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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-09-04

THE NV Y.,K HeTatd a, ,uuarks that
ut will at once occur TO the impartial
and unprejadiced public that the mn
who reasons on the Mississippi valley
with few little facts drawn from the
history of the IIsnd of Jamaica has
not that grasp of his subject that might
enable him to heft It with absolu'e
confidence" and the same view mss
he taken of many foreign writers on
A rnarira
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-09-04

IT lie very oarDarous-tne whipping
post is-but this is only true when
the knsve is on the outside Of the Pen-
itentiary. When be gets in they can
shave his head aud whip him ad lioituag
and shoot him occasionally and il 10
all right. How absurd are peoples
sensibiIities when suffered to sffsct
pract cal questinns-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-09-04
THE STATE OF TExAs-couxrY
on TnAyTR

TAs Sgafs of TsfSs 3 a. Sherry o. uus ObnstaBls
Where's. In 4 Ioom and Ed Chn tian.
rndof thcifIn meme of Loomis a ChriPtiaa,
1scN|o heir petition IN the county court OF
~. egNinst John Wsite and GsoFge
rl.'E. subs ance, IS follows:
80 On 86{mbtr - ISL, and on divers days
1nd rcque4t of defol dnnts solo and d. II ered 10
them, 4 the several tinlr8 spccin' In tbs &C
count attached 10 and uene part - the peiition.
crr, Sin lQmhef. gnods and merehandire In the
f4i1 acco1nt CO. tained. and bid and performed
fho WORK ard l-oor fur def. ndants a. thsir
ilcniEed, ca lne.@1 b md a. the times spec d.
"a conOdc11tion N4sloof defendants n ann
4tlo pronlsct 70 pay plain a. on demand 20
Hnca muney - aid samo Z. goode ard mer-
ff11II11 and Uork and lAo.r d,s,c were rea on
tkI 10 u. AID Which pese worth the reveFal
1s&I ,n.t fho hssnel dae plat u4 lr,s. def nd
s. s &~r1rlH 20 ne runl o. tt01.5i. ~ CD
-. |..| .@..| sIf l<11t 4 10 pay plaintiffs OF
~ = ~ for Judgment
81 al fe<,' . IS I6ns ncWspsper pub irksd
s. ...I <1au j. n ep. <ar hct the coanty
n Iflsh CO ny. % ~ bid ~ .. coass
~ i>1rtal z Aa..sp. on ne sh,rs monosy . ~ Z
M "a 81 as cnm's 4 Chsts,ian orie,
,I|snzrl % ehic1 = 1e,rE, 1ers,1. yasn ese
~k-r1 rolI ehsn ml1e 1>l|4 ~ yoe nAes
wi x'.s ~ = s.ss aaa i. =. ). ...s ess
4rze. s isiA .fik. .fikaSns N ! ~. q Z, ~
,litriz O.e' : = - -. :. y. |.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-09-04
Ladies

Do yOu want q pure, bloom
ing Complexion! If so, a
few applications Of Hagan's
MAGNOLIA BALM will graf
ify yOu to yOur hearts con-
tent. It does away with Sal
I0wness, Redness. Pimples,
BIOtches, ard al diseases and
imperfeetiOns of the skin. 1t
Overcomes the flushed appear
ance of heat, fatigue and ex.
citemeRt. 1t makes q lady OF
THIRTY appear but TWEEN
TY; and so natural, gradual,
and perfect are its effects,
that IL is impossible to detect
its application.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-09-04

ORakxIzzD 0ands OF ROBBERS are
ulundsring abandoned houses Of the
sbssnt population Of Memphis To-
ceudisrles and thieves and burglars
plv their vncatioas v tn inhoits sue
ces.. Mrs. Van Andersen, daughter Of
The late GoYsrnor James G. Jones. is
co1valsscP1i.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-09-04
surnnAN aomIIs, 1 seems. that I

euERMAN aomlIs. seems. that the
c.ssanAve debt is due from the party
70 poor Csssanave. and the party
should pay IL. Tho poor plucked
devils in the departments mus, again
die out 8 percentage Of their hard
earnings. Bat 1t is just. The 'ins'
would be ',outsn were il not for Cas-
sanAve, the very least and last OF the
knaV.a
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-09-04
DIAMOND sPECTACLEs.

These spectacles are manufactured from
MINUTE CRYSTAL PEBBLES" melted to-
Rether, and are called DIAMOND on account Of
their hardness and briIliancy.
Having been tested with the p lariscope, the
diamond lenses have been found to aomIt hf' cen
per cent. less heated rays than any other pebble.
They are ground with great scientific accu-
Facy, are free from chromatic alterations, and
produce brightness and dietinctnees OF vision
not before attained in spectacles.
MANUFACTURED BY THE SPENCER OP-
YORK. For sale BY responsible agents In every
city In the Union. A. BAHN, jeweler and opti-
clan, sole agent for Austin, Texas, from whom
they can only be obtained. No peddlers en-
ploysd-
Do not buy pair unless you see the trade
marx - deiseodAW1y
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-09-04

+ The Usited States lnsal At Mar
chester, Kngland, ssys that the failure
Of csops u much more serious tnan
generally supposed abroad. TIE de-
msnd 10 Eneiand for meats and gran
WtII Be enofmous. Busil ess is Rreaily
depressed. Last year more than So
600 persons we're maantained as n -
cnes.er by the public. The coming
winter vii probably witness eresisE
dsstatauon.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-09-04
"0H! MY
BACK!"
uaroo RXPR ENSLY FOR

neya Bladder, Liver aud Urinary Organs, Drop
sy, Gravel, Dia etes. Bright's Direase Of the
KIuneye. Iuconttn nee or Retention OF Urine:
and Female Weakness. HtlNrs> HEMEDH
hns new r been known 20 f'n
MooREsTowE BURLINGTON Co., ]. Sept 1877
wM. e. CL1RK,-Dsdr Sir: Z ght' en- months
age had drop Y around tue heart. my physi-
clans and friend despaiTed OF my ever g.tling
well T first bottle OF HUNTS REMEDY
gave me gr A. relief fell we my very ex.
iste ce 10 HUNTS REMEDY md am deeply
thankful. ABIGAIL 3 CoLE-.
ePRMGrIELD. Bingham Co.. Ga, May 10, 1879
WIN z. CLAsKE, Dear Sir:-I prescribed
HUNTS REMEDY In Q comp T. ed case : I
Dr0nsy which had rn tre. ting for eight yeas
and IA HUNTS REM SDY Is the b . midi
cine for Dropeey and the Kidnevs l have ever
usod W II. WILSON. NJ d.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-09-04

.. . &Eos r,eoeld - 1 sr1
#c&1' I1o3 tlo 70 ~ 90. q
= as1 nv eifca'lr n1llsa nv Fpll
Ialloo ~ G>F 90 - - ,rzto Successfully
|.srr1rs 3 q, = k<z11nE1 Eisce. \. 4,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-09-04

DO YOU have q pain
in yoSfr Back, LON
or Sidef lfsog0lir
Kidneys are die
eased. Do not de
lay hut Try At once
~ ONTsN RE VI :
EDY,the Greet
kioney a u d
Live sr medi.
cine, II Is IRE
, 1879-07-13

poARp1NG- RELIABLE PEOPLE WANTING
D choice rooms and boarding places tn private
families, and rst-class boarding In the very best city
and suburban locations get free Information q tue
Room Kenting and Boarding Exchange, Room Irib-
building.
, 1879-07-13
SITUATIONS WANTED-m4A4 441L ALE

Employment AgencIess
cTTUATIoSS WAyTED-pY A REsfEGda RES r - 9nsds Eli
= married Frcuclnan in drst-c17ss housG ~ ~ hn,ac
work coachlnau; the wife IL No ! cook es ~
keeper: best OF references. Address Aoo' NE11'
IEN'S. 4iG WAbash-ar,
, 1879-05-18
TURTLE-D0VES.
The Wedding-License Record OF
the Week. >~
Mr. Rook Puts Too Mach Faith II
On8-Dollar BILL

The week which has just concluded has neen
an extremely lively one IN matrimonial matteFs'
Mr.. Teunyson has recorded the opinion thai Ill
the spring the young mans fancy Lightly tasns
to thoughts Of providing for two, aud the 1acts
seem to bear out the views Of the Laureate.
Since Monday morning the number OF marriage
licenses issued has been 125, which is consldefa-
bly, above he'average. Five msidens of II anu
one Of l6 summers ventured on matri-
mony,-one of the damsels espousing youth OF
20. The usual plea "that her name was not
pretty one and she wanted to change It " cannot
be allowed in this case, for Janszafsky can
scarcely be considered any great improvement
over Sabotszinsky.
There were four male applicants who nao
passed their first half-century, and two laales
well on toward thrce-scorc, who tempted 1or-
tunc In justice to the ladies, it should be noted
that both were widows. The number Of foreign
applicants is noticeable. They come from NC"
York, Maine, Wisconsin, Indiana, hich1san'
Minnesota, California, Kentucky, Iowa, Canaoa,
nay, one enthusiastic lady came all the way
from the Lowlands OF Holland,-all Win one
ambition; to get married In CHICAGO koilo"-
iug is the list for the week:
, 1879-05-18

hundred oan,,om.n and 1aa,es. encaoed rpon
thrir notifications and ti,.. entire cr.mpauy
rn;ai appeSesas ~ nsui rc..es;nn
a at psof 80 xssa1.,s os n,orht to
a close veeter5ov a1trrnonn hv n rcnrtitioH with
aSuse r., uy Jaoos nar-
1orn.d at tha nh,dronis ~ s Nov nerfy of the I'll
n rit1iancv We ond " hnontv tha ffresh vonnp faees
an.s;.,ai.a ~. nnu uautf e,;t,n e o5,,an,fnn ~
s!,. oa't,ateu tne Icst poss.u1s p1, ". l;iJhood
fhn ran mue IN e Rsaer Pte9 4h.sc1res 81
,a<hir "a"~s19 "ea1t'se"
ANHooHeEAhato. -
The Oakley Pleasure Club will e give a con- com
pi'mentaly Iecepuon III oeano a"'a o&'uA0"'
The old members OF the Everett Literary 20
ctety will hold their annual reunion AZ 1Ae
Palmer House Saturday evening, the 24tn:
Next Tuesday evening the Charles DlcKens
DRAMATIC Cinb will give an entertainment " ~ eae
Fourth Unitarian Church, corner Of Prairie ave-
nue. aud Trtietn street: Is t plays TO i, Do pre-
-" The Last Loafn There Is said to be consul
, 1879-05-18
DONNIE, sALvUM NE. FAC!

Beneath the dark waters sink;
Faith from my bosom has flown;
struggle beneath the wares brink,
Hopeless, deserted. alone. ~~-':.'
The tempest appalleth my suul,
Rising portenIous and black.
O Thou who dost all things control. = -
Domino, salvum me facl
Unable to cope with my fears, 2:
Laden with Sorrows sore load, *s
shrink from the oncoming years. ':~. .
Dreading the ills they forebode.
The future doth promise no aid.
Nor can Lever turn back
My heart with my foes is arraJed: 49,
Domino, salYum me facl
To Thee who nrt able to save,
Out OF the depths do cry;
Protect frum the wind and the Wavs-
Aid me. for danger IL ntghl
Redeem me from all that assail--
Give me the courage lack:
No helper: :buye /. il Thou fall
Dom1ue, salyun me fac!
". ]. b. Hoaka
, 1879-05-18

A Cure for SMALLPOX and Scarlet Fever.
The following smallpox remedy was given to
the public by II correspondent OF the stockton
(Cai.} Hera d, who SAYS: II herewith append
recipe which mas been used, to my knowledge,
in hundreds OF cases. II will prevent or cure
small l-pox. though the pittings are nlllng.. 1t
will also cure scarlet. fever. Here IS tue recipe
as have USED it to cure my children OF scarlet
fever; here it is ns have used it 70 cure small
pox. When learned physicians said the patient
must die, 1t cured: 6ulphate Of zinc, one grain;
foxglove (digitafs), one grain; half q teaspoon.
full Of sugar. Mix with two tablespoonfuis Of
VI ster TaSe tcyaspoonfal % every hour
Either disease viii disappear IN twelve hours.
For child, smaller doses according to their age-
II countries would compel physicians to use
this, there would be no need OF pest-houses. Ii
you value advice and experience, use this Tor
That terrible disease.n
, 1879-05-18
JUSTICE MILLER ON THE B6ECHeR TRIAL,


DEs MONIES, Ia, May 15.-Justice Samuel r.
Miller, Of tic United States Supreme Court, III
his address to the State Bar Association, in
speaking Of the cases and opportunities which
tend to develop great lawyers, said the Beecher
trial was not one Of them. That was mockery,
"a rcproach to the Court, the profession. and
the public. It was a theatrical performance:
the Judge, the counsel, and the parties were tho9
actors, who kept themselves before the poolc
for three months, more by the spfciness Of the
play than my merit OF tie performance. Great
lawyers are not made In that way. -
, 1879-05-18
AN ORGAN-GRINDER'S LAMENT.

London Haoro.
For thirteen hours each soft Sprin2-day,
On one dull round eternal,
apgrily or calmly play
My melodies internal.
Some are the latest songs accarsed;
One is from ''stabut Mater -;
Then comes waltz, old Strauss worst,
And tunes from - TraYiata."
While following these are arms slow
From ''Carmell" !" aud from Linda,
Which sometimes draw coin or 60
From some fifth story 'twtnder."
:. But, solitary md oppressed,
Around the streets wander,
Forever forced. without rest,
On these same tunes to ponder
For I, alasi have never had
A monkey. bright and cheerful.
To keep my spirits up when sad,
And soIace me when fearful;
One who could make the laughing groups
OF passing schooiboys chnckle; (
a ed-cloaEed ape, vino Climbs up stoops 81
Where grows the honeysuckle'
All! paseors-by but little knew
How have loathcd Rossinl;
And how my anger stronger gro"s
When grinding ont Deil1nt!
They come, they CO. they cannot wait.
Absorbed by matters petty.
And little dream OF all the nate
/ hold towards Duuizctul
And rs I dream In rage. alone,
My heavy organ turning,
= hope that all composers known
In Hades may be burning.
I'd like to see old Verdi die.
And Gouuod, too cospettol :,
While he who wrote ''Sweetheart, good-p BYE, .
Deserves my keen stiletto!
But let me sec! To-day I've made
Ten shillings, or quite near It;
Tonight =. Les Huguenota " Ia played
think I'll 20 and hear It!
, 1879-05-18
TEE IEiIikUNk; EiiANCE7 OFFICES.

Burnctt's dayoring extracts, most economical
, 1879-05-18

$50 didzt thou know what now feely'
He murmurcd In her ear.
Her train went r-r-r-ip beneath his heel:
~ do-you feel your beerf" @. T. W.
, 1879-05-18
PERSONAL


DERsONA Ala GENTLEMAN WISHES TO FORM
L the acquaintance OF GONE prcp0ssessng yOunS
lady q isreproachaoIs character Address + To- Iro'
, 1879-05-18

Charles D. pholcy 80 .-.t2 Mather.
Johanua Churchill. H. l2o t'' Illinois; s:o,ao,
John JOIN Brose M ~ ~. -. .25 -. .65 Bisscll.
LOUISE Ackerman.. $50 Mohawk: ha y l.,.h
SSas5 M4s se yoa Iofo; ;..
Mrs: Lizzie hood 4;s:.sst5 Wsss Like
Charles j. briggs. =. 80. :. .Blne island.
Fanny Lamore .-....19.: Gito 1sianu.
ntsa M1a1a'@T Thumas ~ Niles. Cook Go.
9ndiaaa Ina1ana sysans sysnae.
im1ia barry ........ "a. Lake, Cook Go;
John German ). -. rs. -. 1913 South Aaisted'
Mary Carroll e Fospth Sptan Avenue. aassu'
ceIr;a 1r5 p PrIna .22 Fourth avenue.
Pa,rick Lonergan. .4o.... .2G1 chtcago avenue
Johan9a KIIsy .9' g 81 $st West Mea~st Mouroe.
Sell,e Sein. L. L. Morane. IS S9e West Mentoe.
Afford +, Meriom. .... ...-72 West Madison.
Jnlta A. HoIcombe. a.. 4s N9!ta Carpenter
wi!lsT 1lis a: sf"t1 Patterson: g. a. SfT ststs
Aaa,e Aear7 l; ws}ier Sier' SIS H,nman.
| Louisa BeeSman. -. 20. :ss5 81 Him Mnman: a..
Th9na zh9;s atISsson 81 Wsst
Pater Pe Brierton '......2 ~. 2ls South Brown.
Maria Koblcr: ...:...as ..5 Gla!top,;; a!t,,,;na,on
Hau;er9Sgh. 81 :so5 ss5 Francsso naiails5on
r. +. Rappieyea: "a. q Green,
Louisa Sommeryille- 43... 81 Green;
Fred K. Lango......:sS53 .G5ete. WI a,s c9; T.
joha Walther: so -. = West Twelfth
caroilna Richer. ,....25. .352 South Canal.
RsSsft RsS;F 61fssn = 81 ws:s Gs's W.,htngn
sa,;ne Fas,s;ne !; ssmRas Reassn. 3 cbeaEo esisaEo
sIss asn5y HorsSa 4 MSSf 1 1sS WI Wsst iaks
John Curtis. .23. .. .13s Irving place.
, 1879-05-18

The obsequies of Prince Henry Of the Meth
Irunsgased for The Tribune, fron French Journal,
bu Emma Stanley.
DELFT.-On Saturday morning the .nterment
OF Prince Henry took place at Delft, the corpse
having arrived the previous evening. from Lux
embourg. The space in front OF the station OF
the Rhine was flied with troops, which afforded
good opportunity OF Judging advdntageously
Of tile different styles Of uniforms Of the Meth
erlanders. The cut OF these is little ancient,
but the gorments are Of the best cloth, and
made up win much elegance. Sombre colors
predomtnate,--the uniform Of the infantry, for
example, consisting Of Pruss'an.bluo panta-
looms, and jacket Of very dark blue, with m
orange-colored collaE The shakos are high,
with green braid On some and blue on others. 4
battalion Of elitc-the chasseurs--is dis
tinguished by tufts Of white p1umes balanced
on the extremity of the hat,--the scholars OF tile
establishment Of St. Cyr wearing something
similar. The officers are distinguished by
great luxury Of passementerie and gold and
silver embroidery. . The cavalry retain the old
fashioned cap OF the hussars.-the uniform
being the same color as that Of the infantry.
The soldiers Of the infantry aro generally very
tall, aud Of pleasing phSsioguomy. Their DOW
der-hasks are singularly antique, and their
scrupulous ncatncss SO great that not grain of
dust is ever seen On their clothing. They ma
neuyre slowly and with precision; In fact, are
elegant soldiers for parade, which suf1ces for
Holland, which dreams the least in the world Of
MANNED and wounded men.
Near O'Clock the train arrived, accompanied
By the deputation from Luxembourg; when the
carriage containing the body immediately pro-
~ 1a&n p~s,.
WIS to pass the night. That evening the thea
tres were not opened at La Haye, and the houses
were draped in mourning.
At Rotterdam, where proceeded In the even
ing, many proprietors Of large stores had their
windows hung with black cloth studded.Tith
silver stars. Candles were burning in the four
corners, and IN these species Of chapels busts
Of Prince Henry. were standing, around which
devoted hands had deposited crowns OF immor-
telles and laurel..
The next morning the population of La Haye
was en- route for Delft. The railroads leading
here were literally taken by storul, as we'll as
thoso between The Capital and the Royal bury
ing-ground. But the greater part OF the popu-.
lauon Of La Haye had bravcly taken the rcsolu-
ton OF going on foot. Besides, the weather was
very enticlng, the cold having relaxed its rleor,
aud as there was neither SNOW nor mud, the
road to Delft was as smooth rs the floor Of q
salon. 49,
There is not much variation Of scenery in Ho1-
| land, ,-pla1ns and mills being the principal OBJ
jects that attract the view. Hallway on tile
route to Delft, after leaving on the right
group of houses which bear u historic name,
since 1t Is the village Of Ryswick, VT pass under
tztu,uphM arch, apparently erected BY the
caprice of IN architect. In reality, it is barri-
cade; In the Interior OF the colonnade is installed
toll-collector. The foot-passeugers are ex-
empt from pay; but carriages drawn BY one
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-01-11
Destructive Fires

The Second Baptist church at st. Louis
Mo, was totally destroyed on the Sd inst
Loss 100000. The structure was one Of
the finest and most imposing in the city.
A fire at Schoolcraft, Mich, on the night
of the End inst, destroyed five stores on
Main street. Total loss $4,000.
a fire at Elgin, H., on the I'd inst. swept
the entire south side of Chicago street
causing loss eff 100000
The new Presbyterian church at Quincy,
Illinois, was burned on the I'd instant. Loss
$4,000.
Dempster hall, at Evanston, Illinois, the
theological home of large number OF
Methodist ministers of the northwest, was
destroyed on the ID inst. Loss $4,000
\ large cotton warehouse was DESTROYED
at Charleston, 5. c., on the LIST inst. Loss
on building and presses, 100000; insured
for $4,000. Loss on cotton, S475, 900; insur-
anee $472, $50.
The Minnesota hotel and eight smaller
buildings burned at Portland, Oregon, on
the night of the 31st ult.
Nearly block of buildings in Tuscarora,
Nevad' burned on the night of the S1st ult.
The Emerson piano factory, at Boston, was
burned on the night of the 9th ult. Loss
100000. Elghty-fve men out of employ
meQt
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-01-11

plunged knife into Hamilton's neck,
causing death shortly afterward.
At South By6eld, Mass, on the night OF
the SOth ult., John H. Caldwell, aged 40,
while kneeling in family prayer, was in
stantly killed by his insane wife, who split
his head open with an axe.
At San Francisco, Cal, on the 3lst ult,
Thomas Crossley, a shoemaker, shot and
fatally wounded his wife, and then cut his
own throat with shoe knife, causing in
slant death. Mrs. Crossley refused to state
the cause of the tragedy.
Edward Jobbins, aged 81, me- ter stone
cutter of ST. Roehs, was murdered at New
buryport, Mass, on the night OF the 3Oth
ult, by two brothers named Chvet and
man named Chamberlain, for refusing to
treat them.
On the 25th ult., at Crows landing,
Staneslaus county, Cal, John Reynolds, a
crazy blacksmith, shot and killed Chas.
Brookout. Reynolds was in turn shot and
mortally wounded by bystander.
Mrs. Emile Graw was found dead IN her
house at Wheeling, W. Va, on the 9th ult.,
with bullet in her head. Evidently a
case of murder.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-01-11
Balzac's Dun,

In recent number of the Temple Bar
there Is a story about Balzac, which is
probably new to many readers. He was,
Ike Dumas, always in debt, and dread
fully worried by duns. Once, when he
had gone to bed, one OF these unpleasant
persOnages presented himself, and insist
ed on seeing his debtor. In vain was he
told that NJ. de Balzac was i'll, that he
was out, that he was in bed-he refused
to bulge. At last the servant, in des-
pair, told Balzac who was down stairs,
and to his great amazement received
orders to show the importunate visitor
up. The tradesman, already a little
Modified, is ushered into the sleeping
apartment. VI. de Balzac sits up cour-
teously IN bed, makes his creditor a
charming bow, and inquiries to what
circumstance he may attribute the
pleasure of his early visit. Flattered
by the warmth of his reception, the
t0urnlsSear murmurs something in which
the word money" is alone audible.
-" Money, my dear fellow" cries the
man OF letters, with his broad smile, full
OF bonhonsie, money do you want?
Look in the right-hand drawer of the
dressing-table!" Becoming instantly
supple as glove, the other runs to the
drawer, opens it, examines it, puts his
hand to the back-there is nothing
.Ah," says monsieur from the bed,
" perhaps the left-hand drawer" Same
scrutiny, same result. "Or the middle
one." Still nothing. q must trouble
you to look under the dressing table"
IN. de Balzac is so polite it is pleasure
to listen to him. The creditor puts his
head down-no! In this way the whole
furniture of the room is examined. and
even the chimney. "Now," says the
author, turning sternly upon the crest
fallen tradesman, in all the majesty of
tasselled night-cap, elf there no money
in the left-hand drawer, or the dressing
table, nor the right-hand drawer, nor
the middle drawer, nor under it, nor
under the bed, nor on the wardrobe, nor
up the chimney, how the devil do you
suppose | am to give you any?" With
that he lies down fiat upon his back, and
the creditor departs matchmaking the
poet