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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12
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J.J. Hart has accepted a position in
the Baxter mill as night miller and
entered upon Ills duties Monday eve-
ming. % Geo. Dowell of Eureka
Springs arrived Wednesday evening
for a visit 10 his brother here. %
Miss Hattie Sharp and brothers Clark
and Albert spent the 18th in Joplin, the
guest Of their sister Mrs. Bell. %
Miss Sarah Davis of Missouri is visit
ing her sister Mrs. Barto. % Mrs.
Jas. Roger from Webb City is spend
ing the heated term in our cool little
city, us u guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Low
dermilk. % Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton
Childs gave ali elegant dinner the 4th
to few friends. % w. +. Carr and
Miss Florence Warrington Of Mon
tana, Labette county, were visiting
friends here this week. % D. l..
Dowell manager of Scott & Hinkley's
store at Am0ret, Mo-, spent the 4Ih
with his parents, returning Sunday
morning. % Prof. c. S. Bowman was
calling on friends here Tuesday. %
E. j. Leggett, Jas. Dowell and +. S.
Rounsavell took in Joplin Monday.
o. G.. NJ. Smith and Frank Dowcll
went to Southwest City this week. %
w. 5. Dowell has moved back in town
and occupies VIM. Kaylor's house on
east Main street. % Rev. and Mrs.
Bramhall were visiting friends here
Thursday. % Rev. Shirk, a Baptist
evangelist, an uncle of Mrs. A. II.
Dowell is visiting relatives here. He
preached two acceptable sermons here
last Sabbath. % Miss Ella McClung
was the guest of Miss BERTHE Hart this
week. %. VS. meeting next Sabbath
evening will begin at s 80 o'clock.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

Judge Ito criminaD 'You were
caught in the act of filching a porte
monnaie from the pocket Of the COM
plainant What have you to say2"
Criminal-"It isn't necessary for me to
steal, m'sieu lie president but am Of so
active q disposition that can't live
without doing something" The judge
took compassion on him and sent him to
prison TO work for ys2=.-T.Ss-s o.:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12
Atlanta, Ga.

The Western Rural says il is por-
fectly natural for bull 10 fight. Put
the big loafrr 10 work. There is no
better way known 10 quiet an Obstrrp-
ernus hrins or brute than 10 tire the
mrslp>. We also say in the case OF
the bull, cut his horns of, whether
you work him or not.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

Having added to my already large stock of Groceries
and Provisions full line Of Dry Goods Notions, Boots
Shoes Etc. you requested to call and get prices before
buying. We can and do sell goods low as any other
house in Baxter Springs anyO the surrounding towns
+, ReSp'y j. j. OSBORN
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12
LOWELL STATION.

The fourth passed off quietly in this
neighbOrhood. We spent the after
noon at Had Peters where very
pleasant and profitable time was had,
Rev. Dramhall presided with the easy
grace which is his at all times. Misses
Peterson, Peters and Hubbard gave
readings and recitations. A lady from
Columbus read Independence Bell"
Rev. Miller read a resume of the early
history of our country which was one
Of the richest we ever heard. 1t was
condensed wit which kept the audi
ence in laughter from the beginning TO
the end. Mr.. Bramhall followed and
with earnest pathOs recounlcd modern
events and spoke on most all the qucs-
tons which interest the people at the
present time. a vote OF thanks WAS
rendered those who had entertained us
during the afternoon also Mr. Peters
for opening his grounds TO the public.
The Chautauqua salute was given in
honor OF the stars and stripes, which
closed the exercises. We forgot TO
put in the proper place the music,
which is too bad, as it was very fine,
rendered by Hubbard's glee club. No
original packages on the ground. %
G.. W. Harvey arrived last Saturday
evening. We understand he will ar
range his business here and take his
family to Pennsylvania with him
when he returns. % Elwood Ha-
worth and wife were visiting relatives
in Jasper county, Mo-, the last Of last
week. % Ice cream supper ut S. ID.
Osbon's las, Thursday evening un-
der the AUSPICES of w. +. NJ. S.
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IRL II. HICKS WEATHER PROPHET.

IRL Il. HICKS WEATHER PROPHET.
The following taken from the ''storm
chart" for 1890 OF Rev. Irl II. Hicks of
St. Louis will prove interesting to
many. Here are his predictions for
JULY.
About the 81 of July look for very
warm sultry weather with possibly
rain and thunder. Venus has come
upon the scene again, her equinox
falling on the 10Th. She will be dis
turbing factor all through the month.
The SIh. 9th ana 10th, will be the CELL
trial danger days of the period run
ming from the 9TH to 1lih. On or
about the l4lh and 18th look for rain.
with possibly hail. The first part OF
the period running from The 18Th TO
23d will be extremely warm, until
rain, hail and thunder storms purify
The elements and bring in a high
barometer The Goth, Dist and Odd
are days To he watched. The 26th will
hiring reactionary flurrics The last
day Of the mouth is the center of d
period which will run into August.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04
SISSETON RESERVATION
The Secretary OF the Interior Will
Approve n aBiil RecOlnm n ding
Opening for settlement.

Last Sundays Pioneer Press con.
tanned the following dispatch dated
Washington, February lst:
A. $. Crosfeld, of Minnesota, and
the commission that negotiated the
Slsseton and Wahpeton Indian treaty
last summer, had il two hours session
with Secretary Noble to-day. They
answered several points of objection
which the secretary of the interior
and Assistant Secretary Chandler had
found IN the treaty. and before they
left Secretary Noble told them he
would submit the treaty to the pres.
ldent, with recommendation that
an act en.bodyidg its provisions be
passed by congress. One of the OBJ
iections raised by Secretary Noble
was that while the act creating the
commission had authorized the pay
ment by the government of 3 per cent
interest or the proceeds of the sale of
the lands, the commission had promis-
ed per cent. Mr.. Crosheld held that
5 per cent was the usual rate allowed
on moneys standing to the credit of
Indians, and he saw no reason why
an exception should be made in this
case. When the bill passed congress
fixing 3 per ce It it was held in con-
gress that owing 70 the nature Of the
lands this rate Of interest would be
ample to meet the wants OF the In
dians, but Mr.. Croslield held that it
was discriminating against these
particular Indians jnst because they
hn, N h,,1, ~
The secretary further objected to the
terms of the treaty. 1t is 800. Mr..
Crosield showed that it was less than
would be netted to the Chippewas in
Minnesota for their lands, and was
less than had been paid in several
other cases where reservations had
been purchased. The commission
endorsed Mr.. Crostieli's position.
Several other objections of a technical
nature were raised, but bv unimpor.
tant changes in wording were correct
ed, and at last the secretary approved
the treaty. He will lay it before the
president Wednesday next. Repre-
sentative Clifford says the Wahpeton
and Slsseton reservation would have
been opened under act of congress
last year if the bill had not been
defeated under the rule of no quorum
voting. lie is in favor Of paying the
Indians the money due them, and
securing the lands which they are
willing to cede. Being "a member of
the Indian committee, he will no
doubt be able to get 4 bill through the
committee, and probably through the
house
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04
NO.. 2.5
EST VERNON.

Feb lst, 1890.
Miss Mary Bayard, of Fargo, n. d.,
sister of Mrs. Farnham, arrived last
Sunday on a visit.
Peter Eandervoort, Jr., is home
from Washington on a visit 1t is
rumored that he viii Carrie someone
back with him when he goes.
John Corskle is laid up with Il
sprained back, the result of an acci-
dent.
Mrs W. II. Steele has been having
long and serious tussle with 'la
grippe"
Peter Eandervoort has been neal
death $ door from a complicated case
Of the grip. but is mending slowly
under the care of his sister, who has
twice within week come from Wis.
consin to care for him
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04
ELNIK

Feb. lst, 1890.
Mrs. NJ. S. Kelsey has lately been
very i'll, but is now convalescing.
There was an "old folks" party at
Il. Tuttle's last Wednesday night.
TIE old people can rival the young
ones for keeping late hours.
A company Of Elmirans attended
the dance at Albee Friday.
Miss Magge Black is down with an
attack of the grippe.
l.. @. Aldrich started last Sunday
for months visit to his old home III
Jefferson Co, Wisconsin.
School No. 5, NJ G.. Farmer teacher,
closes next Tuesday. and school No.
under Miss Davidson, on the FRIDAY
following.
Miss Addie LaFountain returned
last ednesday from a lengthy visit
at Clariss, MINI.
j. ". Earl has disposed of his prop.
erty at Bellingham, Mimi. and novel
back 20 Elmira, having purchased J
c. IeWltt'S tree-claim and also q
team Of the same party.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

We have received the following
letter, which explains itself, and pub
llsh it With the hope that some OF
our readers may be able to help the
writer out Of his dilemma:
Flint, Mlca. Jan. 16, 1890.
". w. DoWNIE, Dear Sir.
My wife and | have got the western
fever. We have 4 fine stock and
grain farm Of 24O acres IN this Gene
see) GO. | want to exchange 1t With
OF without stock, for anything west
of the Mississippi river except Il sd
loon. We will take Il farm, hotel,
stocl; ot any kind, or anything man
could build mp in a new country. If
yon do no real estate business, please
hand this to some one that does.
Respectfully.
G. Il. MAINE.
Box ll25, Flint, Mich.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04
Another Han EGisnS

his Stocking by the chimney with care" and
Was ticllled almost to death to find that his
good wife Lad anticipated lis near at hand
wants and filed the stoe King with Standard
Seeds, grown and put up by d. NJ. Ferry (
Co.. Detroit, Michigan, wlo, on application,
will mail you free copy other Seed Annual
for 1880 This IS the most useful Of all seed
catalogues. not only for experienced garden
ers, but for the novice as well. Send YOU
name and address for q copy to D. NJ. Ferry
& Co., Detroit, Michigan.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

For the Sangerfest to he held at
New Orleans. La, Feb. 18th, 18th,
l4th and 18th, 1890, special round
trip tickets will be sold. Rate from
Milbank to New Orleans and return
S38 50. Tickets will be sold Feb. Z. .
aud II, good to return until Feb. q.
Purchasers Of above tickets can also
witness Mardi Gras Carnival which
occurs Oh Feb. Is.
Persons desiring to avail themselves
of this rate should notify Agent be-
fore Feb. 5th.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04
The Heslhcncc Of Secretary Tracy
Burned Early sunday Morning..

Wa shinston, Feb. 3.-Mrs. Tracy, lie OF
Secretary Tracy, Miss Tracy, his youngest
daughter, an Josephine, the French maid,
as result OF the fire in Secretary Tracy's
house Sunday morning, now lie dead. Sec
retarv Tracy is i'll stupor, suffering from
the effects OF nhaling smoke. Mrs Wilmer
ding eldest dau ghter OF Secretary Tracy is
in a semi ICONS ious condition, suffering from
spraned wrist and soreness. iss Alice
Wimerding, thirteen years Of age, Sec aetary
Tracy's grand daughter is suffering IRON
nervous prostration ana shock.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04
Bucklen's Arnica Sa.yc.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
Bruises, sores, Ulcers. salt Rheum.
Fever sores. letter, Chapped hands.
chilhlains, Corns and all Skin erup-
tons. and positively cures Piles or ~
pay required. 1t is guaranteed IL
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box.
= For sale by Casper IIatz
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04
En ssesa;aif Of the Farmers.

For $1,000 down and balance next
fall. farmers can secure a good Fan
ming Mill to clean seed grain this
spring hy applying to j. J.. Owens !.
Co.. Minneapolis, MINI.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04
CITY OENCEkS.

or-Henry s Vokmar.
k-T. u. Bouck.
surer--Aug. Mittelstaedt
.ssor-R, r Rodgers
Justice-S. &. Jones
- Attorney l.. Pouok
ermen-lst Ward A Mcbride, I n
.ercher "a Ward " b Saunders, W J
its, Sd Ward--C A Erlandson, W
lelen
Marshal, Street Commissioner, Building
II ,spector and Fire Warden-J Simmons.
ssceman-Gha Sutcllife.
BOARD or EDUCATION
w Bell, S & Jones, Il Eastman, Il
adiord, Irving Bath, . w Antelman
rles Hoohnuth.
j, in lard.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04
COUNTY, OFFICERS.

m.ss;oners-lst Dist John Martens.
I'd DIST. w T. Bnrnan. Chm.
Sd Dist, VIM. Jennings.
lfor-John Dougls
ster Of Eeeds-C. W. Martens.
,ty snd Probate Judge-Thos. L Bouck.
surer--J. S. Farley.
.iff-H. j enedict.
k OF Court. l.. Lockhsrt
/. Schools Ct. w Prevsy.
rict Attorney. IL. Owen.
mer--Dr. II G. G. Rose.
nty Survey or-W. 5. Crowl.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04
Wanted.

y gaa! farm 70 rent. Mus. have
good buildings, water, and over loo
acres broken. Any person having
such place to rent can secure Il
tenant by addressing
&. II. REDMAN.
Reylllo. ). II.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

The News learns that Dan Park
hurst, a popular passenger conductor
on the Milwaukee between st. Panl
and A herdren. has accepted a similar
position on Tennessee railroad
\ berdeen News
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

As ine a line of baby carriages a.
can he found in the cities at Eman-
arl,s. over thirty different styles
and sizes.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

one of the most important bills i'll
troduced this session is the proposal TO
submit to Vote OF the people a change
in article VIII Of the constitution re-
lating to the leasing Of school lands.
AS provided in the constitution the
school lands must be sold. but in the
light Of Dakota's progress since the
constitution was first drafted. il IS he-
coming more and more apparent that
4 vast and perpetual fund can be laid
up by the leasing of these lands IL
stead Of selling them before they come
to their full value hy the rapid deyel
opment of the country. Many petl-
tions are pouring into some OF or
legislators to that effect. and Mr.. ster-
ling. the author and introdllcer Of this
amendment to the constitution. is only
meeting the demands Of Il popular
claim that this should at least be set
tied by the people themselves Oh a
separate issue.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

f.. A. M-MH.BANk LODGE No. 90
vr,ie Stated meetings at schaier's Hall. on
w T.rd Thursday evening OF each month.
sting brethren are eordial!y invited 70 A.
ID. !. q. kNArr, w. Nj.
&. THos L. BoUcK, Secretary.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04
FRAT L RNITlES.

toto OYAL ARCH MASoNs, MlLbANh
CdGC Chapter No. l5 Stated conyocatlons
,nd and fourth Thursday OF each month,
80 D. m Visiting companions cordially
M ited A. j. BLEsER, High Priest.
Ohm DOUGLASS, Sec.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

o. F.-SYhVaN LODGE No. 81.
Meets every Tuesday evening at Scha-
Is Hall. Visiting brethren cordially invi-
d. ED. EMASUEL. n. u.
q. s. LuNDERG, Sec.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

NRAND ARMY OF TIE REPl lBLiC =
Trn j Meets every second and fourth satur-
EU ~. at 2 y. m. sharp, at the Court House
given II conn AIDES visiting our city are invited %
Zee, with us. D w DIaGs, Commander.
THOs. fITCH, Adjutant.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

A o. L. W.-Meets first and third Mon
0TtAs day evenings OF each month IN ason
n III, hall. Visiting brethren cordially invited ,
" IN. Z. JosEs. Recorder, &. +. GROVER, M ".
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

I ITIIERAN-Service oocasional-ln the
! - Norwegian language at the church at
J. 30 D. m. REV j IL. SToRLlE, Minister.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

~ OF i. E.-SEDGWICK DIVISION No,
d. 3l3 Meets in Sehater's Hall, Milbank,
e 10 .. III. the first and third Sunday OF each
month. &. MATHEWS, Chief
!; EUsTAcE Foss, Sec.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

srves lRDER OF RAILWAY CONDUCTORS
u Miibank Division n o. SO. Meets at Ma
Hall every second and fourth Sundays
h2p. IN. All members OF the order cordial
u invited. i. A. JOHNSON, Chiet Cond'r.
JOE HORNE, Sec. and Treas.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

NGREGATIONAL-R II Battey, pastor
W Services every Sunday at l0:45 a III and
NJ m, Sunday school II ~; Y Z S Z + sun
Aey services $50 pm.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

The usury committee Of the house
have agreed on 10 per cent IS the
maximum rate of state interest, sey-
eral wanted it five and six and others
at IL. and the compromise was made
as above stated.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

TO o. G. T-Meets every Friday eve
l. ming at Masonic Hall, and extends
cordial invitation to visiting members.
u S. X. GREGG, &. L.
Y 0UssIE THOMAS, Rec. Sec.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

The prohibition bill will be debated
in both houses Of the legislature Oh
Wednesday. the 5th inst. The bill
will probably engross a good share Of
attention during the rest of the week.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

EIRsT NJ. Il. Church. Preaching every
~ Sunday at 1915 a. m ard $50 p. N
|eDworth League $50 p. m. Sunday school
HIN. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 1880
Nh. Rev. J. G.. SHETLAND, Pastor.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04
Wanted

a girl to Go general house work.
Apply at this office.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04
CIIU RCIIES.

lMAATHOLIC. Service in st. Lawrence
~ Church every SUNDAY, and holy day at
aat l0:3O A. m. REV. JonN llERMELlNG, Priest.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

EPISCOPAL-S Service in Library Hall first
- Sunday OF each month at 10:45 a. IN.
nd 1902 m REV j NJ. MCBRIDE otiiciat-
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04
PERSON Al.

Clerk Of Court Lockhart starts on I.
trip to the state capital tomorrow
morning.
Miss Emma G. Hall. of Springfield.
Vt, is visiting with the family of her
kinsman, Mr.. w. M. Thomas.
Miss Kate Schnacke, principal of
the Big Stone City public school was
transacting business at the county
seat last Saturday.
Miss Nellie Smith. sister OF Mrs. J.
a. Rickert OF Corona, and Miss Carrie
Jennings, of kilbourn. are taking
advantage of the excellent school
facilities of the city.
Mrs. Chas. Requa and Miss Carrie
Hall of Big stone, were visitors in
the city and welcome callers at the
the HERALD office last Thursday af-
ternoon.
S. r. Gold, of Big Stone. ard John
Munro, Of Wilmot. were in town
Wednesday on their way to Albee, to
take an inventory of the drug store a:
that point.
Neighbor Eolkmar made trip to
Aberdeen "Wednesday last week in
the interest of local lodge Knights of
Labor. He was elected delegate to
the general assembly.
Aug. Schmidt. the Ortonyille meat
man was in the city Thursday. Au-
gust has recently purchased 55 acres
of the bottom land near the Ortonville
quairies, for pasture and slaughter
house purposes.
Major Diggs left last Thursday for
Washington, where he goes to help
the other members of the commission
in their endeayors to show the sec
retary Of the interior the advisability
of ratifyina the treaty and throwing
open the reservation. Mrs. Diggs
accompanied her husband and will
visit with friends in New York.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

The telegraph dispatches say that
Senator Pettigrew ha recommended
4. B. Smedley Of Mlbank for statis-
tician Of South Dakota in the agricul-
tural department, and that he Will be
appointed.
The colonel Will make 4 COOL one,
and with his appointment he Will
receive the congratulations OF his
friends
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1890-02-04

Some poisoned meat, thrown out by
for a certain dog that had been COM
mittng depredatons Oh his poultry,
has caused the death Of four or five
CANNES, some of them considered
very valuable by their owners. While
destructive dogs are most deplorable
nuisance, the poisoning plan Of get
ting rid of them is altogether too
sweeping There are good dogs and
bad dogs, and he better plan to reach
the bad ones is to use the gun. pols,
Oh is too promlscuous, and often
reaches where it was not intended.
, 1890-07-12
Trimming or Large Ears

Modern surgery has not hesitated to
cut a new nose out of the cheek, to
loop up a dropping eyelid, or engraft
the skin OF one person upon another,
but it has not until now given a pans
ears a setback. To DIR. William w.
Keen, Of Jefferson college, came q
brother physician to repair a job that
had been badly done by natures prem
tice hand, SO to speak. The young
man, for he was only 10, was all ears;
that is to say, his ears were not only
ibnormally large, but they a, pped in
a painfully absurd manner
The surgeon proceeded TO lay bare
The cartilage by removing the skin
from the posterior surface OF the auri-
Gle, and then excised a long, narrow
piece of the cartilage-V shaped in
gross sections, as if he had run a min
iature pillow over the ridge on the
back OF the ear. Great care was taken
moi to cut clear through and thus
cause a scar on the anterior surface.
The edges of the cartilage were then
drawn together by catgut stitches, in
addition to those in the skin. This
was done while the young man uas
etherized. He went to sleep with long
ears, and he awoke with short ears
very sore ones, and so intricately fas
tened into position that for some nights
he had TO sleep fiat on his back. But
when the wound had healed and the
plasters were removed he found him
self possessed of symmetrical and fair
sized ears.-Philadelphia Letter.
, 1890-07-12
MhNMcAMA As144>
Tbs English Woman and Money Matter.

The English Woman and Money Matters.
With regard to money matters the
English woman is gloriously ~independ-
emit. Whatever the family income, If
there is any income, she has her fixed
share of it. Wife and daughter each has
her share allowance for dress, etc,
which is punctually paid, and within
which she is expected to keep, whether
1t be large or small. There is none or
very little running to papa when miss is
eItravagant, and the good girl who is
always forehanded and the foolish vir-
gin who run into debt are stock char
acters in English story books. A mar
rage without settlements is regarded
with as great disfavor by prudent parents
as are runaway matches with us, and,
thanks to the married woman's property
act, every penny belonging to a woman
before her marriage is afterward abso-
lutely her own.
Before the passage of this act she pos
sessed nothing except by legal settle
ment. The very clothes on her back
were the property of her husband, and
there is a case on record where a woman,
being knocked down on the street and
robbed of her watch md other valua-
bles, the jury refused to find a true bill
against the robber, because the action
should nave been brought in the hus-
bands name for stealing his watch, etc.,
from the person Of his wife.
Mrs. NJ. P, Il.