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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-01-07
TIE WADDENING MECHANISM
OFeTH0UGHT.


sOup krai1ls, areseYenty- year clocks. |
pha Angel Of Life, Winds them up
once for all, then closes the case,
and gives the key into the hand OF the
Aupef of the Resurrection. IIe-tac!
fie-fae 90 the wheels Of thought our
will cannot, stop them; they cannot
atom themsefves; sleep cannot still
them: madness only makes them go
fssfer: death alone can break into the
ease. and seizing the. ever-sWingiBg
pepduiUm. which we call the heart,
silence at last the clicking of the terri
ble escapement We have carried so
long beneath our Wrinkled foreheads.
IF Wesonld only get Rt them5 asFWe lie
on our pillows and count the dead
heats Of thought after thought aud
IMAGE after image jarring through the
oyeT-tired organ! VIII nobody block
those wheels, uncouple that pinion.
cut the string that holds these weights
blow M the internal machine with
aunpoWder? What a passion comes
over as s6IzHtinsRs for. silence and rest
that this dreadful mechaulsm, IN
winding the endless tapestry Of time
embroi6eFeds with9sp speetTal figures of
life aud death, could have but one
brief holiday? Can We wonder that
men swing themselves of from bea ma
in hempen lassos ?-that they jump off
FROM bafapefs intoSthe gurgling waters
beneath that they take counsel of
the grim 6end who has but to utter his
ape YlefsrnDt erg monasyllable, and the
restless machine is shivered as q case
that is dashed upon . marble floor?
Under that building which we pass
eye4v flsy ere are strong dungeons,
wbeTe peither h0os, nor bar, nor bed
cord nor drinkiBg. vessel from which
a sharp fragment may be shattered,
ahaT bv any chance be seen. There
"a nothing for It, when the brain Is on
Arc with the whirling Of its Wheels
but to spring against the stone wall
and silence them With one crash. All,
tbev remembered that--ths kind city
fafRers-and the = alis are nicely pad
ded 80 that one can take such ezer-
else a. he likes witheGt damaging him.
self IF ANYBODY would really contrive
some kind of a1eYer that one could
-thrust IN among the works OF this hor-
rid automatoB aud. check them, OF a.
ter their rate of going. what would the
world give, for the discoYery1 4 Men
are very apt II. try o get atthe machine
by some indirect system or other Ihey
clan on the brakes By means Of opium,
fbev change the5maddenlng mgnotony
of the rhythm BY means OF teTinente.d
lian6rs. It is because the oraIn Is
loeked M and We cannot toucn lts
sllfo}vsnents direei ly,that We thrust these
coarse tools in though any crevlce py
which .tfay may reaa the INTERIOR al
ter its rate of going for while, ana
at last spaiithe Machine - tf'Uer ven
dell s{IelYFas 81 500
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-01-07
Ayers CaghaFtIc Pills,
7' --,si nTefFfcfue.

Perhaps no one medicine is so universal
ly required. by everybody as cathartic,
nor was ever any before so universally
adopted INTO psesi n every country ana
purgatiye PiIIs Theohvious reason is, that
1t is a more reliable and Tar more eHectual
remedy than any other. Those who have
tried it, know that it cured them; those
who have not know that it cures their
neighbors and friends. and all know that
what it does once it does always-thab it
never fails through any fault or neglect of
its composition. We have thousands upon
thousands Of. certificates of their -remarka-
BILE cures of the following complaints, but
such cures are known In every neighbOr-
hood. and we need not publish them.
Adapted to all ages and conditions in all
climates; containing neither calomel or
with safety " anybody. Their sugar coat
ing preserves them ever fresh and makes
them pleasant to take, while being purely
They operate by their powerful influence
on the internal viscera to purify the blood
and stimulate it Into healthy actiOn-re-
move the Obstructions Of the stomach,
bowels, liver, and other organs of the body,
restoring their irregular action to health,
and by correcting, wherever they exist
such arrangements as are the tlrst origin OF
Minute directions are given in the wrap
per on the. box, for the i foIiio3Wlng W com
For Dyspepsia or Indigestion, List
lessmess, LamguOr and Loss OF Appe-
tite, they should be taken moderately to
healthy tone and action. 70 -E
For Liver Complaint and its various
SYMPTOMS, Bilious HeRdache, Sick
Headache, Jaundiee or Green Sickness
Bilious Collie and bilious EeVers5 they
should be judiciously taken for each case,
to correct the diseased action or remove the
Instructions which cause it.
For DYsentery or D1arrhcsas but one
mild dose is generally required.
For Rhe una ttsnls GOWf, Gravel Ea1-
T8itnttoa Of the Heart, Pain an the side,
Back and L.OiIls, they should be @conttnu-
ously taken, as required To change the dis
eased action of the system. Win such
change those complaints disappear.
For DrOpsy and DropsieRl SWe1fngs
they should be taken in large and frequent
doses to produce the effect OF drastic
purge. 5.5st. -ir
For SuppressiO large dose should be
taken as it produces the desired effect by
sympathy. zs.5.-7 B.. j
AS a, Dinner Pill, take one or two Pias to
promote digestion and relieve thestomach.
An occasional dose stimulates the stOm-
ach and bowels into healthy action, re-
stores the appetite, and invigorateS the sys-
tenn. Hence It is often advantageous where
no serious derangement exists One VINO
feels tolerably well, often finds that q dose
Of these Pills makes him feel decidedly net
ter, from their cleansing and renoYatlng
effect on the digestive. APPARATUS.
DIR. j, G.. AVER - Coz practical
CHEMISTS L06geits 1ldsS,, u q. Il,
nOv6-4m
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-01-07
CUSTOHT-uADE BOOTS

are kept constantly on hand aud made to
order! We still have the services of Mr..
NICK GAY, widely known as a frst-class
manufacturer of fne sewed and pegged
Boots of all styles.
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New Goods

at twenty per cent less than any other
house in Delaware. "A Hint to the Wise is
sufficient"
The Hat and Cap Department consists of
all the latest styles of Hats and Caps for
Men, Youth and Boys. We have got Hats
from fifty cents upwards to the very finest,
Caps from twenty-five cents upwards. The
Gents Furnishing Goods Department con-
sists Of White and fancy Shirts, Cashmere
Shirts OF all grades, Undershirts and Draw
ers in-Woolen and Canten Flannel. Gloves
Hosiery, NeclEties, Collars, sc. We viii
sellyou good Knit Undershirt and Draw
ers at fifty cents each, and everything ia
that line accordingly low. In Youths, Boys.
and Childrens Clothing we have a very
large stock of all grades and styles.
The Cloth Department consists OF Cloths
of all shades and eolors, Cassimers, Beavers
Ohinchillas, Jeans and saumets which we
will sell by the yard, OF make mp to order
have one OF the best CUTTERS in the
state and employ nothing but first Glass
Workmen. Please come aud leave your or
der for a suit, and we Will prove to You the
above assertion. We don't intend TO fill up
the columnsof newspapers with Blow and
Gas, please come all ana satisfy yourselves
oftha substantial Facts. Remember the
place--8 doors north OF Hyatts Corner, op-
posite Williams Block.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-01-07

The New York Isdependent refer i
ring 70 the Presidents recommenda7 |
ton for the abolshmsnt Of this frait-
fuEB0uree of corruption and fraud OBJ
serves
We should think that the concise /
statement in the messsg would arrest
the attention of every one, even OF
those who may not have time or dis
position to OK anime the details In the
reporE Of the Postmaster Gener
'Thisis an abuse from which no one
receives a commensurate advantage
1t reduces the reeeipts for postal ser
vice TO be performedi Two such sen:
fences must hear iFRit, should good
seed have the luck to tall upon good
ground 1t Il tbe business Ct the
press ta see thastae cares cio The ioo
bv aud the deceit ful3ess l0t}eorrUPtier=
az not choke lis growth aud bring IL
to nanoAt Thfs Fef0fta would save
the people of the United States enc
cent on eYeFy letterthey. send, and d.
n5nish bv one half the POSTAGE ca
their newspapers, If not abolish 1t al
together. And It is by no means an
possible that within ten years after a
thorough reform ii the Post ofhce
Deparkmenf- which the ffanklng
privilege is BY 10 means the only mis-
chief to be xemedied--a nne=cent pos
tage may be established, with speedy
delivery at every doorIn the land
During the war, when the slaTehofdz
ing states we're off from mail service,
the aeboa6 no De Eassr Office usariy
if not quite balanced themselves, even
with. the mill,stope of. frapking about
its neck. Those states never paid their
postage-bill, even in their most pros.
porous days. with ths exception OF
Louisiana-an exception oecasioned
bz. the N ortherR merchants IN NeW-
Orleans. The North, as we remem-
Der, had to pay up for the. empire Of
South Carolina deficit Of some 9fOs-
600 per annum. These states must
long be a drawback upon the couhtTy
IN this particular as well as In othersi
but, as peaeelisn tabAished In those
borders. and prosperity follows It with
education in its train, letters will mul-
tibiy ana ID time pay their own way
But in the meantime It is all the more
important that this other devopring
abyss should be filed up and abolish-
ed
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-01-07

hereby given that the whole Of several tracts
let's parts much thereof will be to
the and penalty charged thereon will be sold BY the County
in January next unless said taxes and penalty be paid before
and sale will be continued from day until the
lots parts Of lots shall been sold
offered for
December 2S 1869 j. f. DOTY
Dec. 81. 1S69-2t. County Auditor.
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TmnroVed FIo0d &C.

TNHE undersigned has invented ara
IL Improved Flood Gate, which win be
found just the thing for farmers and land
owners with streams running through their
premises. 1t is so constructed that &c calt
adapt itself to any stage of the water, being
hung to upright posts, to which are attach
ed guide bars upon which the gate rises and
falls on friction rollers, with the rise q fall
~ the water. 1t is also so arranged that in
ordinary times it stands upright, but may
be allowed to swing over and hoat upon tho
urlTfs ICE In the event of q strong flood. For
state. County and Township Rights apply
~ my residence in Troy township, or address
aDTlAv ANDREW MAIN Delaware, q
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We do not wish to inform you, reader,
that DR.. Wonderful or any other man, has
discovered a remedy that cures Consump-
ton, when the lungs are half consumed. IN
short, viii cure ali diseases, whether Of
mihd, body or estate sGnal1e men live forev-
er, and leave death to play for want OF
work, and Is designed. to make our soblun-
ary sphere n blissful paradise, to which
Heaven itself shall be but q side show. You
baVe heard enough of that kind OF hum
.hugery, and we do not wonder that you
have by this time become disguised with it.
But when tell you that pr, Sage's Gatarrh
Remedy 1CiH positively cHTe ne apQgst cases or
CntQFrli, only assert that which thousands
can testify to- Try 10 aud ou viii be COM
WINGED. viii pay $500 REWARD for a case
OF Catarrh that cannot cure.
FOR SALE BY MOST DRUGGISTS
ii .ii srfif EVERYWHERE.
PRICE ONLY so CENTS. Sent on AfaR poa
paid, for lSi1tH Gents -Four Packages for s. /;
or. Dozen for So, Send two cent stamp
for pr; Sage's pamphlet on Catarrh. Adj
ford the PFopFietor,
dress *. v. FIERCE, M. D.,
BUFFALO N. Y.
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Delinquent Tax Sale.

The returned delinquent by the Treasurer Of Del
bly, described In the following list
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-01-07

A. STRAUSS,

formerlg doing Business IN -Templa al,
ButluinN for the last II years.
Nov. 10, '80-tf.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-01-07

There is q woman in Janesviile, Wis
.ss,,5sffi-e n 10 was nIarfied az tue age OF
saFi III e@iff3 fhefe fffsS eI3fFd was born fl}e-
sra ,g.,s ft5lTrteen at the age Of
efpl5tf on she had four children, ana
rtfsa- at twenty has seven rhtidr"h-
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-01-07

ened, falling hair checked, and badness OFT
en-, though not always, cured by its use
Nothing can restore the hair where the fol-
Hclcs are destroyed, or the glands atrophied.
aud decayed. But such as remain can be
saved for usefulness by this application. In-
stead OF fouling the hair with pasty sedi-
ments, It via keep It clean ana vigoFous.--
Its occasional use win prevent the hair from
turning gray or falling off, and consequently
prevent badness. Free from those delete
rinus substances which make some prepar-
ations dangerous and injurious TO the hair,
the Vlgor can only bened but not harm IL
II wuuted merely for
HAIR - II E 8 3 n q
nothing else can bs found so desirable, Com
aiming neither oil nor dye, it does not sol
white enmbric, and yet lasts long ON the
hair, giving II rich glossy lUstre aud CRATE
ful perfume.
Prepared by j G. Aver s. Co,
Iaractieai and AnalVtical che"'is's,
LOWELL Mass.
PRICE, s1.0O
H ... . -, g. 80, k.-.,,t- r,-4-.--..
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-01-07

THE UNDERSIGNED, having just
purchased the entire stock and interest
IN the Grocery Store Of GOODALL q LANE,
take pleasure in announcing to their nu-
merous friends and the public in general,
that they are now ready to accommodate
their customers with anything in the
GRO ERY LINE.
Our goods are of the very best quality, and
our prices will be found as low as anywhere
in the city.
We viii keep constantly on hand every
thing that should be found in hTst-class
Grocery Store.
We. are determined to furnish this part of
town with such q Grocery Store as they
need, and we cordially invite share of pat
ronaget confident we can give satisfaction.
Goods delivered within Corporation free.
Highest market price paid for Country
Produce.
Remember where we are to be found-On
The corner or Af0f7l and HUI Streets, opposite
the UTifUerStty, (Springer's old blOck.)
PEAsLEY g. SHINNs
Delawsre, Nov. 28-Sm-K
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PRson, 10

s.s s. IYBRANDG G Co, Agents, Delaware
ana for sale hy ali druggists Und tuudlcine
Dealers everywhere. febi2'6S
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-01-07

and in short everything is New and
Desirable. I viii assure those who patron
ize me that viii sell them
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VVat Cmes. GlOCtka umd geggeEry
RE pAIRBD.

OHM q, LAT1WEIt hual in cnnnrcfa
al ion with hls hu iness, secured tha ear-
vices ul ~. III. NEWiiALL, 60 Ions auf ra-
Nomnly znawu in the city, and is now uIlV
prepared 20 repair Watches. Clocks nnu
JeWelrs at tha shortest notice. and in tha
most ARTISTIC ei2 le. am work aFrnutao.
Give as a call AT the Music Store
1eA JOHN 81. LATz1zEEa
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OIL 8.
RRHLSHES.

WHITE Wash, Paint, Shoe, Hair,
w and all kinds OF Bushes 5otd cheap by
s. i BRAND q Co.
April g. 56g-tf No. Williams Block.
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TFTE BRANKING FRTE7IEECis
LET IT BE ABOhESHED-

The New. York Iadependsnt refer
ring 70 the Presidents reconmenda-
ton for the abohshment Of this frait-
fuI source of corruption and fraud OBJ
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BOOTS 8 SHOES.
BOOTS AND SHOES!
at ne old stand o5 = & Z Day, north Of Temp
Tar HdH, the
LARGEST SHOE STORE
IN DELAWARE.

I'VE wish to say to the Citizens 0
w Delaware and vicinity that we are re-
reiving constantly the most desirable va
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-12-31
Articles of Incorporation of the Olym-
pia Branch Railroad Co. ,..
ARTICLE I.

We, the undersigned, hereby certify
that in pursuance of the provisions Of an
act of tho Legislative Assembly of the
Territory Of Washington, approved Dec. 2,
1869, entitled ".An act to provide for the
formation of corporations" We have formed
u company under the corporate name Of
The Olympia Branch Railroad Compa-
n.y." -' i-".'". '7.-
ARTICLE II. d. ee-"a.t
The objects for which company is formed
are as follows: '' a".i.s
LIST, TO lay out, locate, construct, fur
nish, maintain aud enjoy continuous
railroad, Of the same guage as that Of the
Northern Pacific Railroad, beginning at
the most eligible point on the waters Of
Budd's Inlet, at or near the town Of Olym-
pia, in the Territory of Washington, thence
by the nearest and most practicable rail.
road route, as shall be determined BY said
company, to intersect or junction with the
railroad to be constructed by the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company. -. bod
I'd, To purchase, receive by donation or
otherwise, and bold and enjoy oil necessa.
ry land for right of way or line Of said rail-
road, for station buildings, workshops. de.
pots, machine shops, switches, side tracks,
turntables, water stations, culverts,
bridges, viaducts, crossings, turnouta, aud
all other necessary appurtenauces, includ-
ing furniture and rolling stock, equal in
all respects to railroads Of the first class
when prepared for business. .d.s'd s4.jsa
Sd, 10 accept to its own use any grant,
donation, loan, power, franchise aid or Us.
sistance which may be granted 70 or con-
ferred upon said company by the Congress
Of the United States, by the Legislature Of
this Territory or by any Corporation, per.
son or persons, and to hold aud enjoy, sell
or dispose ofany such grant, donation, Ban.
power or franchise, aid or assistance, in
furtherance Of the purposes Of said ,corpo.
ration and in the necessary transaction Of
its business. rs $50
ARTICLE III. .; svct III
The amount Of its capital stock shall Be
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-12-31

Honor TO WHOM 1T IS DUE.-We are
under constant obligations to Capt. Finch
and to Purser Fred. Finch for late papers
and news items from all points on the
Sound. They know their duties we'll,
and the public is benefited by the prompt.
ness and precision with which all business
is transacted by them. 1t would be we'll
for the owners Of certain other steamboats,
to learn that some degree of experience is
necessary to 6t man for these duties.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-12-31

END OF TIE LOTTERY BUSINESS
The Supreme Court has overrulcd tho
novel decision Of Police Judge Sawyer in
the lottery cases, that the enacting by the
Legislature Of a special law granting Ger.
tain privileges to the Mercantile Library
Association, repealed all laws against lot
teries and gift enterprises. The Court
CONES to the irresistible conclusion that
the law against lotteries is in full force and
effect, Notwithstanding the action of the
Legislature, and that the carrying on of
such an enterprise is illegal and the agents
ameuable to the law. This, to all intents
and purposes, settles the cases which have
been sent before the Grand Jury by Judge
Stanley, aud practically operates as an ex.
tinguisher upon the lotteries as far as San
Francisco is concerned, at least. The oh.
,ject Of our authorities having been attained
the prosecutions will be dismissed. The
people of the interior may create public
opinion in their various localities that will
prevent the present punishment of such
violations Of the law; bnt no community
can long afford to encourage defiance Of
law, no matter in what respect. Law is
the rule by which all are governed defy
it in ono matter, and the example will
breed contasiou.-S. F. Chronicle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-12-31

tn. following named gentlemen are author
ised to receive ard reccir. for money due on
subscript.onao the STANDARD:
@ NJ. ". War;, Victoria, V. T..
NJ. p. HARPER, Rockland, klikitat Co.;
-~ J. @. CARY, Yakima county;
. l.. L. prBEar. Cowli.z:
WARREN Cow, Nisqually.
+. A. WILSON, Arcadia;
STEPHEN JrpsoN. Steilacoom;
+. A. LisHr,
HEyNAN GoopTINE, :"
FREp. MYERS. Fort Montgomery
r. MCCAIN, Tacoma;
s. F. Gowns, Seattle;
3 o. J. McCArsLAXp, Port Blakely;
Maj. G. D. HALLEW, WILDLY Island;
JAMES MrsrHy, Ctsalady;
HOLDEN A JupsoY, Wh,tcom;
john P. JrpsoS. Port TownHnd;
JouS Coypor, Port Gamble;
ORRiN A. HALL, -
G. ". CANNON, Portland, Oregon.
nkT> Money can be sent through the mail:
a. sur risk.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-12-31

MAsoNIc.-D. c. H. Rothschilds, ESQ,
having served for series Of years as W.
Master Of Port Townsend Lodge, was, at
his own earnest request, permitted to retire
from that position. On the occasion Of the
installation Of his successor, on the 9th
inst, the members presented him with an
elegant Past Masters jewel and heavy
gold chain, as tribute of respect for him
Is gentleman aud recognition Of his
services as an officer. The presentation
was . perfect surprise to Bro. Rothschild,
and his response was an exhibition Of
grateful emotion more eloquent than words.
The affair was one Of peculiar 6tuess-as
deserved on the one hand as it was graceful
on the other. ..- SCI
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-12-31

CHRISTMAS FEsTIvlTIEs.-The annual
Christmas festivities ia connection with
the different churches aud Sunday Schools
in this city, passed off with unusual eclat
this year. The Christmas trees we're beau.
tifully decorated and laden with gifts to
gladden. the hearts of the young people,
and not few of those who no longer con-
slider themselves children. A new feature
was introduced into the distribution of the
class presents. cola Santa Claus" whose
very name makes US feel young again, ia.
vored the Presbyterian and Episcopalian
schools with his presence for few minutes,
but as he had so much work on hand that
night, and had SO many thousand miles to
travel, his stay was necessarily brief, The
attendance upon public worship in all our
churches on Christmas morning was good.
In the evening the Rev. MIR. Thompson
held very interesting service for the ben
eft Of the Presbyterian Sabbath Schools,
and announces his intention of conducting
those exercises in future once month.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-12-31

y! In Pru~ia-Infantry. cavalry, srtil.
larry! In Frssce-Estiog, drinking.
sUoAisg. under barbarian INVASION! VGre
Ia RtY~bliqxe Cairersaile! En- Arant q!
Asee Armss! q Beriia
Sincerely, GEo. PRAxcIs TaAIN.
Girls Ame, iean,S Sxm. Member. Eguedu
Midi. Soldier in the Republican army,
and Prisoner in the Bsstile Of Lyons.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-12-31

NJ The Methodists and Presbyteriaus
will hold union prayer meetings every
evening next week, beginning in the Pres
byterian church on Monday evening, and
alternating places Of worship on alternate
evenings. 60 ,.-s..--,.-.----',
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-12-31

~ The Aiaska Times continues to
slauder Capt. Finch, to please the owners
Of tho opposition boat. It little realizes
how ridiculous it appears in the eyes of all
sensible people. Capt. Finch is q gentle.
man as much above the hisfpatrons Of the
AlaskG Times as the flno steamer OIvmp;a
is superior to the tumble.bug Snoring
Peggy. f t a M.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-12-31

New YEARS CALLs.-We understand
that the ladies Of. the city generally expect
to receive calls to-day. It is custom ia
the Eastern cities, for those who are not
prepared to entertain callers, to hang a
basket by the outer door to receive their
cards. ~ - --.-.