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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
PERKINS
NEW PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY Y
1913 Broad ST., Augusta, Ga,

1913 Broad ST., Augusta, Ga,
Three doors above the old stand of Tuck
er & Perkins, fitted up with all mod
ern improvements, is now open
and ready for business.
WTHILE return my thanks to the
w many in. Edgefeld who have IA
vored me with their patronage, i would
respectfully call attention to the different
styles of work to which l shall give Spe-
cial Attention.
Copies of all styles enlarged to any
size desired, from the smallest Daguerre-
otype, Ferrotype, or Photograph, at great
ly reduced prices.
Photographic Portraits, as large aslife,
at SIS 90.
Porcelain Ivorytypes, beautifully col
ored, at $500; Former price, $500.
Pictures of young children taken in
simultaneously, by new process.
Cabinet and Life Size Paintings in Oil,
Pastel or Water colors, at very loO prices.
Carte de Yisite, and every other style
of Photograph.
Four large Ferrotypes for $l.0O.
Ordinary Size Ferrotypes, Four for Soc.
All arc cordially invited to call, and
those who entrust their work to my care,
can rely upon having the very best ut
the lowest prices.
Do not mistake the place, e,-First Door
a6Oue Jas. A. Gray's.
Augusta, Ga, Dec. 2, At so
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{. sale Of the p1ckens, Lands.

on Monday next will he sold atthis
place, at public outcry. by the Executrix,
the real .estateof Gov. F. Pickens. decd,
comprising some Seven Thousand Acres
Of Land. Some of these lands arevery
valuable, and will doubtless sell at hand
some figures. Parties wishing to buy
large tracts Of land MI very liksly and
il to their, interest to attend this sale.
See advertisement ID another column.
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MERCI Al.
AUGUSTA. Dec

F NV ~ A/OSrs 0s
I EGoLD-Buying at 107 and selling at 11O.
COTTONsThe Exchange reports: The
market opened with good demand, but
closed quiet: Low Midlddaling, mid
LRRD.-We quote: Nerces and bbls.,
lO4@1Oa cans and kegs, l2@l29c.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.--Eggs, 25.
Country Butter-well worked, Is; Ten
nessee, 80; 5Chickens-grown, so.
BACON-Clear Sides, si@9; c. r.
Sides, 81; Shoulders, g; Hams, 11@
ls; D. s. Sides, II; D; S; Shoulders, Z;
CoRN-white- -byi car load, s5; yell
w WHEAT-Amber, 81 s7a@175; red,
81 55@1 65; white, 81 721@1 IS.
FL0UR-City Mills are IS 5O@S rs for
superfne; 50 O6@s Is for extra; SO 75@
10 90 for family; $40 75@1l 90 for fancy.
Western and Country, $6 $500 IS.
OATS-White ana mixed, rs; -
Black Seed. IS; Red Rust Proof, 81.
PEAS-We Quote at S1@1 10.
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Now is the Time to Visit Thos. Rich.
ards & Son.
Not V. Richards & Brothers, the Dry
Goods men, but Thos. RICHARDS q Son
the Book AND Stationery men. And as
for the matter Of that, old Thos. Rich
ards was eminent in the Book trade be-
fore the RICHARDS Brothers were born
We say that now is the time to visit Thos
Richards & Son, because theirs is en'
phatically the place to get Christmas
presents that are worth giving. Read
their new ertisement in another col
umn, and you will see what we mean.
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A Hint as Regards Christmas Gifts.

What more beautiful, more useful
moro lasting Christmas gift, to u wife,
mother, sister, cousin, sweetheart, thail
one of Jimmie Anderson's exquisite
Shawls or Scts Of Fur--or in fact any ono
of the many articles enumerated, in an
other column, by Wright, Landram q
Co., under tho head of 8" Christmas!
Christmas /, Christmas ~ Three Christ
masses! Luck in odd numbers And luck
always for those Edgefield people who
when they visit Augusta, 20 to trade with
their young countryman, Mr.. JAS NJ.
Anderson, of Wright, Eandral9 q Col
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

splendId Blankets Cheaper Than Ever.
MrJJ.IH. Cheathapn is creating stir
in town by offering Blankets ut prices
never before known in Edgpiield. He
has pogl ON hand -Four Dozen Pair OF
Blankets which he is selling at New York
Cost. And one dozen pair of lO-4 Blank.
cts ut s3.l5, worth $500. And one dozen
pair of lO-4 Blankets at 81 I5, worth $500,
And one dozen pair Of 1914 Blankets, all
wool, at $3.50, worth $3.50 And still an
ether dozen pair 10-4 Blankets, all wool,
at 1915, worth $3.50. Call in and look at
them. Terms strictly cash. 1t
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Floor GIL Uio1lls.

English and American Floor Oil Cloths,
2+ feet wide, and ofthe Best Goods manu-
factured "'
Do you want real good Oil Cloth? If
so, come, see and get the very best. . 9
\ full line Of cheap Floor Oil Cloths,
from GO cents yard up. Table Oil Cloths,
all widths and colors
Oil Cloths for Halls or Rooms cut any
style and laid promptly. s'...
Lace Curtains.
French Tamboured Lace, Exquisite; !"
Nottingham Lace, Beautiful" Tam
boured Muslin, durable ana. cheap, from
s. 80 a pair upwards. II
C0rniccs and hands.
Rosewood and Gilt, Plain Gilt, Walnut
and Gilt Corliccs, with or without Centres
Curtain Bands, Pins, and Loops.
Cornices cut and made to fit windows,
and put up.
window shades.,s 81 a
1000 new Window Shades, Fin all l'~tlie
new tints OF color.
Beautiful Gold Band Shades, 81 so, with
all trimmings. Beautiful Shades. 20c. each.
= Store Window Shades, any color and
any size. Window Shades squared and
put up promptly. Walnut and Painted
Wood Shades -
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BACON & ADAMS,

Attorneys at Law,
IL OR the NEXT Ninety Days will pros
ecute before the several Departments
Claims against the United States of the
following description:
1st. Pensions and Bounty Land Claims
I'd. Claims for horses, mules and other
property taken or furnished the United
States during or since the war.
Sd. Claims for private Cotton taken
since the 3Oth June, 1865.
Will continue to practice in the Coun
ty and State Courts.
Nov 20 3m 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

~ Capt, F. A. Belanger, CountylAu
ditor, will accept our thanks for the in
teresting statement on our first page in
referenceto the taxable property of Edge
field. This table WilI be found sinterest-
ing, and we direct the attention Of our
readers thereto.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

wr Mr.. J. n. Cheathsm has ono dozen
pieces Checked Opera Flannels, all col
ors, which be Is actually selling at five
per cent. less than .cost-only 55 cents
per yd.-worth IS cents everywhere. 1t
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!. Cotton and Gin. House Burnt.

On Thursday night. last, the 4th, Mr..
Lewis D. Landrum had dthemisfortune to
have his Gin House destroyed by fire,
and with 1t some eight bales of Cotton,
the property of Messrs. Howard q, Lam
drum. THE Ere was clearly the work.
of an incendiary. Loss between twelve
and fifteen hundred dollars. - i:<i
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OBJ sTACLEs TO MARRIAGE:

Happy Relief for Young Men from the
effects Of Errors and Abuses In early
life. Manhood Restored. Impediments
to Marriage removed New method OF
treatment New and remarkable reme-
dies. Books and Circulars, sent free, in
sealed envelopes. Address, HOWARD
ASSOCIATION, No. South Ninth ST.,
Philadelphia, Pa.,-an Institution hsv-
ing high reputation for honorable con-
duct and professional skill. 1y46
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CLOTHING at Cost.

GALLAHER & .MuLHER1N, 2S9 Broad
ST., Augusta, have on hand small lot o1
DESIRABLE CLOTHING, which they
offer at COST. This is good opportu-
nifty for gentlemen wanting neat and
comfortableisuit Of Clothes for small
sum of money. -
Augusta, Ca, Nov 19 At 4s
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

Fine Goods, and Cheap, in GranIteville.
At the Store of Mr.. John P. Hender-
son. AtMf. EHende derson's you will find
everything that heart can swish-and as
clever q gentleman towatcome and serve
youas sser lived III any com immunity.
Mr.. Henderson, q adseftisemeniit in this
weeks Advs,fise, biwell worth reading.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
THE ADVERTISE
= - - 4
sTssrnss $500 per Annum.
More Cotton Stealing,

On Saturday night last Gabe- johnson
and Jack Anderson, colored, stole bale
of cottonfrom Mr.. H..F. Watson of the
Mine GIyek section, and traded the same
off for goods to q merchant afew miles
Distant Since then Mr.. Watson has re-
covered his cotton, and lodged the cotton
thieves in Jail to await their trial. 4
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

A Startling Truth !--Thousands die
annually from neglected coughs and
colds, which soon ripen into consump-
tion, or other. equally fatal diseases Of
the lungs; when by the timely use uf a
single bottle of DR.. WiStaa's BalSam OF
Wild Cherry their lives could have been
preserved to green old age.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

I DIR H. D. Hudson, Of Curryton,
offers his very desirable residence for
SALE See adyertisement and call on the
Doctor without delay, il you would Sc
cure bargain. ...--.,-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
The Great Jewellers.

OF course we allude to +. A. Brahe &
Cor 81 Augusta, These merchants al
ways keep MP to the very highest mark
IN their line. They arc gentlemen of
very cultivated artistic taste, and having
abundant means, and member Of their
|hanse resident in Europe their Estabs
llishnlent is not only always q depot of
|lnagpificenpe but also q depository of
genuine art. For their new card this
week we beg special attention.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
Cheaper Than Ever.

Owing to'the low price of Cotton, I
have reduced the prices of my. vehicles.
am now selling
One Horse Wagons at from 500 to SIS.
Two ut from 800 to Sl00.
5rS and 3-4 at from Sl05 to S115.
All of the best material and warranted
Give me call. j. Fl. LOWREY.
Augusta, Nov 19 At As
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
Insurance Notil 20. 9,

HE Undersigned having established his Office at Edied General
Agent for the Cotton States Life lnsurane Company,
of the advantages % those who
desire to effect insurance their lives safe Home Cqpany
The Board Of Managers recent meeting passed unmous the
Lowing Resolution: :gl2--
Resolved That the fact that there uua large
Insurance. the Companies of the Nofand East which
sums being invested contribute the those sections
whilst South greatly in need cash capital
lv our Agricultural and Mechanical enterprises odered that
purpose retaining these midst her certain
portion cash from amount not than
cent invested in such be in accord
with regulations the Company those cns from which the
said premiums attained 49, .-s f.f-+,
(Sgned fs @lst VIM B. JdNSoN Prest
GEORGE S. O'BEAR Secry. - 80 io3
In accordance with the above Resolution Board oAdvy Trustees
has regularly organized at Edgeed H. c. With the following
Oficers viz:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
! Local items.

The toy dealers are getting ready for
Christmas. Indeed there are signs of
Christmas on every side. The real thing,
however, will not be here until the jn-
veniles commence "tooting.n kS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

ae The Governor of Georgia recently
stated that the four States of Alabama,
Georgia, Florida. and South Carolina use
every year fifty millions more bushels
of grain than they produce.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
Shoes At Cost.

Shoes At Cost.
Gallaher and Mulherin, 2S9 Broad ST.,
Augusta, Ga, are offering so cases Of
men and women,s. Shoes at cost. Read
their advertisement in another column
an6 give them call. ct 49
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

Now, as the almanacs say, double lock
your fowl house doors! We dc, not mean
against the children, however,, For we
do not presume there will be any fowls
on the Christmas Tree--except perhaps
some,of Clisby q &Lynch's candy roosters.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
A New and Popular Feature
in Life Insurance.

BUY "sAvINGsF FUND POLICY
in the old Southern favorite-THE PIED
MONT d ARLINGTON.
Explanations given, and applications
taken by all Canvassing Agents of the
Company.
LEAPHART & RANSOM,
@Gen'l. Agents.
Dec. 8, I'm so
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

The Baptist children are to have
Christmas Tree in their Church. thought
to be made a combination affair. Moth
ing is prettier, if well managed.
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$50 TO SEQ GiTEI AWAY!

4 To each and every purchaser Of
III sPianc, Organ or NIclodcon.
fs Tho above we are constantly do
T.g fling, and 'herehy pledge ourselves to
fi continue to do lor our patrons. The
81 EQuery is: q" How can we AFFORD to
Ia lido it?" To explain, we would say,
eit is easy to make Il present when it
r., scnsts nothing, We simply save to
s7S lthbse who purchase through our
,..,,,, ,sorders, the agents profit, which
ovory one,knows lnnsL be large. Agents
must make large profits To pay them for
canrassiny the country to make thcir
sales. Music establishments must make
large pro IS t0;coror the expenses OF
their business and make living out Of
it, to say nothing of making a fortune in
the trade as many do. We have neither
of these contingencies to provide for. =, !
y We give the benefit OF tho larger part
of the discount (thatis the agents proitsj
To ur.patrons,H thus saving to them the
money named Us a gift ~. .ni -sa
delivcrinstruGlents FREIGHT FREE,
directly from manufactures, and can
therefore sell as well North as South,
East as West We get any instrument
of any make that may be desired.
We get the very best selection 'of in
strunepts,- -even-BEppER.. ,in-,nost-cascs;;
than thu, purchaser would. get woro he to
Select atlthe mahufactory. ili person, be-
ranscswe leave th6 selections to coMpE-
TENT JUDGES; @ho have too much at
stake to impose upon us by turning off
ontoprorders, iriferaer orsdefectiSe IN
strtiinentss Every piano orr organ solS
Iiysus is Aiiay wdffahtedS for FIVE Years,
and will be replaced if not, satisfactory.
Give us$ouhpldeh and dyeMill return a
satisfactory instrument or refund the
money. Second hand Pianos taken in
exchange for.new ones, ...li,a .,5
Correspondence Invited from all par
Ties thinking of purchasing NOW or at
any future tilne.w hGe Sff9'y z: y ~ y.
Send stamp for catalogues. Is sga5z.
= = A., SHORTEN. CALDWE4L,ig
/ tSecfethrS Rom 5Eroma1c College,
Oct. % 3ai- snl ~ il
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
OsER. tgsA ylI,3sVS. ',

!, ,saslIUa (l5+s. VA EliWlyS. /" ~. = :. ;.
IA EaNE J. tSi,f& ils'5 t.isl.il{l& %ts-H
ALL Persons indebted to Us by Note.
BoosAcc5unt,,T or Liens made payabla
Nov. lst or before, are earnestly request
cd to pay tho same at once, as we'are
now compelled to collect our dues
Come forward promptly, gentlemen.
and relieve us Of the unpleasantness Of
resorting to legal, remedies. We are
compelled toaptty orithe supplies we
sold you.f. I'VE, ask ono and'ail ITO give
heed t6itliis Notice.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

Beg to to the people Of Edgefel andpqblic
generally that their Stock Of DRY my complete
Owing to the present PANIC in NEW YoK, and The
large rate of Discount ruling in the Northern rkets our
INTARIABLE CUSTOM OF BUYING FOR CAlH, enables
us to offer our Winter Stock At LEAST 20aE CENT
BELOW ORDINARY PRICES. a st#IE l. y '.'2s1i.s .3 a.
We would especially request the attention of rchasers to
our MAGNIFICENT Stock of Coored and Black DRS GOODS
CASSTHERES. JEANS &c.. &c-BLANKETS SHAWLS,
Ladies' and Gents UNDERVESTS, HOSIERY HANDK'F'S
and LACES &c. &c. in Splendid Variety and Elegant AS
sortment. III Z neia - lF.s. ~ - -, H.
Augusta Nov II I'm ~ D.. 4.41aa,
/. tsa,s
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

Possum suppers are now vogue.
Mr.. Johnnie Harrison, who sends us.;
from his Bar, the most beautiful and de-
licious mixed drinks that ever gurgled
down the sinful throat of man, gavea
large one the other night. We hear that
the room was ornamented with persim7
mon trees in full bearing. 1.5 =.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

We hear of two young gentlemen
quite young and harmless as doves
who wish to give alarge egg-nogg and
fruit Part 5Sto their young friends, of both
sexes but are deferred because they have
no wives to receive the guests and do the
honors. in short, they want q female
"wise serpent to enact this graceful
part for them. Come forth, therefore,
ye serpents, and volunteer. Do not Jet
Us be cheated out of the egg-nogg.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11
Mattingsaald with dispatch. @
WALL Papers AND Borders.

Mattngs 4ald with dispatch s
WALL Papers and Borders.
$500 Rolls Wall Papers iand Borders,
in new patterns, ,sin gold, 'panne!s, hall,
oaks, marbles, chintzes,g DC, in every va
riety Of color-beautlal' goods and cheap
Paper hung if desired. i.
ChrOMlOs.
800 new Chromos Just opened. s
Hair Cloths. ps
In all widths required for upholstering.
Buttons, Gimps and Tacks for the same.
Curtain Danlasksm
Plain and Striped Frencli Ter1ys tor
Curtains and Upholstcling purposes.
liimps, FrihseS;; Tassel5, Loops and But
tons MorcenS and Table Damasks.
Curtains and la.mbraquns made. and
put up.
Piano asid Table CGvcgs.
English Embroidered Cloth Piano aad
Table Covers SEnbosscd Felt Piano ard
Fable Covers! Plan, and Gold Band Flocl;-
saiapa eS Ran9 g9ysEs qsEH!SH a!ss fringe fable
GYuiaib Cloths a7ld Drug
gets.
New Patterns, in any size or width
wanted. ''i ~" W
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

This old village is being aseourged in
lively manner at present by rats. Traps,
and poison, and things, arequite ineffec-
tual. And cats can't do everything.
What hns become of the travelling men
with tliefat terriers. Is this branch of
industry extinct? If not, pray come
along this way-ye rat terrier men.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

A segment of drove of hogs hasreach- :
ed Edgefeld. Not from the mountains,
as in old times, but from the Pine House.
The segment contained eighe huge grun-
ters-and great waslthe commotion over
them. They went rapidly at6 cts. ,s 2
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

Absolutely safe. Perfectly odorless.
Always uniform. Illuminating qualities
Superior to GAG H,.--s -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

Our Our popular towsnnsmnssn, DR.. Parker
has gone on avisit to- a sick brother in
Chicago. He will be absent, We pre-
sumo, about ten days; and we trust he
will have prosperous and pleasant trip
of 1t. yiI. tu ..f r<1,'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-12-11

Serious and sdignifeditems arescaree.
In fact the time As st hand to laugh and
be merry. Josh Billings lividesithe hu-
man race into. three classes-those who
think it Is so, those who think it isn't so,
and those who ;don't tcaresa snap whether
it is SO or not. During the coming holis
days:letusall laugh and be of the last
named class. -,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22
The MOdOc Ambush. =.

In Il military application the unexpec-
ted misfortune which befell the United
States troops may be briefly stated. In
the morning, at seven o'clock, the wealth
er bright and pleasant, Captain Evan
Thomas and force of siXty-nine men-
infantry and artillerymen, but all acting
AS infantry-were detailed by General
Gillem to reconnoitre certain position
in the lava beds where it was supposed
the willy savages were secreted. The
instructions to Captain Thomas were to
reconnoitre this position in order to as
certain if the Indians were really there ;
but, if there, he was to avoid bringing
on a general engagement, as it was the
purpose of General Gillem to send up a
battery or two of his mortars and to
shell the position before entering it..
After march of two hours along the
south flank of the lava field the recon-
NOTHING party, in approaching q lava
butte, or little mountain of volcanic
rocks, discovering no signs of Indians,
signalled back accordingly, only the
next instant to find themselves under a
destructive fire and cnveloped by the
deadly Modocs. The death of Captain
Thomas, Lieutenant Howe and Other
officers, the killing and wounding ei
more than half the little command and
the precipitate flight of the remainder
the approach of reinforcements and the
removal of our dead and wounded under
night of rain and darkness, were the
closing scenes of this bloody drama.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22
Practicable information.

1t is always well to know what to do
in case of accident For dust in the
eyes, avoid rubbing dash water in
them remove cinders, ETC., with the
round point of lead. pencil. Remove
water from the ear with tepid water ;
never put q hard instrument i'll the ear.
If an artery is cut, compress above the
wound if vein is cut, compress be-
low. Is choked, get upon all fours
and cough. For slight burns, dip the
part in cold water if the skin is
destroyed, cover with varnish. Smoth-
er fire with carpets, etc. water will
often spread burning oil, and increase
danger. Before passing through smoke,
take full breath and then stoop low,
but if carbon is suspected, walk erect
Suck poisoned wounds, unless youl
mouth is sore enlarge the wound, or
better, cut out the part without delay
hold the wounded part as long as car
be borne to a hot coal, or end of {
cigar. In case of poisoning, excite
vomiting by tickling the throat, or by
warm water and mustard. For acil
poisons give alkalis for alkaline
poisons give acids - white of egg il
good in most cases in case of opium
poisoning give strong coffee and keel
moving If in water, float on the back
with the nose and mouth projecting
For apoplexy raise the head and body
for fainting lay the person fiat.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22
How Fortune Prevented Marriage.

Some time ago, says Montreal pa
per, a wealthy and fascinating young
widow came from New York and took
up her abodein Montreal While board.
ing there she fell in love with son OF
her landlady, handsome youth, about
twenty years of age. The young man
reciprocated, but, shortly after, stern
fate called him away to the West where
a situation had been procured for him.
Cupid, however, called him back, the
widow proposed passing strange-and
was accepted. Things having gone so
smoothly. the wedding was appointed
for an early day, and the lady and her
intended were being congratulated on
their happy future, when unfortunately
for all, the wheel took another turn.
Mrs. IS agents in New York having
been apprised of what was about to take
place in Canada, informed the bride
elect if she married as proposed, her
fortune would be forfeited-nothing
would be left to her but a bare allow
ance. Here was dilemma. However,
fortune isn't got every day ; so, after
due deliberation, the match was broken
off. The despair of the would-be young
bridegroom may be easily imagined, for
when the news from New York came to
hand, he still wished to marry the wild
ow, believing, no doubt, that he could
vet win from the world as large fortune
as his proposed bride would throw
away.