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The herald., 1896-01-05
A WASHINGTON LOVE STORY.
How the Abolition of the Seed Dtvi-
sion Spread Love and Joy.

How the Abolition of the Seed Dtvi-
sion Spread Love and JOY.
A quiet little romance. Of which only
those most Interested are supposed as yet
to know, has grown from the fertile Agricul-
tural Department. Once upon a time there
was pretty girl in a far-off Western State.
Hard times pressed heavily upon her home.
and broke the cheerful spirit of her aged
father and mother. With the brave thought
to earn sufficient money to lift a mortgage
from the small farm. the young girl came
to Washington. and. after many rebuffs and
disappointments. secured a position in the
seed division Of the Agricultural Depart
ment. Quietly and faithfully she did her
daily duty. saving much more Of her salary
than she spent and dreaming of time when
the savings would be enough to tighten
the mortgage. and the dear old hearts at
home.
When the seed division was abolished her
hopes sank very low. All efforts to find
another place were fruitlees, and Washing
ton seemed big and strange and lonely.
Before giving up and going home she made
one final throw for success and future hap
piness. She wrote a letter to the newly
elected Congressman of her home district
and asked him to aid her with his influence
In obtaining a Government position. She
imagined him to be a benevolent, Peffer-
Ike old gentleman, with a fatherly disposi-
tion.
| He happened to receive her letter as he
was starting to Washington on ante-Congres-
sional business, and he answered it in per-
son. He was neither old nor Peffer-like;
he was young and good-lookng and suscep-
tible. His business in Washington length
ened itself out unaccountably. The pretty
girl has gone home now. but this winter
there is going to be a happy young bride
In modest little home on Capitol Hill, and
that Western Congressman is going to chal-
lenge every fellow-member who shall dare
to lift word of protest against the abolish
ment of the seed division.
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doing her no wrong. Surely I may have
my little moment; she has all her life for
her very own. have been meek. Jack;
I have been ever cheerful. l would not
have spoken now if-if-. IT'S a hard
price to pay for little mistake. I was
very young, too, and everything was SO
possible. Oh. my God!'
She bowed her head on her arm against
the wall.
Leave me alone, Jack" she said, "leave
me alone just for a minute. I've cried
| ~.-ninst this wall before. / shall be better
presently. 1t always does me good and
l had meant to be SO strong if we should
meet"
1t tore my heart to see her. I went ur
to her and put my hand on her shoulder,
She caught it in her dsengaged hand and
pressed it.
The twilight descended on us standing
thus.
"Goodby, Jack" she said with her hand
on the latch.
"Goodby," I answered.
She put up her lips. I would have
Kissed them lightly. but she drew my head
down and wound her arms about my neck.
This once" she pleaded, Its such a
little sin!'
"Goodby." she said again, the glory Of
her eyes shining through her tears.
"Goodby," l answered as before.
She opened the door and 1 passed into
the little lops!ded street.
There were gray ghosts rising from the
rlVer.-Chapmans Magazine.
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, beside him the divan, opening the other
book.
| "Alas, my friend, it would be but withered
rose" Her eyes followed his hand as he
turned from chapter to chapter, and even in
that cursory way she saw that the essence of
her story was there, unworthily written and
unevenly developed-far from the perfection of
which she had dreamed; yet so near in con-
ception that her own could never be written
without bringing her more blame as O copyist
of others ideas than praise.
She took the book from him. and turned the
pages again; then she pushed it from her. and
hid her face in great silken pillow, shedding
silent tears.
The Critic waited a moment, then spoke
softly:
| "You cannot write it now''
| mo-" she said, sadly. II cannot write It
| now" Her questioning eyes probed his face
for sign of what he thought of her, whether
he despsed her for throwing her chance
away.
His face grew wonderfully sweet and his
voice tender as he took her two hands, say
ing 1.-THE world will never know what you
are perhaps, for you can never write the
novel. But I know you, my dearest" as he
gathered her in his arms land it is written
on my heart."-Short Stories.
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the rocks or in the woods, and she said:
"When / 60 home will write the novel;"
Then one day as she lay in hammock on
the deck Of a friends yacht there shot out
of some corner of her brain title for her
story; title suggestive. yet revealing moth
ing, and withal so alluring that in fancy she
saw it blazoned In gold on the cover of book
lying midst hundreds of others on the book
stall, and no one could glance at another
book while this one lay there, this one that
as yet existed only in her brain. She flushed
with delight saying to herself: Now Its sue
cess is certain" She saw the Critic cross the
deck and her eyes called him to her. He
came, and she repeated the name for the
novel without comment or explanation. His
eyes kind!ed and he exclaimed That Is per-
fection. How did you invent it?"
The herald., 1896-01-05
ALL SORTS OF CUSHIONS.
They VIII Keep Feminine Fingers
Busy and Rest MascuIine Heads.

buSy anu REST masculine MENUS
The feminine mind this year leans to-
ward cushions. Here are some ideas to-
ward making eccentric affairs:
A splendid pillow for the smoking den of
the young man is made OF nothing less
than the ribbons of cigar boxes These,
II the father or brothers of the house are
addicted to the comfort of the after-dinner
Smoke will be easily secured. and a
tribute Of ribbons may be eXactad from the
masculine portion Of her friends. The rib
bons are not long enough to extend the en-
tire length of the cushion, but they are
combined and pinned together by feather
stitching in silk, and the effect of that
cushion when completed will be just as
novel as the idea.
Another cushion is one in which the
heart Of the small boy of the family will
heartily rejoice. This is white affair
which bears the flag Of every nation painted
or embroidered thereon. In season when
originality is at a premium, as it is at
present, many woman will welcome this
hint.
A weird cushion is of pale yellow. Upon
its surface a dozen nimble imps exhibited
their acrobatic feats upon ladders. Every
one seeing this novelty for the first time
must pay the tribute of a good laugh.
The herald., 1896-01-05
CRUMBS OF KNOWLEDGE,

White fur carriage robes enfold the blessed
babies, who are wheeled out for an airing
Gray cloth and ermine was worn by a
debutante at an afternoon reception yesterday
Men VINO never go near their clubs on week
days visit them religiously on Sundays-cause
why?
10 have it charged is such an easy wav
of shopping, but January bills come sure and
certain.
Regular promenaders on Fifth avenue have
given place to country contingent of eager
shoppers.
4 smart tneater bonnet worn by Mrs Dun
can Elliott at the theater the other evening
had jeweed fleur de lis in the front
If a man wants to surprise his wife at
Christmas. let him shave off his mustache the
night before. Whether his effort will be an
preciated remains for him to find out
Housekeepers are pretty certain to keep
their help over Christmas, for even the cook
who boasts of living in twelve places in one
year is not going to jsopardze her chances
Of receiving substantial Christmas gifts by
leaving at this juncture.
The herald., 1896-01-05
ON THE CAMPAGNA.

Stop on the Appian Way
In the Roman Campagna;
Stop at my tomb,
The tomb Of Cecilia Metela.
To-day as you see II
Alarc II ages ago,
When he. with his pale-visaged Goths,
Sat at the gates of Rome
Reading his Runic shield.
Odin! thy curse remains!
Beneath these battements
My bones were stirred with Roman pride,
Though centuries before my Romans died;
Now my bones DUST the Goths are duDe,
The rivel bed is dry where sleeps the king,
My tomb remains.
When Rome commanded the earth
Great were the Metelli;
/ was Metella's wife,
/ loved him-and died.
Then with slow patience built he this memorial:
Each century marks his love.
Pass by on The Appian Way
The tomb of Cecilia Metella;
Wild shepherds alone seek its shelter.
Wild buffaloes tramp at its base.
Deep Is its desolation. :
Deep the shadow of Rome
From Mrs Elizabeth Stoddard's Poems"
The herald., 1896-01-05
SineyyS or nimnJess

4 great deal has been said OF The gymnasium
grooming of the girl of the period Well il
IS there, massage, baths. light gymnastics
well 1t serves the purposes of one who would
be beautiful in movement and swim in grace
through seas of flattery. l think l noie in
ladies' gymnasiums certain avoidance of ex-
ercises which would increase the size of the
hand un9uly, and an equally marked cultiva-
ton of the upper arm at the expense of the
forearm. This is a point well enough to re-
member. A nice plump upper arm that can be
barred or sloved to the shoulder is esthetically
more satisfying than sinewy wrist.
The herald., 1896-01-05
His Faithful Queen.

At Windsor Castle everything remains the
same in Queen Victoria's boudoir as it did
when Prince Albert died. On the door is in
scrbed, Every article in this room nv la
mened husband selected for me in the twenty
fourth year of my reign The Queens bridal
Albert presented TO her. lies withered within
a glass case and, according to some specially
favored visitors who were recently allowed to
enter the room, there evidences on every
side of the thoughtful devotion of the Prince
Consort to Her Majesty.
The herald., 1896-01-05
A Drennu In PinL

An evening dress for a bride is of pink
corded silk of an exquisite shade The full
SKIRT, made over a petticoat of the same silk.
lust touched the floor. and was perfectly
plain, but brocaded in such a way that it
simulated bows Of very narrow black ribbon
up each gore The low body was tight fitting
in the back, with jacket fronts ending at the
waist; the short puffed sleeves and full vest
were of black tulle lined with pink
The herald., 1896-01-05
A Woman of LetfprS

The death in London is announced of Mrs
Everett Green. lady whose researches among
the State papers in the Record Office has been
OF great service to historians. She was born
in Sheffield, in 1875 and in her early DAYS
complied Lives of the Princesses of Eng
land" and Letters of Royal and Illustrio1s
Ladies. Afterward the master of the rolls
intrusted her. with the duty of decipherng
state papers in the Record ONce
The herald., 1896-01-05
Silkan Su uohnfe

Nightgown cases, handkerchief and glove
cases. are all made to match. while other glove
cases covered with velvet have stuffed lids
trimmed with euipure to serve for pincush-
set in baskets covered with velvet. attached 10
small straw hats. like the basket pincushion
here shown; others fashioned like large yell
the same useful purpose are clad in satin, with
cooked hats to match. or appear as Jockeys
grinning through yellow satin horseshoe.
Seldom have beautiful silk and guipure en-
broidery been turned TO better account
The herald., 1896-01-05
GIRLHOOD.

Wild Dryad! all unconscious of thy tree,
With which ndissolubly
The tyrannous time shall one day make thee
whole;
Whose frank arms pass unfretted through its
bole
Who wearst thy femineity
Light as CENTRALIZED blossoms, that shall find
It ere long silver shackles unto thee.
Thou whose young sex is yet but in thy SOUL
AS boarded in the vine
Hang the gold skins of undelrious wine.
AS air sleeps. till it toss It's limbs in breeze.
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vbo did not like her was in demand on all
occasions. In the crowded ball room she saw
not the men and women around her, put as
| male shadows in comparison with the men and
women of the story. At the play, the piot
dragged and the lesson OF the drama seemed
| strangely sweet yet pungent lesson OF the
novel vet unwritten When the applause was
| loudest she glanced at the Critic and shooh
| her head. as If to say, "fhis is nothing TO
| what I shall do"
Yet as the belief in her novel and in her
| writing of it grew stronger, and as she rested
contentedly in her own procrastination. as
| suring herself by the wise old saying that
| Rome was not built In a day." the Critic
| grew grave, for he had seen before an IN
| spiration vanish and the red-hot fervor OF a
noble purpose cool. And he felt he could wait
no longer to tell her OF his love for her. For
she grew fairer and gayer and the shadow OF
the dead man, her husband, moved farther
| back.
| She stood one evening by her open desk,
with its dainty feminine belongings the fire
| on the hearth burned brightly. there were
| roses and violets in the room. and the
| samovar steamed family on the tea-table.
| The Critic came in, and his face seemed drawn
and almost harsh. She welcomed him brightly
| not remarking upon his manner. She was
looking exquisite, and the Critics face
| loosened its tension as he looked at her. She
wore another clinging gown Of gray, and
there were pink roses at her breast
"You are looking at my gown" she said
"I remembered your preference" she added
J flushing slightly, land ordered another some
thing like 1t; not quite like it, you know. for
one could not wear gown year. 1t is a
year." she said, smilingly. "a year since
thought of the novel. l must begin to write
1t. What are these books?" she asked
glancing at the parcel in his hands. The
Critic had two books. strapped together by
a heavy rubber band. A bit of paper with
notes scribbled on it protruded from one enc
of volume.
His face grew dark, and she thought his
hand trembled.
"Be prepared, my friend. for great dis
appointment" he said
She searched his face. and, finding neither
mockery nor amusement grew serious
He took off the rubber band and turned ont
book with Its title cover towards her. In golt
letters she read the clever allurng title re
served in her mind for her novel. Her fac'
was shadowed; then, recovering. she said
Il shall have to find another. "A rose b!
any other name would smell as sweet
The Critic took her hand. and drew her dowi
The herald., 1896-01-05
4 Diamond Duchess.

At recent dinner given in Paris the Grand
Duchess Elizabeth of Russia wore an en-
tremely handsome stomacher and tiara of black
and white diamonds of fabulous value The
French women present on this occasion are
said to have gazed with wonder on these gems
for many of them possessed great strings of
pearls and ropes of diamonds, but all faded
into insignitcance when the fair Russian an
peared.
The herald., 1896-01-05
Miss Scavyell on SufYrage.

woman suffrage. written to the Boston Tran
script" says: "If l may be pardoned for a
personal allusion l would say that, after an
experience of some years in literary life,
where one is brought not only into contact
with men but into competition with them. il
is my belief that vote would have been a
very serious hindrance to me at any time"
The herald., 1896-01-05

The American who loves to swim in a royal
atmosphere ought to be perfectly hanpy lust
now. In Paris King Leopold of Belsiam Don
Carlos of Portugal and King George of Greece
are at the Bristol the lnianta Eulalie at the
Hctel dc Jena, the Duke and Duchess of Con-
nausht at st. Cloud, and the Grand Duke
Alexis and Grand Duchess Vladimir OF Russia
at the Continental.
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THE ANGELUS.

Two peasants homeward from the fields of toll.
Hear holy music in their hasty quest;
Their longinfs leave the sorrows of the SOIL
And sweetly wander in the wales of rest.
Not theirs the knowledge that is Guilt and
Grief:
Not theirs the Doubt that drives their God
rwav.
Behold! In trustfulness of fond Belief,
They bow their heads and lift their hearte
10 prayl
Freeman E. Miller.
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Pearl Collars.

The pearl necklets or collars now so FASH
ionable, are very becoming and equally ex-
pensive They are composed of strings of
pearls, to fit close to the throat. ioined and
held in place by diamond Slides
The herald., 1896-01-05
Ennjrc CQnes.

Empire capes with picturesque collars and
jaunty coats Of boucle cloth are everywhere
silk sufficiently pretty to make one feel in
clined to turn the wrap inside cut.
The herald., 1896-01-05

Come all ye Faithful!-let us watch apace;
Mary and Joseph will for us make room,
That we may look on Him Whose radiant face,
Like some fair flower in all its lovely bloom,
With light and glory fills this lovely place;
Lo! we have travelled from a country far,
Through years of failure, deserts sad and wild,
And even as of old came Eastern Kings
With costly treasures led here by Thy Star.
We. too would bring Thee our poor offerings,
o Word Incarnate! Be'hehem's Holy Child.
Accent our gifts and us of Thy great grace
Myrrh of our Sorrows. Frankncense for
Faith,
And Gold for Love that is moro strong than
Ueathi
The herald., 1896-01-05
ADESTE FIDELES.

This is that Holy Night!-O World. be STILL
Surely. if we but listen we shall hear
That Song that all the luminous dark doth fill
The Choir of Angels chanting soft and clear,
"Glory 10 God and on the Earth Good Wiln'
Now with the eager Shepherds let us run
Across the starlit plains. mid shadows dim,
To that poor shelter where the Mother Maid
Ere break of day her first born glorious Son
Within a narrow crib adoring laid,
Because His people found no rest for Him.
o mighty Love, that we requite so i'll,
How often wilt Thou degn to seek Thine own,
Who give Thee yon bare manger for Thy
throne
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The Racket
II -. EXAGEOE,TA &L>.
MILLER BLOCK, OCALA.

LARGE Glass Pitcher. 25c.
Ironstore Pitchers, 25c and 3Cc.
Mirroys, 32c, 42o. J3c. C5C.
R.izzard Soap, 4 Ior IOc.
1890 japanese Tooth..cEs, SC.
Spring Balances, s..
Double CLcppjrg kuife, 6.
Single ChoPplDo knife, $.
Heavy Legal Can, IOc.
Good Six I5acdEcrcniefs. A2C.
Coed Susperders, Izc.
Large Lamp Chimney &c.
Fine KazOrs, $50.
Geod felt Window Shades on
Rollers, 22c.
Ladies Waist Sets, IoC and &c.
Enanelcd Steel Saucepans. 25c,
28c, sac.
IA Of. Dish Pans, I0C.
Whisk Broems, Ioc.
Umbrellas, 0oC.
6 doz. Large White Buttons, SC.
II Safety Pins, sc.
IS mar bles, &c.
e Thimbles, sc.
Hoyt's Cologne, &c.
Wire Dish Covers, SC, &c, SC, Ioc.
Wood Rolling Pins, &c.
Ladies' Gilt Wire Belts, 25C, SOC.
Fine Double Width Yelling, &c.
Baby Rattles and Rings.
Hat Racks, IOc.
s. Inch Towels, Ioc,
II Wood Clothes Pins, &c.
Tumbers, 6 for zoe,
Crank Sifters, Isc,
IS Inch Hand Saws, 25C.
NEW. HANDSONIG
ASS~AHG, Cheap
Shelf Oil Goth, TO-.
Soldering Outfit, IOc.
Chair Seats, &c.
Insect Powder, IOc.
25c Hand Miro, Ioc.
Lunch Baskets, 25c.
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If We she uld make a display Of
fireworks it would take the form Of
this design. fright Prices" are
what we strive for winter and sum-
mer, Christmas and Fourth of July.
We don't offer you something for
nothing. We cont misrep-
resent anything. Our prices
are simply exactly fright" You
get full value for every cert you
pay us.
G. O.. NASH.
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again embarked in the journalistic
business.
Madras and Percale Neglige
Shirts in neat patterns and cor
rect prices. Davidson & Van
Echop.
J. c. Clements, superintendent
of the fernando mines, spent yes
terday in the city.
We have just received new
line of Umbrellas. and will sell
them at popular prices. Davidson
& VanEchcp.
Mrs. NJ. L. Hodge has gone to
Columbia, S. c., on a ten days
visit to relatives.
Are you in need Of a pair Of
Shoes? IT so, we can fit and suit
you. Davidson & VanEchoP.
+. J Titcomb of Dunnellor,
candidate for county treasurer, is
in town on business.
F. L. Bugbee & CO. are closing
out their mammoth stock of Fur
niture. Call and inspect the rare
bargains.
D. Z. McIver has gone to jack
sonville to attend the Florida con-
vention of undertakers.
A neat little five room cottage
to rent in tie northeastern part of
the city; 81 per month. Apply at
this office.
Mrs. L. c. Bird and son have re-
turned from a pleasant visit to
friends in St. Augustine.
The Post Office drug store will
give you the finest cream and best
drinks IN the city.
Don't go unprotected from the
sun when Rowe,l will sell you a
nice Umbrella for only IS cents.
It's a good article too.
w. II. Hopkins, travelling pass
enger agent for the F. c. & P,
went to Gainesville today.
Rowe!l can give you better
goods for less money than any
ether merchant. Buy your foot
wear at the big shoe store
Miss Nellie Hubbard returned
yesterday from Leesburg, where
she has been visiting friends.
Wanted.-To exchange, a large
mule for a driving Forse. VIII paw
cash difference. Address p. O.
Box S33.
Capt. w. p. Denham, division
supc, interGens Of the Plant Sys-
ten, spent yesterday and to-day in
Ike city.
L. s. Back ( stall NJ. II, CITY
2alket, is row prepared TO keep
and viii lcCp tull supply of stall
fed meats constantly on hand at
the cid prices.
Rev. ]. ]. Andrews cf Orlando
breaches Sunday in Grace Eoisco,
ri church. Rev. {. N. Gray fills
Mr. Andl e1s' pulpit at Orlando.
White Bows, Colored Bows,
String Ties, and Washable -Four
INLAND Ties, all Ct the late st
styles and guaranteed prices, at
Water man & Co.'S.
II. w, Wilkes, one of the eff
cient clerks of the Tea Pot groce-
~, left last night fer Florence, S.
c., 20 visit his old home and his
parents.
Something New.-Coffee and
Whipped Cream at the Post Office
drug store.
n. w. Harrison, secretary and
treasurer of the Ocala Foundry
and Machine works, left today to
spend the summer at his northern
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LOCAL. AND PERSONAL
Local Items OF Interest
to Our Readers
Friday June 3.

Pretty Washable Summer Neck
wear at RowelPS.
10 cents buys the best Handker-
chief in town ar Waterman & Cos.
Capt. Welsh Of Welshton spent
today in town.
Star ads get there every time.
At the Racket, rev line Lace
curtains, Pillow Shams, etc,
cheap. 3
ID. L. Sternberger has gone to
Atlanta on business.
Boys Linen Suits and Extra
Pants at Waterman & Co.'s.
Kool, kumtortable Shoes YOU
will find ar Davidson & Van
Echop's.
S. r. Birdsey has recovered from
quite severe illness.
See what bargains you can get
In Furniture ct +. T.. Bugbee &
Co.'s closing out sale.
French Net Uundershirts just
received, all sizes, ar Davidson &
VanEchop's.
Rev. J. c. Porter has returned
from St. Augustine.
p genuine Cora Silk Ladies'
Umbrella worth $I.5o-Rowells
price. IS cents.
Rev. c. II. Nash Of Barlow is in
town visiting friends.
If you want a good square meal
for 25 cents, go TO the Champion
house, No. 50 South Main street.
c. 7. Gibson of Grahamville is
in the city on business.
Sabalena drives away that SER
sation of fatigue. All druggists.
The matchmaker, jeweler and
optician is at US, under the Mon
tezuma hotel.
T. +. Crawford Of Elmwood was
in town on business today.
Save money-buy fire crackers,
Roman candles, etc, at the Rack
It. ;
Ladies' Collars and Cuffs, latest
style, just received at Waterman
& Co.'S
A. Z. Burnett paid profes sion
al visit to GAMBLER yesterday.
WanteG.-To buy a waterir &
cart, suitable for watering vegeta-
bles. ?. Q. Box 833.
Oae cf the Bashi Bazouks today
carried regular Turkish flag.
RoweU has the Shirt Waist Sets
TO please you, ladies. They axe
pretty and don't cost much.
w. w. AChesOn, the Bel eVieW
phosphate man, is in the city.
Buy you child one Ct our Dol
lar Washable Suits. Waterman
& Co.
Z. c. Schwartz and family left
for Columbia, S. c.. last night.
White Duck Pants. The good
kind. We have them, Davidson
& VanEchop.
M. A. Reich started today on a
business tour through the state.
Summer Shirts suit sultry
weather. Rowell sells them and
his prices please the purchaser.
Roadmaster ]. S. Jolly of the
Plant SYSTEM is in the city on
business.
We have still some very hobby
styles in Straw Hats. Davidson
& VahEchop.
J. A. Rowell goes tomorrow
night to Amelia beach to spend
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PLANT SYSTEM
Cheap Excursion to Savannah
and Charleston.

July 3 will sell round trip to Sa-
vannah s.. to Charleston, 81, limit
July IS. The only line offering
above rates to Charleston. Call on
H. G. Haycraft. ticket agent, Plant
System depot.