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"A. S. T., p" writes to the Towsontowu,
Nd, Journal, of Saturday last, as follows
a certain Mr., Valentine Ketterinc, Of
Dauphin county, Pa, has communicated
to the senate Of Pennsylvania a sure rem.
edy for the bite of any kind of mad ami,
NAL. He says that his ancestors had al
ready used it in Germany $50 years ago,
and that he had always found ii to answer
the purpose. During a residence Of fifty
years in the United States, he only pub.
lished it from motives of humanity. This
remedy consists in the weed called Chick
weed. II is summer plant known to the
Germans and Swiss by the names of Ganeh-
neil, Rother Myer or Rother Huchuerdarm.
In England it is called Red Pimpernel
and its botanical name is ARgeiica Plon.
iced. 1t must be gathered 10 June, when
in full bloom, and dried in tho shade aud
then pulverized. The dose Of this for a
grown person Is a small tablespoonfall, or
in weight dram and scruple at once, in
beer or water, For children the dose is
the same yet it must be administered at
three different times. In applying it to
animals it must be used green, cut to pieces
and mixed with bran or other feed. For
hogs the pulverized weed is made into liz.
tie balls by mixing il with -four aud water.
1t can also be put on bread and butter, or
in honey, molasses, &c. The Rev. Henry
Muhleuburg says that in Germany 80
grains Of the powder of this weed are given
four times day the frst day; then one dose
a day for a whole week, while at the same
time the wound is washed out with de-
eoction Of the weed and then the powder
sircWsd in it. Mr.. Keltsring says that
he in all instances administered but one
dose with the most happy result. This is
said to be the same remedy through which
the late Doctor William stoy effected so
many cures.
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Selert Storp.
A HEROINE OF ROMANCE.

His hair was white as snow, but hi.
round visage was ruddy still, and his black
bead-like eyes glittered as with the fire ol
youth.
"Captain Dulnare will you never grow
DID, said his friends, which saying inter,
preted, meant that he would be hale and
hearty to the last, when death would take
him suddenly, with no worrying prelude
of heightened helpless decline, as might
reasonably be expected, as he had already
passed his allotted term of three score
years and ten.
The beautiful girl at his side was known
as his daughter and prospective heiress.
Virginia Duluare was shapely in figure,
and not too tall. Her features were OK.
quisite, her lips scarlet, her eyes large and
brown, and her silky hair like fleece Of
gold.
Just now the young and flushed face
was hidden on the old mans knee.
"Do you really love the poor fellow
whom they call Hugh GirardG asked
Captain Dulnare, in fond, disappointed
whisper.
avery dearly, papa, was the smotbcred
reply.
With both his white withered hands he
lifted the dainty, blushiug face, and looked
steadfastly into the big wistful brown eyes.
"Virgie," he said, in those firm, stern
tones that no man had ever dared to disc.
hey, sit is my wish aud will that you
marry Sextus Weldon. You think you
love another, but at your age love is but
Lightning fash of passion and fancy. |
know best what will make You happy.
Therefore | have chosen your husband for
you.
81 distrust aud despise Sextus Weldon.
returned the girl, passionately, spriuging
to her feet. at is your money not me
he cares for"
A strange look wavercd over the round.
ruddy yisage Of the old gentleman.
Another romantic hallueinatiou, nv
child, he said. "The young man idolzes
you. Do you think your old father does
not know the signs Of loyeP And, my
pretty lamb, Sexlus is very rich, aud |
would like to have you the wife Of a
wealthy man when am gone
III had rather be poor aud conteated,
papa, sObbed bis child.
Theu the old mans eyes grew stormy
with the anger she feared.
"YOu uDgrateful girl hov ungntefal
you will never know ill | am dead. Have
! not been kind 10 your Have | ever
asked you to do anything that was no, for
your welfares Have you not been hap
piest when you pleased me mostg What
Z the experience Of twenty compared to
that Of seyenty2 yirginin, promise me
that you vii give up Hugh Ciiard, aud
pledge yourself to Sexius Weldon when
he asks yoago
II promise, answered the awea and
weeping girl, aud then with tender kiss
caP'ain Dulnare sent her away, being
well pleased.
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Tue DAUGHTER AT HoME.-Do not
think that because there comes to ycu no
great opportunity Of performing wonder
ful work, you viii lot the thousand little
ones pass you unimproved. 1t is no small
thing to be the joy of the domestic circle,
the one whose soft touch and whose gen.
tie, htly spoken word averts disturbance
aud disagreement, coneiliates the offended,
and makes alien natures understand each
other Il Is no small thing 10 possess the
happy tact which makes people pleased
with themselves, aud which insensibly
urges people TO appear at their best. The
young woman who is gifted with this grace
Of touch, this swihnss Of sympathy, and
this beautiful nnsel6shness, may not have
fair face, nor a trim figure, but she will
BE- endowed with dignity more winning
than either.
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AN lETEREsTINo PuxzLR.--Perhaps
some OF our young people are not familiar
with the following puzzle "A young man
asked an old man for his daughter ia mar
rage, The answer was ;--'iGO into the
orchard and bring in parcel Of apples.
Give me one-half the Whole numbef, aud
the mother one-hnlf the balance and half
an apple over, aud The daughter ons-half
Of the remainder add half an apple over,
and have one left for yourself, without
cutting the apple, aud then 10 she is willing,
you can have her" He solved the oues.
tion, and how many did he bring9 Four
teen, as you can easily prove. The old
woman was to have oue.half of The bal
ance, which would be three and half
and half nn apple over, which would make
four apples for her There would b thrce
apples lelt, Of which number the daughter
issto have one-half and half an apple ever
which would give two and leave The lover
his one, "without cutting the apple
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The Russians have great knaek for
making their winters pleasant You feel
nothing Of the cold IN those tighsiy bail.
houses where ali the doors aud windows
are double, aud where tho rooms are Kept
warm bySb stoves hidden in ihe walls.
There is no damp in . Russian house, and
the inmates may dress in doon with sbe
lightest Of garbs, which contrast oddly
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King Solomon and the Blacksmith.


ine p'acksmish has sometimes been called
.ne King OF mechanics, and this Is tho way
nc = sand to have earned the distinction
Inc story goes that during the building
o. oo'omons Temple, 'ahs wise ruler de-
e,dea 70 treat the artisans employed on
=, ~ famous ea'n'e 2 a banquet. While
the men were enjoying the good things his
bounty eaa provided. hlns solomon moved
about rom table 70 table 70 become better
acquainted win h's workmen. 10 one he
sad;
ny irisnd' what is your trade ?"
"a earpen'er
"a, ana VINO makes your tools r
ne blacksmith replied the carpsnler.
s,., 40 another solomon said
!" nat . your srnds S and she reply
was
~ mason N1N
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Notice to Creditor..

NoIloE is hereby given that ,be ,nh,.,;.
per has obtained from ihe ornhsa,,
.oatt OF Carroll county, lol.ers Of 49,
'pAa'oh on the Personal Estate n --'''''''''
~. 81 - aARDRESS YOUNG,
nv g taFFall county, deceased An a..
~. sons nAvlng eleims against ms deoeassa -,
assply warned to exhibit the same. w;,I ~
syHsners thereof legally aulhensicsied' M ~ ~
sseSieI'oeri On Or before the 10Th day az ssn.
.noes nsxii they may other1isa ~ law X
;Ss,haes ;nSanes from allbenelit Of said estate. Those
.uso.ea nass are requested TO make Immediate
Fsh,'sn hhIssn under ,ss my hand this 10Th DAY o.
JAS. A. O. BOND,
v" <i-st Administrator.
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Select puetrp.
DE 'sPERIENOE Oh DE REB'REND
QUAK0 STRONG.

XOahO pl hOhus
swing dat gate wide Postlc Peter
Ring dc big bell beat dc gong,
Saints and martyrs dou will meet dair
brudder Rebrend quake Strong.
Sound dat bugle, Angel Gabriel
Tell de elders, loud and long,
Clair out dem high seats oh Hehbep
Here comes Rehrend Quake Strong
Turn de guard out General Michael,
Arms present the line along.
Let dc band play 'Conkerin' Hero"
For de Reb'Tend Quake stroLg.
Den let Moses bring dc crown, an
Palms an weddin' gown along
Wid procession TO de inndin:
Here's de Reb'rend Quake Strong.
Tune your harp-strings tight, KIug David,
Sing your good Old Hundred song.
lat de seraphs dance wild cymbals
Round dc Rcb'rend Quako Strong.
Joseph, march down Wild yer brcdderin'.
Tribes and banners muslcrin' strong
Speech oh welcome from old Abra'm,
Answer, Reb'rcnd Quako Strong.
Angels hear me yell IIosannss,
Here my duleem spccrlt0oal song,
Halleluyerl I'm commit
I'm Reb'rend Quako Strong.
Make dat white robe rudder spacious,
An dat waist belt 's,ronary long,
Cause twill take SOON room In glory
For dc Reb'rend Quake Strong.
What No one 10 the landini
Peas like sufhn nudder wrong;
Guess III glib dat sleepy Peter
fit-from Rebrend Quake Strong.
How am dis7 De gates all fastened:
Out oh all the shining frong
Not mulatto cherub even
Grecp de Rebrend Quake Strong.
What a narrow little gateway!
Ny dat gate Is hard % move!
who am datT' says Postlc Peter.
Prom dc parapet above.
Uncle Peter, don't you know me
Me, ashinln light 80 long,
Why de berry niggcrs call me
Good old Reb'rend Quake Strong.
Dunno me. de shouiln preachcrl
Reg'lar hull-hog Wesleyan too
Whar In dc woods you bin 4 lOann--
Some ole ROSTERS boddorrd you.
reckon. Why. I've conyaned
Hundreds O. darkies In a song
Dunno me, nor yet my maSar1
I'm de Rcbrend Quake strong.
lIark 20 dat ar curious roarin',
Far away, but rollin higher.
Sec de dreadful dragon iiyin',
Head like night, an mouf oh Ere:
'Tis do berry king Oh debels.
An he's rushin' right along.
Oh, dear Peter. please To open
To Clas~leader Quake strong.
Old Sicks coming! l can feel it
GetIin' warmer all about;
Oh my good, Kind KunAl Peter.
Let me int I'm all too stout
To 50 long with Major Satan
Into dat warm climate, 'mong
Fire aud birthstone. Hear me knocklu',
Old Churchmember Quake Strong
Dat loud noise am comm nearer
Drefiul smell, like powder smoke.
'Nuddcr scrcech Good Hebben help me :
Lord forgib dis pore old moke,-
Allus wuz 20 berry holy,
singin' and prayin' extra long
Now de debel's ggine to cotch me,
Poor old niger, Quake Strong
III dat gate swings back a little;
Mighty squeckin' To gil froo,
Ole APollyon howiin' louder,
EYeryring around am blue
Bangl de gate goes, an Belzebub,
Bunch Of wool upon his prong
Goes long home widout de soul Of
Mis'able sinner name Of strong.
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NO. 1913 EQUITY.
~ circuit Court for Carroll County
Exparte.

kxparte.
'33 3:.., H..iisnider, Trustee, VS.. I.ebecca A
wv ...'.s s.o Lewis J. Little, her husband.
i:ssl = ,haa this ~ l7th b day q February, A.
A'a IeppE,ed ia TIE above sn,;,ia5 assas Es'ale
S'1E'etf X Reiisnidsr, Trusiee sS saS esass s.
Ss..a ..'s dssa Of trust @ him from from IIu r..
aS5 .s ',s HasIs snS Js. assis J: Little, her has
92''f IN Land Records of !; en- C5ra Eeeoraea
y, No; 50, Folio 50, IA. a' "
e ' n. and confirmed, Hpless' cause sS,, po 70
81. e "a, e saova On ~ hai6Fe Ne rs:S Ssrs a
e'eet y Inserted ID some ne~srgs slw % .., .hla
'is''sH n paFFoll county, Maryland any ~.
e, ~ ,hFee saeccssiVa weeks % pre,;oas S"Ss =
ias '9'h dAy Of March next, '''ous 70
AK WV Sfa'es k9e aPoqnt af sale 10 ba
f<'N WM. N. HAYDEN W
Judge ofthe Circuit Cont
NC oopy,-Test, T'~
' f''a FRANK 7. SHAW, CLERK.
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3 1-2 ACRES
P0BLIC SALE or A FARM.


HE undersigned, heirs OF the late Eliza.
ppsh Barnett, late Of Carroll county. de-.
ceased will sell at Public Sale, on he
r'f'e'se., near Eldersburg, of . mile from
'fe rai'imorer Carroll and Liberty Turnpike.
pN THURSDAY RARoH nm, 1850,
n s'slock, P. NJ, small Farm containing
e. A0RIS, 3R0ODS & 2oPERcHEs
eff Or less. It is improved with n Two
*'efy i.'g House, Corn House,
- ihe land is in fair state A>$Mc>l
q ea'ts'ation, under good fene. MEyfAnsR
fN1 4nd has good water aud itftfe1Rle
zpaae ifolt II would make desirabIa h,a,a
IHF nan of small means, being conyeo;sn, @S%
tHnfehes, schools, stores, posIoiiice. and Il
<',e'e > miles Of Sykesville ON the Bs,imo,s
tlAi0 Railroad.
e'i4a. One half cash, the balance in ana
g Pc secured by the note of The nnr.
eiih approved security, bearing IN.
'fpm day Of sale. ="
SAMUEL W. BARNETT.
JOHN w. BARNETT,
CATHARlNE Il. BROWN.
IS. RACHEL Il. LEE.
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PUBLIC SALE
or
Real Estate and LeaSGlOld Property
In Manchester, Carroll County, Nd.

Rf virtue Of an order Of the Orphans
- Court Of Carroll county, Maryland, pass.
ed on the 18th day Of January, 1850, The nn .
dersigned, Administrator de bonis non, with
the will annexed, Of George Bixler late of
said Carroll county, deceased, will offer at
pnbic sale, on the premises, in tho town of
Manchester, in said county, on
Saturday, The Oh day Of March, 1880,
at one o'clock, p. NJ, all those
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Four Lots of Ground

!
known on the plat Of said town by the num-
bers 10, 80, l07 and l0s, and also part of
tract Of land called New Market, adjoining
said Lot No. 80 and containing
oNE.FoURTH OF AN ACRE OF LAND.
more or less. Said four lots and part of A
tract Of land being the same which are de-
scribed in an indenture Of assignment from
Michael Hoffman to George Bixer. dated
9th day Of August 1853, and recorded among
the Land Records OF Carroll county, in Liber
J. b. b. No. Is, Folio 522, &c, and are sub.
ject to ground rent Of So per year. Also,
? ACRES AND Al PERCHES OF LAND,
in fee, back Of Manchester, adjoining lands
Of John Weaver, John Everhhrt and others,
and being the same parcel Of land conveyed
by Michael Hoffman and wife to George Blk.
Ter, by deed dated May 8, 1854, and recorded
among the Land Records Of Carroll county,
in Liber j. b. b., No. II, Folio 2lO, &c.
The said four Lots and Parcel Of Land of
One e'Quarter Of an Acre, adjoining the said
49, Lot No. 80, are improved by q
AaN,S Log Weatherboarded
- TWO.STORY HOUSE,
h4laIsI With Back Building and neces.
ssry Outbuildiugs, Barn, Wash House, &c,
and is suitable for hotel, dwelling or store.
The lots will be sold separately or together
to the best advantage.
Terms OF Sale prescribed by the Orphans
Court One third cash on the day Of Sale,
or on the ratification thereof by the said Court,
one'third in one year and the balance in two
years from the day Of sale, the purchaser or
purchasers to give his, her or their notes or
bonds with security TO be approved by the un
dersgned, bearing interest from the day Of
sale. GEORGE BIXLER,
Administrator De Bonis Non with the VIII
Annexed Of George Bixler, deceased. fits
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~ - "HHbN VI EIIN NITNWIE NUWFT.
True copy,-lest.
feb l4.It FRANK L. SHAW, Clerk.
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Working Girls.

A physician, talking of the ill-health
of SO many girls who pass their lives in
crowded factories and stores, says that
household service is the most healthful
of all employments for women. The
vocation Of the nurse-girl is very health
full, in spite Of its lifting. It gives q
variety of outdoor exercises and plenty
of sunshine, and then the companion
ship of bright, young, beautiful chill
dren is a health-giving influence. There
is need Of intelligent, educated and Sill
perior women in this department of
labor, and it would be we'll all around if
many of our over-tasked and over
crowded women in the factories and the
trades would seek it. Bright, intelli-
gent girls could command good salaries
as cooks. This sort of work gives
girl good food (h her cooking is bad it's
her own faulty, variety of movement,
exercise of all parts of tho body and,
generally, q reasonable time for rest.
It's very different thing to walk about
kitchen or house from standing with
ones dead weight on the feet all day, as
the poor girls behind the counters have
to do. And, after all, if domestics do
not rank quite as high as clerks Tin the
latter's opinion) better sacrifice pride
than health.
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rightfully belong to my niece, Mary; I
only hold them Is her guardian" -" =.
The deacon began to look upon his re-
ection as blessing in disguise, for with
out the Western lands Miss Kezia's
attractions seemed tame compared with
those Of mild, blue. eyed, buxom Widow
Hill. II can trust to ye never to mention
this7'' he asked timidly. 4. .5a
I shall never speak of it. Now, fol-
low my advice, deacon: make sure OF
Betsy Hill before another week goes by.
You have my wishes. See to that at
once"
''rhank ye, thank yell don't mind If l
dew"
The good woman followed her crest
fallen visitor to the door. As a sudden
gust OF cold air put out the light, she
said, "The air Is swapping to night; have
frost, eh, deaconG"
And the Observation-Disclosures felt that
he had been nipped by something sharp.
er than frost.-Lippincott's Mag.
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Saved bv a Rear.

A Kentucky hunter, named Downing,
was once saved from an Indians attack
by bear. He and his friend Yates.
while hunting for stray horse, were sur
prised by the Indians. Downing. hay
ing fired and missed, ran for his life,
followed by his companion. In leaping
q deep gully, Yates cleared it; but Down.
ing, striking his breast against the oppo-
site brink, fell to the bottom. The In
dams crossed, and, without appearing to
notice him, continued their pursuit.
Recovering his strength, Downing
walked slowly along the gully, until It
became too shallow to conceal him,
Just then and there he saw one of the In
dams, and the Indian saw him. As the
hunter had neglected to reload his rifle,
he threw it away and took to his legs.
The Indian pursued and gained on him
rapidly.
The fight led to q large fallen tree
which, roots and all, laid stretched across
the path. Downing took one side of the
tree and the Indian the other. Just as
the savage arrived at the roots he en-
countered she-bear sucking her cubs.
She sprang upon him. The Indiar,
yelled and stabbed with his knife: the
bear growled and Rugged. Downing,
not waiting to see which would beat In
that bear-tight, though his sympathies
were with the bear, ran off as fast as his
weary legs could carry him.
He reached the fort in safety, and
found Yates reposing after his hot flight.
The next morning party went out, but
no trace of bear or Indian could be dis
covered.
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TuE rnRAsHElR.

=. Twas autumn time tn, old barn door,
With Iipenod grain IVES scattered o,e1,
And music OF the thrasher,s dail = Il
Charmed the heart OF Abigail.
II VS. IN India1-summer day, :
6moky-With the warmth Of May; af- 81
And the lofty doors ON either side
Ut the old barn were open wide,
30 Abba often caught . view
, OF the thrashe1 in his fr0ck Of blue:
And he saw her seething o'er the suds,
Rubbdng out tho family duds.
All day long she heard tho blows, 49,
~ she stood and washed the clothes;
And when he heard her laugh and sing,
How Justify the dail would swing. =
But whom tho great rcd sun went down
Behind tho trees of gold aud brown.
She started out with milking pail
And he joyfully left his fail. -
Then they met beside the bars,
And softly talked until the stars
Came sailing up into the sky, w.
While the COWS stood waiting by.
Next day, whom he thrashed again,
Twas gloomy, and tho falling rain =
Fell like thud against tho door,
And no singing cheered him more.
But his heart vas never lighter,
Nor never had the sun seemed brighter;
For the promise she had given
Raised him to tho seventh heaven.
atca00 Ledger.
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She Had Him,

Husband" said a wife, II think We
should have filter for our hydrant. I"
"But that would increase our grocery
bill, dear, " replied the head of the family
with twinkle in the corner of his eye.
How SOP" queried she. by our sys-
tenn losing just so much brain food
from the water, you know" he said.
"Wel, you are welcome to have your
part of the water unfltered," she con-
tinued: faye, but I need its brain food
the least OF any in the family" declared
he, looking at her provokingly. There
was momentary pause only, when she
retorted: II can see that you are en-
tirely right having no brain to feed;
dear, what should you want of brain
food?" He looked up at her again-this
time appealingly- and it was noticed
that the twinkle no longer dwelt in his
eye-it had gone over to hers. =
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AUCTION,
n xns. NANNH STEELE MOORE.

Lot ~ 60 TO the auction hall tonight
Toys show we'll by the pale gaslight;
II II decked with flowers rich and rare
Nudc floats ON the soft night air.
Over and around rests . Cixcean spell,
And human toys aro selling well;
To the highest bidder they, ono by one,
Are sotnel going II going!!! gone!!!!
For misery sums Of Offering gold
Those beautiful toys tonight are sold,
Buyers regardless Of the costly price
Paid for tho toys that look 10 nice;
Tho winner must lose when he gains his prize,
Not for his heart-only his eyes
Absaatful being TO gaze upon;
'Awortbless thing when it IL won. 81
'Tis beautiful DOLL queer-made thing
That can laugh and tall, dance and sing,
Can dress superb]y, exquisite!y fan,
And charm the eyes of brainless man.
Stroke gently softly-the long curling hair,
"Smoothe out tenderly, touch with care;"
For . dolls pretty ringlets never grow,
They are only fastened on, you know;
Those waxen checks with their roseate hue,
Must not be wet with morning dew;
{ For it II only painted thing, you know,
4. Aads not for use-only for show.
Those are beautiful hands, pink-tinted things
Offering with their jeweled rings
Not hand to labor, work and toll
Tho sun would freckle, tan and spoil
Brilliant eyes, filed with magic light;
Sparkling rays, enchanted with might
Not might Of the mind, nor might Of the heart
Tho soulless doll is acting her part
On the auction-block in beauty she stands,
To sell herself for gold and lands.
It matters but lttle-the young or old
So the purchase be made with gold.
Pale, and trembling with age, an old man stands
THINKS Of his wealth, and boarded lands
He has once been man, but twice boy
Gives his wealth for the useless toy.
Young man, with head az soft as his heart,
Enters life with golden start.
He lays 1t all down to win the fair prize
Whose dazzling charms bedim his'eyes,
And with it dies ambition, fame and joy;
While, in disgust, he spurns the toy
Sc0fns the beauty-arTayed in white,
He buys from fashions sale tonight.
What = terrible thought to pierce the soul
An awful feeling, beyond control
To think Of the numbers Of women sold
Selling themselves for meager gold.
Woman, did say? The name is too purs
No glitt'ring sum can thee allure:
It is only the doll, in woman's fc.1s
That fades away in LIES rude Storm
Moth-ike, sporting on butterny-wing,
4 bradnless, heartless, useless thing
Such are the beings that are sold tonight
Sold by the rays OF pale gaslight;
Sold in the halls Of gayety and pride.
All over our land, far and wide,
Those doll-like creatures are winging therd
To the highest bidder tonight.
She is sold on the block-a slave to gold
Her living anguish is left untold.
It's enough to say of the bitter sight,
She sold herself for gold tonight.
. Oh, manly hearts-if there's one can be
Led astray by this gilded mock'ry-
A warning heed: Never in thy life
At fashions auction buy wife.
--Ckicq1O Led0er.