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Extract Of Roots and Herbs which almost inyari-
ably cure the following complaints -
Dyspepsia. Heart Burn Liver Complaint. and Loss
Of Appetite cured 10y taking few bottles
Lassitndc. Low Spirits. and Sinking Sensation
cured at once.
Of the blood, bursting through the skin or other
wise cured readily BY following tbs directions On
the Bottle
For kidney, Bladder and Urinary arrangements
il has no equal one bottle VIII convince the most
Worms expelled from the system " thout the least
difficulty; few bottles are sufficient Tor the most
obstinate case.
Piles one bottle has cured the most difficult case
Whca all other remedies failed.
Nervous Difficulties, Neuralgia, Headache, &c
cased immcd ately.
Rheumatism, SweIled Joints and all Scrofuiar
Affections removed or greatly relieved by this in
valuable medisine.
Bronchitis, Catarrh. commissions, and Mysteries
cured or much relieved.
Difficult Breathing, Pain in the Langs. side and
Chest almost invariably cured By taking few bot
ties Of the Quaker Btters,
Female Difficulties, so prevalent among American
ladies' yield readily to this invaluable medicine,
the Quaker Bitters.
Bilious, Remittent and Intermittent Fevers. So
prevalent IN many parts Of country, completely
eradicated by the use OF the Quaker Bitters-
The Aged find in the Quaker Btters lust the ar
tice they stand in noed Of in their declining years.
It quickens the blood and cheers the mind and
paves the passage down the plane inclined.
No one remain long unwell unless afflicted
with incurable disease after taking few bottles
OF tho Quaker Bitters.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers in Medicines
Sold at wholesale BY
WELLS, RICHARDSON & Co.
Burlington, VT.
Prepared by
DR.. II. 5 FLINT & Co.
At their Great Medical Depot ia5 90 Broad Street
Providence, r. /.
March i2-'deod6w6m
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OtANvASSERS WANTED at once throughout tho
u United States and British Provinces, to solicit
for one of the largest and best family Weeshes IN
New England on new and very popular plan. In
ducements TO Subscribers and Agents better than
ever before offered by any publication Experienced
Agents will find the best paying business they eyer
ticularp nee. Address. Address II. A. MCKINNEY
Co. Portland Maine. July l-wsw
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TO PER CENT. NET.

THE IOWA LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY
will invest money on frst-class Real Estate no H
per cent interest, net, payable semi-anuua.iy %
New York, and viii guarantee the collection " o..
loans made through It's agency AL charge pad
by the borrower. Please write, before invest :
for New York and New England references, aud .ll
particulars SAMUEL MERRILL, late Governor NJ
Iowa. President. Address JAMES b. HEAETwEfL
See'y, Drawer l67 Des NOines, Iowa
July ll-td6wiw
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BARRE ACADEhi

BARRE ACADEMY.
BARRE, VT.
J. S. SPAULDING, L. L. D., PRINCIPAL.
A. II. k1MBALL, A. b., Assistant.
TT is the design to furnish Young Men ana Lshies
i the most ample and thorough culture IN pIepafi
alton for COLLEGE or Business. The Philosophical
and Chemical apparatus is extensive. Board. m
cludng room, washing and ironing, from sJ-n 70
si.nO per week Fall Term begins August u, 1873
For catalogues, &C. apply TO the frincipsi'
July loved, sat&wJw
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S II Il II u II X s!
r. W d DAILY LIN
BETWEEN
OGDENSBURG,

Oswego. Cleveland, Toledo, D-froIt.
Port Huron Milwaukee.
CHICAGO:
And all Points West, Northwest and Southwest.
DAY BOATS ANr NIGHT BOATS
The day boat leaves Os,iensburgh at one O'Clock
d. m daily Sundays excepted, or on arrival Of
noon train from the East. through 10
Milwaukee. Chicago, and intermediate Ports, with
cut change Of boat
Evening line for Cleveland. Toledo and Lake Erie
Ports.
The Peoples Fav"rite Route west.
This line offers the Inducements Of pleasurs COM
fort safety speed and economy combined and at
less rates including Meals and STATE Rooms than by
any other line. The passenger business will re-
ceve particular attention this season. and the pub
lie can rely on the boats leaving 0gdentsburg on
time. With large cabins and state rooms comfort
second cabins with cook stoves and good aecommo
datiOns for passengers and families who may wish
to furnish their provisions.
Rates for passage or freight always lower than
by any other route.
Ky Through Tickets and other information can
be obtained at al Railroad and Ticket Offices in
New England, Northern New York and Canada.
E3-It will be for the interest OF passengers and
families going West, to see the Agents Of this Line
before buying elsewhere.
lor Tickets and furthe- information apply to
II. n. DRuRY, Ticket Agent,
Burlington, Vt.
III. W. ADAMS, Travelling Agent,
Windsor, VT.
General Agency IS Washington Street, Boston.
L. MILLS, Gen. Agent.
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SECRET OF BEAUTY.

| II there is one wish dearer than another % the
heart Of woman It is the DIES re To be heaut full The
wonderful reputation Of Eu. ". LAIRD'S BLOOM
/ OF YOUTH is very justly deserved. For i'm
proving and identifying the skin IL is undoubtedly
the best toilet preparation in the world L is com
posed Of entirely harmless materials and while the
Immediate effects TO render the skin a beautiful
creamy white, 1t viii, after a few applications.
make It soit, smooth and beautifully clear renoY
ing biemishes and discolorations
This delightful toilet preparation has been Sc
verely tested by the Board Of Health Of New York
CITY. Dr. Louis Sayres, after carefully exam O.
inc the ANALYSIS mada hv fha
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ESQ. w. Laird's ..Broom orYou,h,

harmless, and Entirely Free from Anything De-
furious TO the Health or skin
n BEwAEE W COUNTERFEIfs. Ask Your pru-
gist for Geo. W. Laird's Bloom OF Youth ms
genuine has the United States revenue stamp en-
Sraved oa the front label. and the name e. !, IS
Laird blown in the glass On the back of every
bottle Sold by all Druggists and Fancy Gods
Dealers June 2S-+d&w4w
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NEGLECT COUGH. Nothing "a more certain O.
ay the foundation for future evil c0usaqurlc-..
WELLS CARBOiIC TABLETS
a cure for all diseases Of the kespirat y
Or-dns Sore Threat, Colds, Groups, niphtherr
Asthma, Catarrh. Hoarseness Dryness OF the Threat
Windpipe or Bronchial Tubes, and all Diseases
the Lungs. In all cases Of sudden cold however
taken, these TABLETS should be promptly and
freely used. They equalize the circulation of The
blood, mitigate the severity Of the attack. and
in a very short time, restore healthy action O. tie
affected cans. Wells Carbulc Tablets pu-
up only in blue b0res- Take substitutes i they
can't be found at your druggists, send at once
the agent in New York, Who viii forward then 0 :
return mail Don't be deceived by limitations.
Sold b. druggists. Price = cts. per box.
JOHN Y. KELLOGG, Is Plat St, New York.
Send tor circular sole Agt. for L. s
Sold by VINCENT & TAFT, Burlington, Vt
July ll-fi&w4W
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WRITE

/ INFORMING CLASS! Male or Feu1lc So
! w week guaranteed. Respectable ernpia, u-Hf
az nome, day or evening; no capital required 10
INSTRUCTIONS and valuable package OF goods 90 start
stamp, NJ YOUNG co, t73 Greenwich ST. New
l Nork.-July Il-fd6wfw
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MtRhET YARD,
With Sheds q sta bling Connected.

MtRhET YARD,
TUE subscribers have opened a Market Yard and
| Commission House. in the city Of Burlington,
entrance on Church Street near Main, for the
SALE or CATTLE. HORSES, COUNTRY PRO
DUCR, AND OTHER PROPERTY.
Persons having any Of the above property for sale
vii find il % their advantage 90 address People
Will he allowed 70 feed their own hay and grain, IN
sheds will furnish the same.
AMPLE STORAGE FOR ALL KINDS or
PROPERTY.
Address. p. o. Box No. /.
May 10. is73-d&w3m Burlington, Vt.
ST. JOHNsBURY ACADEMI.
REV. II. T. FULLER, PRINCIPAL,
Teacher Of creek, Geruian and Mental Science
CHARLES 4 SAVAGE. 4. B..
Teacher of Latin md Natural Science.
CHARLLs T.. PurNFY. 4 NJ.
Teacher of Lat and Ii CHER National cs.
Miss MARY +. CUN-iNcs.
Teacher OF Mathematics and Normal Methods
Miss L. JENNIE CoLBY,
Teacher O. French Draw NJ ami Geometry .
MADAME MAIZE, Teacher OF French.
Miss EMMA J. AbnocK,
Teacher Of Instrumental Music.
New Buildings to he occupied and increased
faculties afforded with the next Academic year,
beginning AUGt IT 20. 1873.
-Four Courses Of Study, Gymnasium, Access to
AthenGum Library. Rcad,ns-room and Art Gallery.
Teacher Of Prnmaushp To be provided. Institution
thorough and expenses moderate.
For catalogue or further information, apply to
Principal or REV. NM. W. THAYER, Sec'y,
July Twin St. Johnshury Vt.
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Is the most powerful cleanser, strensthcne- ana
remover OF Glandular Distractions known g. 81 .
terra Med.ca.
II is specially adapted 10 constitutions WA
down and debilitated by the warm weataar .
Spriu- and Summer when the blood Is not 10 lrf Vs
circulation, consequently gathering impufile- 20
slusgshness and imperfect action Of the secret ss
ORGANS and il manifested by Iumors, Erup- n-
bl0tches. B0ils, Pustules, Scr0fula. &e-. &e-
When weary and lanSuid from oveTwork, all
dullness drowziness and inertia take the place.
energy and vigor, the system needs a Tome o. 0l
IL up and help the vital forces % regain t-a
recuperative power
In the heat OF summer. frequently the Liver l1i
Splen do not properly perform their iunrt on'' t-
Uterine or Urinary Organs are inactive pr1dle
weakness OF the stomach and intestines and PIE
disposition to bilious derangement-
DIR. WELLS EXTRACT OF JURUBEBA
prepared directly from South American Plant aui
peculiarly suited % all these difficulties it p b.
cleanse the Initiated Blood. strengthen the L e.
Giving Powers and Remove all Obstruction -r l
IMPAIRED and Emf ebled Organs.
IL should be freely taken, as Juruneha IS p--
rounced by medical writers the most eil-.ea'
Pm ilier Tonic and De0hstruent known in the wIH.s
range Of med icinal plants.
JOHN Y. kELLOU0, ~ Platt St. New New.
Sole Agent for the United States.
Price 81 20 per bottle. Send for Circular
Sold by VINCENT & TAFT, Burlington, ".
July II-+d&w4w
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St1O On IN FOUR WEEKS CANVAsSING
GtI .OO was one agents profit on Bryant's
LIBRARY OF POETRY AND S0SG = so in one week
on " THE NEw HoUSEkEEFER's MANUAL by Miss
Beecher and Mrs. stowe. ANY active man or woman
can have an agency. J. r. FORD 4 co New York
Boston, Chicago a san Ffanciscv.-July s2-fd6wtw
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GREAT IMPROVEMENTS.
Wonderful Success Accomplished!
PERFECTION
IN TIE NEW
American Sewing Machine !.

Acknowledged by honest rivals, and and all
familiar with other machines 10 he the GREAT
FINAL TRIUMPH Of American genius. The most
DURABLk and PERFECT LoCK-sTIrCH SHUTTLE Ma
CHINE ever made. Light running, simple. easily
learned SELF-THREADiNG, except eye OF the needle'
NEW AND IMPROVED SELF THREADING SHUTTLE.
never m ssing stitches. tension perfect, and easily
regulated without breaking thread or removing
work doing etery rariety Of work in the best Possi-
bic manner. Two sizes No. / and No. >, for Family
and Manufacturers Use-Try them. Sold on
monthly instruments. by
EDWARD DEWEY, 81 Avon St, Boston
General Agent for New England States
~ Active ana reliable Agents wanted TO buy
aud sell tho above machines, in all the principal
cities and tewns in New England No machines
cons gned. June 24-WSm
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THIS Is THE ONLY GENUINE MINERAL
FERTILIZER AND INSECT DESTROYER
made in the country. 1t will
Completely Destroy the insects
which So iniest nearly all growing vegetation and
al the same time
ISA FERTILE IL.

This article has been carefully and thoroughly
tested during tho past four yeaIs by many eNper-
fenced farmers gardeners, and horeulturists, ana
the numerous testimonials when nave necn "
ceiveJ mon, those who have given It trial leave no
doubt Of its valuable properties a fertilizer Tor
all crops and particularly as an Insect Destroy er
il having proved perfect protection 70 rose oesles
,-rane vines fruit trees cabbt-es. squashes, ana
other vines and vegetables. from the dePredatl1ns
Of insects and j. cheaper than any Of the remedies
which have been recommended for the p"rpuse-
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BISHOP sOULE,s LINmENV

l. positive cure for Seiatica, Rheumatism. Neu-
ralga, Spinal Complaint. Contracted Cords Lame
Back, Sprains, &c. From two to six large bottles
will cure cases given up by physicians. The only
certain for Seiafic... Large bottles. $50;
small bottles. - cts. Sold by all druggists.
April l0-weowly
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&inantial,
81 YEAR PER CENT. WITH SINKING FUND
OF p PER CENT. OF GROSS EARNINGS.

PuScirAL AND INTEREST PAYABLE IS COIN ~
NV YORK.. INTEREST SEst-ASSUALLY, FEBRr AIRY
AND AUGUSr.
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This road i formed rs tho consolidation % the St
LOUIS and Southeastern. tho Evansville. lleuder-
son and Nashville and the Edsefeld and kentucky
Railroads, ana the shortest and best possible
route from ST. LOUIS and CHIrAC0 % NASHVILLE,
MONTGOMERY. ATLANTA. MACON, MuWtE- SANAN-
NAN. and CHARLEsToN. It, supersuucture and
equipment are unsurpassed by any n tie West
The earnings FOR month Of March were slIi.i5a.
sufficient g. operate the rad and pay the Interest
on al outstanding bonds.
Three hundred and fty-oi .ht miles Of this road
are completed and iuliy EQUIPPED The cunsoi dated
Bonds are issued az the rate of S4leO per mile for
the purpose 81 making a single debit complct NJ
branches. and supplying equipment To meet the
randi -iucrrasiur business. siGu.luu have been
sold and we ofrr . limited number at 20 AND
ACCRUED INTEREST IN CURRENCY.
The St Louis Board OF Trade recently passed
series of resolutions expressing the opinion THAT
THIS WILL BECOME ONE oF TIRE HESr PAYING LINES
LEADING OFT 90 81 Lorfs,' consratulatn- the
stockholders on the " HONORABLE AND ABLE Man
AcENENr oF The PROPERTY expressing the belief
that TIE SECURITY OFFERED ~ THE CONSOLIDATED
MORTGAGE BONDS To- THE AMOUNT OF S4itpr PER
MILE Is GOOD. AND RECOMMENDING THEN
WITHOUT HESITATION As AN INVESTMENT
TO CAPITALISTS, BON At HONE AND ABROAD.
We unhesitatinsly recommend these Bonds as an
uucNceptio uahlc Railway security.
Full particulars furnished, upon application 10y
WINsLOyy \ WILSON.
No 20 william St, New York..
e. ". KOODHOUSE.
Cashier Merchants National Bank.
Burlington, VI.
Feb 1s-wtf
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CONSTANT EMPLOYMENT.-Agent Wanted
~ either sex. so week warranted. No capital
required Full particulars and samples sent .ree
Address with Ct. return. stamp. G. Ross, box 4
Williamsburg, n. Y. July 7-fd&Wiw
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81 Go WEST II

VT. CENTRAL STEAMERS
N. 4. Co.,
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GRAFTON MINERAL FERTILIZER
u DESTROYER OF INSECTS.

Don't confound the name with that OF any spurious
article forced upon the market by other parties.
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Representing the following Responsible Companies.
Royal; Connecticut,
Franklin, Alps,
Pennsylvania, LIST National,
American. Allemania,
VI. Mutual, Fame,
National Of HID. Travellers Life
- =. Pa. and Accident,
rlfAn LOSSES EeuITABLY ADJUSTED and PAID. Fl
T. S. PECK,
April i6-iGwtf General Insurance Agent.
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1t Is announced in the london papers
that the New Testament co npany of re-
visers to the Scriptures have gone as far as
the fifteenth chapter of Acts At the past
rate OF progress they will Ina ;e finished the
new English Bible in aboIs eleven wears.
The committee on the ~ vision of the
Bible is now holding its Sos on for July at
the divinity school, New Hs, ,en. Ex Presi-
dent Woolsey and Professor Dwight are en-
gagged on the New Testamss :. and Professor
Day on the Old Testamenn- Rev. ID. Me-
Allister, General Secretary of the National
Association to secure the. L. lipious Amend
ment Of the United State. Constitution Is
iecturing IN favor Of thatuH Nement in Gale
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GOODENOUGH HORSE Shoe,
THE Cheapest AND BEST.
Cures and Prerents al Dis
eases Incident to the
Horses Foot.

JUST PUBLISHED.
RATIONAL HORSE -suOErNG...
with plates. illustrating how perform operations
and cure foot troubles. Sent by mail on re,.ent AZ
one dollar. Send stamp for circular 10
GOODENOUGH HORSESHOE
July 22-fdlwI2w ~ Dev n. NY
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Rev. W Hard G. Davenport Of Brandon,
was ordained priest by Bishop Bissel, a t
st. jaime :, Church, Hydepark, on Tuesday
iaSt.-The church at East Berkshire i
nearly completed Bishop Niles Of New
Hampshire will make the annual Episcopal
yl>itations in the convocation of Ogdens-
burg, diocese of Albany, commencing at
Gouyerneur. July 22d
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A Nc atpelier man opposed to bonding
the tow in aid Of ths Montpelier and Wells
River RI illoaL'. and who has never berome
reconcil, 4. reli, wed his pent up feelings the
other dan Asa whlstling engine went up
the line. broke out with " blow, blow,
vn, If t.,yu r,, uper.
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RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.



The funeral of Rev. Daniel Packer OF
Mount Holley was largely attended by Inc
people of that town and VICINITY anu a
feeling of deep respect was ihaniies'eI !
among the members OF his iormer pastoral
charge The funeral services were cohu9 I',
ed bT Rev. J.. p. Farrar of Ludlow. The
mint was draped in morning and the
r,,fin was covered with bouquets OF flowers.
Flder Packer came into Mount Holly IN
ISL. and was pastor of the Baptist church
there forty years, baptizing in the course OF
his life over sixteen hundred persons
AZ the last weekly meeting of the Baptist
ministers Of Boston, the opinion was ex-
pressed that the Trinitarian Congrega,,
tionalists are stepping and sliding toward
rationalism. and that they are bordering
On the slough of Unitarianism or something
else
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George y. Carpenter, son Oh Hon. lleman
Carpenter of Mortified. and graduate of
the University of Vermont. O, the class of
1851. is President of the e Young Men :
Christian Union = of Chicago Rev f.
F. Hale Is happy in having 10 und Il Unita-
ran Association in Hungar. 7, 800 wears
old
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Louis Gaynon, 'anadian stone cutter,
at work on The Massac husetts Central bridge
at Northam pton, died suddenly in fit OF
apoplexy on Tuesday Of last week. lie was
aoouts sixty years old. and a widower, with
two children, one, of VIII ON lives at Barre.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-15
4 1SOO-Ne.s-a~s~A A-~--.-
gf1,-xrinnu I'iaIntleuler.


Misses Gunson & Middleton are
,lressinakers and miilincrs, doing a
prosperous business at No. All ST.
Clair street. BY means of Industry
and economy they had ben enabled
in few months to save $500 to pay
The last iiistalimcnts. We bclicve, OF
the pnr, hxse Of their place.
la order to prevent any dishonest
person from stealing the AMOUNT II
was slowed away INTO an old satchcl
IS wiicli wns thrown under the counter
in an apparently careless way and
which looked altogether inmocent o.
having any valuable contents.
A few days Since, rs the day for
payment approachcd,o ,onc ofthe ladies
look the saichel TO see if the money
WAS safe. To her astonishIncnt the
>a,chel was empty. What had be-
come of The grccmbacks was q mys-
,ery for time. At length tiny hole
WAS discovered gnawed through n
corner Of the satchcl, aud then the
ladies remembered having lately seen
a little mouse running about the
shop and in the vicinity 0fIhe satchel.
Putting these circumstances together
n cicw WAS obtained to the thief.
The next step was to verify the
suspicion that the mouse was the
rcai,hicf. BY carefully scrut,mizins
tho floor the course Of tho diminutiv,
burglar was tracked by his bits O.
grcemhacks to q hoie in the wall. i'll
side which was found nest made o
the missing $500. But the bills an,
scrip had been torn to fragments 81
that not n cent could be saved. In thi
nest lay the nous" which had don'
the mischief, and il WAS dead, having
lprubabiy bccn-poisOned 10y the aseAi'
contained in tile green coloring OF
the money!
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An Entirciy Satisfactory Bill.

ltrOln the AnDka kMlcii) lsepuo.icah
A few DAYS since a we'll dressed
couple, in the prime Of lite. stopped
ut II hotel in neigiIboring town, nnd
sending for justice of the peace. in
formed that funciionary that they
wished to be married. Tho justice
said "Ail right" and inquired their
names. Alter being told it struck
him that he had performed the same
service for +, he lady some years before.
Upon inquirins if such was not the
case, The lady said she had been mar
ried previously. "ll"ve you bill
from your former husband I" asked
Mr.. Justice. "ic-," she replied. IL
have BILL" This being satisfactory,
the ceremony was performed. and the
couple were declared "mnn and WIFE,"
As they were about departing, ti,e
Justice, who hnl never seen ''bill of
divorce" aud h~ving u stron. desire
TO behold the document. thought this
an excellent opportunity to satisfy
his curiosity. lie, therefore, said TO
the lady, "liavc you bill with you?"
"Oh, yes" she replied. "!iave you
any objections to allowing nie 70 see
the bill ?" said our irien,l. .None
whatever" she replied, stepping to
the door aud calling tu little boy
some three or four years Of age, she
| said, Here, Bill, come here quick,
here is a gentleman that wishes tu
see YOU" The gentleman wilted.
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kougliiny 1t.

A few evenings since a Detroit chap
was sparkling q West Side cirl who
wore AN E!iZabethau ruT. Expecting
his coming, she had dressed for the
occasiun, and her ruff, still as Rn un-
restricted use of satin gloss starch
could make il, was of the most stun-
ming character. The lover came Ut
the orthodox time, and was ushered
into the parlUr, we're the enchanting
maiden and her father aud nother
were seated. lie was cordially re-
ceivcd, aud the evening passed pleas
antiv, although The old folks sat up y
good deal longer than the youngsters
thought was necessary. Finally they
went TO bed anu the twain were LETT
alone. After u certain amount OF
preliminary bashfulur IS, tho maiden
nsscited' to her lovers request for
kiss. lie essayed to take il, but was
met ut every point BY bristling wall
of tarlctuil and starch. He came up
TO her in front, aud WAS gouged in
each eye. He sidied up to her, and
the right-hand prong eat ono Of his
ears half off. He attempted to reach
tho prize over her. shoulder, and u
cheraue dc fi.iSe ut lace tickled his
nose till has WAS obliged to take seas
aud suerze. Then the maiden came
to tho rescue, and held down one eide
of the provoking ruH, aid again the
lover advanced. just AS he had all
hut reached her blooming check. tue
damsel lost her grip, aud the razo:.
like decoration Etw mp with forro
that took Ill "uuder bit oat o. tbs
right car" Then be got mad. Then
she got NAL. Then they both gos
mad, al / un ANTICIPATED wedding h2a
com, 10 q premature end. ...