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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-26


heart.
at the old country home-she. her aunt
with mother and me; but, if she would
not, | would take her back to the great
city, for ] was rich now A queer look
passed over her features when said
was rich, causing me to flush and bite
my lip with modification, remembering
how paltry sum $4,000 must appear
to girl who had had $4,000
Emily acquiesced in all my PROPOSE
tons and arrangements, and we were
married most unostentatiously at the
old homestead Emily positively de-
clined to invite any of her friends, so on
her side her aunt only was present
Emily declared that she wanted moth
ing that reminded her of her old life
Mrs. Morton did not like our homespun
ways as well as her niece did, and cheer
ed her days by having number of New
York papers sent to her | never looked
at them, but one day Emily ran her eye
over a newly arrived batch, and sur
prised me by exclaiming in tone of ir-
ritation;
"Ah. have not been able to escape
the reporters even herer'
At her words my heart seemed to
stand still "Escaper' Reporters af-
ter my wifel What could it mean? To
my rural mind reporters only followed
up those who were wanted" for some
misdemeanor. The horrible thought
flashed through my mind that perhaps !
had married an adventuress-even a
criminal! For | knew positively moth
ing about her, and she had been won so
easily-by simple country boy
Emily glanced at me and laughed
lightly
why, Godfrey. she said, ''how pale
you are! And what look of anxiety
you wearl Here, read what the report
ers say of us!''
read the following among the per-
sonals:
miss Emily Ives, the eccentric thrice
millionairess, gave the slip to the great
world of society, and was quietly mar
ried on the 23d inst, in -, to coun-
Try gentleman of no fortune to speak Of
Dame Rumor Says that on both sides it
was regular old fashioned love match
The friends of the fair bride-and they
are legion-are rejoicing that at least
one American girl has preferred to be-
stow her immense fortune upon one of
her own countrymen instead of some
titled pauper."
'Is-is-it true?' l gasped
Eyes. it is true" she answered
'But why did you tell me that you
were penniless?'
II never said that. Geoffrey-never.
told you that had been robbed Of thirty
thousand dollars You inferred that it
was all had"
''Why did you not undeceive me2'
Because, after my first bitter expert
ence, determined that the man who
next besought me should not know | had
a dollar. | saw the error into which you
had fallen, and was careful not to disa-
buse your mind of it. How else could /
be sure that you loved me for myself.
and not for my money!
Then, with bright smile. Emily low
ingly smoothed my hair from my brow,
and added, archly:
"How dreadfully frightened you
looked, dear, at the reporters being after
met am afraid you are, after all. what
you are SO fond of calling yourself-'a
country pumpkin.
but the happiest one alive" an
swered Snatchino her to my heart.
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I was fascinated by him. He professed
to love me, and we became engaged. My
aunt did what she could to prevent my
marrying him. but as she could urge
nothing against his character she was
forced to fall back upon the time hon.
Ored and to me contemplate platitudes
that he was my social inferior-'only
bank clerk and poor | paid no heed
to her. loved him, and love levels all
barriers Our wedding day drew near:
and as ] wished him to make good ap-
pearance and not to feel hampered as to
means to make himself presentable, /
gave him blank check. signed. and told
him to fill it up for three thousand dol
lars. He filled it up for the entire
amount / had in the bank and fed to
Canada. / concealed his theft and al
lowed the world to think that from pure
caprice, coquetry, fickleness what you
will had broken off the match almost
at the foot of the altar 1t was readily
believed that, heart broken at my treach-
cry, he had gone away to try and bury
his grief"
'<Try to- forget him-forgiveness will
follow"
'<How shall set about it?" she asked.
Begin said. ''by casting aside
those emblems of mourning which you
wear. Go out into Gods sweet air and
sunshine, and you will soon return to
healthy and normal state of mind"
Il thank you" she said. simply. II
will try"
The next afternoon, with some mis-
givings as to the answer. proposed that
we should make sort of family party
and visit a few places of interest in the
neighborhood. To my surprise and de-
light the invitation was accepted. OBJ
served with great qualification that Miss
Ives no longer wore mourning, but
suit of delicate pearl gray.
Mother could hardly conceal her graft
ication at my success, and Mrs. Morton
fairly dubbed over with joy.
September came, and still our city
boarders showed no inclination to leave
us. Emily's cheeks had resumed their
pristine bloom. the roseate hue of health.
/ had loved her from the first, and, as
the charm and beauty of her mind and
character unfolded themselves to me, ]
adored her. The social difference be-
tween us, my country breeding, above
all, my poverty, held me tongue tied.
And so October came-that loveliest of
all months in the country-and with it
a not altogether unexpected windfall for
me. A suit which for years had been
dragging along in the courts was at last
settled in our favor, and mother and
divided the snug sum of $4,000 between
us. The homestead was partly mine,
and would be entirely so at my mothers
death. Why, why, was richl laughed
aloud in my glee; and Miss Ives was
poor. Now, why should not speak?
Come what might, would know my
fate, and end the suspense which was
eating my heart out. And at last my
well guarded secret escaped me. told
her that loved her, and-appalled too
late at my temerity- waited for her to
pronounce my doom or lift me into para
disc.
Miss Ives did not seem as surprised as
had expected. nor did she show any re-
sentiment.
She only seemed to be thinking, but it
was not long before she replied:
Il do not know whether love you or
not IF | loved-that other-with the
only real love Of my life, then lido not
love you; but if
sRut tiff what?'
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Wiluo LdnClou CIldC noarQ a 1lgnC IOOG-
step overheard.
Evidently Miss Ives had risen from the
sofa upon which she lay constantly Was
she coming in person to- rebuke me for
my temerity? My heart beat high with
fear-and hope.
With my whole soul in my task rap,
idly glided into the old, old hymn of
Jordan"
AS the last words, There is rest for
me-" died away, the door slowly opened
and there advanced towards me being
who seemed to me an angel, so fair Was
she. | had never seen her face until
now, but that figure | could never mis-
take.
1t was Emily Ives who stood before
me, with eyes upturned as if entranced.
''Sing, sing those words again" she
murmured.
Low almost as her own voice sang:
have builded me mansion
That eternally shall stand
And my stay will not be transient
In that fair and happy land;
On the other side of Jordan.
In the fair fields of Eden,
There is rest for the weary
There is rest for me
''In the grave only there is rest" she
sighed, sinking YEARLY into a chair;
speaking to herself she seemed. and un-
observant of my presence.
spoke no word, but followed up the
advantage had gained by softly striking
into Herrick's Prayer for Comfort"
When the hoard of many years.
Like feet cloud disappears
And the futures full of fears,
Saviour. Saviour. comfort me-
When the secret idols gone
That my poor heart yearned upon
Desolate bereft, Alone
Saviour, Saviour. comfort me-
The effect was most unexpected At
the conclusion of the hymn she sprang
to her feet with a look of amazement
almost Of Indignation
"How came you, a stranger" she de-
manded, imperiously, Ito know my sto
ry?"
Twas astonished in my turn, but replied
calmly:
81 know nothing of your story, Miss
Ives"
"Then, how came you to choose
hymn to fit it SO exactly? Ali seel My
aunt has told you"
''Your aunt has told me nothing, as
sure you, Miss Ives; but it is easy to see
that you are unhappy, and | selected a
hymn that | hoped might comfort YOU"
II understand" she replied, sitting at
the side of the piano. II thank you for
your sympathy; and since ! have be-
trayed that | have story-will You
hear it?''
"Gladly-most gladly" / answered,
inwardly rejoicing that, by an accident
in the choice of a hymn. had induced
her to bestow upon me her confidence,
believing that one should
Give sorrow words;
The grief that does not speak
Whispers the o'erfraught heart
And bids it break.
Il am desolate, bereft, alone" she be-
gan. "My desolation was wrought by a
man who came into nv life only TO
wreck it, was an orphan. ~ith no rela'
tives but my aunt. who has rot strength
enough of character to control or guide
so obstinate and headstrong girl az |
am. The-the -man"-she caused. grew
white, shuddered at the recollection.
then by an effort mastered her emotion
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
PERSONAL.

Rev. DR.. Cyrus Hamlin is visiting the city.
Major Gen. Schofeld returned from Old
Orchard yesterday and took the noon train
for Bar Harbor. Il
Mr.. Edward Goodman, editor of the Chi
cago Standard, has been at the Grand Gen.
trail at Bar Harbor for the past week.
Mr.. Fred C. Malone of Lincoln, Nebraska,
formerly of this city, is visiting his father.
Mr.. Simeon Malone of Cumberland street.
Commander A. Schuyler Crowninshield,
U. s. N, formerly light house inspector of
the first district, is at Southwest Harbor, in
command of the U. S. nautical schoClship st.
Mary's. ..esag a7,v
The Boston Times says: "Mr. Lewis P
Everett, paying teller of the Broadway Ma
tional Bank, and Mrs. Everett, have returned
from their wedding trip to the White Noun
talns, and are at home at Newton Upper
Falls" Mrs. Everett was Miss Addie l..
Sawyer of this city.
The widow of General Sheridan arrived in
Boston Sunday evening on the 800 train
from Nonquitt, where she has been few
weeks, and registered at the Hotel Bruins
wick. She left yesterday morning on the 9
O'CLOCK train for Ellsworth, where she will
De the guest of Hon. Eugene Hale and Mrs.
Hale.
These guests were registered at Raymond
Spring the past week: A. G. Whitney.
Brookline, Mass. E. Franchise. Boston :
Aurelia Danforth, May E. Danforth. Ella
Danforth, Chicago; VIM. B. Higgins. Cane
Elizabeth; VIM. P. Woodbury., E. Raymond:
Miss M. j. Small, Westbrook; c. II. Dough.
ty. Gray; Lima Lubu, Harpswell; F. Small
and wife, Gray; j. F. Hogan, Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
Brief JoTTuNcs,

Fine day yesterday after the rain of Sun
day night. 1t was September day in Au-
gust
Nat Z. Gordon, the submarine diver of
Portland, has just completed a large piece
of work on the water works In Richmond,
and he is now to make an examination of
the Gardiner water works.
The new organ for the Church of the Mes
siah has arrived and is now being set up. 1t
has fine appearance and will be one of the
best in the state. 1t will be ready for use
when the church opens In September - - -
Mr.. Charles g. Pickett of Cape Elizabeth
met with painful accident ON Thursday
last. While at work at Chase & Sons in
this city, some part of the machinery broke
letting heavy weight fall upon his arm,
rendering 1t useless for some time to come.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
CONCERT AT PEAKS ISLAND

CONCERT AT PEAKS ISLAND.
The concert In aid of the Peaks Island
Library Association last evening Melted a
goodly sum for the library. Chairs and
settees were arranged on the lawn in front of
Mr. True's cottage, the talent rendering
their numbers from the piazza. There was
alarge and appreciative audience and every
number Of :the pleasing programme which
was finely rendered. received hearty
encore. The programme consisted of musi-
cal selections by Mrs. True, Miss Kicker,
Mr. True, Mr.. j. L. Shaw, Mrs. Burnham
and Miss Ida Bicknell. Mr.. Rexdale read
two of his poems and Rev. John Collins
made remarks.
Previous to the concert the library asso-
citation held a meeting at Mr.. 81. 81. Ricker's
cottage and elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: president, Harold P. Foss:
vice president, 81. L. Plummer; secretary,
Charles L. True; librarian, Miss Emma
Brown; directors, 81. L. Plummer, Annie /.
Bracket, Emma, Brown, Charles L. True,
Charles 81. Baker, Jr.
PAVILION THEATRE.
Be sure and get seats at Chambers for the
Pavilion, Peaks Island, and see the drama
of Stricken Blind. or Wife's Devotion"
which Mr.. McCallum has bought at a con-
siderable expense, with new scenery painted
expressly for the occasion. Mrs. Harrington
plays the blind woman with great skill and
the other characters, especially Mr.. Mccall
lum as the Jew, are well taken. Mr.. Mack
Charles songs are great feature of the
evening
OLD JED PRoUTY.
Those who procure seats now at Stock
bridges for Golden and Wiley's production
Of "0ld Jed Prouty" to be given at City
Hall, next Friday evening, will be wise
They are selling rapidly.
GREENWOOD GARDEN.
The Mascotte was given in great shape
last night and will be repeated tonight and
tomorrow. The "Pirates of. Penzance" will
be presented on thursday, Friday and
Saturday. That they will be excellent pro-
ductions goes without saying. A number of
new people have joined the company, which
will add materially to Its strength. No
mo-e pleasant evening can be passed than
by taking the stea mers of the Garden Line,
and, after enjoying pleasant sail. witness
a irst-class opera.
NOTES.
"Jed Prouty" had Its initial performance
this season at Bangor last evening. Every
seat In the house was sold and fifty extra
chairs had to be put IN.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
Serious Accident to A. c. Kinds.

Mr.. Albert G. Kinds, while driving
through the country on pleasure trip with
his wife, met with serious and painful ac-
cident at Liyermore Falls Saturday after
noon. They drove on the grounds of rela-
tive, Mr.. F. S. Richmond, Of the Variety
Wood Turning Works, whenl the horses be-
came unmanageable and backing over a
steep bank threw Mr.. binds violently to the
ground. he received serious injuries, in.
Gliding broken rib. Mr. Kinds is over 70
years of age and the accident will go hard
with him. His wife escaped injury but was
badly frightened. The horses were both
thrown down and got mixed up with the
harness and carriage. The timely Iarrival of
men working near by saved further trouble.
MT Kinds was intending to visit Farming
ION before returning to his home in Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
AN APoPLgcTIc STROKE
Affects Rev. Father murphy, vIcal
General for Maine.

Yesterday about p. m, Vicar General
Murphy, rector of st. Dominic's church,
went to the Canal bank to make a deposit.
He had but just entered the corridor leading
from the street to the banking room when he
suddenly dropped his deposit book and was
seen to stagger. A moment after be fell but
was caught by Hon. M. P. Frank, ex-Assist-
ant Postmaster SWEET, Mr.. A. f. Moulton
and others who were close behind him and
borne into the directors room of the
bank. Here Doctors O'Nen, Baker and
Warren were quickly in attendance and
Bishop Aealy with several of the priests of
the diocese. After bleeding him and apply
ing restoratives the doctors were gratifed to
find Father Murphy's condition improved,
and he was taken to his home on State street
in Rich's ambulance.
About $50 p. M. Father Murphy had an
other stroke and was lying very low last eve.
ming
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
MR.. REED NOT COMING.
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge and Serene
E.Payne VIII speak Tonight.

kilograms and letters received from Mr..
Reed yesterday stated he would be unable to
come to Maine at present, owing to the Of
fetal duties of his position at Washington.
This will be a sore disappointment to the
Republicans of the district who had antici-
pated great pleasure in meeting the Speaker
and in listening to his mastery exposition
of the issues of the day at City Hall tonight.
1t is sincerely to be hoped that he may be
able to be present before the campaign Is
over.
Congressman Serene E. Payne of New
York, member of the ways and means
committee, and an eloquent speaker, and
Congressman Henry Cabot Lodge of Massa-
chusetts. will speak In the place Of Mr..
Reed. Chambers Band will furnish music
and the gallery will be reserved for the la
diac
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
Funeral Of Stephen K. Dyer.

At 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon the
funeral services Of the late Stephen K. Dyer
were held at 81 State street. The services
were conducted by the officers of Maine
Lodge of which the deceased was men,
Der.
The following officers of the Grand Lodge
were present: Grand Master R. G. Dyer,
Belfast; Grand Warden G. A.. Fitzpatrick,
Kennebunk; Grand Secretary Joshua Davis,
Portland; Grand Representatives H. c.
Bagley, j. S. Gilliatt, Portland; Past Grand
Representatives 1. N. Reed, F. T. Merrill
and Milton Higgins, Portland, and Grand
Scribe B. G. Stone.
The Grand Lodge sent crescent with
five pointed star at the top and at the base
the letters 1. o. D. F. The other floral offer
ings were beautiful. The flags on City
Building and Odd Fellows Hall were at
half mast
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
New EnaIand Fair.

The New England Fair at Worcester,
Mass, September 2, 8. and s, should be at
tended by every person who can do so. The
entries in all departm ents are large and va
ried, and the managers aim to present some
attractions Of specialfnterest to those OF all
occupations. The exhibit of horses and cat
tie will be remarkably fine, while the new
exhibition halls just completed will contain
splendid exhibit of fruits, flowers, vegeta-
bles, art and needlework, etc. Wednesday
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
wheeling Notes.

At the regular meeting Of the Wheel Club
last evening committee was appointed to
investigate the matter of an entertainment
presumably a minstrel show-early in the
winter. Mr.. j. II. Hannaford was elected
captain and Warren G. West first lieutenant
Matters In connection with the Labor day
races were reported to be progressing favor
ably.
The official handbook of the League of
American Wheelmen has been received by
members. 1t is handsome book Of 1913
pages, but 1t does the Portland Wheel Club
much injustice by not including it in the list
as league club. 1t has for several years,
almost since organization, been enrolled on
the books Of the League.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
Chambers at Topsnam.

Dr. Bailey, state veterinarian, went to
Topsham Saturday and found bad case of
chronic CHAMBERS in the possession of W. A.
Crocker' The horse was brought into this
state from Canada this season and was sold
by Lewiston dealer to 90 to Topsham.
This is the fourth horse coming from Cana.
da (where the disease extensively preyails)
that has been condemned by the state an
thorities, although the one just DESTROYED
had not been here long enough to be entitled
to an appraisal under our laws, but we un.
derstand a quarantine will be ordered
against CANADA horses If cases of CHAMBERS
continue to be brought into Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
DEATHS.

In Deering, Aug. 10, Stsrer s. Knight, aged
40 years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.]
20 years.
J0sephs Home, Deering.
In North Monmouth, Aug. 10, Mrs. Elvira Arm
strong, widow OF the late Rev. Albert q. Leonard
and IL days.
In Richmond, Aug. Is. josiah Eastman, aged
SO years.
In Hartford, Aug. /, George A. Morgan, aged
IL years.
In West Simmer. Aug. 8, Lydia Benson, aged
about 80 years.
In Bath, Aug. IA, Mrs. Lois "a. Mains, aged SO
years months.
In Bath, Aug. 15, Marian Catharine daughter
OF Geo. d. and Addie e. Clark, aged months.
1.-THE funeral service OF the late Henry Deane
Will take place this Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clk
at his late residence, No. 1924 Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
Yacht CapsIxed.

ounday afternoon during the high wind a
small sloop yacht was carrying considerable
ssii mnen Oh Little Diamond Island, and as
sue careened to one side. the man who was
saiilng ner stepped onto the rail to go amid
snip ana take In reef As he stepped on
tine rail- the vessel, which was careened to
tnat side, put her rail under water, filed
anu capslzed. The man swan and a boat
pus out rom schooner lying near by and
neseaeu hlm' The yacht remains with her
mast above water off the island
In tne same squall boat BELONGING 70 cor-
ter, and one belonging to Conway " Iai.
a mast e"eh ioSt
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
cantraIIahor Union.

At meeting of the Portland Central
Labor Uuion held last evening, Chief Mar
shall II. III. Verrill appointed the following
aides: Frank E. Perry. of the Lasters'
Union; P. W. Hogan. Of the Carpenters
Union: Thos. Armstrong, of the Painters
Union; F. d. Sterling, of the Boot and Shoe
Workers Union. Arrangements are all
completed for Labor Day.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
A Correction.

In our report of the caucus in Ward Two.
in yesterdays issue. we enormously stated
that Mr.. II. x. Colesworthy represented Mr..
Cram and Mr.. d. McGlinchy. Mr.. Sargent
The names should have been transposed,
Mr.. Coleswortby representing Mr.. Sargent
and Mr.. McGlincby. Mr. Cram
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19

will be Grange Day and patrons from all
parts Of New England will meet in the
Grange Tent. Exciting races are assured.
Everything has been done by the manage
ment to make this the best fair ever held oy
the New England Society.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
All Run Down

From the weakening effects OF warm weather, by
hard work, or from long Illness. you need good
tonic and blood purifier. Hoods Sarsaparilla
gives good appetite, strengthens the whole sys-
tenn, purifes the blood. regulates the digestion.
my wife was cured of a very bad cough and
what was called quick consumption by Hoods
relieved OF the cough and very much improved
She continued TO take 1t for some months, and
was restor ed to perfect health, which she has
enjoyed ever since. Our little girl was poor and
puny and we also gave her Hoods Sarsap arilla
lt seemed TO be just the thing she needed. as she
OTIS, Berwick, Maine,
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
win EntertaIn shaur,...

AT the special meeting of Grand Cant
Ridgely, Patriarchs Militant, held last sr"n
ing, it was unanimously voted to enterte;r
Shawmut Canton No. Of Boston, on the
occasion Of their visit to Portland, Sept. 9TH
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE aouL1

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
MoNDAY.-Thomas A. Doherty. Intoxica-
tion; fined SO and costs.
Thomas Murray. Intoxication; 80 days In
county Jail.
city house Of correction.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
j. c. Davis Old Soap is the best.
MARRIAGES.

In Buxton. Aug. IA, Eugene F. Lord and Miss
Emma Ii. Lowell, botn Of Saco.
In Gardiuer, Aug. 8, Henry i. Smith and Mrs
Martha A. Kingwel, both Of Richmond.
In Randolph, Fred III. Jewell OF Fairfield and
Florence H. Clarke OF Augusta.
In Gardiner, Aug. IA, Arthur N. Soule of
Pressure Isle and Miss Rissa M. Backman Of
PittstOn.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
Grand Treasurer !. o. o. r.

Grand Master Dyer appointed yesterday,
and the Grand Lodge confirmed. the APP
pointment Of Stephen Marsh as Grand
Treasurer. Mr.. Marsh has been for many
years secretary of Maine lodge, and holds
that Office at present.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
CHANDELIERS BAND
Will 'Furnish Music.
NoTlcET TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Subscribers of the PRESS who intend leav-
ing the city for the summer or for only q
brief period can have the paper sent them
without extra charge by leaving their address
at the counting room.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
naerlrg v,IIaoa Innycvar.r

Deerlng Village improvement Society
I The Deering Village Improvement Society
voted yesterday to have picnic next Satur-
day at Diamond Island. There will be
speeches, music and a chowder.