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, 1881-05-01

Contrary to expectation and precedent the
new census shows that in this country tho
ruder sex outnumbers the gentler to the ex-:
tent of nearly million. 1t is to be sincerely
hoped that nobody will say, '*What are you
going to do about it? for this is manifestIy
one Of the cases in which there is really
nothing that can be done, except to feel ull-
comfortable. for the condition is not merely
accidental and temporary; it promises to be
permanent, for the discouragng mlspropor-
ton Ii not simply between adults Of the two
sexes. but Includes the entire population all
the way FROM extreme age down to the era
die, aud this in spite Of all the Mormon and
other agencies for the importation Of dosnes-
tic servants nave done to make the balance
, 1881-05-01

TINT rs q minister OF Christ be should have no
part in Csrsars qGnrrcls. Establishing l. reiigi-
uts journal: ne advocated this view with per-
slstct'ee and energy and his practice was gu II
level with hls principles. for he mjnistered In
spiritual things to Confederate prisoners rs
tons Will be dissolved about the lst Of June
, 1881-05-01


The following marriage notice appeared in
the Newark 1iduertiSer:
GEORGE-ELLIS-ja1 10, 1851, at the resi-
dcnce Of the grooms brother. Nr John H.
George. Newark, BY tue Rey; +. \, Mason. Mr.
Dover, n J..
The Dover Inder tells a romantic story
about this match. Miss Ellis was expected
to marry Mark Roy, of Hunts Mills, Sussex
County, win is not quite Of age, and had been
addressing her for many months. She lived
at Andoyer until last spring, when she re-
moved to Dover, and soolt became acquainted
with Jerry George, who is conductor Of the
Dover express. They sang i'll the same choir
and became quite intimate. The girl, how
ever, WIS loyal to Roy, while her mother al,-
peared :s5 4 warm champion OF George. until
near the holidays, when Roy received 4 let
ter from Miss Ellis stating that SHE would be
at her aunt's during the holidays, and they
would get married.
The Indcr says that the ceremony was to
take place OIL the FL inst, and Oh the morning
OF that day the mother OF Miss Ellis received
4 letter frOul her duu ghter informing her that
she was to be married that evening. She at
once drove post haste to the house where her
daughter was, called her out, anil asked her
to step into the carriage for 4 minute and A.
tempted to drive off; Tile young, lady
screamed, Roy rushed nut and caught her
by the hand, and finally both OF the occupants
lett the carriage anti all went INTO tne house.
There it was learned that the wedding ce:e-
mony was about to ba performed, the min
ister on Ilanti, and, had Mrs. Ellis been five
minutes later, Mark Roy and Atdie Ellis
would have been joined i'll the holy bonds OF
nlatriulony. It was then arranged that the
marriage Should be postponed and that Miss
Ellis return to Dover, which she did. Be-
fore leaving, however, she told Roy that she
would write to him the following Sunday,
naming the day and place when they would
be married.
The promised letter not coming, on Tues
day, t1le6th, Roy went to Dover and called to
scc his atliauccd, but was not admitted to the
house. lie then called Oil George and told the
circumstances, and showed letters from Miss
Ellis The latter refused to read them, and
would not listen to anything. The next
morning Miss Ellis LETT Dover, and, rs the
Roy BY this time has had ample leisure to
study np that old saying, There's many
slip betwixt the cup and the lip.''
, 1881-05-01

~ ~
An Irate and Indignant parent, an injured
lady, and a facetious young man are the
Chief characters in melodrania which has
set Allentown, Pa, by the ears. The irate
parenth has favored the public with a history
of the plot i'll q newspaper card The sltua-
tion is q desperate one for the young man,
and he anticipates the denouement with
siuitten conscience and much treDiuatiOn-
The young lady very properly went to
church Oil Wednesday night, and. sitting
near tie stove, became warm and removed
her jacket. All unbeknown to her the
sleeves OF her coat dangled over the
back Of her pew bench, directly H. front
OF the facetious young man. Forget
ting where he wis., says the father, and
with aforcthouEht. lie introduced Il pin in
cacil arm OF that jacket. When the young
lady entteayored to put herself within thai
garment, she could not So thoroughly had
the facttlous young man plnlled the sleeves
thereof that her arhS would not penetrate
the openings therein.
In ller confusion and embarrassment she
rent her dress. Thereupon .her confusion
was worse confounded, and she retired III
short meter to Tile roof and ig tree OF her
parents, and thercupon related her grlev-
alcts. The father, over his signature, gives
the funny young Ins1l the alternative of IN
apology or Il suit for damages for turn
dress. lie says the young man must come to
his house and apologize. II not. the law will
be invoked, and things will be made partlcu-
larly hot for the youth.
, 1881-05-01

There is q tulltledged ''life class" In
Washington city where studies are made from
living models. The Corcoran gallery Of art
has done much to develop artistic taste In
Washington. The dozens Of students who
daily avail the ilselvcs Of the privileges of its
halls can study from the works Of the hest
painters of the old and new world The life
is composed of ladies' and gentlemen. who,
llayin:. reached some proficiency in sketch
in:; and painting. wish to study the perfect
human anatomy. All 1embers ot the class
sessions. and whether the model is a male or
female depends only upon the subject pre-
yiously assigned for study. All old gentle
man here secures most OF the models Tor tlo
advertise, as there are quite a number Of
well-formed women OF his acquaintance
who are willing to dedicate themselves
to art. The model is provided with
4 mask for the upper S;srt OF the
name. Many OF the models are sniu to be
persons of shady character, but in one in
stance ut least the reverse was true. Several
weeks ago, as q Slnyniarly beautiful model
ws standing fa rs fsyss Se }a
models had fallen fainting before, and this
circumstance would have attracted little
comment had not the mask dropped from the
fair creatures face. The CONSERVATION Of
some OIL Tue SLuuentS call DC ltl1stElIieu NleA
they recognized in her features those Of tho
widow of All ex-(;eneral in the Union army,
who is possessed Of wealth as well as I. fine
figure, of which, she is vain. \ lady in the
class quickly threw !. handkerchiet over heE
from the hail. The latiy was i'll Tor several
days, anu removed afterward to Laurel, i
suburb Of " ashington, where she remained
until the past few days. She now energies
from the solitude Of the country to be mar
ri..d Il second time
, 1881-05-01
TIE FlN SISTERS.

4 reporter has seen and talked with Mrs
Margaret Fox-kaue. whose history Is an
eyentful one. One Of the Fox sisters, who
developed the Rochester knockings thirty
years aso, she afterwards married Elisha
Kent Kane, the Arctic explorer. and She now
lives in retired quiet. still pursuing her spir-
itis,n for her own md the benefit of i1ntneli-
atc friends. The reporter. WHO met her as 4
private house Of friend in Brooklyn, says
Size has a slight figure, dressed III black,
go0d looking, withalandsome eyes and pretty
lair But heT face has Il tired Look, and its
expression is not 4 happy one. She drew her
cllair mp beside her. guests, and instantly
there were raps heard oti the floor anu underr
the chair on which she sat The several
questions put as to the personality Of spirlts
were replied to intelIigently. and IN few
lno,uents she was the medium ii !: written
communication from Charlotte Brunte. The
reporter says Mrs: Fox-kane impressed HIN
ali her heart that size had never known the
power which has not made her any the hap
pier for its possession, and which does not
yield her any adequate return for al the sor-
rows she has borne in her strange life.
, 1881-05-01


L Union Pacific express train was delayed =,
at Sidney, Neb., the other day by a broke1t'
wheel. Among the passengers were young
woman and yoully man bound for the Pa
ciiic Coast on their wedding trip. Tile bride
groom, Goodwin by name, got out to Kick up
his heels anu look around, and while lie was
absorbing the beauties Of Nature and other
things III Sidne y the express passed. nii with
out hin. There WAS consternation at Sidney
and 0n board the Pullman. The bride WAS
in state bordering Oh distraction because OF
her lost liege, aud yainly, though ffan1ically,
did the gl0um put in his best iDcontotlon
to catch tile reireating train. as he and the
bride were one, with very clear case OF
"a passenger on board who WAS lett be!lind.'
1t was fun Il, everybody else excerpt the two
most deeply Interested Falling to catch the
train OIL foot, ile clallbereu into the cab OF 3
locomotive which happened to be pultlnS
ABOUT the place, aud earnestly solicited help
The engineer, 4 tenIer-hearteA man with Il
tender. saw how It was, and proceeded to
obtain proper authority us quickly rs possl-
bic, and started with Mr.. Goodwin on stern
chase after the flying train that was Trying TO
make up an huur of lost time, and which
was proud of !, new pair OF wheels AWAY
the extra locomotive sped on the wings or
love, and sympathy, aud steam. G0.!yin
petted the engineer and fireman, and helped
to shovel coal, and ut Antelope, tlllrty-seyen
miles away, the wiit-eyed, pursuing h11s-
band overlook the heart!ess cars that had run
away with his brs1nd-new-Wlfe.
, 1881-05-01
PRIZE BEAUTIES.

,a,.-.e .,,..s.1<,. oe foa,;e,,
AAuoliS 10 tne !a.se "unl1e. " loo'l?11
women who sent Their PHOTOGRAPHS 10 CIT
Gus manager III response to all advertisement
,~,rrocr,,,,onte cove. There ara in the co]tec-
eo'respoi'ue1'1 o"ss 1e -. 49, ~ 49,,
lion some Fellar Aseoly 1'allt1so'l'e la'es al.,
few remarkably ugly ones one OF the
vnung indy v.hn is said tn he the belle of Mil
's.un ,'A0' t>4'ar ,,;,.,,ro is NJ hondso1ne
"a"Aee' 1auo1ot 49, p. ..,;., =; 80, :.a,,.o+
large, daEk-eyed bfanet' Will hlsn 'e1'es
cap upon her head, ihis picture Is one ot
;na1 ea,,,s IN The cit. in nersou. When she
l1'''i c"u'e ~ .no sis' -. ,''o,o. - ,,,,<,
appeared before tfe ]uuges' however IL M'1s
found that the picture dld more thah Justice
to the fair applicants beauty, and she. was
o},lirc., IN stem hack. Another handsome
1,;,.t,,ra is of - vouno lady from Michigan.
chancn M,.U "o1e nf neiu@ hf,sri hut unfortunately
si,ts neglected to send either her nalnc or al
dress. One Of the funniest pictures III tlio
collection Is Que ol tM0 y.uhe . 1au.cs -, evt ~
+, u.t ,!oi,l ,,ot tue - md - rnaTs of ave Their
hair was cut short, parted and brushed in
tie most approved country style, with dali
cate little ''spit curls y curle.l lovingly over
the temples. notl y0un; lah.vs hHT,,, vi III ,e'
s1mperlns Snl!e CaGuts. 81. W., ~ ,,.;tt n,,;ce-
acaeIas aolness ~, nn, the rencrsi antrarance OF
young 1lcs ito',, ui1 1,a1 ,,n,is hat thev
hat iuliy auc np .ne1 t1' ans ~ tH'AS hnan
"ou!M VIII .e ptIs ti ", a,iln,;a,, t n,,i,er If
y. raetG ~ s ne,!nns =! ,no wn # Is evi1ent. are
young o!N IA.G1 UAc ,,,a,1 p,s'o ~ !, ot
curiosity OF lis kilMl. - Wohl..H ao ~ - ~ ~
least sat WIN i sitlie upoH& & LIZ I a1iJ, ii,n u,
uecEeu 2ul III LIZ orso u M e s,.a ,a ..',t ;o""
lug Hlaisten u ~, LIZ! ules: "ao Ius , 1;,,,
eSpoSnS 111 ech, s "ae haa',tjfmi hnt ~ ,yici IN
the picture pore Ig,,tkao'G Tha sI'av.s
were dec1deoiy noWlnS LII h,.,.t ila.t 1s,'1, wan
brushed smooth III 1font hl'q etnugnt uoMn .''H,
in bewltchnE rlnGiet', at; Mn IL. 4n'.nfnliy
taken care OF. anu they are great t+t a
They range III size from me ii1le p,o.o-
graph to the extra large 1fahlea PICTURES
over i TOOL III length.
TIE COMIC SIDE OF poLfG ANY.
There is q comic rs well rs 4 pathetic side
r., sIormo, nolvuomv Anr,e the Mormon
~ : 11..i' 80, .,,o ,,,,,,, ,oaa,ttd j., f,1i
Nohlcn III ots.a "ae JUG WV g. ,.a,t
faith the poiyeahl1c te'e'at1o''' o''e i."t
in the supposed right of the first wife to
ol,,ns., i,.,r h., s,,nd,s s,,cceedinp wives. This
vas iler arEua.eHt; ~ ~ tlG m.' ~ sl,o,v;o@
ti,en' that Tho i1nshand thinks much Of her
Judgment, aud IS wlIlin, to abide by it. and
that they will have to do the same. Ihls II.
oi course. as IL slloil!l w. nHt s!t ~ sn; ,.t
nnsot tne :p f,mcv ,c IN n s|,tne nne whom
the first wife does not like at all. and collse
n.entiy her authority is undermined. The
first wife ought I" nave all u. poMel III asa
own nanus 1G seI"Sl VI ,ti9 fIo .''>s e.. h1i
- i:hsa,, t,vo othar uivns for j1er husband, he
, 1881-05-01

NECESSITY FOR 4 NEW REF OI:AlATION AMONG
THE FOLLOWERS OF ALEXANDER CAMP
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

of the most promising students in the profess
sion. She has wonderful power to origi-
nate, many Of her own ideas having been in
troduced with splendid results. She possess
es remarkable memory, and her ability to
imtate both in voice and manner, is surpris-
ing. Her features have surprising mobility,
and change with great rapdity in the person
alton of various characters. Though the time
has been short since her appearance as fin
is::e ed reader, she has already won an enviabe
reputation. The young lady:is certainly des-
tined to win high position in her art"
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02
BUSINESS LOCALS.

HOTEL FOR SAEE. I offer the American
Hotel property for sale on very reasonable
terms-one half the purchase money down
and the balance in ten years. Possession
given April l, 1881. There is q good barn
connected with the property. This hotel is
located on the corner of Bridge and Water
streets, in Towanda borough. The free
bridge and new depot near to it make this
hotel desirable for any one wishing to engage
in the hotel business. Call upon or address,
JOSEPH G. PATTON, Towanda, Pa.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

The Postmaster General has issued an or
der revoking the section of postal regulations
in force for the past two years, which per-
mitted the transmitting through the mails Of
commercial paper and blanks filled out in
writing, such as invoices, way-bills. bills of
merchandise, deeds, insurance policies, etc.,
at thrd-class rates, viz: one cent for each 2
ounces or fraction thereof. All such matter
must hereafter be paid at letter rates, three
cents per half ounce.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

In speaking of the gifted young artist, Miss
LILLIAN CHASE, who is to appear for the
second time in this place two weeks hence,
the Syracuse Daily Journal says:-' Her
voice which seems to be of contralto register,
is most distinct and effective when in It's nat
ural tone, and words are spoken in somewhat
measured length. 1t is rich, full and mellifi-
lous, and readily adap;s itself to almost any
style of composition. The young lady is one
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02
FOR RENT.

House on State street known as the Streeter
house; also three smaller dwellings. Inquire
Of j. Ill. Nevins.
Several dwellings in Arcade Block, on Main
and Plank Road streets. Inquire of George
l.. Ross.
A desirable property, pleasantly located
within the borough limits, containing about
twel We acres Of ground, including vegetable
garden and orchard with great variety of
fruit: house with twelve rooms, also house
suitable for small family; large barn, ice
house, etc. There are two large cisterns and
well atfOrding abundance of water. The
whole may be rented together, or the house
and ground separately. For particulars in
quire of r. A. Mercur, Esq.
Several desirable rooms, suitable for small
families, for rent in Hale's block, Bridge ST..
Enquire of James L. Hale, attorney-at-law.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

Having sold my retail Furniture and Un-
taking business, known rs the Bridge Street
Furniture Store to Z. b. Pierce / would re-
spectfully recommend those in need of goods
in his line to call on him at the old stand.
also wish to inform those indebted to me
that it will be necessary to settle the accounts
soon. N. p. HICKS.
January 1, 1881.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

The wife of Rev. A. G.. STILwELL, of
Lynn, Susquehannah county, died on Sunday
of last week in consequence of an abnor-
NAL growth which was called dropsy. She
had been increasing in size for several years
and at the time of her death her weight was
estimated to be over five hundred pounds. A
post mortem examination showed that the
flesh over the abdomen was six inches thick
and also revealed the presence OF about gal
Ion of dropsieal water.
The burial casket was two feet square and
eleven pal-bsarers were employed. Notwith-
standing her enormous weigh she was re-
markably active until q short time before her
death, and she'insisted on performing con-
siderable part of her household work.-1Wn6-
hammock Republican.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

The conductors, baggagemasters and brake
men on the Lehigh Valley trains donned their
new uniforms yesterday. The suits are quite
becoming; the material is fine navy blue
cloth, made up in good style. The conduct
or's coat is double-breasted frock, military
pattern, and that of the baggagemaster of
much the same appearance, but sack. The
brakeman also wears sack nearly like that
worn by the Pennsylvania II. r. hands. We
understand the suits including caps to match,
are furnished by the Company without ex-
pense to the employees.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

You can get everything in the grocery
and canned goods line, except poor and stale
goods, at Swarts & Gordon's. Every article
on their shelves is of the best quality, new
and fresh.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

There will be a singing convention con-
Quoted by S. F. ACKLEY, in the Grange Hall,
North Towards, commencing Wednesday
evening March and closing Friday evening
with q Concert. Admission to convention
80 cents; concert Is cents. board included.
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WANTS.
January I, 1881.

Under this head zoe ,oW insert FREE, notices of
situations or help ,oanted
Wanted, by an Industrious boy IA years DID,
place to do chores for his board while at
tending school. Enquire at this office.
A middle aged woman, spinster or widow,
to work by the week. Good wages and home
offered. Leave address at this office.
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ARRIVE.

ARRIVE.
PLiia. n. 7. and Eastern States. 400 A. M.
Dushore Laporte $50
l.. V. way mail from the North. 1000
ShcShequln NC. ..l1.O0 "
New Era &c Tues. Thur and Sat. {"
Asylum &c Mon. Wed. and Fri. "
Troy Burlington &c.. 90 P. NJ.
LeRaysville Rome &c............
Closed mail from Erie & N CIR r 2.30
l.. V. way mail from the South. .4.30 I"
Canton &c. 900 :"
CPs'd mail firm Elmira & Erie KR10.40
DEPART.
Canton Monroeton 900 A. NJ.
l.. V. way mail South. ........9.15 6.
CPs'dm, Elmira Erie e n G R10.00
Troy Burlington &c.. 1000
Barclay .................... ..l.00 p. NJ.
New Era Tues Thur and Sat.... '
Asylum Mon Wed and Fri...... I" g
LeRaysviile Rome &C.. -
DushOre &C.,. .2.5
=. V. way mail North .........3.45
4 Y Phil and Eastarn States. ...7.45
Office open from 100 A. M. tO7.45 P. M.
Money Order Office open from 500 A. N. to
90 P. NJ.
Office open Sundays from 900 to 1000 A. NJ
z. POWELL. Z. M.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

The musical convention in North Towanda
opens tomorrow. The prospects are that it
will be very enjoyable affair. The people
of that neghborhood will entertain the sing
ers in royal manner without charge.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

LeBastie Chimneys are being sold by can
vassers around town at % cents each, which
is too much. / will have exactly the same
next week, at 15 cents for the common size
and 20 cents for the large size.
C.P. WELLES.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

The finest building lot in Towanda borough
corner Of Poplar and Second streets, between
the residence of Hon. E. o. Goodrich and
E. Walker, will be sold cheap. Apply to o.
ID Kinney.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

Lost, strayed or stolen, volume one, New
American Cyclopedia. If returned in good
order, no questions will be asked, and my
thanks will be rendered.
@. d. KINNEY.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

Found-A fur glove. Owner can have it
by calling at this office and paying for this
notice.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

Don't fail to go to JOHN SULLIvAN's, OF
Bridge street, for the best five cent cegar.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

FRESH OYSTERS, received daily and for
sale by the quart or gallon. A. NJ. TITUS.
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Every article in the new grocery store Of
Swarts & Gordon is fresh and new. Remem-
ber this when in need of groceries.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

Fresh oysters, of the best quality, at Jor-
dams meat market every day.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

Teas and coffees of the best grades, fresh
and pure at Swarts Il Gordon's.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

If the next six weeks are Lent will they
ever be returned?
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

To-day is the commencement of the peni-
tential season Of Lent.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-02

Services at Christ Church to-day at 10 80
a. m. and 80 p. m.
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Mails arrive and depart at the Towanda
postoffics as follows.