
were steep. l gave run and tried TO jump
over, but finding when in air that l could
not make the further shore, l reconsidered,
deity turned myself, reversed my energy,
as it were, and landed on the bank from
which had jumped.
Il retraced myself to the store, and by
and by the sun came out strong and hot.
Happening to glance at my wagon, | saw
at once how had been deceived The rain
had softened my rawhide traces until they
stretched indefinitely. The horses had gone
on, stretching out the traces so fine that
could not see them. Presently saw the
horses backing down the road toward the
wagon"
"How did that happen?"
q" w hen the sun came out the green raw
hide began to dry and contract, and by and
by the horses were thus drawn back into
their true positions in the wagon.n
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19
DEVOUREO ITS TAIL.
Remarkable Result of q Playful Habit Of .
Kentucky Dog.

Mr.. James n. Aldridge. we'll known
bachelor of Marksbury, g village few
miles north of Lancaster, Ky, owns hand
some bull terrier, OF which he is very fond
BE had trained i carefully, and taught it
number of interesting tricks, one of which
was to spin rapidly around IN the middle OF
the room endeavoring to catch its tail.
In its earlier exercise the dog would
simply catch It's tail in its mouth playfully
and without injury. Later it would seize
the appendage with such violence ths: the
hair was pulled out and the blood began to
flow. Mr.. Aldridge then tried in various
ways to break the dog Of the habit as ne
was annoyed at the blood stains around the
house At one tuna be tea il eut IN las
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19
re FREED HIMSELF.

An Engagement Broken OF on Account OF
hole In u Bellies Stocking.
Wabash avenue shoe clerk, who Is one
of the elite of his profession, and Rhodes
avenue girl had advanced through the ini-
tial stages Of courtship to an engagement,
says the Chicago Tribune.
Yesterday, while downtown, she dropped
into the shoe store. The entrance of Gus
toner few INMATES later drew the clerk
from her side, and she amused herself by
looking over some new samples of evening
slippers.
4 called only to see you, - she said ON his
return, 'but now that Tve seen them must
have these" tapping with her finger the
dainties, No. 214.
Lets see if they'll it," he said, though
he knew they would.
She had not come prepared to expose her
foot for fit, but there was no reasonable
excuse for refusing, and she submitted with
demurring little smile.
Out of its shoe came the shapely night
foot cased in a black silk hose. She set it
down at once on the white rug; but the
quick movement was lost at the moment on
the lover in his admiration of the arched in
step outlined on tie favorable background.
The fitting began. There were somewhat
nervous yet becoming bushes On her part,
and delays on his. Presently he drew his
hand sharply from the bottom of her foot.
"A drop of blood welled from the tip Of his
finger. The awful truth was revealed to
him. Without looking up he quickly finished
the fitting, boxed the slippers, and was re-
aieved by the advent of several customers
A couple Of hours after reaching home the
hancee received this by messenger:
MISS -: You will no doust be surprised
at note so soon after our meeting and one
opening IN such a formal manner. But be-
lieve the situation calls for uneouivocaI action
from me and at once. In fitting your slipper
CT seems an age rather than barely an hour
ago. such has been my agony since the reveia-
tom my hand Was pricked by q pin IN your
stocking under your toes excuse my direct
ness, but frarkness b necessary in a matter
like this). I could nave pnrdoned hole in
the toe of your stocking bat hole deliberately
folded under and pinned down indicates char
acterastics from which the woman / would
make my wife must be free. After this note
our engagement Is, Of course, at an end. As
you viii nos care to wear longer the ring gave
you suggest that you sell it and invest the
proceeds in a complete darning outfit
PRANK c.
twas through the fainting of the horror
stricken girl and the confusion incident to
her resuscitation that the story got out.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19
THREE KINDS OF LIARS.

Their Classification and Specimen Story
by One OF Them.
mere seems to be reason for classified
tohsfhars. the ornamen tai liar is not an
unmltigated evil He is medicine TO the
mel&acaoiic and nloon-structl. II taken with
moderation he is an inspiration to the i'm
aginafloRir be causes the eye to roll in fine
frenzy, and, withal, he is good for the di-
gestion.
There is no record OF fit place, terres-
trial or celestial, for the coward har-the
man who LES because he is afraid 20 tell the
truth, or because.-aId this is more often
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19
SAPOLlO

Is Ike great men Wis waste themselves 70 raks.he
world brighter. SapoEo Is SOFA cake CT seour-
ing Sep used for al cleaning ru-poses-
Lost % shane IS Ia. wo-,2n wAo taxes 10 pViis
II her repu.s.-oa. who does notcare 20 own q good
name fer thrift and cleanliness. Il lore for others
did Eot prompt wife and mother 10 keep a.T
aouss and bright clean kitchen regard for her
so2l standing - society ozgh. - teach her 70 Use
'sro-o Z al her ho1sc-c,eautag xork 4. all
'roeera. Nc. s. (cQvyrshs Xa-ss. lss7.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19
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Spring Wraps. Beaded Wraps.

We have had the largest and best assorted line of Beaded
Wraps that to the CITY, We had them last week
but they all gone now. But Saturday night sent
der by telegraph and Wednesday Thursday will
open the Largest and Best Assorted Stock that has been
shown. We will have elegant Beaded Wrap that will
prise YOU Remember first come first served We have an
imported English Corscrew Jacket that will sell this week
for $500 This garment is made by the tailor-rnade
system and will fit you elegantly. Remember only $500.
Mr.. Wilson is present in the and the imported
goods which he has purchased will be here about days.
We intend making specially Of the and finest goods
the market affords, and promise if you will wait until
goods arrive will show you styles and lower
prices than has ever been shown here BEFORE
We will sell China Silks at 50 cents Watch for big
spring ad.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19
Cost Dealers

Scale books. coal tickets, etc, for sale az
this Office Orders by mall will receive
prompt attention. address Tie Wichita
EAGLE. Wichita, ka-- 75a
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19
ChArera

Blank charters and all kinds OF legal
blanks for sale by
TIE WICHITA EAGLE.
d7l Il Wichita, ks1sax
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19

Engraved and printed LUNCHEON
cards at the Wichita EAGLE Office. dos Il
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19

All the latest styles in wall paper. IL
grains with borders 20 match, window
shades, etc. +. P. Martin. ia y Market
street tilsr.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19

Lithographing of all kinds at the Wicb-
tia EAGLE Office. dos Il
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19

The Texas train, formerly leaving Wich-
tia al sos p. m. now departs at l1:2S n,
aud returning arrives at Wichita at $50
D. N instead OF e:30. These trains will
carry the Texas mails. Passengers now
have an opportunity to see the beautiful
Indian Territory and the coming state Of
Oklahoma. as the ride Will be in daylight
through that section Of country dS9tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19

Selling on. wall paper and window
shades at cost. +. p Martin, ia y
Marke. street. Gs--sf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19

Wedding and Party Invitations en-
geIved or printed. at the Wichita EAGLE
Office DEB #
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19

The popular line Tor California, Oregon
Washington territory and all Pacific coast
points is the Missouri Pacific. FL. Scott
Rou.A" I42-sf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19

NYHnDNTN Invita.iors and announce
M kIIIlfNi, msnts, Luncheon Caras.
" UUUiltu Calling cards, Party In
vitations, Printed or En-
graved at the Wichita EAGLE Office, WITCH
ita, Kansas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19

ALoSzo CASo, the Spanish painter and
sculptor of the SEVENTEEN century, refused,
when lying on his desth-bed, to KISS
cracifix which was presented to him, be-
cause, he said i was so badly executed.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19

Wedding and Party invitations. en-
graved or printed, at the Wichita EAGLE
Office. d63 Il
Free reclining chair cars are now running
on all trains on the c., K & " railway,
"Rock Island Route" between Wichita
Topeka Kansas City, ST. Joseph. Chicago
St. LouiR etf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19

d7Ia
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-08

A liberal citizen of Wheeling has offered
TO present the city with o complete patrol
wagon outfit If The city viii accept and use
70. The offer is liberal and the gentleman
deserves credit for his public spirit But
there are other phases Of the question that
demand consideration. The keeping pa
troll wagon would nscessitate the employ
meut ty the city Of one or two men to
care COT il and probably the finding of a
stable, which would mean sn extra ex-
pence 90 the taxpayers otat least from
$1,000 to si,5oO This amount is not
large, it is true, but when we consider the
depleted condition ,t the city treasury
and the many improvements Of
far more pressing importance
that are ueeded-such IA the r-psic Of our
streets, the building Ct the Main street
bridge, etc st becomes Imperative that
We spend cot a dollar thst is no. actually
needed. 1t cannot be said that We are
suffering from the need Of patrol wagon,
which would not be used on 40 average
once q week. Or If We are in actual need
Of such an institution, suppose Council set
aside $500 OF $500 yesrly snd let some
livery stable keep wagon st the service
of the police, which would answer the pur-
pose Of regular pstrol wagon and be
about 81 .O00a year cheaper than to keep
one as proposed.
The present Council must not forget the
Issue upon which it was elected. The Re-
pubhcans were swept out OF power in our
municipal government, root and brarch,
for their extravaganza aud waste, and
Democratic Council elected because
The people believed they would re-
form these abuses aud canduc. the
affairs Of the city economically. Yet it is
proposed by many who have the f,te Of
their prede cessors fresh in their minds 70
create new office and additional expense
in the shape of sn auditor and to create
still mere expense by keeping a patrol
wagon. I'm the case Of an auditor. where
the Committee on Accounts needs tenn
poraniy au experienced accountant, not