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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-06-28
3lrm advertisements.
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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-06-28

NEW STYLE OF HORSE CARA Bridg-
port (Ct) man has invented horse car
for hot weather, in which the seats run
crosswise, and which has doors at the
sides. 1t will carry sixty passengers
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-06-28

Tue CoYsTITugIoNAL AMENDMBNT.-At
a meeting of the Massachusetts Execu-
tive Council, last Wednesday, the Gov
ernor laid before them an official COM
munication from Secretary Seward,
bringing TO their notice the fact Of the
passage of the constitutional amend
ment, recently adopted by Congress,
and containing a copy of the instru-
ment. In presenting this to the Coun-
ell the Governor remarked that he hoped
they would take the subject of an extra
session into consideration, so as to be
prepared to act upon it at some future
time. This action would imply tina
the amendment is to be, or has been
sent to all the States in a like manner
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-06-28

ltWEET OPOPONAX.-A native
y flower from Mexico.-E. T. SMITH & Coz
NEW FUNlE.-Thi- il rare and most ez
ouisite perfume, far surprising in It's rich and
fered TO the public, either imported or other
wise, Itis rendered by its splendid qualities
delightful Extract for the handkerchief, and is
confidently recommended as the Ne Plus Cta
of Fashionable Pcrfumcry Nature could moi
produce q richer gem or chOicer perfume,
F, r, SMITH Il Co, Perfumers, New York.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-06-28

New CHURCH IN BRATTLEBoRo.-We
learn that the Baptist Society in this
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-06-28

Oh, friends of the suffering, who feel for the
poor
Who help every beggar that cones to your door
Have pity on me, for l ask to be fed
am hungry, though neither for meat nor Tor
bread
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-11-03
THE
HARDWARE STORE

THE undersigned has just
Z received large and well Sc
~ ected stock OF Hardware,
which he will sell low for cash, consist.
ing in part Of Nails, Chains, Hinges,
Forks, Shoveis. Mil, Wood, Cross. cut,
Tenant, Hand, " ebb and Key.hole Saws;
Axes, Halche,s, Files of any sizes; Tea
kettles, Sauce Pans, Curry-combs and
Cards, Chisels of every description; Pock
ct and Table Cutlery, Shoe findings Of
every so't; Powder, Caps and Shot,
Screws, lacks. Chest, Pad and Door
Locks, Coffee Mills. Coal Holds and Coal
Shovels. Hand Bells, Axe and Halchet
Helves. in fine. every thing in the Hard
ware line. G- Thankful for past favors
be hopes for continuance Of the same,
and vii endeavor always 10 satisfy his
customers. Call and examine for your
selves before purchasing elsewhere.
EDWARD SHAFER.
October 90, 1866. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-11-03
A True Copy-Teste
W. A. CHAPLlNE, Clerk.
Commissioners Office,

Commissioners Office, !
Shepherdstown. Sept. 10, 1866. )
NOTICE is hereby given that will at
" tend al my office in ShePherdstown'
w. Va, on The 10th Gay Of November
1866. Tor the purpose Of executing The
above order; at which time and place The
said parties and all others interested are
notified TO attend. Given under my hand
this lO.h day OF September. 1866.
HENRY BERRY,
Master Commissioner.
October Is, 1866. 4w
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NOI'ICE.
DUFFIELD'S DEPOT.

T TAKE pleasure in calling the attention
!. Of the Ladies TO my large sock OF
Dress Goods, Blesched and Brown Mus.
lin, FlanneIs, Prints, Hosiery, Gloves,
and my large assortmen. of Shoes.
To The Gentlemen would say that
have The largest stock of Cassimeres IN
the county. and as am determined I"
sell them, look out for Bargains. Suck a
pin there. In order therefore 10 reduce
business 10 lis true system, VIZ : cash
or trade" | will pledge myself not to be
undersold by any House outside of the
CITY, and all ask is an examination OF
my Goods, that the Public can decide.
$4,000 feet of seasoned Lumber to'
sale.
| an constantly purchasing Wheat
Corn, Rye and OsIs.
J. Il. l.. HUNTER.
Oclober 81. 1866. 3m
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yIAnpM,N0& 'X'II!,NNY
CLOTHING
AND
GEI1S' FURNISHING Sf0RE.

WAVING returned from the Eastern mar.
AZ kes. | respectfully announce to the
people of Jefferson and vicinity, thar
have now on hand fine and vel! select.
ed stock Of
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING.
Persons wishing 10 purchase will do well
to CALL as they will receive CHEAPER
B.4RG.4INS and be better satisfied man
IN purchasing elsewhere. So IT S
made TO order, and warranted 10 give sat.
sfaclion.
Thankful for past patronage, | respect.
fully solicit a continuance and will en-
deayor 10 merit the same.
Nj. ROSENBERG,
Shenandoah street, 3 doors below
DC, 2O-3m Mr.. YanIi>'.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-11-03
TO CONSERVATIVES.

THE advertiser, having been restored to
| h eallh in a few weeks by very simple
remedy, after having suffered Tor several years
with severe lung affection, and that dread
disease, ConsumPiIon-ls ANXIOUS 10 MAKE
Cnown to his fellow sufferers the means Of cure.
To all who desire II, lie will send a copy of The
prescription used Gree of charge with the di-
rections for preparing and using the same
which they will find SURE CURE FOR CoNsrMr,,
TON, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, CoUGHs, CONS, and
all Throat and Lung Affections. The only OBJ
;ect Of the advertiser in sending the PrescriP-
lion is to benefit the afflicted, and spread lnlor-
ma,ion which he conceives to be invaluable,
and he hopes every sufferer will try his rene
DIV, as it will cost them nothing, and may prove
blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription FREE by re-
turn mail will please address
REV. EDW.fRD a. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings Co, New York
December 80, 1868 ~
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ny,@coh9 % nv2rI9
o. DO 5AJ 81 u y -OGJo
Of s0n PER YEAR! We want agents

CT S00 PER YEAR We want a3eAls
Sl.CUU everywhere 10 sell our IMPROVED
$50 Sewing Machines. Three new kinds Cn-
der and upper feed. Warranted five years
Above salary or large commission paid. The
ONLY machines sold in United States for less
than $40, which are fully licensed by H0re,
Wheeler 8. Wilson, Grorsr s. Baker, Sing'r s.
Co., and Bechtlder. All other cheap machines
are intringtmtMts ard the seller or user are Ia,
bic to arrest, fine, and imprisonment, Illustrated
circulars sent free. address, or call upon
Shaw &. Clark, Biddeford, Maine.
August u, 1866. y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-11-03
Corrected ,ceekiy by d. S. Rentch.
BALTIMORE MARKET.

FLOUR.-W revise our quotations as
follows: Howard street Super and cu'
Extra ! ! 25 $l2 %.
WHEAT.-Wheat was in very limit
ed supply 10 day 700 bushs white Of
lered, no sales; included in the sales
were 400 bushs good TO prime red al
3 80 a So 40.
CORN Receipts only nominal
800 bush inferior and mixed a, II 81
10; 100 tushs white sold al 81 20.
CATS.-7OO0 bushs offered 5000
busbs sold al 60 Cd cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-11-03
West Virginia :
Jefferson County, to-Wlt

Jefferson COullty, tO-Hl' :
Lorenzo Etchison,
VS..
The Widow. Heirs and Adminisra'rix OF
David Hensell, deceased.
This cause submitted at Chambers IN
vacation, on motion for an order Of re-
ference to Master Commissioner sub
milted upon the bill, exhibits answer OF
the infant defendants by their guardian
nd Item Mary A. hensel, replication 10
sajh answer, process served, decree ntSi
and bill taken for comics ssd at rules a.
gainsl The other defendants, and was ar
gued by compartments counsel where,
fore il is adiudged, ordered and decreed
hat this cause be referred TO Master
Comn.iss ioner of the Circuit Court oil
Jefferson County, who, after giving no.
ice 10 The parties and all interested, by
publishing the same for one month IN
some convenient newspaper, ond posting
The same a, the Cours House Of said coun.
~, shall take, state and settle the Admin
israllon account of Mary A. HenseIl, as
Admini.lrs,rix Of aaid deceden,, and the
personal assets administered and unad
ninisered of he decedeni. That he con
vene the creditors of said decedenl, anC
ascertain the debts and liabilities OF SAFE
de ceden, and estate. and The liens and pTl
critics thereof. That he ascertain and re
port the really Of which said decedent dI
ed, seized or entitled 10. and any liens
thereon, and their prioriles, and any 9th
cr matter by such Commissioner deemed
pertinent or required by any of the par
ties.
A True Copy-Teste
W. A. CHAPLlNE, Clerk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-11-03
ntarriages.

On Wednesday morning last. by Rev.
Mr., Bedinger, Mr.. Robert Ryan Lucas
to Miss Bette Lucas, daughter of DR..
Robert A. Lucas, all Of this county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-11-03

Antl-Freezing Cistern Pumps.
II L are just receiving lot of these SUI.
" perior Pumps. In all positions of
exposure to cold and situations where the
ordinary Cislern Pump will freeze and
bur-l, tins Pump can be used with secul.
", for sale by Ransom e. Duke,
OcI27 CharlssloY1.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-11-03
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years
Il from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay
and all the effects Of youthful indIscreton,
will for the sake Of suffering humanity, send
free 10 q II who need it, the recipe and dlrec'
tons Cor making the simple remedy NY when
he was cured. Sufferers wishing to proht 10y
the advertisers experience. can DO 50 by 40
dressing Joh'N d. U"DE.N,
No. l3 Chambers ST., New York.
December 80, io65. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-11-03
NEW
GL0lHIIG. lat. CAP. boot { SH0i
HOUSE.

JRHE undersigned would respectfully
< announce 10 the citizens of Shepherds.
town and vicinity That he is now opening
and receiving in the room adjoining 6.
+. LickIider's Sadler Shop, new selec.
ted stock Of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-11-03
At Reduced Prices.
Inst Received.

4 FULL stock of Fu.!ed LiDssys,
Il Stocking Yum, Flanpels, Wool Blan'
kers. and many other articles Of Wooden
Goods for winter wear, which will be
sold very low for cash or exchange for
country produce. Call and examine be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Oct p. H. Srods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-11-03
r. c.. BURKHART

HAS jus. returned from the CRY with
III his Fall Stock Of Drugs. Medicines,
Performances. Soaps, and all kinds Of No
lions usually kep. in first class DrUg
Store, also a large and well selected stock
Of Stationary, Paper and Envelopes, all
sorrs and sizes. Cali and examine.
Short Half Dollars taken. Ocl 20
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-11-03
Deatbs.

In Mlddleway. in this county, on the
26'h of October, Mr.. James ". .Athey,
IN The 7slh year of his age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-11-03
r. p. Fl. STAUB,
Al LAW,

NJ I'D resume Tie lracIlce OF MS profession
" IN the court. Of Shenandoah, Clarke,
Frederick and LouJoun counties, Va. Also,
attend TO the collection Of debts IN the coun'
ties Of Morgan, Berkeley and JEFFERSON. 1t be-
ing his purpose TO devote his time and atten.
ton to collecting debts, giving counsel and
preparing deeds, sc until permitted 20 resume
his pace IA tue courts Of West Virginia.
For collections necessary 10 lie made through
the Courts, he has made arrangements with
prominent counsel. All collections punctuaI-
~ and promptly paid over.
IL Office at the United States Hotel, next
door to The Court. Iouse, Mariln.burg, West
Virginia. Sept. 10, leG6-3m
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WOOL ! WOOL

NlnE highes, market price paid for
| WOOL al the ShepheIdstown Fac.
tory, BY RENTCN & MILLER.
April 81, 1866. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-11-03

The Southern University Series.
7HHIS valuable .eries Of School Books,
I so long needed in oar schools, is jusI
received aud for sale low. ty
SEPT s9 X. T.. BurkkGyi.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-11-03
CLOTHING,

such ss Overcos.s. Goats, Pants and
Vests, Shirts, fine White and WOODEN
UndeIshirts and Drawers Mems Half
Hose, Silk and Linen Handkerchief;
Drawers, Neck Ties, Collars, in shou a
complete outfit! for gentleman from the
crown Of the head to The sole Of the feet.
Particular attention is paid TO the selec-
ton of large and new selected stock OF
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps,
OF ,he mos, fashionable STYLES. 1t is USE
less 10 enumerate, as my stock Is COM
plete. would also call the attention OF
the Ladies TO fine stock Of LASTING
GAIIERS, Congress, Lace al side and
Lace IN front. Also fine stock Of Mo-
rocco CATERS. Misses and Children s
Shoes Of every variety. Mems Gum
Shoes, Ladies and Misses Gum Ssndles,
Low CHARTERED Morocco Shoes. Also a
lot OF Enameled Salchels, Trunks, I'm.
brelas, a variety OF NOTIONS and Fan.
cy Goods, all of which will be offered al
low prices for Cash. Would respectful
~ solicit call from the Public before
purchasing elsewhere, feeling confident
Ina, can offer Bargains. So don't for
get 10 call al The New Store.
LLOYD LICKLlDER.
October 6, 1866.
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STRANGE. BUT TRUE.

livery young lady and gentleman in TIE
u United States can hear something very
much TO their advantage BY return mail Tree OF
charge BY addressing the undersigned. those
having fears Of being humbugged will 0oiIge
by not noticing this card. All others VIII
please address their obedient servant,
THOS. f. CH.iPN.4.f,
63l Broadway, New York
December 80, 1865. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-11-03

Aud 10 there galuPed thro' the gate of War
Two brotLeI>, rIdIDg side 10y SIDE, with spurs
Aud ucdd.Ig pluAes, aud swords that CLEANED
in gir
Aid eyes like day when FIRST the sun appears
1 Icy sIrode their sleeds Us Neptune strides Tie
Aad uane to naue, they bounded thro' the
Na!e,
AUD smlled at Danger as more brave than lie
Their long black locks cid court our Southern
wind,
Which lett the oranse-buis, ana cilron.groye,
. follow them, lGo oIiel let behind,
FLAMING IN soft Cehan signs Of love.
One fatal morning laid The younger low
NO more y rafting boot uf his the lawn
as startled as she bTowSeJ the mil at dawn
No more bis bugIe-U!aSt struck terror To The foe!
His Brother dead, like Leda's Joveborp son
On milk ~hiie.steed among the AGslve youth
The Ashby mid bis Southern comrades shope
Craving vne immortal ty Tor bolh
Full oft al dawn Potomac saw him nigh,
is beaId upon his charger flowing Tree
a hlouh swans Wig upon the trUhy sea y
Tho wargaZc filing all his dark romantic eye :;
BY eve he font far up some Hampshire dell
Laughed Ia tie snowy lelockS OF his Steed
But oh the edge Vi War the Ashby fell
Dtopl III star, and went out with the dead!
heFe lie the IVAN; their ephaFh lie this
these bFU'AeTs struggling one just cause 10
gain
one immortality acI icved in vain;
TNo 10" "se Lef sleep III one sweet dream Of
peace
'hey are not Deaths Relipquished all his
claim
- Tier deeds to H'ss'ry, and immortal! .one.
iLeH son's I" Gud, Their memu,I-s to Faa,.
Their ashes 10 Virginia belong!
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1866-11-09
The LOG ChoIera.

A Richmond (Kentucky) correspon-l
dent of the Louisville Journal, writes
as follows Of the hog cholera 9afr
Gas an example of its destructive,
career at this point will relate one in,
stance Mr. Robert Cornelson, gen
tleman residing three miles east Of the
village was, on Tuesday last, the own
er Of 105 as fine hogs as we have ever
seen; their weight ranging from 100.
pounds to 500 pounds each. Wednes-
day fve Of them died, and yesterday
twenty more of the largest and fnest
of tho lot followed He has now but
eighty left, and has but little hopes Of
saving any of them. His losses 50 far
will amount to about seven hundred
dollars, and, should lie lose the Whole
lot, his losses will be swelled to over
$4,000. Mr.. Cornelison is but one of q
large number ofsufIerers, on many OF
whom the loss will tell with severe, if
not crushing effect i.a 'p'i 't
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1866-11-09
births

Newspapers in the northern part Of
the State are Publishing tho advent of
little strangers INTO this wicked world.
We see nothing wrongin this. 1t only
saves the happy papa the trouble, Of
letting his friends know Of the happy
event. The Aurora Borealis, of Bow
ling Green, thus notices the advent of
one of these dear strangers:v si5 es Ina
Con the 9th of October, current TO
Fountain b. and Louisa Elliot daugh.
tor. The little angel has been chris.
tened Hattie totally in unison with
an elder brother, HamyiP war0b
The writer wiz DIS up his greeting 70
the parents in the following manner:
ain the mean time, we wish for the
frail stranger in our midst an anti-coliI
cy baby-hood; an anti-whinic child
hood; an anti-spasmodic maidenhood;
a happy marriage, and an anti-widow'
hood, before a green old age"
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1866-11-09
A Turtle Story.

The 1st of March last Mr.. Christ.
Beckham, who kept the Washington
saloon in this city, procured turtle
from the Embarrass River, for the pur-
pose of serving his customers with u
dish ofturtle soup. He placed it in a
box, and set it in lumber-room for
safe keeping until he got ready to kill
it; but for some cause he postponed
the execution of his purpose until he
forgot all about the turtle. He subse-
quently sold out the saloon and left the
city for some other place. The pro
prietors knowing nothing about the
turtle being on the promises, and not
having occasion to disturb the box con
tanning il, his turtleship was permitted
to remain in his prion until last Satur.
pay, when it was found alive and kick
ing. 1t is now demonstrated that a
turtle will live seven months in tight
box, without water or foud fany kind
to subsist upon. How much longer it
would have lived we cannot say, as
Frog Ballard thought he deserved a
meal after so long a fast, and gave him
large quantity Of bread, which he de-
youred ereedily,-[ Charleston Qll)
Courier, Oct. IL. -
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1866-11-09
sdnetIng I'm QneBec.

Fully 10000 persons are siad 10 be
homeless in the streets Of Quebec, and
owing to the general stagnatiofi III al
kinds Of business and the near APP
proach of winter, the condition now
of many almost borders on despairz4,
The situation in which these unfortu-
nate people find themselves is desert.
bed as even more trying than that ex-
perienced by the sufferers from the
great fire in 1916. The Toronto Loa-
der says 'Summer is always the har.
vest time of the Quebec workman.y-,
Laborers who may get SO q day at that
season are glad to work for one twelfth.
that sum in winter. A shipping port
to which thousands of vessels come in
summer, and which Is closed BY ice in,
winter, Quebec is at one time all bustle,
and at another time all staghation.-.
From Scene Of great activity the city
passes to the silence of the tomb Even.
ifthete were prospect Of the ordina.l
ry employment if there were an ayerD
age activity in the shipyards, winter
might be looked to without the appre
hension which can not but be felte y1a
The recent calamity is aggravated
by the failure ofthe Quebec Insurance
Chmpany, according to Montreal
telegram, on account of losses ann
ounting TO 100000. lH.- p" lH's'5l
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1866-11-09
Frightening a Lover.
DI CAROLINE z, PRESTON.

You have heard me speak of Ste.
Thcn Jenkins, Matilda. - ...' .y
"ICs, uncle"
"Well-anothcr cup Of toa, if you
poaso--ho is coming here tomorrow,
On a woek's visit"
"You don't mean 40, unclc?" cxclaim.
ed Matilda.
"And why don't |, Miss Matilda?
There is nothing to summon such a
look of constcrnation to your face"
Because if he shouldn't happen to
he agreeable -.rrru.r l..rru
t"Of course he is agreeable. At all
events, it is desirable for you 70 find
him SO, since no is your prospective
husband"
My prospective husband. What
can You mean, uncle? ?" inquired Ma
tilda.. .r. =.
IL thought you understood it. Your
estates join, and it is eminently proper,
therefore, that you should unite them
by marriage y . ---' 3 "
"a very good reason, certainly,
1t makes little difference, / suppose,
whether our dispositions are compati,
ble or not"
20! they will easily adjust them
solves, after marriage, and the two will
mako such a handsome estate" p % P.
Suppose shouldn't fancy him we'll
enough TO accept his proposals?" asked
Matilda, demurely.
IF you should dream Of such thing
as refusal, should disinhert you, You
arc aware, suppose, that all your
property comes from me, and that ]
can, at any time, recall it"
.F"That would be pity, for / should
have to take in washing, or something
of that kiud to support myself and
have such an apretite"
Mr.. Parker smiled in spite of him,
self, and evidently looked upon his niece
as ono who would readily yield to his
expressed will.
zone question more, uncle. Suppose
he should not fancy your humble niece
and conclude to pay his addresses else
where2'
again ~
,"And you wouldn't disinhorit me
then 2" LFW nNIJF yN
"of course not, you gypsy. Itwould
not be your fault i-'s., -i3.s-g !
at would be mortifying to have him
reject me. Is there anything no par.
ticularly disllkes in woman, do you
know ?'
II once heard him say he conldn't
bear a lierary woman. All sorts Of
strong. minded women are his aversion
But then you know, Matte, you are
not strong minded" 4 N ftfli n Il +
"Thank you, uncle, very much. That
is as much as TO say that am weak,
minded"
2 mo such thing, you gipsy But
there ID ono thing more, I have to tel
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1866-11-09

HARD TO FINp.-A Boston gift con.
cert association offers prizes for the
following varieties: "a, z
The contractor who was honest dur
ing the war; the politician who re-
fused Office the doctor who cured as
quick AS he could the woman who
viii not flirt, and wears an old bonnet
to church the gentleman who gives
up his seat to lady in a horse car, and
the lady who thanks him the wife
who believes her husband sat up with
a sick friend the man who did find
the place for his night key after mid.
night; the lady who was satisfied with
her bonnet, and who never looks about
in church to see how her nelghbors arc
dressed, ~ sf nI ssrat 3rd