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MONDAY EVENING. APRIL 25. 1870.
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LSSIadskpEINSH ~ a : - SSH AZ.
J. LENANDEIA planning MILLS.
Il
ROBERT JAMESON. BOYD H. sMLrU
JAMESON IL SMITH,
JOHN r. LAMBDEN, Superintendent,
Nos. 70 and 81 Water ST.,
hro prepared to furnish at short notice and
on reasonable terms
SASH, DOORS,
BLINDS, BRACKETS,
MOULDINGS,
BALLUSTERS,
Newell POSTS
WEhTHER-pCARDING.
SIDING, BOX STUFF,
DRAWER STUFF,
PAN ELS, &c, s..
And to execute all kinds of Scroll Saving
and Wood-Turning Planning, Tongucing and
Grooving and Surfucing dono in tho bo:t man.
ncr They will also furnish plans and specl-
cations lor dwellings, stores and other building.
iy 2-tf
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GAS BILLs.-Several correspondents, have
requested information as to the method OF read
ing the dials OF the meters, and we comply
with this request. The three dials commerce
ing on the right record respectively, hundreds,
thousands aud tens of thousands OF cubic teet
OF gas which has been consumed-tnus, IT the
index on the left dial stands at on the mid
die dial at 2, and on the right hand dial at g.,
there have been l2,300 cubic feet OF gas con
sumed since the meter has been placed In the
premises. The method Of ascertalnlng how
much gas has been consumed in quarter IS
to subtract the reading of the dlals at the COM
mencement of the period from the reading at
the termination and the difference wi give the
quantity used Gas consumers should not only
examine the dias but also the bills rendered,
and in this way the charges will bc checked.
We would recommend gas users to partially
out off the supply at the meter, and not to
trust the turn" at the burner. When the
pressure from the street is excessive, a large
quantity of ga. passes off uuconsumed, and
thus, while no corresponding brliIiancy OF light
is obtained, the charges are heavy.-Rtch.
kc1rs
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| families that might have been comtortaDly y
provided for, lett destitute by the want OF
proper foresight in its deceased protector!
THE VIRGINIA INSURANCE C0MP'Y.,
STAUNToN. Va,
Offers to every head OF family perfect security
| against this melancholy condition
| 1t is for LIFE INSURANCE ONLY.
Its charter is perpetual.
| its Cash Capital $3.50
1t is organized on the basis of the old Mutual
Life Of New York, and its successful expe'
rience.
The Premiums are paid in cash; its DIvl-
dends arc paid in cash; its policies are paid IN
cash, without deductions.
There are no premium no.os, and hnnce Us
assets are all cash, which presents the on'y
solid. substantial basis OF business for indlViu-
1T INSGRES ON ALL PROPER, SAFE
IT PUrs NO IMPROPER RESTRIC-
riTN2 If ISSHKEs 50 rs USfMpA1RED Nj FEMALE
LIVES
Tho Company is Il combination of tho pro-
prietary and mutual systems, securing the al
vantagcs Of both.
Its Policies are Ion forfotable after two
years, snd rcoatesta bic after dve years, for all
mis- statements and orrors in applicatio except
rs to the age Of the applicant. This isa
SUBSTANTIAL HOME COMPANY.
Tho Assets will be invested in Virginia, and
help to build up our own interests in Virginia.
Il commends itself for its safety, management
and organization, to ovory Virginian and other
Southernor in search of a safe
HOME LIFE INSURANCE
INSTITUTION.
Live agents wanted in every precinct Of every
county in tho State. Send for circulars.
Address, PHILLIPS = MAYO,
General Agents for rginia and West Virgin
ia, Lock Box ZIG, Staunton, Va
REV. GEORGE A. SMITH,
fob 1-3m Agt for Alexa. and vicinity
INSURANCE.
FIRE AND MARINE RISKS
placed in responsible companies st fair r rates by
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7. W. MALLS.

J. W. MALLS. 3. w. MALLS
TAMES W. MALLS S SON,
, 1877 King st.. Aleya., Va.
Dealers in HARDWA ARE, CUTLERY,
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash. Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets Mouldings,
Balustcrs, of different patterns, and Newell
Posts. 4 large stock Of French and American
Glass, double snd single thick. of sll sizes
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Paint and Whito Wash
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and other
brands o. si:o quality. Putty. Turpentine and
Machine Oil. Also, Lime, Of superior quality,
Cement, Calcined Plaster, Pitch and Felt for
Roofing &C A large stock of Pugh's celcbra-
ted Car Augors. and other articles found in FIRST
class Builders Furnishing establishments.
All orders for Lumber, Brick and ell kinds
Of Building Material, promptly attended to.
Terms cssh feb 1l-tf
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GsMs' New York Mills Shirts...-S3.?0
Wamsutta......... oUO

These crices aro lower by $3 per dozen than
tho Shirts can be purchased for at the factory.
Send in your orders. ,,n,N
on e3-oo5t G8 King street.
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A MOTHER CHAKMING BOOK BY THE
"A author of "Lttlo Women" received and
for sale al
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VACANT LOTS FOR SALE.

- ~
As agents Of Mrs. Mary h Keith. we oi1er LOT
sale lumber OF LOTS OF GROUND, lying
on and near Keith's wharf, and in the square
bounded by Prince and Duke, Fsvetts and
fayno sts. opposite tho depot Of the o.. 4 j Nj
=. 4. They are all large ana we'll situated
For psrt :ulars ana terms apply to either OF US
&C. TEATON.
r. JOHN STON,
or to BECK. KNOX & kEEBY, Mt their of
fte No ~ kings ap 2O-eolm
rHOICE DRIED REEF fer sale By
u NH 70 ]. CLINTON MIIBfTRN.
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CPRING STOCK.
JUST RECEIVEp.

SFhlN" clOOh'
JUST RECEIVED.
Wa have lust returned from Now York with
SPRING GOODS,
at very greatly reduced prices from what they
wcre earlier in the season.
We would name in part
japanese Silks, Plain, Striped, Chene and
Plaid.
Japanese Poplins, Plain, Striped, Cheno and
Plaid.
Mohsir Poplns, in the greatest variety.
Alpacas, in sli colors.
Black Silks, unusually cheap.
We cannot begin 10 name all the variety, puI
we would invite al to inspect our stock. 1t Will
repay them. 1.,Dpv
ap 2 VIII y y ~ onA ! NJ - N-..
WOOD AND COAL CH T.
w February Sd, 1870 oon
Having in yard the best quality OF WOOO
and COAL for family use, | will sell at the
A spIonlid lot of seasoned Hickory Wood
Also, Lykens Valley Red Ash Coal!
Baltimore Company's White Ash Egg Coal.
Wilkcsbarre White Ash Stove Coal.
Lea Furnace Coal.
Lorberry Nut Coal.
Thanking you for past f.vors. solicit con
tinusnce of the same, at Nos. 38 and 40 South
Royal street. r,,ro,
feb 3-tf a. >. PE Rf +, y EN-
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BRIDGE BUIL L ID e K S.
CARSON i co.
Are low roady to take in proposals for the
building of the bridge across the north branch
Of the Shenandoah river, at River station on
the Manassas railroad 1t must be very strong
WITH load. The length Of the bridge Is z1o It.,
with rior in centre. For further partcuIsrs
apply tn -, SaNII;s :" Wo,ts TUt
sn :o- eo3t Riverton Warren CO., Va.
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A REMARKABLE FAMlLY.-Wcbb is the
name of remarkable family in Hawkins coun-
ty, Tenn. The father of the Webbs was nam
cd Theodorick and the mother Catharlnc.
They We're both from Buckingham county. Va,
were Of German extraction, were married IN
the year 1895 and lived together fifty seven
years Their immediate family consisted OF
seven SONS and five daughters. and they raised
them all at one spot, in Poor Valley, within
twelve miles Of Rogcrsvillc. The old man died
in the year 1852, aged eighty four years, and
the old lady in the year 1870 and but few
weeks ago, aged eighty tour years. At the
numbered 2l6, of whom l76 were living and
are 10 day living the whole of the original y
children, 81 grandchildren, and II great graud-
children all of whom are in good health
NATIONAL BAPTIST EDUCATIONAL CoNVEN-
TIoN-This body, composed OF the representa-
tives Of Bantist institutions of learning through
out the United States, is now IN session IN
Brooklyn, n Y. Among the deleea,eS IN
attendance arc J. l.. NJ. Curry. \. Fl: DickE-
son, j. b. Taylor, J. B. Jcter, ). l.. Burrows,
and \. NJ. Poindextcr, of Virginia; preSidAot
Samson, of Columbian College, ID. e., IN an
address on High Schools, pronounced we'll
QCScTECQ CuIOgy on luC IullucuOo VI wv 'h' "
sitv Of Virginia as it has been manifested in
calling into existence the preparatory schools
of Virginia, which DR.. Samson pronounced 10
be tho mos; thorough in tho cuuDtry. He
wanted the distinguished presidents and profes-
sors present tn study the plan OF the Virginia
University in this regard.
PROFANE SwEARING.-ln Georgia they
have an anti-swcariug society, the members OF
which bind themselves not to give way to this
vice, under penalty OF five c;s. fine for each
oath
Here in Virginia the law imposes tnc Of
eighty three cts. upon every case OF pretahe
swearing but it l. never executed.
We were once threatened with summon:
upon tho grand jury. The sheriff was hare
swearer. So not wishing to be kept scvera
days from our business. we gently intimated t.
him our knowledge OF the existence OF the atorc
said law. and that our conscience would compe
Us to present ali 'proiane swcarerS.' We wcr
not mmoned.-NortoM Jownul
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THE UdLY CLUB '-Onc of the most in
tcresting features Of the inteI mediate exercises
at the University is tic dongs Of the Ugly
Club" ard it is matter Of great curiosity
and speculation among visitors and friends as
to whom the honors of this Club will be con-
terred upon. The members assembled on the
lawn to hold their annual meeting and elect
candidates for the different konors.
Several candidates were proposed, and the
election resulted as follows: Mr.. 3. Gibbs,
of Mississippi being the ueliest man, the
boots wcrc awarded him, and Mr.. f. A..
Farrar, of Louisiana, selected to present them;
Il. II. Morton, of Virginia, the conccted
man, received the slippers, and Mr.. 5. 3.
Tone7, of Mississippi, chosen to present them;
Mr. Il. G. Meade, OF Virginia, being the
smallest man, came in for the candy, I. E.
Ayres of Virginia, to present 1t; Mr.. r. G.
Grain. OF Louisiana, being the prettisst man,
fell heir to the hat, MIR. NJ. T. Maloney
presenting it. Kcssnick's band relieved the
feelings Of the successful gentlemen by the
mc,odlous strains of their music, when the
meeting adjourned, everything passing OFT
pleasantly and to the entire satisfaction OF all.
charlottesville Chronicle.
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SAVED FROM INFAMY. 90 Tuesday night
,ficar Crosby was attracted by the vcrdant con-

SAFED IRON iNFAMf.-Oo lueSQay nlgQt
officer Crosby was attracted by the vcrdant con-
duct of young girl at the Varieties. She was
gaily dressed, but she acted in such a manner
that the officer. thinking something wrong.
took her out, and began to question her. She
proved to be a young girl namod Elizabeth
Wilson, who had arrived that afternoon from
Elizabeth City, n. c., and was taken to a
house Of ill-fame 90 Church street, under the
pretencc Of its being a boarding house. She
had been sent by brother inNorth Carolina 10 a
brother in Wilmington. On the steamer she
met with young man who made himself very
pleasant to her; and when the steamer arrived
here he took her to the boarding house, whore
he told hcr she could see all the ''pretties" in
town. The landlady treated her very kindly,
put CO clothes on her, frizzed her hair in
such an odd fashion, and then 'sent her to see
de folks at dc play" Shcis very uDsophistica;-
ed, and does not appear TO realize her position,
thinking II all matter of curse, slying that
no such nice people would hurt folks The
moor contidng creature was taken charge of By
the Mayor, and will b. sent t. Wilmington as
soon as her brother in Elizabeth City can be
heard from. --NopoM Journal
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MERCHANTS.
No. 226, King street, corner Of Alfred,
Alexandria. Va.
Dealers in Butter, Lard, Salt Fish. Flour, D"-
taken in exchang ge for Merchandise, or sold on
commission at lowest rates. feb 2S:t
GoTID I: 4; THYDDi s. w1LEEN1NG,
GROCERY, LIQUOR s. GENERAL COM
MISSION MERCHANTS
No. 80 North Royal st.
SUGARS WHISKEY, BRANDY, WINES,
sc. Strict attention paid to the sale of COUN-
TRY PRODUCE. ;sn l5-1y
WAsaINGToN Il s. HERBERT,
eENBkA f SsH MERCa2Nrs
No. il North Union st.,
Alexsndris, W..
kinds ass5fu(S5 of GouNTKY utST PRoDUGE and ding
orders for GROCERIES, GUANO, SEEDS,
PLASTER, FISH, SALT, LINE, Sc, at the
lowest market market price. feb lit
]. BRoDERs. ]. LANNoE.
T BRODERS s. CO,
y. No. ii King street,
GENERAL coMM1ss1oN MEECHANTs,
w lOlosAiG O5a!CTS III
GROCERIES,
PROVISIONS,
SALT FISH,
and PRODUCE
Also keep OH hand a general assortment of
oils. Lamps and Ship and Naval Stores.
All orders and consgnments promptly at
tended to, and goods forwarded without delay
to consignees on arrival
Agents for Dupont's Gunpowdrr.
Xxx Ale and Porter always on hand.
Agents for the Baltimore and Potomac Trans
portation line. ma l0-tl
1,HOMAs PERRY.
FORWARDING AHP - 2 S2 S2MM1ss1oN MhE-
No. IS King street: AlexsndGia, Va.
Farmers furnished with Guano. Farming I'm
plements, Groceries, &C., ct the lowest rGrkct
rates for cash. sEe Zo-tl
CAMUEL HARTLEY:
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. Is Union street,
Alexandria, Va
ofGRAIN, FLOUR 4 and all kinds OF COUNTRY
PRODUCE. and filing all orders for GROCE-
RIEs, GUANo, PLASTER &c, &C., tt tho
lowest rates.
ps- Agent for the sale Of tho cclcbrated
je 24-tf -
DAVY & HARMON,
GROCERS, FEED {: COMMISSlGN MEH-
CHANTS,
Corner Prince and Royal Sis,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
Snccial attention given to the sAln of Country
nroGnca nv 3-tf
UTHEK D. HARRISON,
AUCTION & COMMISSIONS MERCHANT,
No. IS North Royal street,
Respectfull7 solicits consignmonts. Gales St
tended to with promptncss and dispatch,
oct 3l-tf
r oRvw1s f. NJ. LAWSON
DREm11CC &c LAWSON.
GROCERs, L1Q1TOR tAND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
Nos. 81 and GO Cameron street,
iv7-tf Alexandria. Va.
PECIAL NOTICE..
Millinery, DRESS TRIMMINGS And
FANCY GOODS.
would inform my customers and the ladies
generally Of Alexandra and vicinity that am
now in New York masking my Spring rur.
chases of
DRESS TRIMMINGS and
FANC1 hOVr|i
| which l will be prepared to open on Wednes'
DAY. MsEGh o,. 81; ,,o,, vitb ar,st csrc think
As Will select them WIN St"sH oo ca u. en
ladies will find both styl9 ana HrWyfPp WPS0N 20 MI
| "hrs' - NJ 125 kim stroet
DIsLI FISH FISH!
X
Arrivod per schr. Mary Flotchnr,n u we'll Sc
,octad csTro Of
,,,pp7Nc
| EASTERN HERR1Nt,
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INSURANCE AGENCIES.

TOW OFTEN Is THE HOUSEHOLD
IL loaf buried with the household head. and
families that might have been comfortably
D, divided for, lett destitute by the want of
proper foresight in its deceased protector?
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NUR NEW DRESS GOODS.

OUR NEW DRESS GOODS.
The latest styles Just received from New York.
Plain Buff Jackonet Lawns
IS Green
Pink -
" Canbrics.
Worry rich Blue and Bull GtnghamS anu
Plsin Pink, Green, Buff, Brown and Stoel'
mixed Linen for Suis-the new Butf; very
pretty; Figured and Dotted Linen. We note
especially the White Linen Lawn.
PERCALS, OR CAMBR1CS-These goods
are in striped and figured and have been mucn
LENOs AND CHEENES-We have these
in Grav. Dahlis, Blue Pink and Green. They
are very beautiful and cheap for suits ana
ZAP "JJAPANESE sILKs-Blue andGreen Check;
also, Gray, Beaver Color and Blue, very elo'
CANT and beautiful.
We feel that our goods this season embrace
tronage of our friends with the assurance 'nat
wa can suit all tastes. r. L. WOOD,
an Oft No. 81 King street.
nxTRA FINE CHEWING TOBACCO.
We have on hand of last summers make 2oo
boxes of Fine and Extra Fine Chewing Tobac-
fS BELGE M EFT BONNIE AND PARIS MEDAL
have taken first premiums wherever exhibited;
Tho Paris Medal Tobacco received the medal
at the Paris Exposition IN 1867.
Prices Of fine Tobacco range from SU? TO p p
per ID, in packages of20, 80, 30 and 90 lbs. We
have also Tobacco of all grades and styles, from
THOs. g. WILLIAMS & co,
Tobacco Man nufacturers
an l6-lw Richmond, Va
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WE ARE NOW RECEIVING FINE
w assortment of
DRESS GOODS.
In Mourning Goods
Tamese Cloths.
Cicili.n n Cloths
+ Challies .Pe.body brand"
Alpscas, Patti brand"
Mousclainos.
Canton Cloths.
Kobe DeVoysga, &c.
Also, fine limo of COL r + ES .
GOODS, at prices that cannot fail to please -
on and see them ASHBY j. CO,
on o0-aosw No. IS King .treet.
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Especially, who have become tho victims Of
solitary vice. that dreadful and destructiyo
habit which annually sweeps TO an ultimeiy
excellon: talents and brilliant intellect, who
might otherwise have entrancod listening Sena,,
tors with the thundcrs Of eloquence or walked
to estscy the living Tyre, may call with fall
confidence,
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ting IN marriage, being aware Of Physical Weak
aess, Organic Debility, Deformi.:ea, speedily
cured.
Ee who places himself under tne care OF DR.
). may religiously conlde in lis honor as .
gentleman and confidently rely upon his skill!
as physician
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and PRODUCE
Also keep Oh hand !. general assortment of
Cordage, Tar, Pitch, Nails Lime, Packing,
Oils. Lamps and Ship and Naval Stores.
All orders and consignments promptly at
tended TO- and goods forwarded without delay
to consignees or arrival.
Agents for Duponts Gunpowdrr.
Xxx Ale and Porter always on hand.
Agents for the Baltimore and Potomac Trans
portation line. mn l0-ti
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1870-03-04
National NtcknameS.

The following are the hickman es
Of the different States. The origin
of many Of them would he an inter
estirg study for the curious in such
matters Maine, Foxes New
Hampshire. Granite Boys; Massa.
chusetts, Bay State Rhode Island,
Gunfints Connoctiut, Wooden
Nutmegs New York, knickerboek-
ers New Jersey, Clam CAtrners /;
Pennsylvania, Leather Heads Della
ware. Blum Hens Chickins ; Virgin
ia, Peagles; Maryland, Clam Thump-
ers !; North Carolina. Tar Boilers !;
South Carolina. Measles Georgia,
Buzzards !: Louisiana, Pelicans !;
Alabama, lizards; Kentucky. Corn
Crackers !; Ohio, Buckeyes; Mishi-
gan, Wolverines Indiana, Hoosiers;
Illinois, Suckers Mississippi, Tad
poles ; Missouri, Pukes Arkansas.
Toothpickers T; Iowa, Hawkeycs !;
Florida, Fly-up-the- Greeks i; Cali
fornia, Gold Hunters /; Wisconsin,.
Badgers Oregon. Hard Cases (;
Nevada, Sage Hens !; Kansas, Jay
hawkers Minnesota, Gophers !;
Texas, Beef Heads; Neb=$ska, Bug
Eaters. y rs s. ..~
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1870-03-04

There ia arword Of only Eve lsAAass,
aud if you tnke swsy two Of then
ton will remain. It, isy orTTy, II
you take away OF, ten Will fsnlalu:
There 10 word Of Eye issters, aud
if you take away two ~ them six
will rcmain-s1xrr.F Take away
rY, six will remain. ss,..2 I'd! ba.
Take away my first letter. tAks
away my second letter. take away sll
my letters, and I ana always the
same. 1t is the 'maii-carricr. '-1
There is one which, if you chahgs
the place Of its letters, means sSacs(
ly the opposite from which it, did ,,ss
FIRST. What is. the word !? It IA
UNITED. Place the ! after the =.
and it becomes united.
What letter has never been ueed
but twice in America J? ~ is 4; it'n
only.twice used in Am erica. .u 80 s@sd
When were there only two vuwelss
In the days Of Noah, before You And
l were born--in the days Of no A..
before and I were born.
When is it that a hlacks NTH RAILS
es a row III the alpha bet? Wbsn0 ~
ma kes poke aud shoro'l {ar,kSs
and shorel) ..--.:'' '"i .eia!H
Can you spell tho fate of sli, sHlgs
with two letters Thus-D X .lds.,
cay.) ., .
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1870-03-04
TOD:lCCU,

This is what a little boy says' 81
the weed Tobacco grows som ething
like cabbage: L have eaten boiled
cabbage and vinegar on it, and /
have heard men say that cigars that.
was given to them on election day
for nothing was cabbage leaves. To-
bacco stores are mostly kept hy4wood-l
ell Injuns, who stand At the deors sud,
try to fool little boys by, Offering,
them bunch Of cigars which is glued
into the Injun hands, aniis made Of
wood also Hogs do not like tobac-'
CO; neither do l.. l tried to smoke -
Cigar once, and it made me- feel like
epson salts, Tobacco was invented
by man named Walter Raleigh
When the people saw him smoking.
they tho't be was steamboat A.:
they never had seen o > stesmboat.s
they we're frightened. .s. &. au,.
My sister Nancy is girl. 1don't,
know whether she likes tobacco or
not Thereis young man TnamedT
Leroy. who visits her. gusss shsg
likes Leroy. lie was standing ou
the steps one night, and he had =
cigar in his mouth: and he said he
didn't know as she would like it, And
she said; Leroy, the perfume ia
agreeable. But the next moruing
when my big brother Tom lighted biz
pipe, Nancy said; Get out Of tho
house, you horrid creature. the suell
Of tobacco makes me sick. Snuff 10
lnjun meal made out Of tobacco. I
took little pinch once and l s-n-es-a
ynd
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1870-03-04
A Girl OF the Period Defends
Herself.

One of the most abused class,
''the girl Of the period" writing to
paper, r.dioulinc "thosc nice peo-
ple' who deplorc the fashions Of the
present and long for the return cf the
good old fashions" and costumes Of
former days, says:
IL went on an exploring tour
through an old chest, the other day.
intent upon excavatlng some. fossils
Of past fashions. Twas rewarded by
finding my great at-crandmother's we'd
ding dress. and | will describe it fer
the benefit Of -antiquaries and Rip
Van Wrinkles before mentioned. The
dress was Of white brocade, but it is
yellow now, and the skirt was gored
81 as to fit the form very tightly: the
front breadth was short enough to
display the high-heeled slippers and
the ankle, while the train measured
just thrc yards. The waist-.Oh,
ye gods and little fshcs!' If Long
Branch, or Saratoga, or the black
crook, can bring anything to rival it
in scantiness | would like to- no,
| wouldn't like to see it. Still, I do
not doubt that my great-grandmother
was very decent sort of a person in
her day. though her dresses were
decollete.
As for the second crime Of the girl
Of the period, she does not blush
enough. To this charge l answer
that perfect innocence is uncon-
scious. Children do not blush, for
they have no consciousness of evil.
Eve never blused till she eat of the
fruit of the tree Of knowledge Of
good and evil. If the girl of the pc
Rod talks freely, it shows that she
has no wrong actions to cover up aud
no wrong thoughts to hide. Ii she
likes to firt, it proves that she has
the natural instinct of women in all
ages. l believe that the girl Of tho
period will contrast favorably With
the girl of any period; and my advice
to all Rip Van Wrinkles is to get
thoroughly awake before they begin
to TALK