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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09
"LuKE's Point > a place in the upper

"LUEE's Point >" a place in the upper
part OF this county. near Bishopville,
was the scene Of tragedy on July 4th.
Two men by the name of Walker and
Collins got into quarrel, when Collins
drawing a revolver, shot Walker in the
face just below the eye. Walker fell
and was picked up alive but the latest
reports say that he is dying The cause
of the quarrel is unknown Walker
was man of bad repute, having served
a term in the Maryland penitentiary.
Collins has left for parts unknown.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

A HOMICIDE William Conner, the
negro who was stabbed by colored
woman named EN- Lindsey, at the
Furnace, two weeks ago to-day, died
on Monday last. The cause of his
death is said to have been as follows !:
The deceased has a son who some time
since deserted his wife and 3" took up Z"
with the woman Lindsey. His father
objected to the latter arrangement, and
in company with his wife went to the
house of EN- to demonstrate with her
in regard to her allowing his son to
live with her. Angry words passed
between the two, and during a scuffie
which ensued. Conner was stabbed in
the breast with some sharp instrument
which made a wound about two inches
long and penetrated his right lung
An inquest was held upon the body of
the deceased on Tuesday morning,
when the jury rendered verdict in
accordance with the above facts. After
the death of her victim the woman
came into town and delivered herself
to the authorities, and is now in Jail,
where she will remain until the Octo-
Der term of the Circuit Court. She
alleges that she did the deed in self.
defense.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09
Latest from the White House

The following dispatch was received
at this Office at II o'clock A. M. yester.
day:
WASHINGTON, D. c., July SO A. M.
The Presidents condition is more
comfortable than on any previous
morning since the shooting. Pulse
90; temperature go; respiration 49,
The wound is beginning to discharge
laudable pus.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09
Take Care.

Indigestible food, checked perspira-
ton or cold drinks may bring on you
Diarrhoea at any moment. Take no
medicines to cure it use DR.. Flagg's
Improved Liver and Stomach Pad, and
cure the terrible disease at once.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09
August Flower.

The immense sale and great popularity oil
Green g August Flower in all towns and
villa ges in the civilized world has caused
many imita tors to adopt similar names, ex-
pectiug to reap harvest for themselves at
the expense of the afflicted. This Mediciu.
was introduced in 1868 and for the cure of
Dyspepsia and Liver Compls int, with their
effects, such az Sour Stomach, COST venes:,
Sick Stomach, Sick Headache, Indigestion,
Palpitation Of the Heart, vertigo. ETC., etc
II never has failed to our knowledge. Three
doses will relieve any case of Dyspepsia,
Two million bottles sold last year. Price
25 cents. s amples 10 cents.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09
Notice to Taxpayers.

The undersigned hereby gives notice
to all persons who are indebted to him
as Collector Of State and County Taxes
for the years 1878 and 1879, that I'M
less such taxes are paid at once he shall
proceed to levy upon and sell all prop
critics upon which said taxes are not
paid. LEVIN J. HOUSTON,
Feb. s-'sI. Collector
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

PHOTOGRAPHY. w. w. Seeler, of
Philadelphia, has again taken charge
of his rooms at Ocean City, and will
remain for the season. Photographs
and pictures of every description taken
in the best style, at city prices. When
you visit Ocean City drop in. juo,m.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

Nov that the season for csnuiDe fruits.
etc.. is coming on. an exchange throWs
out hint to housekespers that will be
OF use. All have, no doubt. experisuc-
ed the annoyance of pastiug labels on
tin cans and finding that they will fall
off after becoming dry. To overcome
this, take sponge saturated with muria.
tic acid add rub over the tiu whers the
label is to be placed. and use gun ira
gacauth paste.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

THE July Term of the Circuit Court
for this county will commence on
Monday, 18th inst. The term will be
a short one, there being but little bust
ness to transact.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

THE closing exercises of Public
School No. 2, at Poplartown, were
held on Wednesday evening last. Des-
pite the intense heat, the large building
which had been temporarily construct
ed for the purpose was crowded with
an intelligent and appreciative au-
dience. The exercises consisted of
orations, declarations, dialogues, tab
leaux, instrumental and vocal music,
ETC., and the entertainment throughout
was very pleasant one, rejecting
much credit upon both teacher and his
interesting pupils. Owing to delayed
postal card the Italian band which had
been engaged failed to put in an ap-
perrance, and the music for the occa-
sion was furnished by the Berlin Brass
Band. Under the tutorship of its pres
ent teacher, Mr.. John NJ. Richardson
the school at Poplartown is attaining
to a nigh degree of excellence.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

In reference to the above statement,
Capt. Swift says that at the time the
boat passed his steamer the wind was
blowing SO heavily that he could not
have stopped his boat without running
the risk of her being driven ashore
and partially, if not totally, lost also.
that, had he thrown a line to the ex.
cursion boat, as soon as it was made
fast she would have capsized. He says
that at the time of their danger it was
impossible for him to render the party
any assistance, having all he could do
to save his own boat and crew. ED.
MESSENGER.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

THE M. F Festival at Basket Town
on Monday was well patronized.
About 1 500 persons were present, and
the nett proceeds amounted to over
$780, consequence of which Ito
gether with other blessings) Bro. Pref
lyman will to morrow pray longer and
oftener and sing louder than ever,
Praise God from whom all blessings
flow"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

IT is the prayer of the whole people
that the President who hes been striok-
en- down By the blow Of the most wick
ed OF men, may be restored to health
aud be enabled With greater con6deuee
TO conduct the Executive business in the
interests of honesty and truth, for
through bis attempt to do so it is clear
~ shown be had secured the conAdence
Of the people.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

WOMEN that have been pronounced
incurable by the best physicians in the
country, have been completely cured
of female weakness by the use of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Send to Mrs. Lydia f Pinkham, 2s3
Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for
pamphlets. I2-2t.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

DAVID Carey, living in Atkinson's
district, about 5 miles from Fruitland,
was caught in the storm Wednesday
afternoon Of last week, and while run
ming against the wind toward his house,
fell dead. The great exertion of breast
ing such 4 wind is supposed to have
brought on an attack Of heart disease.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09
Notice to Taxpayers.

Taxes for 1880 are due, and as those
having claims against the county are
urging their settlement, I must insist
upon all persons owing taxes for that
year to pay the same Immediately. |
will be in Snow Hill every Tuesday,
unless called away on official business.
c. c. LLOYD,
March 5th-tf.1 Collector.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

Ice For SALE.-The undersigned is
now prepared to supply housekeepers
and consumers generally with first-class
ice, in large or small quantities, upon
moderate terms. john P. MOORE.
May 7tf Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

FOURTEEN hundred barrels of new
potatoes and apples went to New York
one day last week by the o. ID Steam
aer. The potatoes brought from Sz.75
TO Ss.o per barrel.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

The many friends of Prof. James r.
Townsend will regret to learn that he
is seriously i'll from the effects of sue
cession of hemorrhages which he has
experienced this week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

WHEN you go to Rehoboth stop at
the Douglass House. Its popular pro.
prietor will make you feel at home and
you will not regret having taken our
advice
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

PoLITIcs promise to be lively; and
there will be no trouble about having
camp meetings, paying off old debts
on churches, building new churches
and general revival Of religion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

Much to the regret of their many
friends in this place, Mr.. and Mrs. DIR.
d Claude Handy left us on Thursdays
steamer for Annapolis.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

For Chills and Fevers, Biliousness,
Headache, &C., take J. NJ. Laroque's
Anti Bilious Bitters. IS cents pa.
per, 81 bottle. J2.at.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

For the convenience of taxpayers
Sheriff Lloyd will visit Berlin on Sat
urday next, 10Th inst.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

II husbands are out late of nights
&C out this time, their wives will. of
course understand that they have been
taking observations OF the comet through
q glass.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

THERE will be preaching in the
Presbyterian Church in Snow Hill to-
morrow, morning and evening, at the
usual hours.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

IT is gratifying to notice that the
Hagerstown Mail, Gov. Hamilton's
organ. has nailed to lis mast head the
name of Thomas ] Heating as its can.
didste for comptroller.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

The Frederick Examiner thinks
40. L. D." stands for ooh Let's
Divy."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

IFTY-FIvE years ago the Fourth of
Jdlysaw the death of two ex- Presi-
dents, John Adams and Thomas Jeffer-
son. But news travelled slowly at that
time, and it was not for: several days
that the country was aware of the
double loss it had sustained. Both
men, however, had long passed their
period of importance, and though the
tidings of their dying would have been
heard with respectful sorrow, it would
not have affected the public enjoyment
of the day.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

July snake yarns are briskly uncoil-
ing.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

INVALID wives and mothers quickly
restored to health by using Browns
Iron Bitters.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

THE new Tichborne claimant, who
almost convinced San Francisco of his
honesty, turns out to be a swindler.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

The comet that week ago was one
OF the chief topics of conversation has
been almost forgotten in the excite
ment of the last few days, except by
the astronomers 1t is, however, yet
blazing away in the north, not far from
the pole star. The new moon, which
is growing brighter every night, has
robbed the strange visitor of much of
its brilliancy, and. as the comet swiftly
recedes from the sun, its tail is fading
into mere streak of silyery light.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

THE Masons will have grand time
at Berlin and Ocean City on Thursday
next.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

Mr.. John NJ. Purnell was Frustrated
by sudden illness on Wednesday night,
but is gradually recovering.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

PUNY. weak and sickly children need
Browns Iron Bitters. 1t will strength
en-.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

The County Commissioners will
meet on the 10Th of this month.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-09

BROWNS Iron Bitters strengthen and
build up the system. A trial will con,
vince.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-27

THE 0rde.
Nd,
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VESSELS ON rHE WiT.
From American Port


Alice Buck. Am IA y April
Belle OF Oregon bk Y Y May
Carrie winslow. bk. eii tons. Philadelphia. Meh 6
Columbia, sh 1888 tens. Humphrey y. Jan %.
Empire, sh. 1872 tons. New York. Jan -
Emma T CroNcIl bk lla, tons \ Nav -
Gerten. sh Philadelphia. Jan u
Henry S Sandtord, 81. asa tons, sleeper. y
March y
Indiana. ship, o. Il. 4 y. 20. iron, May2l
Kate Davenport. sh i2lS tons. Mallett n Jan Is
Mississippi. o. r. d y. 20. str Y. Mayzl
Orient brig 3l2 tons. Williams. ; May
Oracle. sh 1850 tons. Morrison. Philadelphia Mch p
Olive S Southard Am sh Philadelphia March >
Palmyra, sh. 1870 tons Minot : Msreh
Rival, blk 2g9 tons. Adams, :. D.. May u
Saranac sh * y April Z6
Sparrow sch 5 + March Ii
willamette. S. 2CS9 TONS y March =
From Foreign Ports.
Adolf, S1ye. bk. SIS tons. RinSmansson. Gotten
burg, Oct Is
Argo. gr blk 6lS tons. Gate Valparaiso March IS
BanksfeId Br blk Liverpool Aprils
Buston Vale. br bk ~. tons, Buckingham Noko-
hama Feb
CITY of Quebec br bk 700 tons London Dec Is via
Victoria
Orossfield. hr bk. liverpool, March 26
Countess of Rothes. Br sh. MiddIesboro. Dec 3
Countess of Derby. bs. Middlesboro. Ing. Jan .;
City of Manchester. 10y bk 1S6 tons Ii:o
Doom Br bk s7T tons Newcastle
Doxford. br blk. Liverpool Marca via Victoria
Ethel br bk 4ej tons. Graham, Liverpool Nov y
Furness Abbey. DIX. lv3S. LIBBY. Yokohama.
Glengaber, br bk, 6,6 tons. Liverpool May Y
Glenperis, sh loai tons. Cape OF Good-hope. doe
June.
Oberon bs. IlS0 tons. Liverpool April .
River Avon. br DIX ieg ll0lkeT Liverpool March ,
Sidlaw Br bE ia9 toas Mc.ilashan Middleborousi
Jan -
Scottish Bard, Br BIZ. R0cIhampt"n. March l9
Vancouver. b ; ni3 tons. Newcastle
Zoe. br blk Liverpool VIA Victoria Jan
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OREGON IS. 1895 tons. Pohlman. Mas n
Can Ferguson br bk Brisbane. May =.
North Bend bkt 81 tons MerrJInan. May p
Alden Besse. Am bk. s'2 tons. Noyes. tonghon&
may y
Coloma. Am ok SO tons, Noyes hongkong Mas y
California. str. ga tons. Carroll. Sitka Mas -
Martha Fisher, br bk ~ tons. MoAdEm. NeRcas-
tie. n 5 W. Mas IL
Rellaporte. br hk lO.v ton-. Tats. Newcastle. \ 5
w. May "a
Herbert Black bk SO tons. Nict0ria. Mag j.
Alpha, sch. Starr. TilAmook. MAY u
Lizzie Bell, br bk los6 tons. Morguard. Shanghai
Mays
Mero1n. sll. 1905 tons. Lowell. \ Mag
Victoria Cross. i'r biz tis tons. Ogsn. Calcutta
Mays
Agnes Oswald. DR. ~. i@-o tons. Mc''ih'an. Cardiff
May
Clan Grant. lr bl. SIS tons. james. .m IIyerpool
MaY6
Marion King br bk 80 tons Rio Janeiro May
Shubrics. L 5 Lighthouse str. Everson. nortl
April -
Enerbanks. br BIZ 1859 tons Parker. Yokohama
AUril
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TRANSPORTATION LINES.
Oregon RailwayI& Navigation
COMPANY.
OCEAN DIVISION

Between San Francisco & Portland.
STEAMSHIP LEAVES EVERY FIVEDAYS
LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO AT 10 A. NJ
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COMMERCE AND TRADE.
PORT OF ASTORIA.


Mary Blunden Brbk asg toas. Calvert. Queenstown
May -
Columbia S. 21zl tons bOlles r. may y
Selkirkshire br sh ll9a t0as, Anderson, Liverpool
MAY p
Isle of Erin br blk Queenstown May p
Webfoot bkt 3hl tons. Lewis. San Pedro May =
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-27

Regular meetings second and fourth Tues
day evenings Of each month, at "a o'clock
So Persons desiring TO have matters acted
upon by the Council, at any regular meeting
must present the same TO the Auditor and
Clerk on or before the Friday evening prior
to the Tuesday on which the Council holds its
regular meeting. X. ii. CARDWELL.
Auditor and Clerk
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-27
Columbia River Exports.

MAY.
Go QUoGnstOlt7i, per Signcf.
From Portland 2O592 ctls wheat. .Sy3 600
9-TO Queenstown. per JfhclstGn.
From Portland 1850 bblS -four. 900
l2-TO QaocIlsfOlr7l, per County of Agrc
From Portland l6 O6i ctls wheat. .......S .S2I 800
l2-TO Q1ioenSt0lrn, per Geo. BclcIcy.
From Portland 5i.s9i ctls wheat. So. .5S9
Ito QuoonstO'cn, per PdsitlIcd.
From Portland ls.Sil ctls wheat. .S2I $50
l4--To QUoelistorn, per Explorer.
From Portland $3.50 ctls wheat s:iI .isDU
Il-To QUocnstotcn. per OdI.lo0rfh.
From Portland 81 ,96s ctls wheat. .... SjI $50
l4--T0 Cork. per OdUliO.
From Portland II .s2i etls go
I9-To QlisenstOica, per Isle - Erin.
From Portland 81 .59i ctls wheat........-S4O $40
23-T0 LireIpOOl. per Sclkirl.shlrc
From Portland l944N bbls flOur......... Ss .5,s
24-To Queenstown. per Mary BlandeH
From Portland 2s.l2O ctls wheat .sS5 .O0J
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-27
Temple Lodge. NO. Z. Al. A. Al.

Regular Communications irst andXx
third Saturdays in each month. 1T 7IE w
o'clock. p. NJ, al the Hall in Astoria.
Members Of the Order, in good standing, ar,
invited TO attend. By Orde: Of ;he w. NJ.
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Reaver Lodge Sc. %, I. o. OF.

Meet every Thursday evening. 55@e
az o'clock. in the Odd Eel --s-Sssfs<
lows Hall. cor. OF Cass and Che
namus streets, Astoria. Members Of the Orde
are invited 90 attend. By order. n. e.,
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-27

Regular Meeting every tuesday Evening
at 7iS o'clock. az Good Templar's Hall, Che
namus Street, Astoria, over &. l.. PRrker,s
Store Members Of the Order, in good stand
ng, are invited 60 attend. Degree meeting list
Monday each month. Ry order w. G. I.
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knights OF Pythias.

Astor Lodge. No. c. X. Of p. meetta 3
every Wednesday evening at 7LlS&E
O'Clock. in the hall Of the A. q. l.. w. ~
Corner Chenamus and Benton streets. .>
By order L. G.
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STATE california; oregon. ICOIumbia.
LEAVE PORTLAND AT3A. NJ.

Right Is reserved to change steamers or
sailing days.
THROUGH TICKETS sold to all the pTin-
Cipal ritieS in the United States and Canada
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-09-29
A. r. Stewards Cav Widow,

It has been very truly remarked that
Mrs. Stewards style of dressing has
changed greatly since Ter years ago.
when she used 10 congratulate herself.
that she was wealthy enough to afford
TO dress with simplicity. Now she
wears all that the most stylish and ex-
acting of dress-makers could demand
in fabric and cut, and her toilets are
as many as q belle can boast in her first
season. At this garden party she
= white brocaded satin. thick and heavy
enough to stand alone, as III grand
mothers put it. It was flounced with
deep point lace over plain white satin
plaitings, and the corsage was cut with
. narrow v to fit q broad collarette Of
the same lace. A large cluster of whitc
lilacs was fastened at one side with a
diamond buckle, and diamond buckles
were on the sleeves and sashes Of the
overskirt. Youthful as this toilet was,
It was not unbecoming, for. like her.
late husband, Mrs. Stewart looks re-
markably young for her age, and her
slight, trim figure and auburn hair
would do for a woman of forty.-Sar-
ntogd Letter.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-09-29
What Medical Science win Do.

An English doctor, DR.. Granville. has
Itarted in the London Spectator q little
controversy as to whether the prolong-
Ition Of life, which medical science
boasts to have accomplished for the
race. is not a ''slower dying rather
Than q '.longer living" and hence Of
doubtful benefit. He finds, for in
stance. that the average age of persons
dying in the public insane asylums Of
Middlesex. Surrey, and London has
risen, from 1910 to 1875, from A. to
Sic, showing that these lunatics have
gained an average in longevity Of over
seven years, which no thinks is no adj
vantage to them. A more careful anal
ysis OF his statistics, however. discovers
that the patients at the age of admis-
sion in 1875 averaged 1928 instead Of
S6.5, as in 1910. and that the age Of
those who recovered had also risen
rom 81 to 40. In other words, the av-
erage person enjoys sanity for six years
longer than formerly, but when he does
break down has much less chance OF
recovery, since those who av-'
srage two years younger than the av-
erage age of admission. That is. only
the younger patients recover, but this
has always been so. We give the table
in full. as it will be of interest to our
alienists:
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-09-29
Potato Cultivation.

; The potato was discussed recently at
the Central New York Farmers Club.
The facts developed in the experience
II farmers present were that. though
soil and season unquestionably have
much to do with the favor Of potatoes.
.he late potatoes retain their flavor
over Winter and into Spring better than
sarly sorts. Professor Roberts found
that under the same conditions, small
potatoes for seed gave the poorest re-
suit, the middle. part Of large potatoes
next. the seed potatoes next and tho
stem end the best. A whole large POI
tato with . single eye is tho best posi-
BILE seed. More work Ia needed. but .
better crop secured by cultivating In
COWS OF drills, rather than In bills.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-09-29
Bellies and Baobslors.


1t takes q Western belle to speak her
mind without fear or consequences
One Of these inevitable old bachelors OF
society had been visiting one Of these
young ladies. and as he rose to 90 he ex-
pressed himself as charmed with her
society, and hoped to see her soon
again. .-Oh. as to that. SIR" said the
belle. .tsince you are not q marrying
man. l think there Is no need OF your
calling again. So that settled the
matter. The fact is. Saratoga is a poor
matrimonial market There Is little
use of matchmaking mammas pinch
ing themselves in purse to give their
daughters q season or two at theSprings
with the view Of securing an eligible
husband. There may eligible men in
the world. but the most of them are al
ready married.
Society is flooded with wretched old
bachelors and seedy widowers. who
.~monopolize the company of the bellies
to such . degree that q young man is
cast comparatively In the shade. II. as
ono lady declares, all widows ought to
be cremated with their defunct hus-
bands, then all old bachelors and wild
lowers ought TO be drowned-so as to
be forever out of the way. 1t Is true
these old fellows are handy sometimes
for an escort just rs we take pieces Of
cracked china from the cupboard when
there Is not enough better ware to go
round; but. If ayoung lady INDUCES in q
taste for antiques, and allows herself to
be escorted here and there by q train OF
,wretched old fossils, who take up her
time and attention, and have not tho
slightest idea of proposing. as the years
go by she will find herself fading into
q pdsse belle. whom the younger men
will neglect and the more youthful
beauties will deride as an ''old maid"