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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
VIII Keep BONNER on Ch.rcke, s.r,,

VIII Keep Boomers or Cherokee Strip.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.--The war de-
part:nent has received no information
in regard to the reported contemplated
invasion Of the Cherokee strip. Tho
department commander has standing
instructions to keep the boomers out at
HI hazards and war department. officials
have no doubt that the soldiers will
cary out their instructions to the letter,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02

E1S"t'"S tV' III" Ou1Hh1 I f0B.
OMAHA, Dec 80 The refusal Of the
Union Pacific to allow the Milwaukee
and st. Paul road to use its bridge and
yards was brought about by tho discov.
cry that the contract entered into by the
TWO companies gave the Milwaukee and
st. Paul read control of the Union Pa.
c,iic yards. The Milwaukee and St.
Paul has engaged counsel to force the
contract through the courts.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
SEVEN peRiSHEp,

Only Ono OS . Schosnsr's Crow Left Ia
Tell the Tale.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3o.--The schooner
Lucinda c. Potter, bound from Boston
to Norfolk, capsized Sunday of Bsrne.
gst. Five men were probably drowned
Ut once; three were able to gain lodR.
ment on . portion IT tho vessels house,
but two Of them died from exposure.
Charles Wallenberger, the sole survivor,
was picked up by men from the schooner
A. D. Lamson, and brought to this port.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
AN INDIAN OUTRAGE,

Run h on White IEtver Burned
Abducted.
DENVER, Colo., Dec. 3o.-A report Of
eu Indian outrage has been received
from White riv in Dakota. A band
of Indians abducted the wife and daugh-
ter of b raiiChman na1ieSE Miller and
subsequently. burned the ranch. Troops
are in pursuit.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
Chicago. live stock.

Cattle-Top prices, S)t55.s5 for prime to
ex, ia steers go,d TO ch,:ice. A.2,.4T,: com.
mon, s3sb1t4.,0 butchers stock. S..Ota2 20
Si.Us32 Co. stockess, s . asz.Tl Es<:F.
!: H"ss- Packers: .ss08 7a light, sat50as6s
butch rs'. sB.65 els; Ighl.H BIT, 10 35l ~
Sheep Pr mes lamb, $6,UsGa. s. god to
Oh ice e-p, $3.50 4Ss ommon lambs. SIS,
U5.iy; com ..on sh cps .A0nA.25s. 80. - !.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
COLORADO DESTiTuTiON.

aIany Settlers Are Actually Dylnx q
Starvation.
DENVER, Colo, Dec. s0.-Reports Of
awful desulation and famine come from
Eastern Colorado. Many of the settlers
III that POI ton Of the state are starving,
and hundreds of deaths will follow un-
less aid is ar once extended. The cause
Of destitution Is lack of rain,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
St. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul Union Bt0ok Yards. = .
Hogs-Light s3,oo.S3.i5: mixed. $3a0a1bs
heavy. 1928 SO: bulk, 80 @365 -.
Cattle Fat steers, at so cows, Il 1,HDa
2.2j' som ..on COWS, 7.cD$ 81 bulla, $l-1S
2us Itch c.ws, $k,I3: calves. 500, $50
sto. ers, Sis ,Ge s; feeders, Si.6O, ,ss.7t
butche y GERS, s2.sIn3 90. 4
Shee, MuttonN 4a7 a., S: lambs, $500
45' 'e.de :, s3OI4. . mixed, s36J - 45s
stockers, 81 OOlsJ.T5. - r..
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
SPOONER'S SUCCESSOR.
Democratic Newspaper Men Appear

Democratic Newspaper Men Appear to
Favor villas.
CHICAGO, Dec. so. The Times pub.
fishes the result of AL inquiry it recently
sent to the editors Of Democratic papers
in the State of Wisconsin, regarding
their choice for United States senator
to succeed John G. Spooner, whose term
as senator expires March 8, 1881. All Of
the best-known Democratic editors in
the state responded and the result fol-
lows: Col. William F. Villas 80, Gen.
e. s. Bragg Q, scattering 8.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
Land Laws Not Retroactive,

WASHINGTON. Dec. 30.-Secretary No.
bic In response to m inquiry from the
local land officers at Oregon City, Ore.
transmitted through the general land
Office, holds that An applicant, who,
prior to the act Of Aug. 80, 1890, had
perfected little to 40 acles OK more un-
der The general land laws, may, under
that act acquire title 70 $40 acres more.
That Is to say, the act IL not retroactive
M1NNEAro11s, Dec. so.-The Biiou
theatre burned to the ground shout 2
o'clock Sunday night. Several people
who lived in the upper stories Of the
building had narrow escapes. There
was no performance going On. ,&@ $s
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02

OMAHA, Dec. 3o.-A special to The
Bee from Fullerton, New, says: Fire
has destroyed eight business houses
here. Loss, $50, go; fully insured.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
CHRIS MAS
Comes but Once a Year,
f. 1.-THE HIE>. FAIR

Is making every possible effort to supply the people of
Little Falls and Vicinity with good and varied Christmas
Goods Dolls of all kinds and qualities china, bisque,
rubber ond Jqoooese Toys of wood und toys Of Hon
Games, picture books, albums Of al kinds e'egoot
glass goods rases cups and soucers, s|eds elegant
lamps baskets, plush goods, etc.
MDFFLER RSz MUF LERS4
Finest ever shown III Little Falls in silk and worsteds
Just the thing to present to Father Brother or BEST
Felhow:'' silk honderchie& in every shade known!
CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS
will be in stock about Dec. 20h, ard h1N be an ex-
ceptionaHy fine line.
Christmas departmentour other
Dry Goods
Flanne Towels Table Linens
BeA~,,r.ads. otc Ci:oc:S;E Its
tn 20 per from regular prices.
Don't forget hat ours popular to trade.
WOODWORTH 4. HARDING,
Propri etors THE F'AIRz'
North Half of RHODES BLOCK. Little Falls, Minn.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
Fighting Had Commenced

within three miles OF the agency build
ings and dete rmined effort was being
made by the reds to reach and burn the
agency. An Indian village of friendlies
in plain sight of the agency was seen to
60 up in flames just before dark. These
facts Were from an official courier. who
was all eye witness to the trouble that
occurred at and near the agency. He
came here by order of the agency au-
thorities, bringing special dispatches
and to
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
A Pan-AInerlcan Coin,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The reconl-
mendations of the international Ameri-
can conference for the establishment of
an American monetary union and the
issue of a common silver coin have been
adopted by all the American republics
except Guatemala, Uruguay and Para
guay, which have not been heard from.
The first meeting of the union takes
place ut the department of state on
Jan. z,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
YY.rn tha Settlers Exervwbnro

to be on their guard. The captain of
the Rushville home guard has received
official notice from the agency to make
every possible pre- paraliou for defend
ing the town, and to see that the ada
cent. settlers were notified. Soon The
teri flied leople came in and befnTe mid
night the town WAS crowded. It is
thnught by all cooler heads that 10 i'm.
mlnent danger threatens the railroad
towns. Mondays battle has made it al
most certain that
A Bloody War Will Follow.
A large number of warriors who fa-
vored peace have gone to the Bad Lands,
and now, with strong force of fighting
bucks, it will be difficult matter to
dlslodge Kicking Bear. Two Strikes
band was coming in toward the agency,
b'.I it is now certain that they will turn
X.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
PANDEMONIUM BROKE LOOSE.
News Of the Fight Stir. Up Indians ut Pine

News Of the Fight stirs Up Indiana at Pine
Ridge.-- Fighting Near tho Agency.
RUsnv1LLE. Neb., Dec. s9.-When the
news Of Mondays fight reached the
asency at Pine Ridge psndemonium
broke loose among tile 5,Ou0 Indians
gathered there, and large number of
these broke away. The friendly Indians,
including Red Cloud, joined the army
forces under Gen. Brooke. At suu-
down
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
LATEST MARKET RePoRTs.

The meeting Of the Western railroad
presidents will be held in New Yorh
Jan, 8, -
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
OF.flt'l

kS P. FULLER, Justice "i h. Prnrt and 'nu
~seCOE,Inissnier, Office tlt the rerti,d T"f
Tanners Blork. First street. l:p'ir Falls Mi"'
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02

49, FOSTUFF!rt niRECTnRv
!. MAILS VIuSs.
li6;n2 North--TrRli 20. |, daily. ,.4j y IN: u.
daily. ll:2S am.
GoinI s"uth-N'.. ., dsiiy,,:tn;rm:Hn l. dali.
3s y. n. 4T
F'L1tll, Falls & Nakm daily rxt'rpi sunh,
100 n';n"r'h I" Btniinr-'i ally s,crpt : ii,cin
S:tcp, M.
Eu.kn,an stag ..ia Grpvrlvi!h. s,tt Ri &.
Prairie, 'rt-M-"kly. Tnes,.ay Thursday am
hturtlay. las NJ.
GTsen fra!s's, tuesday ami Friday. 2rm
Led"na. Wednesday and saturday. p,n
fest'fs' e orsn every sundsyaroru l2iu.to VI
". 3,..ss:,::... s::..,ls!!ss ls!s Z. E. AZ J.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02

ttAHE tIi HNRE,: KER. sn1i'"r.
HENRY GOf'IET t;:egister of Deed.
8. STt'l Tr.rs,.- ~.
R'"HARpSr,,N. Jr 1gc Of rrohste
FRANZ " ',.TnH. County Attorney
n. s. Cl VIE. ft.,,ni; @nr"s,nr
I'M. ~. FrRTGER frroner
4. p FIJI FIR rnnr, f'unnlivsinnvr
y FSRN R,SiiN I. Sheriff
:. T. afAt ES. flrrk "f District Court
J. 81. SEAL. = ,rrrln.cnien, Of S.hnnl-
Comfy = nn issinn,rs.-I. .rI-MrF, tIr.ie:
nan. NARfI'S NOPE. PETER MEbVED. :
GRAVEL. nfNEIS SIIEEpY
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
MEDICAL.
DENTISTRY.

1NR G. } BDWkER, Veterinary Surgeon
~ Graduate oI The untar'" Vet. t'"l'"go. I"
fee a Rhodcs Block. iit,l- ails Minn.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
CHI' 'lIl..S.

f,EkMAE CATHOLIC, Citk' Il OF TIE
~ 6ki RED ntAkT, Fonr,h ST.. s"uth" an
pls. Mass every ulnla! AT lU.3I u. III and Ee>.
pers at 2;U p. III Sun,!ay school nileE7 tesprr>.
ksy. RASTER Pastor
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02
SOCIETItN.

NHASUNlC. Little falls l., dye No. l-p, y. = :
AVAA N. suited ,,iii,,,uIiit utiuu, The Mrsl AMI
bird Thursdays III t |, nn",tn. II. ;asirul
n. ~ LYMAN SiguUr, Secretary.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02

Z ! 55A a>er ss::ss:nst gamhlsrsis on at Re-
=5V trG. -SEf n r,.zss. ,..>sa ,,...sa''
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-01-02

TEE TEE TRANSCRIPT JOB OFFICE
rs NOW SUPPLIED WITH NEW MA
TERIAL THROUGHOUT.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-21

to venture their lot with US; then II
this beginning is followed up by the
same energetic immigration work on
the part ofthe Northern Pscific a. has
been directed to the Pacific states dur.
ing the past FIVE years the measure Of
our happiness will be full. The vastly
diversified interests of Montana
leave no excuse for a man - say he can
find nothing here TO suit him; whether
his taste- be for mining. agriculture or
stocg, he can b. studied aud as the
country grows the ciU-s Nill soon pre-
cent countless business openings for
those Eho lean 20 commercial pur-
suits. II the Northern Pacific road
will bring the Iepple here Montana
will take care of then, and Custer
county Is prepared 10 do its share.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-21
MOSrAEA-s TURN NOW.
The Northern Pacific Road Directing At.
tsntion 10 This state.

The Northern Pacific Road Directing At.
tention 10 This state.
1t Is with much pleasure that We note
the fact that the Northern Pacific rail-
road company have begun their long
promised scheme Of advertising Mon
tanA. Heretofore their energies IN
this line have been devoted 10 Wash
ingtOn and Oregon which from motives
OF an entirely business and practical
nature were selected as the more ad-
vantageous field Of operations Dur
ing the pust four or Eve yesIs when
trainload after trsinlOad ofimnigrants
were being whisked through Montana
TO Washington ami Oregon without
being allowed 10 stop over at any Mon
tana point, some sections 10 this state
notably Helsns and Missoula were die.
posed To feel that the Northern Pacific
road was dealing unfairly and using
undue influence to retard the develop
ment Of our state. To all complaints
In this vein the management Of the
road Invariably answered In substance:
wait till we get throgh with WASH
ingt0n and Oregon and we will do as
much to populate your state as We are
now doing for the states west Of you 4"
Now the time seems 70 be At hand
when this promise Is to be redeemed.
Harvest excursions, 70 leave St. Paul
August 25. September Is aud p area ad-
verified by the road broadcast over
the eastern states for all points in
Minnesota, North Dakota and Nom
tana at one aud one-third fare good
for thirty days and covering the much
prised stop-over privilege. Under the
favorable conditions thus granted.
hundreds OF practical men seeking
new homes in ths west. will visit our
state ~ time.when agriculturally tits
at its best, and the impressions formed
cannot but result In inducing many
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-21

A machine has been patented for use
N the Office or the home which viii
enable the matutinai shine to be
achieved under new conditions OF ease
and economy. The machine Is so con
structed that the operator can seat him
self in front Of II. place his feet on the
rests each side Of a rotary roller, brush
the inner sides at the same time. and
by alternating the feet from one rest 10
the other enable the whole surface Of
the shoe 70 be effectively polished
Underneath the brush is a depressible
foot plate set on springs 70 afford easy
position for finishing the top Of the
shoe A belt from q driving WHEEL en-
Cages with V-grooved wheel on the
shaft Of the brush and drives it al a
multiplied speed The shoes are cleaned
Of dust OF dried mud very quickly. and
the blacking Is applied In the usual
manner By a daubing brush, after
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-21

INDIANAPoLIs, Aug 10 The strike
on the Lake Erie and Western hss
extended to this city. All the psssen-
ger aud freight brskemen went oUt In
the morning. aud traffic j. practically
At a siandstill. No freight or work
trains are running. aud Il is expected
the whole road viii be tied up. Or
ders have been Issued 10 agents not 10
accept any time or peri-ht ble freight.
and he general manager b. holding
everything 80 sbsyanoe until the ar
rival ~ the general Uffiseis.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-21

PORT AU PRINCE, Aug. ia ter
rible accident occurred here last Satur-
day. Recent storms had swollen the
mountain streams and In consequence
the river 81. Mark overfiowed lite
banks. A large number Of natives
were assembled on the stone bridge
over the river watching the torrent,
when the fourdations became under
mined by the action ~ the water and
the structure tumbled into the river.
carrying many people with IT, The
fortunate ones managed TO reach the
bank after hard struggle, but all o,
the Others. some eighty In number
were swept along and their dead bod
les were carried out TO sea.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-21
which the polishing process Is quickly
completed. New York Telegram


Great attention is given In most OF
the African tribes to the care of the
body The teeth are cleansed with a
stick which has been chewed into q
kind of brush. The hands are
washed frequently, not by turning and
twisting aud rubbing them together
one within the other as with US. but
by a straight mp and down rubbing.
such as j. given TO the other limbs
This manner oi washing is 50 character
istic that an African might be distin-
guished b. II from "A European without
reference TO tie color The sun is their
only towel Paul Reichard in Popular
Science Monthly
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-21
Her Hearts Desire.

The prevailing tone Of family Is
sometimes reflected IN the conceptions
Of the children. A lady hearing y
lit le girl repeating the form Of prayer
she bad learned, told her 10 ask ~ she
would Of father, aud in her own
wo de, for what she needed most. The
child knelt, and after few minutes'
reflection implored earne-tly, ''Oh.
Lord make us all very stylish" To
be stylish is the great desire OF many,
but the hearts desire Of all experience
ed travellers IL for q smooth track, easy
and comfortable cars, elegant and lux
uTious sleepers. fast time and q dining
car service which rivals the tables OF
hotels. II is so easy 70 crafty this de
sire by travelling over "The Burling-
ton" that there ls no reason any should
20 unsatisied. In whatever direction
one wishes 10 travel, there l. hardly a
p int In Illinois, Iowa. Wisconsin,
Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Mis-
souri,, Colorado, Wyoming, or the
Blaek Hills region. that cannot be
most conveniently reached via ''The
Burlington" aud connections. For
tickets, rates, maps and time tables,
apply to any ticket agent. or wIite 10
W. J. c. Kenyon, Gen. Pass. Agent,
c., b. & n. r. r., st. Paul, MINI.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-21

To those wishing 70 attend the
Montana circuit races held at Helena
from August 22nd 10 29tE, or to visit
the capital city for business OF pleasure
the Northern Pacific road offen for
sale. from August 2lst TO 29lh inclusive.
round trip excursion tickets to Helena.
good on AL passenger trains, for $3.50
Tickets good returning untfl August
sOth.
p. II. GRIssELLE. Agent.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-21


Ed. JOURNAL:
II IL l. the intention Of the farmers
and Others Of this county to make an
exhibit Of their products at the fair N
Helena this season. IL would seem ss
N some action should be taken imme~
diately toward engaging space for such
exhibit, and making the necessary ar
rangements 70 display the same in q
manner that will reflect credit TO the
exhibitors and to our county. This
matter has been alluded TO by you
several times in your paper, and the
subject would undoubtedly have re-
ceived the attention Of the Chamber
OF Commerce ere this had not that
body been 20 deeply engaged In other
matters Of vital interest, and bad not
their time been 40 lavi-hly given 10 the
welfare OF the citizens In other dlrec-
tions. The Importance OF q credliable
exhibition Of what Custer county can
produce with and without irrigation is
perhaps greater than many Imagine.
such an exhibit, placed In ehsrge 81 n
competent person, woulS do more TO
fsvorably impress the public at large
OF our varied advantages than most
any ot Ter means. II would practi
cally demonstrate 10 our sister cluD-
ties OF Montana thst Custer l. By all
odds the most feasible, the most prnc
tisal location foF the agricultural col
lere. and it might be the means Oi
Influencing the popular opinion IN our
favor. DO the - Ople of Custer wan,
the college? Do they want an incrsa-e
In population? Do they want their
dition bettered by sn infusion II new
blood new ideas, new lih? II they
do, 1T them get a move on themselves
and send % Helena next Monday snch
an exhibition ofour produce, in charge
oi sOm7 person posted ON the same. A.
viii accomplish the end desired. Thnss
desiring 10 send samples should avail
thFm-elyes Of your invitation tn have
the same at your office. marked in a
suitable manner. Truly yours.
J. b. COLLINS.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-21

Notice is hereby given that the ninth
annual teachers institute OF Custer
county, Montana, win be held IN Miles
City, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday. August slst aud Sep
tember lst. End and Srd, 1891. The
meetings will be held In the public
school building. Friday and Saturday.
September srd and 4th will be devoted
to the examination ofteachers.
Respectfully.
LOUISA cooLEr
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-21

The seUOpd and third floors Of the
Electnc building have been fitted up
for the Montana Business College
The old rooms In Gold block were too
small 10 accommodate the large num-
Der Of students that will attend this
year. AR excellent corps OF teachers
has been employed. Fall term opens
September 7th. Send for new cata-
logue. Address,
H. g. PHKLPs, Principal,
Helena, Montana.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-21

BERLIN. August ia terrible col
lision occurred At - point betw
Ostrowo and LOsWiiz, in PrussiAn
Poland. fwo passenger trains coli
lided while going at full speed. The
trAI1s were terribly wrecked and ten
persons were killed aud many injured.
Goals from the locomotive set fire 20
wreck aud some Of tho injured burned
while men we're striving TO rescue
them.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-21

A wrench, called a sprain. which Is .
twisting Of the ligaments that bold ths
bones together. shows itself by a grea4
swelling and pain The way to treat
q is TO bind the parts in cloths wruns
cut In hot water as hot as can be
borne. OF. as in foot. put it into hot
water. Then bind with bandage %
make the Joint immovAble.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-21

Among the great eouuties OF the
Union are San Bernardino and SaE
Diego. in California, which are not
only vast regions. but contain asvery
great amount Of productive territory;
Humboldt and Lincoln counties in
Nevada, which are exceedingly sparsely
populated. and Lincoln county in New
Mexico. which may some time have .
large population.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-21
A RAILROAD TIED UP.
The Strike on the LaRe Erie
and Western Rapidly
Spreading
All Engineers, Firemen and
Switchmen on the Peoria ano
Pekin Union Road out.


FINDLAY, O..Augu-t l9.-Tbe strike
which wBs inaugurated on the Lake
Erie aud Western road on Monday
has reached formidable proportions.
All freight trains have been side
tracked wherever they happened TO
be 1T the time the orders 10 strike
were received. over $40 miles Of road
l. tied up. In this city alone five
freight trains have been abandoned.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-21

INDGAHAPOLIs. Aug. l9.-PrivAie
adviCes received here state that all the
engineers. firemen and switchmen on
the Peoria and Pekin Union railway
at Peoria have gone out and railway
engines are In the round house. bust
ness being blocked.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-21

A young woman IN Pennsylvania
took a novel way Of selecting a hus-
band from her choice of siX admirers
She hade each one write her a letter
setting forth liis proposal in due form.
When the Letters came they ranged in
length from six lines to six pages. The
young woman. believing brevity TO be
the soul Of wit. chose the shortest epis-
tie. which ran thus
Il will always try TO do my duty as .
faithful husband
The directnesS Of this epistle won her
heart an she has married the writer.
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