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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-01-22
AN Alphabetical wooing.


Let others talk of L Ms eyes,
And K Us figure, light and free,
Say l. r, too, is beautiful
l heed them not while U &c.
u need not V them, for u
x L them all, my M l. E.
have no words when would tell
How much in love with U B.
So sweet r, my d R E,
1 love your very F E G.;
And when you speak or sing, your voice
Is like winsome L 0 D.
When U R &c, hope D KS,
am a mere non-N T T.
Such F E X G has your smile,
1t shields from N E N M E.
For love so deep as mine, fear.
There is no other M E D,
But that you love me back again
o, thought Of heavenly K T G!
So, lest my M T heart and
Should sing for love an L E G,
Us me no more-B US. B kind.
0, M L E. u R. c.
ST. Nicholas.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-01-22
No. 721.-Cross Word Enigma.

No. 721.-Cross Word Enigma.
My first is in March but not in Spring,
My second in Eagle but not in Wing;
NY third is in Power but not in Strong,
NV fourth in Marble but not in Song;
Nv fifth is in Rose and also in Leaf,
My sixth in Summary, not in Brief;
My seventh is in Summer but not in JOY,
My eighth in Golden but not in Toy;
My ninth is in Apple but not in King,
My tenth in Whisper but not in Sing.
I come from the woods, if there you espy
A flower OF bird that is sweeter than I,
I give you permission in April weather
To serve me on snow and eat me together
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-01-22

No 715.-Going to Market: Pepper, gin
ger, rice, syrup, spice, soda. currants, sau-
sage starch, sugar
No 716.-What Is 1t: button
No 717.-Anagrams. Historians: James
Anthony Froude, William H. Prescott,
George Rawlinson. Authors: Edward Ever
EFT Hale. Charles Egbert Craddock. James
Otis
No 718.-Emp5y vessels make the greatest
sound
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-01-22
No. 726.-Numerical Enigma.

My whole containing % letters, is an old
saying often heard by girls.
My 16, Is, 2, 10 is huge.
Ny 3, a. g. ID is prong.
My IS, 6, %, 81, 3 is odor
Ny II, A2, is one of the points of the
compass.
Ny IA. Z, ID, 10 is one of Noah's sons.
My 6, g. 16, II, 6 is relating to a city.
My 90, 10 denotes position.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-01-22

If you want sulphate of potash, tobac-
co stems, blood and bone, blood bone
and potash or any other kind of fertiliz-
ers apply to E. o. Painter DeLand.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-01-22
No. 72O.-A Charade.

Lord Ronald burned the famed Yule log
With wassail in his hall,
And first was wreathed in many fold
Where the Christmas moonbeams fall.
He poured the second in a glass.
And pledged the Christmas glow;
And the whole in the garden lay dead
Under the cleaning snow
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-01-22
No. 727.-Reverses.

l. Reverse a luminous body, and have the
plural of an animal.
2. Reverse "a conflict" and have 'un-
cooked"
8. Reverse boys name, and have the
home of a wild beast.
4. Reverse a vegetable which grows within
the earth, and have month.
5, Reverse the plural of kitchen utensil,
az have Ito break with quick sound"
6. Reverse kind of weed, growing near
the water, and have an animal
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-01-22
No. 725.-How Is This?

In a stage coach on the way to Christmas
gathering at the old homestead we're l grand
mother, 3 mothers, 2 aunts, sisters, 2 broth
ers, daughters, two sons, S cousins, 3 nieces,
2 nephews, 3 grand-daughters and 2 grand
sons. How many persons were theree
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-01-22
Am Eating Sore.

Mr.. G. @. McLemore, prominent and
influential citizen of Houston, Texas,
writes under date of August %, 1889, as
follows:
"For eighteen months had an eating
sore on my tongue. was treated by the
best local physicians, but obtained no
relief, the sore gradually growing worse.
I concluded finally to try S. S. S., and
was entirely cured after using few bot
ties.
You have my cheerful permission to
publish the above statement for the ben
eft of those similarly afflicted"
c.. B. MCLEMoRE.
Houston Texas.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
SWIFT Specific CO.,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-01-22
No. 719.-Pi of the Season.

Bredmece clesos no eth ceens
Dan Invita- prapea het mothsn noge staps
Stagmerfn TO metz wichh cone heav benel
Desucingce lowlvs, lied OTTO fats!
Thire mienuts, shour, dan sayd pareap
Livewess nj haiti malls tinop, ryea.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-01-22
No. 72e.-Easy Transpositions.

Transpose part of a musical instrument
into stain; also into cooking utensils; also
into the highest parts; also into a place.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-07-31
REsoRTED TO ARMS.
War Declared in Central America
and the First Battle Fought.

Private dispatches received in New
York, according to the Herald, an
nounce that war between Guatemala
and San Salvador was precipitated by
the final refusal of the latter to consent
to the union OF the Ave states, long
talked of. A reply TO this effect was
the signal for Guatemala to invade
San Salvador with armed troops. The
provisional president of San Salvador,
General Ezeta, took command OF his
troops and routed the invaders. So tar
as known only forty were killed.
Prompted by this defeat 1000 Guate-
malans are advancing to reinforce the
routed ranks. Honduras, as the ally
OF Guatemala, is hurrying troops for
ward. Nicaragua and Costa Rica, for
prudential reasons, have allied them
selves with San Salvador. Mexico,
although repeatedly appealed to by
San Salvador, both for recognition and
assistance, has not until now shown
her hand. She has concentrated troops
on the Guatemalan frontier in the state
OF Chiapias. Orders have been issued
by the Mexican minister OF war TO
these troops to invade Guatemalian
territory in case Guatemala should In
wade that OF San Salvador. Guatemala
will appeal to the United States for
the latter's protection as against
Mexican interference.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-07-31
LEAVING DAKOTA.
A Number of Families Forced TO Go
by the Bad Crops.

Wheat operators and others are
making capital out OF the rumor of an
exodus of farmers from Dickey and
Mcintosh counties, N. d., owing to the
failure of the crops. Fifteen families
OF Finlanders have left Glendale and
twenty or thirty families of Russians
are leaving Ashley, but there is no
general exodus. The Finlanders have
large settlement near Glendale, and
for four years raised the best crops in
the county, but last year and this,
owing to the drought. their wheat has
been very poor. Many OF them have
become bankrupt as a consequence and
are unwilling or unable to continue
the struggle. They are going to
northern Michigan. The present
drought has existed only since July /.
Up to that time the farmers thought
there was rather too much rain for
the wheat. The weather for the past
three weeks has been dry and intensely
hot. After ten days OF this weather
the ground was parched and a series
OF hot winds made sad havoc In the
gram, the growing crop being at q
critical stage. The Russian settlers
who are moving out are the most
recent arrivals. They came with
barely sufficient capital to carry them
to harvest time, and were not fortified
to stand the loss OF crop. Most OF
the Russians are in prosperous con-
dition, having raised two or three
good crops and got a fair start in live
stock. There is rather blue feeling
over the exodus and u renewed cry for
irrigation.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-07-31
= CALLED ON MINNIE.

He conducted me to q room where
there were all the appliances for print
ing small paper. had never seen Q
picture Of such perfect contentment.
There was q neatly dressed foreman with
his sleeves rolled up; there was the boy,
standing on box. learning TO set type,
there was a happy-looking dog. lying In
q corner. tapping the floor with his tall,
and on bundle OF paper lay large cat,
purring an accompaniment to o dream
Of conquest.
This Is not ALL" said Blink. proudly.
contemplating my gaze of establishment.
''Step this way"
He led me into a back yard where
flowers were blooming. and then pointed
TO a lot where he kept Jersey COW.
"You see." said my friend. IL am ct
homo
here. But OF this you can not really
Judge until you have spent night with
me-"
al can as we'll as not; have aday's lay /.
"Ail right" he delightedly exclaimed.
shall never forget that night OF com
fort nor the morning OF SURPRISE. W.
were called oy the office-boy al o'clock.
aud when we went into the edllorial.
room q half-hour later were informed
that breakfast was awaiting. In the
dining-room we found everything in ex.
cellent order: the richest OF cream Ind
bssa generously supplied by the Jersey
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-07-31

lie suddenly disappeared aud moro
than two wears elapsed before saw him
again, writes Ople Il. II nd. Then one
day met him In the street. He was
we'll dressed. wore high hat, aud car.
ried a gold.hcadcd cane.
"Why, halIooi Blink. where have you
been Keeping yourselff'
I'VE shook hands, and, looking upon.
me rather compassionaloly. be replied;
IL told you that was going TO get out
OF that grud. and have done 80"
"Rut how did you accomplish lt7 You
daily paper had unified you for any
other business"
II will tell you. had saved up q
few dollars, aud with the amount started
q weekly paper out In the suburbs,
Come out with me. IL will do you good
10 look at my establishment. Come
right on now--lefs take this car"
had not time TO argue.so Invent with
him. We went out quite n disiance,;o q
beautiful village. where maple trees grew
IN
carefully kept door'yards, and whore
l,ssoming shrubbery nodded In q per.
fumed breeze. felt like an escaped
prisoner as looked upon the halliday
contentment Of the people. aud wished
that might come and dream my life
away among them.
Here We are," said Blink. as he open.
ed q gate IN front OF neat cottage. TT
does not look much like a printing. Office
from tho outside, does itH''
I was too much impressed by the COM
fort.breathiug surroundings TO reply.
He showed mo into neat apartment
which / should have termed parlor, but
which he soon informed mo was his
cditorial-room.
II am q king here" said he. my
paper circulates among the best people
In the village. which naturally gives me
u strong pull with advertisers. l have
very little to do-write an editorial or
two on tho necessity Of lamp'post at a
certain corner, or the extreme necessity
OF every citizen coming out to the town
election. It's the first time In my life
that ever had any real ease, and /
should be contented to drift on this way
forever. Let me show you tho oompos-
ingroom.'
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-07-31
EUROPEAN TROUBLES
Danger OF Conflict In the Balkans
Increasing,

The danger OF conflict in the Balkan
country increases hourly. Turkey,
which is In state OF hopeless bank
ruptcy and unprepared for war, finds
herself between two fires. Bulgaria,
evidently backed by England and
probably having the moral support OF
Austria and Italy, demands the APP
pointment Of Bulgarian bishops in
Macedonia, where the majority Of the
christians are Greeks by race and
language. Nelidoff, the Russian am
bassador, protests against any con-
cesHon TO government which he
claims is unlawful, and Greece. backed
by Russia, demands that Greek bishops
be appointed to rule over congrega-
lions that are mainly Greek. The
porte seems to have had its courage
braced up by Sir William White since
his return from London, for firman
has Just been issued in the sultan's
name appointing three Bulgarians to
the disputed sees. This is direct
defiance OF Russia. Stamboulof, in
spite OF this concession, seems dis
posed to push matters to extremes.
He said to have arranged for meet
ing at Sofia OF the colonels OF the army
and OF the deputies from the principal
towns to proclaim the independence OF
Bulgaria and raise the runaway, Prince
Fendinand. who is skulking in Vienna.
to the dignity OF king. This would
be revolution and would almost
certainly be followed by the entry OF
a Russian army. Servia, now COM
pletely under Russian influence. is
peremptorily demanding the punish
ment OF the Albanian murderers OF
Consul Marinkovitch at Pristina. and
OF those who massacred a number OF
Seryian Villagers at Kossova. Itlooks
as II Servia was getting ready to move
whenever Russia says the word.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-07-31

COW; the foreman hal selected the
ienderest OF steak. and, indeed. had pre-
pared the meal. Tho cat took her place
under the table. and the dog came In
and playiully tapped the door with his
tail.
Blink" said l. this is the hsppicst
household have ever seen. II could
hope TO secure such paradise should
not mind toiling year after year"
"You can secure II. my dear boy, 10 you
will simply save Your money"
But that Is u very difficult thing to
do. am engaged TO marry the hand
soonest girl In the city and have been
saying for some time aud have succeed
cd only in raklng together $500"
He thought for moment. The cat
purred; the dog tapped the door with his
tail. John" said he. .has your girl
got auy monevr'
"oh. she may have few hundred dol.
lars"
well. I'll tell you what was think.
Ing about. My uncle wants me TO come
out west. and have been thinking Of
selling this place, You may have it,dog.
cat, COW, and all, for 81, 800"
Then. without replying. | fell into q
blissful musiug. How charmed my Min
ME would DO. l begged Blink to say
nothing to any one until he had seen mo
again. In whlrl OF delight returned
60 town aud that evening called on MIN
ME. How her eyes spsrhlcd when told
her OF tho village paradisel She would
hclp me raise the money. / should 40
out Immediately and take charge Of the
paper, and just as soon as abe could ar
range her wedding outfit wo should DO
married.
Vol. l paid Blink the money aud took
charge OF the Office. There was tho dog
and the cat and the boy and the foreman
with hls sleeves rolled up, and there. too,
was the jersey cow. could scarcely
realize the change In my condition. and,
~ sat at the table writing an editorial
on the crying necessity OF grading Maple
street, was afraid that the scene might
be suddenly shifted aud that might
find myself In dingy old room, roceiv-
ing Instructions from city editor. but
tho scene was not shifted-I was In
paradise.
Tho second night after my instnlla.
ton l sat up rather late, writing an
article on the tariff, having turned my
attention 10 national affairs. but l
was consolod by tho thought that I
should not have to get up early. and
that when did get up there would
be an excellent breakfast and rich
cream from the Jersey COW waiting for
mo, but when l went into the dining.
room the next morning found that the
table had not been set and that no fire
had been made In the stove Having
expected so much was naturally a 1T.
Ito put out at this, and stepping INFO the
composing.room ! called the foreman
and said.
"Ah. Mr.. Jackson. why Is II that break.
fast Ia not reRdyg'
"Ah. como uffi' he replied. do you
take mo for scrubf I've been wearing
out my life for you blamed capitalists
about as long AZ I'm going to. I've
been waiting 10 teach some Teller n les.
son aud believe I'll give Il to you:" and
before could realize what he meant no
danced up aud boxed my jaws. and tho
boy jumped of his box aud hit me with
a broom; the dog jumped np and bit met
the cat sprang of her bundle Of raper
and scratched me. ran out Of the back
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-07-31
WHAT A FAMILY MEANS
Jude Tuley Says Everybody Finding
Shelter Under the Rooftree.

Judge Tuley, CT Chicago, has de-
cided that mans family does not con-
sist OF only his wife and children, but
of all those who live together under
his rooftree and under his control
The decision was made in the case of
the Catholic Order OF Foresters against
William Munhall, the executor OF the
estate of Father Michael Horgan, who
died Sept. z, 1889. Father Horgan
was member OF the order and held
policy for $1,000, made payable to his
mother, Mrs. Corcoran. In the year
1887 his mother died. Two years later
Father Horgan passed away, leaving
will in which he bequeathed the
policy for $1,000, which had been
made out in his mothers name, to
Margaret DAILY, his housekeeper.
Margaret DAILY says that he priest had
often borrowed money OF her and her
sister Ellen. AT the time OF his death
he was indebted to her TO the amount
OF 5000 or 500. The Catholic Order
Of Foresters, however, refused to pay
the 81 200 to Margaret Daily, because
the policy was made payable to Mrs.
Corcoran, who was dead, and on the
ground that the purpose OF the society
was to care for the widow and family
of the deceased. There is also clause
in the constitution OF the society which
reads; .'Or the dependents Of the
family" Judge Tuley said a mans
family meant more than merely his
wife and children. 'If not, said he,
show could Catholic priest become
member OF such an orderp l am In
clined to believe the meaning OF the
word family takes in all those who
live under one roof, or are governed
by one authority; thus servants are
members of the family. Therefore l
must decide In favor OF Margaret DAILY,
and order the policy to be paid to her."
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-07-31

VIM. II. Parker, banker and post
master at Lawler, recently had some
unfortunate experience in accommo-
dating strangers. Recently well-dress-
ed man was introduced to Mr.. Parker
by the landlord there. He had draft
on Milwaukee for 500. on which he
wanted the cash. and was given 1t.
The draft was paid in Milwaukee, and
everything seemed all right. About
ten days afterward the stranger again
called, this time with a $3.50 draft.
He said he was going to buy horses.
He got the money, hired a livery team
aud drove to Charles City. and has not
been seen since. The draft was re-
turned as worthless. and the banker
is just $3.50 out Of pocket.
Charles Turnbloom, farmer resid-
ing three-quarters OF mile from Car
son, Pottawattamie county, at a depth
of 1T feet struck strong flow OF
natural gas. When the vein was
struck terrific roaring noise eman-
ated from the bottom OF the we'll. Six
teen inches below the gas vein OF
water was struck. The gas vein was
surrounded by blue colored sand. The
cavity in the ground is only eighteen
inches in diameter and the only way q
discharge Of gas can be seen is by
holding mirror over the we'll. when
it can be plainly seen bubbling through
the water. The water Is so charged
with gas that 1t is unfit for use OF man
or beast. Turnbloom will In few
days experiment further.
3 The Grand Central hotel in Webster
City was the scene OF a shooting ARRAY
few nights ago. Several OF the
young men about town thought to play
joke upon one w. Carpenter. One
of the young men donned the habit
ments OF a sparkling young lass, and
his chums induced young Carpenter to
go to the room where the blushlng
young man in girls attire was await.
ing his coming. A few minutes after
he had entered the room those who
were bent upon fun, rather than mis-
chief, made rush for the door and
one OF them exclaimed, "You arrest
the man and I'll arrest the woman. y
The victim of the joke didn't see it in
that light, and Carpenter drew re-
volver and fired. The ball took effect
in Arthur Hannaford's hip. 1t is not
yet known where the ball lodged, but
the injuries are not considered serious.
Public opinion is divided, some think
ing the shooting was justifable while
others take the opposite view. Young
Carpenter was lodged in the county
jail.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-07-31

doctors have queer experiences In
the beginning of their medical career"
said one Of the young needles who re-
Gently was graduated into the science
Of healing here In Detroit. II began
practicing as an undergraduate in a
lumber town in northern Michigan, and
II had but little money my patrons
had less. / wanted to put an adver-
tisement In the weekly paper and was
permitted to go into the composing
room and general Office and set 1t up
myself, to save expense. The first fee
! had was pig" There was roar OF
'aughter from his chums, toothpicks all
found. aud he resumed:
II was sent for TO see a very sick
woman. Six or seven other women
we're In the room. and they all focked
around me aud all talked at once. l
hadn't an idea of what allied her. and l
haven't to this day, but l at once pre-
scribed anti-pyriue and opium powder,
to be given at regular intervals. In
the morning she was better and l dis
continued the medicine. In a few
days she was well. Her husband said
he had no money. but he would give
me a pig worth $l2. / shouldered the
pig and sold it on my way home for IS.
That was my first fee."-Detrott Free
Press
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-07-31

thought that I had at last found velvet.
lined loop.hole through which l might
escape.
Once there was working on the same
paper with mo thoughtful man named
Blink Hsckett. He was continuously
complaining OF the emptiness OF his ex-
istence. Sin this business" no would
often declare. II oan only initiate some
one else. aud my theory has always been
this: 1t 10 better. or at least moro honor
able. to be an original fool than the sue
cessful imitator Of great man. might
work here 1000 years aud then not be
known except possibly a. the oldes, man
In the Office, IN unenviabie distinction.
surely. ! am going to quit this thing
and strike out for myself."
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-07-31
THE WORLDS FAIR
The Chicago Council Adopts an Or
dinance for the Lake Front.

Amid great cheering on the 22nd
the ordinance asked by the directors
OF the worlds fair, granting the use
OF the lake front as n part OF the site
for the worlds fair was adopted by
the Chicago city council without any
amendments. The vote stood A TO
Is. The ordinance pledges the city to
pay for any piling or filing in of the
lake that may be necessary TO the ex-
tent OF 81, 900. 900, and after the fair Is
ended returns the made ground to the
city, TO be used forever as a public
park. Not less than $50 acres Of lake
front are to be utilized for the worlds
fair purposes. IL is stipulated that no
bargain OF any sort is to be entered
into between the fair directors and the
Illinois Central railroad for control OF
that portion OF the lake front occupied
by the Illinois Central tracks unless
such bargain shall be FIRST approved by
the city council. In case the city OF
Chicago loans or subscribes $4,000
900 TO stock OF the exposition, the
directors guarantee the amount OF
money to be returned to the city shall
not be less than whatever the cost OF
piling or filling In OF the lake may be
done. The ordinance does not tx any
maximum number OF acres to be uti-
lized on the lake front, but the great
est amount obtainable by any OF the
plans thus far informally outlined Is
$50 to 800 acres. No change is made
in the plan OF placing the remainder
OF the fair In jackson park. about five
miles distant on the Lake Shore. BY
the lake front Is meant the Chicago
harbor and long strip OF land i'm
mediately adjoining and between the
business portion OF the city and the
waters OF Lake Michigan. After pass
ing the ordinance the council voted to
appoint committee OF FIVE 10 go To
Springfield to cooperate with the
worlds fair directors in securing
favorable legislation. 1t was resolved.
also, that committee be appointed 10
endeayor TO settle the lake front liti
cation.