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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-01-01
For THE FLORAL DEPARTMENT.
The Date Palm.

The Date Palm.
There does not appear to be any good
reason why the Date Palm should not be
cultivated in all portions of South Flor
ida, in fact throughout the entire State.
They seem to be as hardy as any of the
native species so far as cold is concerned
and flourish alike in all situations where
| have seen them planted. They are
very easily propagated from seed which
are readily secured from any well stocked
CONNECTION shop. In the dates of CON-
merce | am able to testify from personal
observation that the trees can be brought
into bearing within ten years from seed
on common pine land. OF course there
are drawbacks in their culture; one is,
there may be more non-bearing or male
trees than productive ones. Another is
that the seed do not always come true.
A neighbor of mine has four trees, one of
which resembles a Cabbage Palm. An
other gentlemen of my acquaintance
planted number of seed all of which [
believe turned out to he some other kind
of palm. [ suppose the reason was that
the seeds were formulated by some other
species.
The trees after they are once started
can be propagated by turiOnes or suckers
which appear about the base of the
parent plant after it attains the age Of
six or seven years.
There is unfortunately no way of as
certaining the sex of the trees until it
comes into bearing. After productive
ness is assured the turiOnes Ofsuch can be
transpianted.
The Date Palm is not only one OF the
most useful but is perhaps one of the
most ornamental trees in existence. It
attains great age, how old 1 am unable
to say, but it is certain that floods Of
years and revolving centuries but add to
it's grandeur and usefulness. No storm
can uproot it; no drouth or food can
destroy it, and even the fiery bolts OF
Jove cannot rend it. Itstrikes it's fibrOus
roots deep into the earth and rears aloft
it's plumed column and stands as if i'm
mutable through ages-a veritable
plumed knight among the trees.
What an effect were they planted along
all roadways through the country and
along the railroads and rivers!
The ST. Johns could soon be made to
vie with the Nile, and the Indian with
the Euphrates in Oriental splendor. Sup
pose an avenue of them extended along
the j., T. & K w it's entire length, or
any other line of railway. Result: tour
lists would go out of their way hundred
miles to pass through it; the increased
passenger list would soon pay all ex-
penses of planting and caring for the
trees. Plant palm trees!
E. ID. M. PERKINS.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-01-01

To whom all correspondencerelating to ting de-
partment should be addressed.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-01-01
FLORAL DEPARTMENT.
JESSAMINE,

EDITED BY WALTER N. PIKE,
JESSAMINE, PASCO CO., FLA
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-01-01

For THE FLORAL DEPARTMENT.
JESSA MINES.
The morning call., 1890-05-11
Sending n Fish-Pole by Mail.

Post0ffice officials and employees often
have queer articles offered them for trans
portation through the mails, which at times
places them in an embarrassing position
Up in New Hampshire there is one of these
little offices at which letters may be
registered and money orders obtained.
put at which the mail-car attached to
express trains never stops. The mail
bag is hung on crane beside the track, and
the mail clerks hook it in as they wbirl past
on the train at forty miles an hour. The
other day a man appeared at the postoffice
with Jointed fish-pole, making package
DO inches long, which he registered and
mailed. It was available under the regula-
tions. full postage, and the registration
lee had been paid, but what to do
with 1t puzzled the Postmaster. 1t
was too long to go in the ma1-bag. He
could not send it in any 9th Il than in the
maiicar. lie explained his dilemma to the
person mailing the pole. but he dlsclaimed
any responsibility. 1t was in the custody
OF the United States mail and he had moth
ing to DO with 1t. Visions of a long Jour
ney at his own expense to the nearest stop
ping place of the mail-car. of signaling
the train and losing his place for H.
and OF other unpleasant things fiitted
through his brain. He was surely in a fix.
lie got out of it finally by driving some
miles to the house where lived a TaiIway
mail-clerk and giving the bundle into his
hands But this particular postmaster pre-
iers 10 nave no more such mail matter as
TINS Tor the present.-Boston Advertiser.
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to write letter for her father, bounded up
stairs to commence her toilet.
But first she opened her cousins door to
toss to her one of the exquisite bouquets
Sis Damer's groom had just brought.
To her establishment, Mousie. the ball
dress lying beside her, was sitting on the
floor, her face in her hands, her shoulders
heaving with sobs, and an open letter in
her lap.
Brenda's exclamation. Aunt Ursula has
learned that l am invited to the ball, and
writes to forbid it. She is very angry. and
L am to go back to her tomorrow morning"
Brenda grew pale as marble; an evil
spirit was whispering in her ear. When
this girl has gone away he will return to
his allegiance. He loved you first, he will
love you again when she is no longer here
to bewitch him with her baby ways and
soft brown eyes.
But the color flushed into her cheeks. and,
with proud, passionate gesture, the tempt
er was defied.
Don't cry so, Mousie. 1 will 90 and hear
what papa advises"
But Mr.. Isle declared he had no other
advice to give than that the little girl
should obey her natural guardian. As long
as Miss Ursula Menvyn supported her
niece. she had right to dictate to her.
Then let us keep Mousie here, papa.
She would be happier with us"
Possibly, but | can't afford it. You
look lncIeuulOuS, ana ike the cnilu so
much that it will grieve me to part with
her; but could not have Agatha's daughter
here in the role of dependant. / should
have to adopt her to treat her in every re-
spect as | do you; and living up to our in
come as we do, how could l take upon my
shoulders such an onerous charger"
" We would retrench."
You might, Brenda, but your STEP
mother would not; SO pray say no more
about it."
Mousie had risen from her lowly seat,
and was bathing her eyes when her cousin
returned to her.
That's my brave coz. Call back your
smiles, dress as quickly as you can, and
Danish all thoughts of slavery and your
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| taskmistress till tomorrow I'll send
Morris to help you as soon as 1 can spare
her"
Dear Brenda, " and she was clasped in
an atfectionate embaace. II thank you, but
l must not go to this ball. Do yOu forget
that Aunt Ursula has forbidden it?"
"She need not know
Mousie drew herself up with scornful
gesture.
AS if would stoop to deceive hertz
And in silence her cousin went away.
mo, Mousie is not going with us" she
told Claude ESSilton when he sprang to
meet, her at the foot Of the stairs. And
she leaves us Tomorrow"
rs 1t kind for us TO go and enjoy our.
selves while she stays at home and weeps? ?"
he Queried.
'Ah, you propose to console her. Do so
then. l Will call her, and-and you have
| my best wishes for your success"
But Brenda's hand was too firmly clasped
| for her to withdraw it.
''Are you in earnest? Do you not know
that my heart was yours before | saw your
! cousin, and that it is only my poverty
which has kept me from telling you how
dear you are to me?"
There was no time to say more, for Sir
Damer came up TO inquire why Miss Men
yyn was not with her cousin, and Mrs.
LiSle was begging them not to keep the
horses waiting.
II am sorry Mousie could not stay with
| us few weeks longer" she confided to the
| Baronet In the course of the evening "for |
| really think an attachment was springing
! up between her and Mr.. Essilton. Ii would
have been such a suitable marriage for
! both OF them; don't you think so?"
But Dir Damer made no reply, neither did
| he appear at the breakfast table on the NOR
| row to bid Mousie farewell ere she started
| on her journey. The children wept and
| chung round her till the last moment; Mrs.
| Llsle, IN spite of d naturally selfish nature
shed tear when Mousie kissed her and
slipped pretty turquoise ring on her finger;
| while Claude EssiltOn was quite brotherly
| in his attentions. Only Brenda and her
| father were somewhat constrained in their
| adleuX; not because they did not regret
| losing her. but because they felt some what
remorsefui and uneasy lest, by giving the
lonely orphan this peep into a happier life,
| they had but unsettled her and made her
present one harder to bear.
Mousie went back to her aunt Ursula, and
Claude ESsilton, after an interview with
Ar. Llsle, returned to London, to work hard
for the bride who was not to be given to
him till he had won fame and prosperity.
Brenda was signing over his first letter
and the lengthy separation that lay before
them, when Sir DamerWentbury came to her.
She felt considerably embarrassed, for
her stepmother was necessarily bemoaning
her folly in losing the chance of securing
the wealthy Baronet, whose many excellent
qualities would have rendered him such an
acceptable son-in-law.
Forgive me for disturbing you," Sir
Damer said, with glance al the letter;
consin?"
For Mousie? Oh, Sir Damer, But her
aunt will not let You see herl"
l think she WILL" was the smiling re-
ply. have been in correspondence with
that lady, and she seems inclined to accept
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because she lets Tom and Trot monop-
ollie her? Unfortunately for herself she
permitted those urchns to discover that she
has stored in her memory all the fairy tales
and wonderful adventures she has ever
read, and they are always asking for more"
There they 60 now" cried Brenda, push
ing aside the passion-1Owers to geta glimpse
OF figure in white fitting across the lawn
with two rosy, shouting children in pursuit.
1T is cooler out there than here. Sir
Damer-Mr. Essilton-shall we go and res
cue my cousin from her prosecutors ?"
Don't call the darlings such frightful
names, Brenda" Mrs. Isle fcebly remon-
slTated, but no one noticed her.
Nothing 10th both gentlemen sauntered
with the young lady across the sward. en-
Joylng the soft southern breeze springing
up With the approach of twilight
But long before they reached the SPOT
where Brenda had seen her cousin pause
and glance at the house-perhaps to admire
its prettiness, perhaps to wonder why no
one craved her society but the children
Mousie and the boys had disappeared.
They would not have thanked us for
finding them," the artist observed. Miss
Menvyn confessed to me yesterday morn
ing that she is so unused to society that II
is relief to steal away with the little
laddies"
:" Then you know my cousin, if Sill
Damer does not" exclaimed Brenda, with
the smallest possible soupcon of jealous
dlspleasure.
Yes; she coaxed Trot to sit still while
painted at the portrait of the child Mrs.
Lisle is so anxious to have. 1t was happy
hour. for we talked"
Yes 2"
"Of you"
TO where Sir Damer was parting the bougIs
of a tree to show her the deserted nest of 4
wood pigeon. Whether she was angry or
not Claude Essilton was not allowed 10
know. for while peeping at the nest she
had caught the murmur Of voices Mousie
ballad to her companions, and, guided by
the sounds, Brenda made her way to the
hank on which they were seated.
Was Mousie as charming as her brighter,
The morning call., 1890-05-11
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MOUSIE.
Illustrated 1u The cars artist

illustrated by The Cars artist.
FA COULD not have found better name
! for her." Brenda Isle protested as, in
~ her dainty evening dress. she sat under
the veranda, outside the drawing-room
windows. She was leaning her head
against the heavy trails of passiflora climb
ing I'D and around one of the columns,
sometimes lifting her dreamy gaze to the
scarlet flowers dropping from above till
they touched the masses of her raven hair
sometimes looking up into the thoughtful
face of Sir Damer Wentbury, the young
Baronet, lounging before her.
Claude Essilton, the Baronets dearest
friend, albeit only struggling artist, sur
reptitiously drew forth pencil and sketch
book, for where could he have found a
more charming subject for pencil than
Brenda Lisle, with her striking face and
unstudied attitudes?
Yet he sighed as he dashed in his yigor-
Gus outlines, and could scarcely refrain
from envying the Baronet, who might talk
to her. walk with her or keep his post
beside her as long as he pleased, aware
that with his fine rent roll he was an eli
gible party for Weather maidens than Mr..
Lisle's pretty daughter, whilst he, Claude,
had to climb to the top of the ladder before
he must think of a wife at all.
The morning call., 1890-05-11
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

TSEN ERAL Won Caprivi has banished
NSs<ya the detectives who used to watch
WI night and day before Prince Bis
marck's palace when the latter WAS
Chancellor. Caprivi says that he is sol.
der and can take care of himself
Professor Otto Strive has resigned tho
Dictatorship of the Pulkowa Obseryatorv
which he has held during the last twenty.
i've years, having succeeded his father W
Strive. in 1864. W.
James .Payn, the English novelist has
written forty novels without the aid Of
stenographer or typewriter. He sleeps ten
hours day. 'oA
Nine. Adam culls the society papers of
American newspapers. That is where sba
gets the color of her articles on American
manners.
Rev. Dr. Theodore L. Cuyler retires from
his Brooklyn pulpit on competency. His
congregation presented him with $50, 600.
Charles A. Pillsbury, the well-knowp
flour manufacturer of MINNEAPOLIS will
spend the Summer in Europe.
Miss Mildred Lee, daughter of the lota
Robert e. Lee, is a favorite in the hest
social circles OF Washington.
Clara Barton of Red Cross fame ia vio,,
ing Johnstown and being feted by thosa
she helped to relieve. "''
The King of Belgium will spend the suu-
mer at Ostend, ostensibly for the purpose
OF enjoying himself. fo''
Burne Jones, once neglected artist of
the semi-mystical school, has become the
rage In London. ''io
The morning call., 1890-05-11
The CIangor OF an AIarm Fen

Close by in the stiffness Of the night could scarcely
startie the ordinary individual more than do trfinp
noises the nervous invalid. But once the nerves
are braced aud the system invigorated with Hostel
ter's Stomach BItters this normal constituencies is
succeeded by a tranquility not to be disturbed by
trivial causes Impaired digestion is a fertile cause
OF nerve weakness and unnatural mental gloom,
and vigorous renewal of the action of the stom-
ach is one of the surest means of invgorating and
quieting the nerves. Insomnia or sleepIessness, a
form of nervous disease. is unquestionabIy bene-
flied by sedatives, when 1t is proon ged or OF fire.
quent occurrence but its permanent removal is
more effectualiy achieved with the Bitters This
medicine is also signally eftcacous for malaria,
rheumatism constipation, liver complaint and tor
pidity of the kidneys and bladder. 10
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PRINCESS ANNA,s PRAYER,

The little daughters OF King
One moonless night in latest spring
Lay dying on splendid bed,
With damaSk gold enwrought o'erspread
Around her velvet curtains hung,
Above an odorous night-Iamp swung
Gan antique lamp OF bronze and blue
That DER the room weird shadows threw).
II.
'Gainst linen fine and Venice lace
Lay pressed her feverish little face:
Her eyes, like harebells wet with rain,
Were heavy with their weight of pain.
She made no moan, but quiet lay,
Watching the restless shadows play
Around the great oak paneled room,
shrouded in tapestries and gloom.
III.
Dame Alice, brave, in silk attire,
Sat dreaming by the smoldering fro;
Nurse to the Princess Anna she,
And high in trust and dignity.
SO long she'd watched, so long she'd went
From WEAKNESS and grief she slept;
Yet heard she the faint voice that cried:
" Dame Alice, hasten TO my sider'
The child had walked with sudden start,
Fast beat her little. trembling heart;
Her tangled ringlets, soft and bright,
Shone golden in the Pickering light:
She pushed them back aud tried TO see
Where the old nurse she loved might be.
But great darkness seemed to spread
Between Dame Alice and the bed.
".
Dame Alice saw l0hdt shadows lay
In the chiid's eyes. pray, darling prayp'
/" am SO tired, need l repeat
My longest prayer" mo, no, my sweet.1
White was the small. sweet face so fair
She clasped her little hands in prayer.
Lord Jesus, make my darkness light,
Though may sleep in death tonight,
Back on the pillow dropped her head
The favorite child of Charles was deadi
Sweet Princess Anna! Happy child
To die. thus early, undefledl
No exile, grief or shame to know,
Thy mothers flight. thy sire's woe,
To sink the rest with trusting prayer
To ne'er know earthly pain and care.
The dear Lord made thy darkness light,
Though thou didst sleep in death that night.
tamedd, CtI., May 5, 1890 ANELEH
: Daughter of Charles I and Henrietta Maria
rance.
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This lady enjoys the distinction of being
mother Of remarkably pretty family. Her
daughters resemble her. and yet cannot
detract from her charms. Whenever she
appears with them she is even more
admired than they. She is tall. slender and
digniiied. She was one of the seven ma
irons who chaperoned that delightful or
ganlzation last winter known as the "danc-
ing club" 1t was at her spacious residence,
1714 California street, November q, 1889,
that the first party of the season took place.
1t was IN every way perfect success, as
was to have been expected from the host
ess' reputation as a social leader and popu-
lar chaperone. Miss Eva, her daughter, is
an acknowledged belle, and the younger
members of the family give promise of
Frank Carolan, the eldest son, is young
fellow whose fair pink and white beauty
has long been the admiration and the envy
of his acquaintance.
The morning call., 1890-05-11

This lady is one of the most popular lead
ers of San Francisco society," No one could
have more friends and fewer enemies than
it has been the good fortune of this lady to
attract to herself. She is kind, sympa-
thetic friend, quiet and unassuming in her
manners, and when placed in a position of
authority, snch as that of President of the
Woman's Exchange, which Office She filled
acceptably for year, she gained the re-
spect and affection of all with whom she
came in contact. She was always consider
ate, had the best interests of the society at
heart, and devoted her time and her abors
to bringing the exchange up to the highest
standard.
She is now on her way TO Europe. and
will be greatly missed from San Francisco.
for as hostess she was eXceled by none.
and her afternoon receptions and teas at
which in the discharge of her duties as
hostess she was ably assisted by her niece,
formerly Miss Mollie Dodge, now Mrs.
Captain Bailey of Angel Island, were
always remarkably pleasant affairs.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

ON THE 18TH OF MAY, 1890. AT IL O'CLOCK
" NJ, at the office Of James w Oates in Santa Rosa
Sonoma County, CAL. Will sell under an order OF
the Superior Court of said Sonoma County, at pri-
vate sale TO the highest bidder for cash. the prop
ceased the stock OF family groceries, furniture and
fixtures and the stock Of liquors bar-furniture and
nxtures IN the store and saloon occupied by de-
ceased on Fourth street, In said city of Santa Rosa
. The grocery and saloon are In adjoining rooms in
when Is well established and profitable, and the
location advantageous VIII be sold all together
am the owner OF the building and viii give salts
factory lease -
Full particulars can be had from Messrs HENCK-
EN- q SCHROEDER, 20S Front ST., San Francisco
REBECCA JUOST,
Administrative estate OF E. A SEEGELKEN de-
ceased. my6 n
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Has long held prominent position in our
first society. The widow of John McMullin.
the wealthy raneher. OF Stockton, she made
her advent into San Francisco society more
than ten years ago, bringing with her her
very charming and pretty daughters to in
troduce to the typical Southern set. One
Anna, is married now. to the son of
Colonel Jack Hays of Oakland. likewise
named Jack. and another, Lilo, is now the
wife of DIR. Perrin. The younger members
Of her family have since married. In her
handsome California-street residence, which
she recently sold to DR.. William Younger,
Mrs. McMulln presided with all the grace
of Southern hospitality. Her New Years
receptions were the centers of attraction for
all the society gentlemen of note for, with
her own charming daughters, REINFORCED
by bevy of the brightest, prettiest society