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Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04
From the Smyrna Times.
A PRINTERS COMPLAINT.
BY ALEXIS.

0, my eyes are sad and fearful,
Ger manuscript that's fearful
But the poet has seemed careful,
Ger and Ger; DER and DER;
To select such rh mes of treasure,
That would be to all pleasure,
lfihev were in better measure,
Evermore Esermore
Swords of pain my tears are telling,
When see this horrid spelling;
And my anger's quickly swelling
More and more More and morei
behold the punctuation,
Give at once an exclamation
Ofsurprise and indignation,
And shall do SO evermore
When try to read the rriting,
Brain and heart are madly fghting;-
Then all hopes receive hlighting
Ger manuscript so poor.
You who cause these sad intrusions,
Who depend on mere delusions,
Will he loved for such profusions
Nevermore Nevermore!
DEL Nov. 5th, 1876.
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PRINTS! PRINTS!!

5000 Yards OF Best Makes,
Spring styles, of Prints just received and
To be Sold at z cts. Cash.
Feb. 25-tf s. N. REYNOLDS
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Business Iotals.

J. P. Dough.en, 4lO Market st., Wilmington
manufactures shirt fronts and shapes the neck
for any sized collar, and as his shirts are
justly celebrated all over the coun try the fronts
sold are TO be relied upon.
THINK of it! go pairs of pants cut By one
man, in one day, by the new machine used at
adelphia.
This is to notify the public that am clos
ing out LADIES' FALL AND WINTER
| DRESS GOUDS at cost.
CIV. W. NAUDAIN.
Economy is the true road to wealth." not
| only economize in great, but in small things.
Ifyeu have never studied this law, begin by
huying few bars of that famous "Wiming-
ton City Soap" it saves time-saves clothes
saves money.
New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses,
Choice Sugar Loaf Drips and Sugar House
Syrups, at s. N. REYNOLDS.
Every one that has tried Moore Bros full
pound Wilmington City Soap has given
it the preference.
Rnmfords Yeast Powder the best in the
market, for sale by s. M. REYNOLDS.
1t is an acknowledged fact that Moore L
Bro 8 full l6 ounce "Wilmingion City Soap
is cheaper than any other.
The hest Mince Meat, pounds fo- rs cents
Cash, at s. M. REYNOLDS.
A full pound, the "Wilmington City Soap"
is made of pure material, and contains no in
furious substance, ask your grocer for it.
Raisins, Prunes, Citron, Dried Fruits, CAN
ned Goods, new and fresh, at s. NJ. REYNOLDS
Peterson's best Buckwheat; Turks Island,
Ashton, Ground Alum and Rock Salt in store
and for sale by s. M. REYNOLDS.
Sleds, Wheelbarrows, Express Wagons and
Coaches, at RICE'S.
Fine Larea Vases and Jewel Caskets at
RICE'S.
One bar of Moore & Bros "Wilmington
City Soap" will go as far as two bars of
lower grade, Zone trial proves it.)
The best yard wide l22 cents Bleached
Muslin, at S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
An elegant Two-Button Kid Glove for 80
cents cash, at S. N. REYNOLDS.
Granulated Sugar - cents A IL cts, and
B 10 cts, CASH, at S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
BILL HEADS, Shipping Tags, &C.. can he had
at the TRANSCRIPT Office, at very low rates.
No. l, 2, and Mackerel in ba' rels, halt
barrels, and quarters; New Split Labrador
Herring in barrels and half barrels. just re-
ceived and for sale by s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
choice Rio Coffee, green, 25 cents, roast
ed 80 cents, Cash, at S. N. REYNOLDS.
Many men of many minds, many soaps of
many kinds; but the best is Moore & Bros
wilmington City Soap"
Oiaih tcst N1poof OOttOu. o CcutS pei OpoOl
or 20 cents per dozen Cash, at
s. N. REYNOLDS.
Ladies and Gents newest style Windsor
Ties and Scarfs in all shades and widths from
20 cents to ST. 90, at S. ii. REYNOLDS.
A full line of heavy Merino Underwear for
Ladies and Gentlemen, at
s NJ. REYNOLDS.
The best l23 cent Hose in the market, for
sale by 8. NJ. REYNOLDS
1000 yards of the best Calicoes, selling off
at ST, I, 8 and 9 cents, at
s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
A good Black Tea for so cents, at
s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
ENVELOPES of all sizes, and letter heads with |
business cards. furnished, very cheap at the
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FOR SALE.

Three pairs of fine MULES. will guarantee
them TO work at anything single or double.
One pair are blacks, l63 hands high Apply
to or address N. N. WILuITS.
Feb. 1a-lm Middletowp Del
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lecture by MIR. BristOr.

Rev. George R. Bristor, of Pivot Bridge,
Nd, will entertain the citizens of Middletowu
and vicinity, with select and humorous read
ing in the town hall, on Tuesday evening
next. Mr.. Bristors talents and reputation
as an elocutlonist are too we'll known to need
commendation. These readings are pro-
bounced by those who have heard them as
being very pleasing and entertaining, so much
so that most all who have heard them once
express a desire to hear them again.
Handsome Windfall. -la
Mr.. aud Mrs. Hand, who have for some time
been engaged in the service of Mr. Jervis
Spencer, Of Ken. county, Nd, the husband
as farm laborer, recently received intelli-
gence that caused them 10 lay down the
shovel and the hoe and make for the old
courtry-they had fallen heir to an estate Of
about $l25, 900. Such sudden transition
from comfortable poverty to abundant wealth
must excite rather queer sensations, but
great many people would be willing to try it.
Wouldn't mind it much, ourselves
Sussex Matters. - ~ $50
t From the Journal
The barn on the farm Of Mr.. John T.
Gordy, near Delmar, was entirely destroyed
by fire on Thursday morning, between the
hours of 10 and IL o'clock The FIRE is sup
posed 10 have been of incendiary origin.
The agents, or rather contractors, of the
government are buying all over. the country
large quantities of ship timber. Sussex county /
has furnished enough knees in the past year
TO knee whole navy. Why this outlay now?
Tho prices obtained by our people are very
small but the contractors make the money.
Though the winter has been mild and COM
,paratively dry, there has heen general COM
;plaint Of colds, sore throats, &c. The old
English adage ia green yule tide makes
full kirk yard" has been verified this year in
Georgetown. There have been an unusuall,
large number Of deaths this season in this
place. s -s-A- s--~i-r -.@4 ~-4d st-
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DIED.

GrBBs.-Tn this town, Monday, the 2sth
ult., Miss Louisa Gibbs.
LYNCH AT the residence Of his father
near Middletown, on Tuesday the goth ut,
Frank Dell. Lynch, in his 9th year.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

Every garment sold by Wanamaker 4
Brown, Sixth and Market streets, Phiiadel-
phia, has to pass through the hands OF at
last fonr inspectors
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THOMAS MASSEY. JR.
Green House Plants, Flowers, &c.

Having erected a convenient and commo-
dious Green House, and Plant Nursery at the
rear of my dwelling on North Broad street.
short distance above the Academy. in Mid
dletown, have now and will continue to
keep on hand a large and varied assortment Of
GREEN HOUSE & BEDDING PLANTS,
which cordially invite the ladies of Middle
town and vicinity to call and examine Nv
stock has been selected and propagated with
much care and respectfully ask the patron
age of all lovers of flow ers of the community
B. F. LIPPINCOTT.
feb 26-tf Middletown Del
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

1t is an acknowledged fact that Moore 1
Bros full l6 ounce "Wilmingion City Soap
is cheaper than any other.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

The hest Mince Meat, pounds fo- rs cents
Cash, at s. N. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

A full pound, the "Wilmington City Soap
is made of pure material, and contains no in
furious substance, ask your grocer for it.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

Rnmford's Yeast Powder the best in the
market, for sale by s. N. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

Raisins, Prunes, Citron, Dried Fruits, CAN
ned Goods, new and fresh, at S. NJ. REYNOLDS
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

Every one that has tried Moore l. Bros full
pound "Wilmington City Soap has given
it the preference.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses,
Choice Sugar Loaf Drips and Sugar House
Syrups, at S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

Petersons best Buckwheat; Turks Island,
Ashton, Ground Alum and Rock Salt in store
and for sale by s. M. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

Economy is the true road to wealth." moi
only economize in great, but in small things.
Ifyeu have never studied this law, begin by
huying few bars of that famous sWilming-
ton City Soap" it saves time-saves clothes
saves money.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-29
Deficiencies. 1879.

= III ICIIClCS o . Z ..
In order to csrry o1t the provisions OF an act Il,
raise supplies for :he h.es year 1878, whereby q
oaH mill tax VAS levied pay he deficiency OF
A'3, ali parties holding audited claims for the
hs'ai year 1873. must present them % the sn-
hcrrigncd FOR registration Oh "r before the irth
day OF April 1876
Tuos. II. WNEELeE
CLERK Of Board OF Co. Com'rs
Feb. 16
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-29

-WuTI.E Beaufort county has had 90
much to complain of on sccount Of the
abuse OF power by lrer trial justices We
arc hardly ready to credit tire report the,
the Govcrncr has seen At to appoint two
IN tie place Of J. -. Robertson, resigned.
We arc inf"rmei that the Go%craor was
'~postsned 10 appoint . echool hoy
friend Of Br. Simmons and the fticads
4. ". MncscntuS. pressed his claim.
for the Office. and accordisy to N..
BsmpAcll tho Governor pro,nisrd not Il,
give the appointment to Mackenfus.
When he fnun6 the friends Of ci:le, nar-
~ would be outraged II tie other
secuscd the prize. lis esccllcncy strad-
dies the blind and b,hh contestants GIT
commissions. 70 the great relief Of tho
Governor and the grief Of she taxpayers
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-29

-fHE Mayor of Savannah has gone
to Washington to use his influence with
the government to have naval station
established near that city. 1t is said
that large and ia1lc nti /: delegation OF
Savannah men visited Admiral I.cRo,
last Monday to convince him ofthe supc-
rior advantages offered for 4 naval STATEN
at Tybee over Port Royal. The Admiral
has not rs yet ordered the change ard
We have not heard that the argument
were such as to convince him that the
turhid waters of the Savannah river were
so superior to the waters of the Clul,
House spring as to neccssitatca change
of base.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-29

TEE question Of al"lishing compulsory
pilotaSe IS still hcins p,cssed upon Con-
ercss. On Friday last the committee on
Commerce gave q hearing to delegations
from New York and Philadelphia in
favor ofa change IN the existing law
and il is thought that the committee
will report in favor of AhoI,shing com
puis"ry piiotsgc 40 Tar As cosstwise
vessc Is are concerned
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-29

Feb. 16
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-Tan C.nf raj AS, ,mblv hid not nd
jncrn las: Thur. lay ss agreed uppr or
account 0f lt:k q! furG< 70 pay them
f"r their valuable services However
willing they ms; ne to let a.hcr7 whistle
Cor their money they 40 not intend to 90
home without their little balances. As
'n'ny "f them do not expect to return
they have "" deSire tn own certlficat" NJ
rri 'ht ndnceI which would 7ot I've rrrrivr,l
fn' t4cir 'yrDn;s1 II. n,i Hi's
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-29

-THE following paper was found on
the reporters disk il the House Of rep.
req natives on Friday evening: "Therc
is one member Of the Legislature now
holding the following offices, VIZ:
School trustee, trustee Of church, pros
ident of a society, class leader, keeps a
small store in tho town where he came
from, keeps One in Columbia, and exhorts
upon every opportunity, sclls "ish and
ting and is now q member Of the Lcgis-
latnre.-UnIon Herald.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-29

THE House millit.ry committee have
agreed to offer an amendment to the bill
reducing the army, looking to discon-
tinuance of the use of colored troops in
the United States army. The law. AS it
now exists authorizes the creation Of ne
gro regiments at the option Of the
secretary of war. The committee pro-
pose to repeal this and wipe out the ne
gro organization by allowing the term OF
enlistment to expire and prohibiting
further enlistments.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-29
To Holders of County Checks or Audited
Claims, prior to Nov. !, Iss2.
OFFICE OF THE County CoNvrss:oNrsa,
Bclufort, Z. G., March eth. ISIR

Claims, prior to Nov. !, Iss2.
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Beaufort, i. G., March eth, 1879
In accordance with thc p DIVISION Of n Joint rcao.
la;ion cnnt'"i ~ JOINT resolution authorizing the
County Commiesioncrs OF beaufort county !u levy
special tax" dated hrrl 7th 1919 and aI, &C, TO
amend the same, approved tho asth day of january
A. ID. 1874, SCALE proposals will be received at
this ONCE from parties holding checks or auditci
claims contracted prior to November 1, 1 -,
until
Thursday April 9TH, 1870.
at ~ O'Clock, NJ, at which time said bid. will be
opened. and the Board OF County Commissioners
VIII draw orders on the Trcneufer to the amount
OF ono rousand dollar. In favor Of the person or
persons who shall have offered the largest per
centrrn discount on their checks Or audited claims
Proposals must be addressed to Dr. Paul Pritch-
ard, Chairman Of The bosrd ana endorsed Pr,
Possls for settlement o. past indebtedness Of
Beaufort Connty."
P. PRIrCnARD,
n. J. MARTIN,
VS. SCOTT,
Coanty Connissioners
Trss. n. wAErInn,
Ciert Of Board.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-29

LAST Thursday evening while Mr.. r.
+. hsync, superintendent Of the con
struc:inn OF thr light house on Hunting
ls's"d' was supper about fifty yards
from his Office the Office WAS broken open
and his 'rnak cont aiming money, checks,
and other articlee valued at about three
hundred dollars stolen. Suspicion
seemed to point 10 Tony Bsily q man
pardoned from th. pcnitentisry by
Moses and Nat Simmons who were ares
ted. Capt. Ward sent out q gang Of men
to search for the missing trunk and IT
WAS soon found and n man named Cyrus
Jenkins WAS on the spot evidently trying
to break it open. lie also was arrested
and brosght before trial justice Rich
mond.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-29

-ScnooL COMMISSIONER Lloyd and
Auditor Brawley have been indicted in
Chester county for purchasing school
claims.
The fact that Mr.. Lloyd is q brother
in-law Of Judge Mackey, has not stood
in the way of his beng brought to jus
tice for his tlagrant violation of law in
dealing in teachers pay certificates.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-29

The committee appointed by the
grand jury to investigate the affairs Of
the county were TO have met on Monday
but owing to the absence OF the foreman
the meeting could not bc held. Et ,s
thought that the committee will find
enough work TO occupy their time for
TWO weeks, and a' they propose to go to
the bottom of affairs the probability Is
they Will find that their investigation
waB badly needed.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-04-15
Taking the Hat Around.

A correspondent writes the following
interesting story from Paris, which is
too good not to be true Some time'ago
there was in London for the season a
lady who is very we'll known in the
French fashionable world. One day
she happened to see in the streets a
monkey begging pence from the public
in the prettiest manner for tile benefit
OF his master, an organ grinder. The
marquise took fancy to it, bought it,
dressed it in the gaudiest raiment, and
made it pet. The lady the other day
had in Paris fashionable reception for
the benefit of the hoades. and, of
course, her pet was the wonder of the
room.
In the course of the evening a young
lady sat down to the piano, and, ac-
companying herself, sang with exquisite
taste little drawing room song.
As soon as the lady had finished, the
monkey, who, though now partially
civilized, had not forgotten his former
duties, seized hat, and holding it be-
fore each guest, according to his Gus
tom, commenced collection. The vo-
calist laughed, the marquise looked vex-
ed, but, to the amusement of everybody,
the animal went the rounds and collect
ed large sum.
His task ended, he jumped upon the
knee of the singer, and, amid shouts of
laughter, deposited the contents of his
hat in her lap. The collection was, of
course, devoted to tho charitable fund,
but Bibo made distinct hit, and mon
keys are Just now in strong request in
fashionable society.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-04-15

We have not commented upon the
failure of Daniel Drew, says the Metho'
dist, because we wished to speak care
fully of his relations to the theological
school that bears his name. We now
know that he has contributed 1852, 600
600 to Drew seminary at Madison, N. j..
Here are the items: Cost of grounds
and buildings, $l00, 900; two new dor
nlitories, $4,000; four professors
houses, $84, 900; library, $13, 600; cur
rent expenses (nine years., $lSO,OOO.
Total, 1852, 900.
These are actual cash outlays, and
aggregate the largest sum contributed
by Methodist to any one educational
purpose. 1t is to he regretted that MIR.
Drew has not been able to complete his
work. The seminary holds hiE bonds
for $3.50, 900, and the punctually paid
interest on this sum has hitherto met
the salaries of the professors. But this
unexpected and painful loss ought not
to make us overlook the large benefac-
tions which have built up Drew semi
nary, nor other large donations to edu-
cational purposes. We ought to say,
parenthetically, that the bequest of
Isaac Rich to Boston university is esti.
mated at not less than one million, but
it has not yet been converted to use
will be turned over to the university in
1882. Mr.. Vanderbilt is, we believe, a
Methodist brother-in- law, and his gifts
to the university at Nashville amount,
we believe, to 100000 cash.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-04-15
The Good Old Time.

In 1929 Caleb Atwater was sent to ar
range treaty with the Indians at
Paririe du Chen, Wis. He took his
work to Washington, where it was acted
upon by the Senate, approved, and Mr..
Atwater being off duty, attended the
first levee of Old Hickory, which oc,
CURED January 10. 1880, at eight o'clock
P. NJ, in the Ground room." Here is
The description of Mr.. Atwater
Commodore Rogers was there,
dressed as plainly as any simple citizen,
easy in his manner, and unassuming.
The lieutenants and midshipmen made
all the display they could. In the same
way the officers Of the army appeared
The secretary of war and his family
were dressed in the neatest but plainest
manner. The secretary's lady, whose
person is symmetry itself, neither need
ed nor wore anything but plain Ameri-
can calico for dress, without ruffle or
a single ornament on her person. Her
appearance bespoke a reliance on her
native beauty and her accomplishments,
nor was her reliance misplaced. No
sooner had she taken her place, near tho
Presidents family, than all the beauty
and fashion in the room gathered around
her. The gentlemen were all dressed
alike, but our Western ladies unani-
mously dressed in plain American cali
co, without an ornament. The sim
plicity of their dress, their unaffected
manners, their neatness, their ease,
grace, and dignity, carried all before
them like an electric shot. The dia-
monds sparkled in vain at that levee,
and Western unadorned neatness, mod
esty, and beauty bore off the palm.
Our Western ladies had felt some un-
easiness before the levee about the
result, but their friends assured them
correctly enough that republican sim
plicity would triumph over all crosses
and diamonds"
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-04-15
The Black Hills.

Judge Isaac s. Hascall, of Omaha, re-
Gently returned from long and careful
personal inspection of the new gold
fields. An intelligent and experienced
observer of mining countries and inter-
ests, says the Herald, Judge Hascall
speaks whereof he has seen and knows.
We do not pretend to do more than to
give two or three leading facts which we
obtained from him in regard to the
Black Hills, which will assist our readers
toseparate the true from the false. Judge
Hascall says:
The Black Hills country is mineral
country. The soils are good for grasses
aud grains, but not, as he believes, for
the successful cul iyation of corn. The
discovery of placer gold is fact about
which there can be no dispute, but it is
not yet determined by actual results that
the yield in any of the diggings has been
what n Montanian would call "rich. +"
Only few thousands of dollars have
been actually produced, but great allow
ance is made for the difficulties enconn-
tered by miners, cold weather. etc.
There is large influx of miners to the
new Ell Dorado from Montana, Nevada.
and otter parts, as we'll as of advcnturers
who are not miners. Timber is plentiful
aud valuable-pine in abundance, spruce,
and the harder woods-and several saw
mills are now in operation. From the
altitude of the mountain ranges, mining
operations will be influenced by the rain =
fail; it is doubtful whether the per-
petual snow will supply it to the streaus
in sufficient quantity.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-04-15
A "Reminiscences of Edwin Forrest.

A Washington correspondent of the
Syracuse On. W Courier, speaking Of
several attempts which were made some
years ago by Mr.. Clark Mills, the sculp.
tor, to cast an equestrian statue of Gen
eral Jackson, tells the following story OF
Edwin Forrest as it was related by Mr..
Mills:
The great tragedian, who was then
playing in Washington, expressed to
Mr.. Mills desire to witness the process
of casting. Mr.. Mills eaid: every
well, I'll let you know, Mr.. Forrest,
when the metal gets melted next time,
in season to come over and SEQ it let into
the mold" So at the proper time Mills
stepred over to Forests room at Will
lard S and told him all was ready. Sew
eral visitors being present, Mr.. Forrest
asked the privileged of taking them along
with him, and MIR. Mills, of course, as.
sented. The party, mostly ladies', were
stationed on a sort of platform from
which they could look down into the pit
where the mold was. The gates were
lifted and the molten stream flowed in.
Suddenly there came loud report, as
of an explosion below. The ladies
shrieked and ran away, and even Mr..
Mills lodged intuitively behind the
crane. In the midst of all the commo-
tion Forrest was seen standing serenely
in his place as if nothing had happened.
What are you all running for2" asked
Forrest, looking around at the skedad-
dlers. II reckon you would run, too.
Mr.. Forrest, if you knew the danger you
were in," cried Mr.. Mills from his re-
treat. "Didn't you hear the explo-
sion9" 81 heard the noise," replied
Forrest, "but supposed that was part
of the play !" He had not dreamed of
danger, but, had the explosion been
sideways instead of upward, it might
have been the most real tragedy in
which Forrest had ever acted.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-04-15
Would it be any Harm !?

It is leap year. and if tidy girl, with
red cheeks, feels palpitation of the
heart for some worthy young man, would
it be any harm for her to call upon his
father and speak about the weather, the
bad roads, the hard times and the bad
state OF society, and then remark
g. Mr.. Quincy, have an affection for
your son George, and I think I could
soon learn to love him."
Quincy would look at her from the
corner of his eye, and she would con-
tinue
81 can wash, bake, cut overclothes,
sew, play the piano, manage servant,
do embroidery, sing, speak good gram
mar and make home happy"
Quincy would look from the corner of
of his other eye, and she would go on :
81 hear that he is home nights, is
saving, well educated, sensible, has no
bad habits, and is just the kind of hus-
band want. don't expect any money
with him, but will do my share of work,
planning and saving to help him secure
a home and bank book. With your
permission should like to pay my aa-
dresses to Him."
Mr.. Quincy would tell her to go
ahead, if he was sensible man, and
wonld there be anything wrong about
it2