The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-07-09
Rich Treat-courting Under pifieul,i,,.

lew DAYS since young man appeared in
Snusa, and made u canvass of our town in
disposing OF yarions Yankee notions His ex
perence In regard to this world was evidently
oi rather limited order, yet he was industri-
Gus, and striyed to obtain n market for his
wares, aud his efforts were to a certain extent
crowned with success. During his sojourn
among US he became infatuated with dark
eyed maiden of Colusa-one Of Missouri's
choicest oherings-a feeling which often takes
possession OF visitors to this section and fire.
quent became his visits 10 her dumicile. His
devotion was reciprocatcd for on several occa-
sions, at evening twilight, the devoted couple
We're seen to be seated in close proximity upon
n log, beneath the spreading branches Of one
OF our grand old oaks. After sundry walks.
our mercantile friend concluded he would OBJ
tain chariot, and roll out on the plains in
company with her who was causing the spirits
TO rap in every chamber of his heart He re-
paired tU one Of our livery stables and procured
team and vehicle. the next thing requisite
Tor the journey wns something 10 soothe the
agitated spirit in the way Of refreshments
He visited several saloons, and inquired the
price of champagne. Finding that article
would command from two and "a half TO five
dollars per bottle, he concluded the luxury was
altogether too expensive, and he endeavored To
hid some other beverage to be INDUCED in by
himself and sweetheart during the forthcoming
Tide. At last he entered one Of our drug stores
aud asked " temperance beverage could be
furnished for the above named purpose for q
moderate sum of money. The druggist as.
sured him he had "A very pleasant drink called
citrate Of magnesin, prepared by himself
which he could warrant fresh and lively and
which could be obtained for twenty-five cents
per bottle. Our hero Immediately closed a
bargain, and seized upon two bottles with
avidity. They were placed under the seat of
the buggy with great care, and everything
in
ensconced by his side behind spanking team,
going the doube-quick for the suburbs After
a drive of an hour. the gallant driver reached
under the seat and surprised his fair cOmpan-
ion with the presence of two bottles of liquid,
which, he suggested, would he refreshing on
the dusty road. Both suffering from severe
thirst, The contents of the two bottles sonr
and the fine flavor commented on
iavorably. Thus refreshed, the lash was
freely applied 10 the team, and our happy
couple were jolted over somewhat uneven !
road, with their equilibrium undisturbed, until !
some time aftcTward on their return, when |
they were both suddenly seized with an un- |
pleasant sensation in the vicinity of the re-
frcshmcnt receptacle. The fuir one bent over
forward, the gallant admirer doubled up and !
SqulrmCd, until things began To assume /
ScriOus character. The pcTEpiratiOn rolled |
down III huge drops from the forehead of one |
who II few moments before had declared his /
happiness complete. The smiles OF the /
maiden we're suddenly transformed t0 nm /
pleasant contortions Of the fnce, until at last, |
the mngncsin, about to become master Of the |
iorbcaranCc ceased to he a virtue, |
the team was stopped. and, without one word !
of explanation, each party made a desperate /
and lively leap from thcirrc'pectlvr sides ofthc /
buggy. and she scene which ruSUcd our pen is |
incapable Of describing. Snflicr il to SAY, no !
unnecessary tim" was lost in reaching town, |
not single sentiment of love was uttered, !
and n yuuug man Was soon earnestly engaged /
in hunting the druggiSt-who could not he !
found-aud lac expresses huge disgust ut
the mere mention Of citrate Of magucsia ns u
buggy beverage CoiCST Sun