Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-11

people he had ever seen walked up to
his desk and said, 1--WE want to get
married" A man smaller than the late
lameuted Thomas Thumb, and a woman
whose head would scarcely have reached
Minnie Warren's chin, made up the pair
of hhputian lovers. Mr.. Whallen man
ager of the Buckingham Theatre and
Museum accompanied them.
How old are you ;" asked the clerk
laughingly.
~ replied the little man, in piping
voice, IAN thirty years of age"
And l." added the diminutive lady
as she blushed slightly, "am three years
older than he"
Evidently they were old enough to get
married, and the clerk promptly issued
a license for John Zmaris and Maria
Nail John Zmaris is known to the
world as Major Mite" He is rapidly
succeeding to the fame of General
Thumb. Maria Nail is plump little
lady. with dark gray eyes, pretty
mouth, black hair and double chin. She
looks ten years older than the little man.
Both have been before the public for
many years, but they never knew each
other well until three months ago, when
they were on exhibition together al Pitts
burgh. A friendly acquaintance soon
ripened into the warmest admiration.
One evening after the show was over
they sat together at their boarding house.
The Major was smoking cigar almost
as large as himself, while the lady was
industriOusly plying her needle. The
occasion was propitious.
MARIA" remarked the Major as he
looked up from behind cloud Of smoke,
MARIA, do you know our engagement
here is soon to close and we shall have
TO separate :"
Eyes" replied the little lady in
commonplace sort Of way.
1T is very dull. Maria, this thing Of
travelling alone" continued the Major
significantly.
80 it is" replied Miss Nail, with
sigh.
Il believe I'm about your size, Maria,
added the Major, as he scanned himself
admiringly.
80 you are" rejoined the little
queen.
And you like me pretty well, Ma
na:"
Yes"
Then suppose hereafter we travel to-
gether. Let an engagement for one
mean an engagement for both. The re-
suit will prove profitable as well as pleas
ant; Ell, Maria y
Il think SC" answered the little wo-
man in matter-of-fact sort Of way.
Very well. well sign the contract to-
Good night, Maria"
Thus it was that Major Mite and Miss
Maria Nail, according 70 their own story
agreed to travel together. Four weeks
ago they came TO Louisville. They ap-
peared frss at the New American Mus
cum, on Third avenue. In few days
he museum collapsed. and the "curiosi-
les were left penniless. Major Mite
md his little Maria, stood firmly by each
'ther in the hour Of vicissitude, Just as
hey had when fortune smiled upon them.
They went to Manager Whallen, at the
Buckingham, and speedily secured an en-
,agement. Several nights ago, while
hey were sitting sadly in the museum,
waiting for the crowd to dispense, Whal-
en- came up and began talking TO them.
why in the world" he asked. "don't
'ou get married ; You seem to think
,reat deal Of each other. III give you
'ood send-of. You may get married on
ne stage here at the theatre. l will al
o give you handsome bridal present.
Jet married by al means"
The Major hung his head and looked
ne leas. bit sheepish. Miss Maria
flushed furiously. whallen pressed bis
'oint. Directly Mr.. Zmaris recovered
rom his embarrassment and said: at
W.T. tad idea, Ell, Maria ," "Not at
L. rejoined the little lady, and the
match was nsde then and there. That
light Mahsesr whallen took the little
air on the stage Of the theatre and an
ounced their betrothal. Amid enthus-
Istie applause the little Major slipped a
ny diamond ring upon the finger of MS
ride elect, and then the little couple
bowed themselves behind the
enes. On the next day they secured
!eir license.
This businesslike but not uninterest-
g courtstip resulted tonight in the
idgets being married on the stage. at
. Buckingham theatre, in the presence