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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-04-07

came home to dinner with no fish, and
half an hour late, to find their hostess
cold and stately.
Every fine day thereafter the pair
went on some excursion together. 1t
was the season of picnics, and there
were many pleasant young folk in the
neigh borhood. In the house there was
always music, and Mr.. May taught
Dora chess.
The days sped on until they were
| gathered into weeks, and the weeks
numbered five. d. Still Herbert said
nothing of going away, and though
Dora sometimes thought with regret
| that she must soon return homo. she
made no attempt to do so. Mrs.
| Downing had said "a long visit" So
the sunny hours sped on.
One morning, as they were return
ing from a long woodland walk, and
| the girl felt as if she had never lived
before. Herbert, who had been unusu-
ally preoccupied, said hesitatingly-
"Dora, 1 want to tell you something.
Can you guess what it is?''
'Oh, I never guessed riddle in my
whole life of twenty-five years!"
laughed Dora, her heart beating in a
suffocating way, but with feminine
perverseness putting Off what she
really longed for.
Mr.. May looked hurt and said moth
ing more. In almost silence they
reached home. Then Dora left him
with light word or two, and rushing
to her room threw herself on the bed
half crying, wholly upset, and longing
for mother or even old Martha to
talk with.
Meanwhile Mrs. Downing had met
Herbert and put into his hand tele-
gram which had been left for him.
"Good heavens!" he exclaimed.
''Poor Harry is dying-and I prom
ised to go to him a week ago!"
"Has he been ill long?"
"Yes-that is. he has not been we'll,
but had no idea his state was so Sc
rious. [ must go at once"
A few words about the trains, one
of which he might catch in fifteen
minutes, and he was off to hurriedly
pack his bag, leaving his trunk to be
sent after him.
"Where is Dora? / must see her,
So Dora was called, and the two
shook hands while Mrs. Downing
stood by and with watch in hand has
tened her nephew's departure.
| He was gone! That was all Dora
could understand. For few minutes
she seemed stunned; then, as in a
dream. she heard Mrs. Downing say
ing in her cool, even tones
''Herbert had despatch from a
very dear friend, urging him to go at
once where he ought to have gone a
week ago.
eyes"
Doras voice sounded to herself as if
it belonged to another person.
| eve must go to dinner all the same,
my dear, though we shall miss Her
bert. Did you have pleasant walk?"
Rousing herself Dora answered the
question:, and made a few remarks
about ordinary subjects. But she
| seemed tn hear On1v tho words UHo ic
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-04-07
D. RIA PURCELL.

nave 10 uOH nOD cap anu SpccCacleS.
I fear I am settling down for regu-
lar old maid"
Martha, Dora's nurse, looked at her
proudly. This girl, with the pretty
brown eyes and chestnut hair given to
curling and waving in a distracting
way, had nothing in manner or ap-
pearance to suggest the old maid.
Nonsense, my bonny beauty!
You'll get husband soon enough
sooner than I shall like. Maybe he's
waiting for you now at Mrs. Down
ing's. And indeed if he is you'd best
take him, for the little bit of money
your father left won't keep you for
many years longer. Remember, Miss
Dora," she added coaXingly, 'you
must make the best of yourself in
that fine house; always put your
gloves on, cause your ma had such
lovely white hands, and Mrs. Downing
will be apt to remember them. Try
to be a credit to your ma, dearie."
Dora looked at her brown little
paws and laughed half regretfully
This visit to her dead mothers wild
owed friend was the first she had ever
made, and while rejoicing in the pros
pect of change she rather dreaded it,
Two days later found her estab-
lished in Mrs. Downing's pleasant
country house. She had understood
that there were to be no other guests,
and was therefore surprised on enter
ing the pleasant dining-room to find
the table set for three, and mentally
wondered for whom the third place
was meant. Mrs. Downing said moth
ing, and was so coldly polite that
Dora felt uncomfortable and guilty
without knowing why.
After a while the door opened, and
handsome young man of perhaps
twenty-eight entered, apologizing for
his hardness. Mrs. Downing's face did
not brighten as she introduced Mr.
May to Miss Purcell, adding frigidly-
"My nephew's coming was quite I'M
expected"
Her tone plainly showed that the
visit was not desired, and Dora's dis
comfort increased. However, in talk
ing to Dora of her mother Mrs Down
ing became kinder, and by the time
dinner was over the chill in the social
atmosphere had worn off, and pleas
ant evening ensued.
Dora, rather shy at first, soon found
herself laughing and indulging in the
light repartee natural to her. Then
the piano was opened, and the two
young voices were found to suit each
other perfectly. Mrs. Downing for
got the cause, whatever it might be,
of her chagrin, while she heartily ap-
plauded, and even occasionally joined
in one of the old Scotch or Irish
songs.
Whei bedtime arrived there was 90
shadow of discomfort ON any face,
and as Mr.. May put Dora's candle in
her hand he said softly
''This has been too short an even
ing, Miss Purcell"
Dora's foolish little heart beat fast,
though she only said lightly
eyes. To be original, Time flies :"
"Ah, yes. Temper fugitive!" he re-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30
Current Condensations,

GunpOWder eXertS force of twenty
three tons to the square inch; nitro
glycerin, 264 tons.
French PASTE" out Of which artif-
cial diamonds are made, is a mixture
of best glass and oxide of lead.
Jameson raid still runs high. A meet
ing of Dutch and English farmers in
certain town not long ago was called to
order in English, whereupon the Dutch
men left the room in body.
In raid on the tramps in the Paris
parks recently the new electric lanterns
provided for the police were used for
the first time. The result was quite up
to expectations as far as the lighting
powers of the lanterns were concerned.
Two members of the Colorado Legis-
latlre have been renting their annual
passes on the railroads to travelling
men at SIS a month apiece. In the
case of one member, who has a Ger
man name, the fraud was discovered
through one Of his personal passes be-
ing presented by a man of palpably
Hibernian nationality. The conductor
could not reconcile the name and the
brogue and held the man and the pass
for Investigation, when the fraud was
discovered.
At the annual meeting Of the Iron
and Steel Institute Of Great Britain re-
Gently American competition was one
of the chief points of discussion. Presi-
dent Pritchard Martin spoke of the
enormous output Of the leading Ameri-
can steel works and pointed out that
the Americans We're understanding the
British in the uses of steel. He in
stanced the steel buildings being erect
ed in nearly all the large cities OF the
United States, and urged lower freight
rates, saying that the present cost or
transportation was severely handicap
ping the British industry, as the rates,
not only in America, but in Belgium
and Germany, were greatly below the
English rates.
The observers at the Blue Hill OBJ
servatory, near Boston, by means OF
kites raised a three-pound meteoro-
graph to a height Of 6,956 feet above
the hill, thus breaking all kite altitude
records. Two and three-eighths miles
Of piano wire were used, with three
Eddy kites hitched tandem. The Kites
passed through and beyond the clouds,
and were only visible at Intervals De-
tween breaks in the clouds. The Kites
and instruments remained at the high
est point half an hour ana eAerteu
pull of from 10 to 120 pounds. Inc
recording instruments showed that the
air was very dry above the eartas sur
face. The ascension was managed by
Messrs. Rotch, Clayton and FERGUSON
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30
Told in a Few Lines.

The linseed oil trust, incorporated in
Illinois, has qualified to do business in
Ohio.
Three men robbed the postmaster at
Belmont, Neb., Of $500 in government
bonds.
Harry Wells, charged with involuntary
manslaughter, was convicted after four
DAVIS trial at Shoals, Ind.
The lamp chimney manufact urers Of the
United States have sit Fed the wage scale
demanded by the workers.
Two negro tramps murdered Jefferson
Batey and seriously wounded William
Davis, brakeman on the Illinois Central
Railroad, near Carbonate, ILL.,, and es-
capped.
Charles Wood, Racine, Wis, police
man, has secured judgment for salary
held back because the Mayor refused to
appoint him. He remained on duty under
the civil service law.
A petition of the temperance people Of
Emporia, Kan, asking for special
grand jury to investigate alleged viola
tons of the liquor law has been stolen
from the Office Of Judge Culver.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30
TROOPS RUSHING IN.
Soldiers from Japan Begin to Invade
Hawaiian Islands.


If the stories told by the passengers and
crew Of the steamship City Of Pekin,
which arrived in San Francisco from
Hong Kong via Honolulu, be true state
oS affairs exists in Hawaii which demands
the attention of the State Department.
When the City of Pekin arrived at Homo
lulu the attention of the other passengers
on board that steamer was attracted oy
the remarkably symmetrical movements
of ia japanese steerage passengers VINO
were disembarking Although classed as
lahorers. their we,l-drilled and military
anpearance was too palpable to escape OBJ
seryation and occasioned considerable
comment. The japanese were apparent
" under the command of veteran SER
geant and divided into squads OF twenty
nnder noncommissioned officers.
During the voyage a military discipline
was observed which created comment
among the other steerage passengers and
steamer's crew, and many conJectures
were hazarded as to the meaning OF their
being shipped to the islands. 1t was gem
erally believed that they were sent to the
islands for the purpose Of forcibly resist
ING annexation if necessary. Rumors OF
the presence of the Mikado's soldiers are
not new on the islands, and it is said that
over 1000 well-drii,ed men have already
heen landed there and 400 veterans Of the
Japan-China war are expected upon the
next steamer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30

General Lewis Cass sat in lodge with
him and assisted in the ceremonies.
Captain Stone was secretary of Ro-
meo Lodge in 1856, of Manitowoc
Lodge in 1858, and of Kane Lodge.
Neenah, in 1864. When he put his
demit into Kane Lodge it had Just
twelve members, but now numbers 115
brethren. Mr.. Stone is probably the
Oldest mason in Wisconsin. Joliets
oldest member Of the oldest secret So
ciety in the world is, like Captain
Stone, an active worker in the news
paper field, being the editor of the
Weekly Record. Whether association
with freemasonry or the easy life
which attaches to newspaper work
contributes to longevity and the ca
pacity for continued usefulness in old
age is a question for scientists to
solve.-Chicago Times Herald.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30
4 GOOD THING


er1 to ReHle
/ For "om s;na Mrs. Pinkham they
lnnuniea na5jence in treating wo-
|rhose ezpe, Tor than that Of any
Ills i;ss;aslrmale or female .o,n .,
pb!sIelan talk freely to a woman
Eonpn can ra;1 to relate her private yats
# is rs'p m5'an.2besides, a man an does 3s
/. to a ,I1" l1a because he is a
NON suffer in silence and d tnn
from q, bad ss5 to E 5aye immediate as,
bat t they SD natural modesty impels
{, is;5t from exposing themselves ei,,e
b shn .4inns s. and probable e1amln a.
question: their family physician. 1t
| b even 'Ds Without money or price
ec essarsii d woman, whose KNOW
% con sotnal experience is greater
|t'on 1,caI physician living.
0! , iocpi O.. invitation is freely Of
ts.sot it in the same spirit sit; =, ee-
' ac's .g2fsring from any form OF do 1e-
pen ot sr are invited to freely con, com
|F "a WITH Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn
ate =, TI 1nt+ers are received, opened
i a.. answered by women only o en9s
| nd I'd s en.+abIished the eternal conn M
Ef ss, v,s Mrs. Pinkham and tine eae
wv X America which has never epo o eon
o. , An,. induced more than 1Oo,ooo
I, n0a a. DT write her for advice during
/. tour months. Out OF the vasI
/ : If t'e experience which she en- has s,t to
E,o 81 it is more than possible t that
lV roined the very knowledge that
;, s ronr case. She asks nothing IN
F arc spr your goodwill, and her ad-
|. sA relieved thousands. Surely l!,t any y
p' rich, rich or poor, is very foollsh II
E I not take advantage of this n gen
Is -, np ~ sssistance.-Lydia e. Pink
, nSt Co., Lynn, Mass.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30
ALTON NEGROES RISE.
Separation of White Pupils from the
Co1ored Raises a Storm.


| Co1ored Raises a Storm.
The fight between the Board Of Educa-
ton and the negro citizens Of Alton, ILL.,,
over the separation Of the white children
from the black is growing more fierce and
the relations between the two are becom-
ing more and more strained. The at
tendance at the Douglas and Lovejoy
schools, the two buildings set apart for
the colored children by the Board Of Edu-
cation, has been very small and, on the
other hand, the old buildings are over
crowded on account Of the colored resi-
dents insisting on their children attend
ing the same schools as the whites.
Superintendent r. A. Haight has given
instructions that the negroes shall be ad-
mitted, but that no Rotations shall be
heard until they go to their own school.
They are allowed to remain in the school
rooms, but only as visitors. There has
been no serious trouble, but several of
the school buildings were surrounded all
day Wednesday by colored men and wo-
men who were there to see that their chill
dren received proper recognition.
The members of the board are firm in
the stand they have taken, and say that
no pupils will be recognized or allowed to
recite lesson until they are in the proper
building. The stand they have taken is
that the city of Alton has been put into
one large school district, and they, with
the superintendent, have the right to as
sign pupils to any school they think de-
sirable. They say they are willing, if
need be, to have the matter tested before
the courts. On the other hand, the col
ored residents oppose the separate-school
plan, and are no less emphatic in the
stand they have taken, and say they pro-
pose to fight the case to the end. Public
meetings have been held and a large sum
of money has been raised. They claim
the scheme to separate the children is an
illegal one. They do not admit even the
point of discretionary power which the
Board of Education holds is vested in the
superintendent of schools.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30

The Locust Point yards of the B. (, o.
are completed and that ocean terminal at
Baltimore now has a capacity for $500
cars. During the past few weeks the
wisdom of making the improvement has
been amply demonstrated. Thousands of
cars of export grain were handled without
g. single blockade and with such celebrity
and ease that the old-timers were greatly
astonished.
The B. & o. has coal chute at West
Fairmont, w. Va, that fills a tender Of
a locomotive with coal in eight seconds
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smart
ing feet, and instantly takes the sting
out Of corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery Of the age.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-ftting
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot,
tired, aching feet. Try it to-day. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores. By
mail for 25 cents, in stamps. Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen S.
Olmsted, Le~ Roy, N. Y.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30

Pdizzy | had heart trouble, it
as though my heart was in my
at times choking me. 1 could
pix around and l could not lie
for then my heart would beat so
would feel as though I was
frlng' l had to sit up in bed
IN order to breathe. I was so
could not do anything.
We now taken several bottles of
H. Plnkham's Vegetable Com
and used three packages of
E,e Wash, and can say 1 am
|EIy cured. l do not think I
nave lived long if Mrs. Pink
medicine had not helped me-
(POsEPH PETERSON, 513 East ST.,
b, Pa.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30
Try Grain-O. Try Grafn-o,

Ask your grocer to-day to show you a
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place Of coffee. The
children may drink it without injury
as we'll as the adult All who try it,
like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal
brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made
from pure grains, and the most deli
cate stomach receives it without dis
tress. u the price of coffee. 15c and 25c.
per package. Sold by all grocers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30

The Society of Art of Stuttgart has mad
a memorial tablet placed upon the house
IN that city which Rubinstein occupied in
the early part of his career, and where
many of his compositions We're written.
The tablet bears bronze medallion por-
trait Of Rubinstein in his youth.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30
Mast Freight Runs.

p G. O. S. W. has been making
D. ~ ~ onick despatch freight within
). W rppk or two. Two trains, one
~ ;, 20 and the other 1874 tons, ran
r ~ to Parkersburg, ZOO
t ~ 8 hours and 3 minutes and 3
M, IN 4 minutes, respectively. The
. an St, Louis to Cincinnati. $40
p.as made in 1G hours. Consider
y some Of the grades exceeded one
y y tbo performance ranks with the
~ record and demonstrates that the
and motive power of the B. 4 o.
must be in good condition.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30
That Terrible scource.

Malarial disease is invariably supplement-
ed by disturbance Of the liver, the bowels.
the stomach and the nerves. To the re-
moval Of both the cause and its effects Hos
letters Stomach Bitters is fully adequate.
1t ellis the bill'' as no other remedy does,
performing its work thoroughly. Its IN.
gradients are pure and wholesome. and It
admirably serves to build up a system
broken by i'll health and shorn of strength
Constipation, liver and kidney complaint
and nervousness are conquered by 1t.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30
The Oldest Mason

Neenah, Wis.,, disputes with joliet
I'LL, the possession of the oldest ma
son." William II. Stevens, of Joliet
Joined the fraternity in 1856. Cantain
j. N. Stone, editor of the dailv and
weekly Times, published in Neenah.
was admitted to membership in 1854
two years prior to the admission Of
Jollets Oldest mason. At that time
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30
OBSER RIVE

the following symptoms resulting from Diseases Of the
Digestive Organs Constipation. Inward piles fullness
of the blood In the head acidity of the stomach maui
sea- heartburn, disgust of food. fullness weight In
the stomach eructa,lons sinking futtering OF
the heart choking sufocating sensations when In
lying posture, dmness of vision, dizziness on rising
suddenly dots webs before the sight, fever and dun
pain III tho head deficiency of perspiration yellowness
skin and eyes, pain in the side, chest limbs, and
sudden firshcs of heat burning In the flesh.
A few doses OF RAILWAYS PILLS will free the syss
tenn of all the above named disorders
Price 25 cents per box. Sold by all druggists.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30

Bulgaria has produced this year 527,-
75O MUSICALS Of rose oil, muscal being
aoual TO 642 ounces, and an ounce being
valued at $1.4O. The quality Of this
vear's oil is considered good, but the guam
tity is 72,25O MUSICALS less than last year.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30

Ostriches, which are supposed to
flourish only in very warm climates, have
been raised successfully in Southern Rus
sia, the feathers being OF good quarry
and the birds healthy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30
Thoughtful Creatures.

Betty-'You see, chickens are what
I call accommodatin' critturs. You can
eat 'em afore they're born or you can
eat 'em after they're dead."-Pick-Me-
Tin
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30
The l. ear Girls.

Minnie-'In my opinion, one wheel is
as good as another"
Mamie-'I suppose there is not much
difference in rented wheels. INDIAN
apolis Journal.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30
A Beautiful Adjustment.


Parke-I have a joint account In the
bank with my wife now.
Lane-Good! You make an even
thing of it, eh?
Eyes. I put the money in and she
draws it out."-Detroit Free Press.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30

For drunkenness, drink cold, water;
for health, rise early; to be happy, be
honest; to please all, mind your own
usinesS.-Franklin.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the best
of all cough cures.-George w. Lott, Fa-
bacher, La, Aug. &c, 1895.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30
Absurdlx Quiet,

Absurdly Quiet.
"That dead millionaire over the way
appears to have led an absurdly quiet
life.'
what makes you think so?'
"He left only two widows."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30

Some men tell their wives everything
that doesn't happen.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30

Ipo in ordinary health need become
h cray, if he will follow sensible
kenf, We advise cleanliness of the
| nd tbp use of Halls Hair Remover.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30

Lots of men have nice necks and
shoulders, only it doesn't count them
anything.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
teething: softens the gums reouces Inflammation
allays pain. cures wind collie. Is cents bottle
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30

Halls Catarrh Cure.
Is taken internally. Price IS cents.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30
!, PETERSON'S STORY.

ave suffered with womb trouble
fifteen wears. Ihad inflammation,
gement and displacement of the
doctor wanted me to take treat
| but l had just begun taking
The herald., 1897-10-21
SPENT HIS MONEY
Then Resorted to Worthless Checks
and Forgery

SAN FRANCISCO Oct. 20.-Harry
Rogers, a we'll dressed man about forty
years Of age, was arrested by Detec-
ing house in Oakland on two charges of
forgery preferred against him by Man
ager Brennan Of the Hotel Pleasanton,
upon whom he passed worthless checks
drawn upon the Canadian Bank of Com
merce at Toronto.
Rogers came here about five years ago
with young Duryea, son of the big
starch manufacturer, from the east. Af-
ter tour Of the state, during which both
men spent money lavishly, Rogers re-
turned here, and about a month ago en-
anton. Upon the recommendation of
C. H. Hopkins, Santa Barbara capital
ist, and other equally well known busi-
ness men of this city, Rogers had no
difficulty in obtaining extensive credit,
and his checks were accepted without
question. After having gone the
rounds of the various resorts in this city,
leaving behind him a trail of worthless
checks for sums ranging from $50 to $40,
he was asked to explain the fact that
the first check given to his host of the
Pleasanton had been dishonored, but he
promptly disappeared. Very little is
known here of his antecedents, but it is
said that he is widower, and that until
two years ago he was in possession of a
small fortune which he inherited from
his wife, but which he threw away dur
ing a brief career Of dissipation.