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The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

The legislature which assemblies
in January will have to deal with a
good many questions of nomentous
Importance, probably the greatest
being that OF an amendment 10 our
constitution, allowing the people TO
express their choice at the ballot
box for OF against an elective Judi
ciary either that or to fy the elligi-
bility of the governor at four years.
Our State ticket has been elected
aud We have no disposition now to-
referred to any mistakes that might
have been made in the State con
vrntion, but the discussion of tho
question before that time showed
the people were unqucs,ionably in
favor OF some sort OF q change.
There can be no dOubt aud no one
will deny, that there was then and
Is now a very strong sentiment In
favor OF clectins our judiciary.
This sentiment is getting stronger
and mole outSpOken every day.
The people are not particularly
welded to an elective. judiciary, hui
| they look to il rs the only means by
which the immense power Of PIT.
ronage can be wrcncleI from the
hands of the governor, and they
will not he slow to avail themselves
of the remedy should it be present.
eel. We believe, however, that the
best way, and the one which would
give general satisfaction, would bc
to make the governor Ineligible
after one term. Such an amend.
ment could he offered and voted
upon without affecting the interest
OF any one. 1. could not be con.
strued rs lesiSlating against Mr..
Lowry, or any prospective candi'
date.
When we reflect how the judicial
crmiuc was dragged into politics
some of theappointecs descend.
I'd from their high pedestal and
gained for themselves the happy
distinction of "wari politicians in
order To further the interests of one
to whom they are indebted FOR ia.
vors, and In whom they look for
future rewards, the conclusion is
reached thar some radical change is
needed. What Illuminating spec.
taclc. What a travrSty upon Il
republican form OF government!
Surrounded as We are by IN IN.
Intelligent AMI irresponsible SUI
rage, We areiuclined to believe that
the present system Of appointing
the judiciary is the best, but for the
sake of the perpc,uiiy OF the great
principles of democracy, let us take
from the governor the power he has
of fortIfying himself against dis
placement.
The member OF the Legislature
who introduces such a measure will
find he has the sympathy of the
people. Such an amendment would
he adopted by an Overwhelmin &
majority.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12
wEss0N ITEMS.


A good number of our citizens
went down Sunday evening to help
close the revival meeting ut Brook
haven.
Our doctors report three cases OF
MENINGITIS. We also hear OF sew.
cral cases at BrOOkhaven.
Mr.. Ellie Patterson was caught
on the jury the first part Of the
week. Pats the man to mete out
full justice to all parties.
Messrs. Earns & Lyelps store is
now completed and the drnmmers
pronounce ii the handsOmest OIL the
Illinois Central railroad.
The dedication of the Methodist
church will probably take place
next Sunday week. Due notice
will be given. however.
Mr.. bloom and other Wessonitcs
attended the opening of tho Expo.
sitiOn. Mr.. Caulkins has been there
sometime, arranging the Mills ex.
hiGit.
Reports come from Miss Nina
Woodbridge that she in much i'm
proved. II ia possible that she will
return home to recruit and lear,
Miss Mary to take her place.
The brick chimney is now com.
pleied, and tho wasoners' yard AMI
house can accommodate ali Our
country cousins. This is con-
venirnce the cotton trade is sure tO
appreciate.
Capt. and Mrs. Wimberly left
last Monday night for short trip
To Georgia, their old home. Mrs.
Wimbcrly's health not being very
good when she lett, we hope the
trip will improve it.
Sir. Manguln and wife received
the sad intelligence Monday Of tn,
serious illness of Mrs. John Sims,
Mrs. Mansum's sister, formerly OF
this place. They left that evening
for Silver Creek.
Prot. Rather is on duty again, and
We now challenge the State TO pro-
duce two better school workers
than he aud Prof. Witllcrspoon.
Tie public school is getting 10 bt
the just pride OF Wo,sOn.
The building COMMITTEES of the
Methodist church and parsonage
laliiI. considerably short Oh thtli
improvements, have arranged Tor
concert II, Chm IMAM Hail Tor Fri
day night; I'D inst. Lovers Of
tine singing will miss II treat II not
present. /, is Tor II laudable par
pose, and We bcspeak II good At
t.E,iance.
Mss Maggie Atkins surprised
her friends hy inviting them To lIcr
wedding last Monday night MIR.
Thos. Kelly, formerly, OF Winona,
was the fortunate bridegroom
They LETT that night Tor the West,
taking In the Exposition Oh I'll,
way. They will locate at some
point Ia Arizuna. Mrs. Hubbard
distinguishes! iicrSc!!as a hostess on
the occasion After u delicious
supper AMI haul shaking ard good
wishes all around. We took our dc
parturc, hop:ns to DC the next one
elected OH tile fusion ticket.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

Walter w. DAWN, of New Orlcan,
and Miss Hattie l.. Martin of Brook
haven Miss, will be married on the
2Sth. of November. Miss Martin is
considered one of the most accom-
plished Young ladies in the county in
which she lives, and is looked upon
as the pet and belle of Brookhaven.
Mr.. DAWN is chief cleark in the
office of superintendent Of Repairsof
Custoinhouse, and was formerly
employed rs salesman in two OF our
largest machinery iirms.-Ne'e "
LaRs StdteS.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12
A,us.shaksu.Suferers

Who resort TO Hostetter's stomach Bltters
experience speedler and more complete relief
than they can hope to DOLBY the use OF qui.
nine. This we'll authenticated factis ofitseh
sufficient ito have established high reputa'
tlon for the Bitters But tho artlcleis NOT
specific merely for the various forms Of ma
larial disease, it'endows the system with
degree ofvigor. and reforms itsirregularities
with certainty that constitutes It's best
defence against disorders Of the stomach
liver and bowels. specially rife where the
atmosphere and water are miasma tainted.
Fever Nid ague, bilious remlttent. DUMP
aVuc and ague cake are remcdied and pre-
vented by II. and u also removes dyspepsia.
constipation, rheumatism. &c. Take this
medicine on tho nrst indication that the sys-
tennis out af order. and rest assured that you
yin DO grateful for the hint
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12
The bloody Shlrt.

II Is not OF a recent origin as is gen
orally supposed. but dates back ia
Scotland, three centuries ago. Aftci
a massacre in Glcnfruin, not 80 saw
age as has stained our annals, 22C
widows rode on white palfrcys Il
Starting Tower. bearing each on q
spear her husbands bloody shirt.
The appeal walked Sroiland's slllm-
bcring sword, and outlawry and the
block made the name of Glcnfrllin tor
riblc TO the victorious Clan Alpine.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

a sad casualty occurred on w. s.
IIolloway's place on Strong River,
this county, last Mot lay. Some of
the hands on the place had n loaded
gun in the field. and had occasion to
he abAnt for short while. A negro
boy got to handling the gun contrary
to orc ers, and it fired off, instantly
killing n little six year old son of Mr..
Steve Burch, and seriously wounding
another small Westriile Nes'
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

We met Uncle Isaac East, on
the streets last week. He is in his
nincticth year, he is the oldest known
inhabitant Of the county. Mr. East
was n soldier in the war OF 1877
served under Gen. Jackson during
that war with England at New Or
lens. lie is Looking a little feeble, but
is getting about better than could
he expected OF man OF his age. lie
has lived in'this county, or rather
that portion of THIS county that was
taken from Copiah in making it.
nearly all his life. He had, by
industry an. economy amasscd u
considerable fortune before the war.
We trust that his last days may
be spent in peace and comfort
BroOkhdren RadidtOr.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

We have watched with great inter-
est the Walkup trial as detailed in that
reliable journal, the Times-Dcmocrat
ofN. u. We believe Mrs. Walkup
innocent of the charge. Wcare graft
fled that our friend Geo. ). Dolds,
ESQ, of Hazlehurst, has susiaine !,
himself and the honor Of the bar OF
Mississippi throughout the entire trial +,
in manner satisfactory to his friends.
lie won from q Kansas audience the
applause be deserved, in his effort IN
behalf of the accused, and has placed
his name high up on honors roll. We
were always his friend, ana to- day we
say we are proud Of Geo. ). Dodds,
and Ill Misslssippians will say, ''well
done, thou good and faithful SER
want. brandon Democrat.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

DIR. j. NJ. Grafton, who attended
the late meeting of the Mississippi
Presbytcry at Union Church, Jcffcson
county, reports an interesting anu
profitable session OH the part OF this
body of Christian people. Rev. John
Woodbridge was elected Moderator,
and Rev. Mr.. Hall, Clerk. The ses-
sion lasted three days and the Pres
bytery adjourned to meet next year
with the Presbyterian church at
IIazlehurst .--BrOokllavcn Leader.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

The Port Gibson Reveiile informs
as that "the elections are an EN-
pl,a,ic endorsement of the Cleve-
land administration IL might be
that the Democratic party was EN-
dorsed, but not Cleveland. In
New YORK it was square fight be-
tween the two parties. Hill made
the fight aud won without any as.
sistance from Cleveland, and in
face of the mugwumpnan influence
to which the President had been
tfuskliu..
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12
Attention.

MEMBERS or BAuALA LODGE No lls
A. +. & A. n:
You are hereby requested to assemble
at tho Lodge in Beauregard, Miss. on the
3rd Saturday in November. 1885. BE
punct,lal rs business Of Importance de-
mands your attention.
BY order Of w. G. Ford ". NJ
I'M. TuoMAs,'scc'y :.
Epw. CorrON, Sec'y Protein.
Beauregard Miss Nov, 10th.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

Rev. A. McCALIuM died ut his resi-
dcncc in Claiborne county OF Monday .
10Th ult. and was buried ut Union
Church, jefferson county, on the day
following. lie was one of the oldest
ministers in the Southwest, aud the
oldest member of the Synod of Mi-sis-
sippi. lie was about ciglty-lOnI
wears Of age. II is only II few months
Since he sat in tllcpulpii of the Prcsby.
terrain church in this city, and closed
the morning service with an impress
i've PRAYER. lie was native OF North
Carolina. AMI came to Mississippi in
early manhood. After a long and
useful pa~iora,c mt Union Church. hc
removed Ia Claiborne county, where
hr has resided Tor the past ten OF
twelve wears. He raised large 'ami-
". and he lett TO his children the lcri-
tagc of beautiful life, consccratcd tn
his God. and devoted to the Happiness
of his fellow creatures. CLARION.
Rev. Mr. McCallum has several
children living in thiS county, who
are chased among our best cltizenS
DR.. II. \. McCallnm, Jonathan Nc
Callum, Mrs. DE-. Baker, live IN Co.
pial, AMI Mrs. 10. Smylic in Lin
cOln.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

A man in Texas recently got
drunk and his horse ran away,
throwing him ont Of his buggy, and
he fell down ruggy prccipice. but
was only slightly scratched. That is
the wonderful part of it, that he got
scratched at all; while IL a devout
and earnest temperance man like
ourself had met with the accident, the
world would now he mourning over
great and irreparable loss.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

Leaving out a!l consideration Of thu
merits. pro or con, Of the Waikui
ease. i, must b. gratifying to every
Mis>issippian, who feel, pride in hi
State and her SONS. 10 read the ligl
cnromium' passed upon the mani!
bearing. legal ability AMI cloIucncc o
the Hon. George :. DoidS, II his.is'
sippi boy, ana one OF the counsel FOL
the defense. --Nic,isburg Herald.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

Samuel Livingston, of Kinds
county, succeeds X. Ii. Winter as
dcpa;y United States marshal for
the soatheru district. He was for.
merly clerk of the Supreme Court.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12
Citation Notice.
The STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
10 O. 4. Silmrall:

TO G.. \. Sumrall:
You are hereby commanded to nppeaf
before the chancery court OF the county
of Copiah In said State, on the first Mon.
day Of January, 1856. to show cause "
any you have or can. why the final nc
count If Joseph Sumrall. administrator
of the Estate Of William Sumrall, late u
sad county. deceased, this day filed in
said court. should not be allowed. and
said administrator finally discharged.
November lth, 1855.
j. NJ. NORMAN, Clerk.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12
Cast0rOll.

One OF the chief uses to which castor
oil is now put Ia that of dressing and
softenlng leather for boots. It was for
merly used for dosing children whose
stomachs were disOrdered. And an
awful dose II was. Now We give suffer-
Ing children Browns Iron Bitters, which
tones the stomach, regulates digestion,
and imparts strength to the whole body.
Browns Iron Bitters Il incomparably
better than castor OIL, and more pleasant
to take.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

Geo. $. Dodds. Esd, Of Halle
hurst. Miss, has made quite an i'm
preston upon the Kansas people
His effort in the defense OF Mrs.
Walkup was II briiinnt one: in fact
he carried everything by Storm
Port Gibson l,cycillc.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12
For Sale Cheap.

have a farm of 100 acres all bottom
land. on l,ahala creek, one half In cultivs-
ton, with new houses and fences, which
I will sell cheap an good terms-Title per:
ect. Also q small farm Of ~ acres, wou
mprovcd-I bargain In Gill or:
Ha. lehaist. MIs
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

Watts represents the popular
element IN Lincoln county. His
platform was that he would vote
for local option bill ii it suited
him; if it dbl not he would vote
against it.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

The transfer OF the Queen and
Crescent RailI0ad over the Missis.
sippi River at Vicksburg, has been
completed. The Transfer steamer
Northern Pacific made its first trip
on the eth ult, With three Hat ears
and a 90 ton locomotive for use Oh
tbe Delta incline.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

Mr.. George S. Donncll and Mr..
Rod Lowry, u nephew OF the Cover
nor had u misunderstanding in
Spengler's bar-room at Jackson, re.
Gently, which resulted III Donnci'
firing four shots and Lowry two.
Only one shot took effect, that struck
Donncll In the breast making a slight
wound. --Bookhavcu Leader,
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

The amount paid out by the Odd
Fellows Of the United States in
1891 TO assist sick bretherer reach.
cd the enormous sum of two ana n
half million dollars.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

In Virginia Lees majority will
reach $1,000. The Democrats will
have 4 large majority in both
branches Of the Legislature, and
Billy Malone il overheard.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

Slml. L. Virdcn, u prominent
merchant of jackson, ani Miss
Cynthia Harris, daughter of Judge
Wiley Z. Harris, were married last
week. Miss Harris, We believe, is
a niece of Judge Mayes, of this
place.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12
Notice

All persons holding claims against tho
estate Of Lucy Harper, deceased. Will
probate same Within the time allowed by
law, or they will be barred.
A. +. KILPATRicK, Adm.
Oct. sat.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

The Queen and Crescent line
HOW runs from Cincinnati 10 New
Orleans, a distance of Sa6 miles, in
~ hOCrS.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

Miss Bessie Larkcv, II very cstl'na-
bic Young lady, who was raised near
Crystai SPRING. and who |. II gradi-
ate of thc Lea Femllc College, sum
mt, has taken II private school, near
Dr.. Rowan's. She has made Il very
crcdi'ablc Opening, and her patrons
are ninch clatcd with the idea OF scc,ir-
Ing surl, refined and cultivated lady
TO teach their children. --Wcsson
Times.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

The State Board of Health met
in Jackson on yesterday. DR.. Ii.
+. Kittrcll. of Black Hawk, is
President OF the Board.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

a colony from Cleveland, Ohio,
has purchased land in Noxubee
county, with the intention of locat.
ing there.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

The oldest man in the United
States is said To he Robt. Gibson,
of Missouri, who is one hundred
and nineteen years of are.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

Mrs. Whitworth, widow of Rev
". j Whitworth, founder OF Whit.
worth, College died in Brookhaven
OF Sunday last.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

Mrs. Susan Ledbettcr, mother
Of II. Il. Ledbettcr, died in Jack.
son on the oh inst, at an al
vanccd age.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

a heavy cyclone passed over
PORTIONS of Texas OH Thursday.
At Dangerfeld six persons were
killed and several seriously wound.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

\ project is on foot TO perfect an
organization OF STATE troops and TO
form the first Regiment of MiSSis.
sippi Volunteers.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

The colorcd fair at Jackson has
been quite success. The display
OF fire WORKS was grand and cost
over $500.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

A fatal disease resembling chol.
IRA is raging among the hogs in
Wilkinson county.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

James A. Bayari, son OF Secrcta.
~ Bayard, has been appointed
Secretary of Arizona. He is aboat
&c years old.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

Mr.. j. NJ. SHAW, of Water Valley
has decided 10 remove his foundry
and machine shops to Natchez on
the LIST OF January, 1856.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

The President has appointed the
10th day of November as day of
thanksgiving.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

Tom ArmSteal, boy II years
old, in Pamela county, from Sept
Sth to OCT. 30th, picked three bales
of cotton.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

Gen. Writ Adams has been ap.
pointed postmaster at Jackson.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

Mrs. +. VI. Boykin, sister of the
late Tx Gov. John J. 'McRca, died
suddenly in Jackson last Monday
morning.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

j. II. q. Pitkin is Commissioners
General of the American Exposi
ton.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12
EDIT ORAL ITEMS.

Mrs. A. T. Stewards wealth is
estimated to be e30,0O0,O00.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

Judge Chrisman is holding court
in Washington county.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12
ROUGE ON ITCH"

Cure, Hrmors, rrupticns. Ringworin,
letter. Sa!t RhcUm, Frosted Feet. Chilb-
lains. 20. jars.
l.. s. WELLS, Jc-sey City,,
NJ L. ).
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-11-12

cd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-03
A Young English Girl BECOMES a Budd
hist.

from the Times OF India.
A novel and imposing ceremony took place on
April at the WidyOdya Buddhist college in
Colombo, by which young and accomplished
English lady, we'll known in Bombay, formally
became professed follower of Lord Buddha.
Not long ago a clergyman from England, the
Rev. e. W. Leadbeater, took the ..five precepts"
In the presence of the high priest, Sumangala.
This time it was Miss Mary Flynn who accept
ed the faith that is now becoming fashionable
among the enlightened classes in the west
IL was curious sight 10 See an English Young
lacy, dressed In an elegant robe OF black silk
sitting In the midst of q crowd of yellow-robed
Buddhist priests and repeating the Pansil The
ceremony began by the high priest examining
the fair candidate as to the reasons that led her
To desire TO accept Buddhism as her faith 10
which Miss Flynn answered that, after having
studied the various religious systems of the
world, she found the Buddhistic esoteric philOs-
ophy as being most in accordance with her own
reason and common sense. Other questions
having been satisfactorily answered by her the
nigh priest administered to her the five pre-
cepts, which Miss Flynn promised to observe
The ceremony ended by the chanting of IRA
tana Sutta by all the priests present. Besides
the large number OF priests, there were present
AT the temple where the ceremony took place
many OF the most prominent Buddhists OF Co
iombo, the captain and several officers of the
screw steamer Tibre, of the MeSsageries Mari
times, and several European passengers that
mad arrived by that vessel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-03
"NEW PATENT FAN"

WHICH WE HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED
FOR THE BENEFIT AND COMFORT OF OUR Gus
TONER'S THESE FANS ARE PLACED PROAIIS-
CUOUSLY ABOUT THE STORE AND ARE
WORKED BY STEAM, so THAT THE WHOLE
STORE Is KEPT COOL WHILE THE LADIES
VISIT THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS, MAKE
THEIR PURCHASES, AND LEAVE THE
STORE FEELING QUITE REFRESHED AND
GRATEFUL TO THE PROPRIETORS OF THE
STORE FOR THEIR KIND ATTENTION AND
CONSIDERATIONS. WHILE THE FANS ARE
MAKING THEIR REVOLUTIONS WE WILL
LET TIE PUBLIC KNOW WE HAVE ALSO
OTHER INDUCEMENTS WHICH ARE IN THE
SHAPE OF BARGAINS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-03
ENrERrn1sE VIII TELL

WE SOMETIMES HEAR 1T SAID THAT
WASHINGTON PEOPLE ARE so SLOW IN
ENTERTAINING THE MODERN IMPROVE
MENTS THAT ARE CONSTANTLY BEING
MADE FOR THE COMFORT AND CONVEN.
IENCE OF THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL IN
SOME THINGS THEY ARE A LITTLE SLOW
BUT AS RULE THEY ARE NOT so SLOW
AS THEY ARE SAID TO BE- ANYONE WISH
ING TO SEE A PROOF OF TIE ArTNESS OF
WASHINGTON PEOPLE IN TAKING HOLD OF
NEW INVENTIONS SHOULD NOT FAIL. TO
VISIT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-03
Post Office R0manceS,
IT,.


On one occasion q gentlemanly looking per
son called and expressed a fear that he had in
closed two letters In wrong envelopes, and that
all his prospects in life depended on his having
his letters back and correcting the mistake, mas
much as they revealed plans which he had
adopted to save two mercantile houses in the
same line of business, whose interests clashetl
at every point. similar blunder occurred i'm
more delicate affair, when u young lady was
most urgent To have her letters returned as she
nao accepted the wrong offer of marriage The
local postmaster was unable to resist her earn.
est entreaties. and thus prevented q PAINFUL ca
tastrophe. But a whole romance might be writ.
ten on the following incident: a young lady.
VINO had been engaged to prosperous young
manufacturer, was informed, a few days before
the marriage was fixed for, that the firm was in.
solvent Not moment was to be lost and q
letter was written and posted, breaking the en-
gagement; when, within two hours IL was dis
covered that the report was entirely unfoundcd.
The report continues: 1.-The daughter with her
parents, rushed to the post Office, and no words
can describe the scene-the appeals, the tears,
the wringing OF hands, the united enfreatics oil
the family To have the fatal letter restored but
eeption."