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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
HAT PIN vANQUISHES HUGGER.
Omaha Young Woman Puts AssaiIant
to Flight.

Omaha. Neb.. Nov. ia stab i'm the
eye with "A hatpn in the hand Of Miss
Helen Pickett. an athletic young wo-
man. put to flight a ruffian who for
two weeks has terrified women i'm the
leading residential district here. Jack
the Hugger." as he has been termed,
seized Miss Pickett by the waist, and
before he knew what she was doing she
had used the dangerous weapon which
she carried in her hat. The man ran
away bowling with pain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Timer" was very Interesting meeting
of Sloan Lodge, No. 81. Il. and A. NJ.
TurS'lhy evening. the meeting being IA
special one. There was work in the
NJ. NJ. degree. Visitors were present
from several different lodges and there
WAS Il good attendance of local menu
bcrS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

decorations for which were frr,;shoa
ny Nls' Alice Gotlander, who repre-
sen's the magazine.
Inc iair VIII continue through, to-
morrow afternoon and on Friday even
hs' supper will be served which. if
maze as attractive as the other f.a-
lures OF the fair, will deserve the pub
lie attention and patronage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
"rs. Catherine A, Moore

from n "oore returned. Wednesday.
furer,, Iaha. where he attended the
A Nv" oi his mother. Mrs. Catherine
urlav ~ mrs. Moore died. last Sat
lived Baltimore. where she had
renairs part of her life and her
Partlam, were brought for burial to
tine nr Where she was living at the
mains w wi Moore's birth. The re-
mori,, " o. buried from the Wild Me-.
"' church of that city. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
DREAM OF TRAGEDY FULFILLED.
Sons Fears as to Fathers Intentions
Come True.

Hamilton. o.. Nov. 16.-Just after re-
lating to his family that he had
dreamed that his father, AdOlph
Hummel, had shot him and shot him
self. Frank Hummel went into the
yard to investigate "A noise, when his
father approached. shot him through
the right lung. and then killed himself.
The father was jealous of his son, and
had separated from his wife on this
account.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

All young people, IA years of age ami
over connected with the Baptist Sun
day school or parish are invited to at
tend meeting to br held in the YES
try. Saturday evening. Nov. 10, at 80
The meeting is called for the purpose
of considering the natter of forming
a Y. L. 5. &. f.. but The young people
are urged to he present whether they
wish to Join or not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
THE A. r. /. CONVENTION
Cheer to the Echo the Mill OPENING
News from Fall River,

san Francisco. Cal, Nov 16.-At the
Of the third days session of
the American Federation of Labor con-
vention telegram alleging the COM
p!etc failure of the attempt of the op-
orators to open the Fall River mills
was read to the delegates The an
nounceInCnt was received with cheers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

|. {. Clement who has been in town
Tor the past two weeks working i'm the
interests of the Golden Cross. left
tuesday, for his home i'm Saltwater. He
was accompanied by Mrs. Clement. who
has been passing few days here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

r. Poginstechcr. representing the Manu-
facturers' Paper Go. of New York, is in
town for a few days on business connect
ed with the Lawrence, Ncwhall Il Page
Co. plant at Shawmut. He is accnmpan-
led by a surveyor and they are looking
over the property of the company. The
new company Will take POSSESSION. about
Ian 1.E,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Mr. and Mrs. +. J. Emery Of Fairfield
Center. who were recently injured in an
accident whereby they were thrown from
their carriage. are recovering we'll from
the effects Of the same and no serious re-
suits are Anticipated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
BURGESS
N<poRTLAND,M AiNE~
t:OBES&0

CORD shor is about completed. The out
put 'his year is one of the largest con-
s"Iuently it hus required considerable
'line to put on the labels and pack the
cans ready for market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

\ ,ln .l r.ir took q large party Of
l"it. -" i!o To- NcsSalolSI<c hall IN
'iD.1ud T." attend the dance. Weakness
d" W"ht Tho party left the city III
E"i slIrrs AND returned feeling the
sinu' WAS. % that it is safe to sup
l'~n thtt the dance WAS successful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Fairfield will open the basketball season
tonight. with ii game between the local
team and the Colby College team from
Watcrvill,. 1t is understood that IL social
dancr VIII follow. The boys have been
putting III some hard practice and il is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Mrs. Jennie NJ. Hammond was in
Hallowell. Tuesday evening, where she
inspected the work of Queen Esther
Chapter. @. T.. s., of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Charles BuzZell of CoStiSan, WIS IN
town on business, Wednesday. and was
the guest of r. Il. Smith. Lancey
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

There was no meeting of the Xxx Whist
club Tuesday, but ''ticntlcmcn'S" night
will he observed. next Tuesday evening,
with Mrs. w. j. Bradbury at The Gerald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

NJ +. j. PlunnIrr of Norwich, Ct.
."d M. q. X. F"i syth" and Miss But
Hs ~ IN" h"tn" of Mrs &. K. McFad-
dei Of lh.s city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Peter Dorcey was an arrival. Wednes-
DAY. from 6O-days' furlouSh to New
York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
FAIRFIELD.

Frank Wilson % SkowheSan, has recur
ed employment at Shawn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
Toniqht's Concert.

March-'Hugh de Payens.' Missud
of the Gnomcs.''
Robinson
WaitZPs-R reception. Godfrey
Selection from Heart and Hand" Lecocu
Little Curly Headed
Coons, Wheeler
Concert Medley-"A Gay Old Time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Charles E. Haskell was passenger
on the morning train Tor Pofuaii"'
Wednesday. for "A short business Trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Smell are rcJoic-
ing in the tirth of IL lo-p"und son, born,
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Mrs. NJ. Olive Moore of Winthrop, is
the guest Of Mrs. II. l.. Hunton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
NATIONAL HOME.

Orel Brown reported for duty. Wednes
day. from furlough to Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Lewis BusWeil and son. Chaflic. OF
I.amoine, We're in town, eunesda!'
calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

David T. Ryar of Gilmanton. n. H.
late LIST n H. Vol. Infy.. reported for re-
admission. Wednesday, and was assigned
to quarters in Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

The Clionea Club will meet, Frida,
evening. with Mrs. II. l.. Holmes, High
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Miss Harvey has returned to Belfast
after visiting her friend, Miss Annie
McDOuCal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

The Misses Addic and Alice Lawrence
LETT. Wednesday. for IA short trip to Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
OAKLAND.

g. &. Humcs of Siawmut. was i'll
town, Wednesday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Fx- sheriff Frank p. Pennel Oh
Skownegan. was in town Oh business
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

The next attraction booked to appear
al the opera house is the f. v. Phelan
Musical Comedy CO. They will play THE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Francis Sturtevant OF Oakland
Heights, left. yesterday. on Il tfip To
Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Cyrus F.. Burke has returned from a
visit of several months in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

T.. w. Stevens Of Fort Fairfield, was
Gardiner visitor, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
WATERVILL.E.

Fp''Han Grant. State aSrut for the
rrovrI'it Life x Trust CO., WAS in
WatrNliIo. Wednesday. on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
Funeral of Mrs. James Oliver.

The funeral of Mrs. james Oliver oc
CURED from her late home her.. at
= O'Clock, Tuesday afternoon Rev. j.
II. Roberts. pastor of the Methodist
church. Officiatcd. The interment WAS
in MaplewOod cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

At it's last regular meeting. bouwe"
Commandery. L. .. e. e. CONFERRED ,ii7
dapree upon seven candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

MIR. and Mrs. W. NJ. Aver are al
cu..mnscott. Mass. called there by the
death Of Mrs. Ayers mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

william IT, Head RETURNED. "Wednesday
from a two months visit to Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Dr.. w. T. Whitney was in Richmond
on professional business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
PITTSFIELD.

Ambrose Leighton of Portland, WAS
;, business caller here. "Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

N,s Morton Drunnmond and little
daughter of Providence Il. L. are VS.
listing relatives i'm town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Mrs. A. r. Small has returned from
a visit with her brother in New York
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

The following marriage intentions are
IN file at the town clerks office: joseph
p;cbarls and Lilly Emmons: Kay l.
Iuther and Goldie NJ. Bubier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Nj Clara bartlett and daughter have
T. lula''i 10 their home in Rumford
l1IS dlrr a few days visit with
in n'iS IL this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

Telephone Girl" on Monday even
Nov Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
YACHT LOST.
Party from Providence
Go Down With Boat.
Warned Not to Leave Coast in
Face Of the Raging Storm.
Sunk by Heavy Sea-Prominent Men
in the Party.

Norfolk, Va. Nov. 16.-Oystermen ar
irving at Elizabeth City. today. from
Croatin river and Pimlico sound, re-
port the laundering, Sunday, of the
yacht Roberta of Providence. r. l.. and
the loss of all on board. The Roberta
was bound to Florida with hunting
party to stay the winter. She was at
Elizabeth City. Friday, and left, Satur-
day. FOR the South. No names can be
learned
one of the party was a large man
called Senator by his companions and
another was a theatrical man or vio-
llnist, according to the reports of the
natives for whom he played several
selections while the boat was coaling.
The oystermen say they warned the
yacht to put back on account of the
storm that was raging, and say she
foundered with all on board very short
ly aftcrward. evidently getting into the
trough of the sea.
Only one man of the company was
seen after the boat sank, and he
climbed up on the mast. but it broke
beneath his weight before aid could
reach him. No bodies have been re-
covered. The affair occurred i'm a re-
mote section of the Carolina coast, be-
tween the strip of land that separates
the ocean from the sound mad the
mainland.
A report from Roanoke island saws
a yacht has been in sight of that point,
supposed to be the Roberta This can-
not be verified.
The Roberta was a schooner Yacht
with gasoline auxiliary. She passed
through the Dismal Swamp canal.
Thursday, en- route south. Records
have her from Providence, r. l.. to
Florida. nd give her captains name
as Golden
Norfolk. VA. Nov. ia special to
the Ni'aihian Pilot, frugn Elizabeth
City, .".rht. says:
OHs. Inspector Spencer Davis ar
rived IL from Roanoke island. on the
steame Wagner, today, he said he
passed the schooner zach Roberta Il,
anchor off the island. this morning.
Mr.. Davis also said he learned at
ManteO that when the storm came IN
the people on board the Roberta left
her at anchor and tookk to the shore
In small boats, that the yacht rode
the gale and that when the wind had
subsidized. the party again boarded the
Roberta.
providence. Il. l.. Nov. 16.-The fol-
lowing citizens of Providence are be-
lieved to have been lost with the gaso-
line yacht Roberta. which is reported
to have fOundered off Elizabeth Citv
n. c.. last Sunday:
Col. Felix r. Wendclschaefer, pro-
prlet0r of the Providence Opera house;
Walter Il. Stiffness. Republican leader
in the state Senate, and Willard L.
Perkins.
The crew of the Roberta were Cant.
Isaac Golden of Pawtucket, r. l., his
son. Charles Golden and a nephew,
whose name is at present unknown.
Capt. Golden and his crew are be-
lieved to have taken the yacht to Nor
folk. where the others boarded her,
leaving Norfolk. last Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
objections A SPECIALITY
Fol, SALE.

PIANOS. ORGANS. TYPEWRITERS
and sewing rn:l' hines for sal" or IT, lei at
rei>o,aii" terms. F'rtuk IiLno hard I--I
N, ST Tel phone cali b.. nl;itil "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
lU||||l||D|
POISSON

Bone Pains. feelings. ErysipeIas, ,wsllinf>
Ifyou have aches and pains In bsaes. back and
oints, Itching Scabby SKIN, Blood feels hot Swollen
GLANDS, Rulings and Bumps or the Skin, Mucous
Patches In Mouth, Sore Throa., Pimples, Copper
Colorcd Spots, all rundown. Ulcers on any part Of
the body. Hair or Eyebrows falling out, take
Botanic Blood Balm, guaranteed
socurc the worst and most deep seated cases Heals
al sores, Stops all aches and pains, reduces al
dwellings, makes blood pure and rich eompletS.~
changing the body into healthy condition.
clD RHEUMATISM. cArARRH, ECZEMA. sckvtvlA,
are caused by Poison IN the Blood. b. B. r. stops
dawking and Splitting. Itching md SCRATCHING;
cures Rheumatism, Catarrn heals all Scabs, Scales,
Ernptions Watery Blister, by giving pure health
blood 10 affected paris
CURES CANCER
Sapcrv...ig ~ cinngs Eating Sores, Tmors, CIV
,sefs It asa.s the sores or worst cancer perfectly
y YOU have persistent Pimpie: Swelling. Singing
Pains take Blood Balm and they viii disappear
before they develop into Cancer.
Blood Balm pleasant ard safe 10 take.
Thoroughly rested for 30 years Composed of Pure
Botanic Ingredients. Strengthens weak kidneys and
weak stomachs. cnres dyspepsia At Druggists, 90
Per Large Bottle with complete directions. S0ldin
Augusta, Me, by Rowditch, Webster b Co., 40
Water st. In HalIOwcll, Me-, by W. d. Spauld-
ing, lH Water st. In Gardiner. Me. BY c. II.
9eane, 1872 Water St. Call or rite either store.
Or I'd Balm sent BY express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
Old Dutch

process pure carbonate
of lead has neveryet been
equalled for making a
paint of the greatest COW
ering capacity. That's
what every pound of our
Portland Pure White Lead
is, and if you want the
b3.st pure lead that can
be made, try it. We are
one of the largest paint
grinders in New Eng
land and our lead can
be found in every State.
Write if you cannot get
it in your vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17

,,o work of labelling cans at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-17
ONE BUILDING KNOWN AS THE

oil Back store G"Ur tnn"m"utSl and two
small hoI e. in rear ON Main Street. near
Freight Depot. Apply To l.. l.. Spencer
Watcfyillc nov9dtf
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-10-21
The Party for Young Men.

Edward Hoch, Republican nominee
for Governor of Kansas, in an address
AT Marion, in that state, said:
But now these vociferous gentlemen
have suddenly discovered that the gold
standard is all right, and their candi
date for President blandly announces
that that question is irrevocably set
tied Young men should join party
that espouses good principles and pol
icies at the beginning, and not party
that opposes every good thing until it
is irrevocably settled against it, and
then tags along with belated approval
of all it had stubbornly opposed"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-10-21
A few days prior to the Demo

A few days prior to the Democratic
national convention, W. j. Bryan
handed out the following to Judge Par
ker; "a man who is weak enough to
put his candidacy in the hands of Hill
and Belmont before the convention
would not be strong enough to resist
their influence after election, if he were
by any possibility successful" Well.
Judge Parker received the nomination,
and now Mr.. Bryan has lined up with
Hill and Belmont and is whooping it
up for the weak" man. What a pic.
ture'
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-10-21
BLUE PRINT MAPS.

Blue print maps Of any town
ship in Roseburg, Oregon. and Dis
trict, showing all vacant lands, for
so cents each. If you want any
information from the U. S. Land
Office, address
TITLE GUARANTEE & LOAN Co.,
Roseburg, Or.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-10-21
Just One Little Wish.

do not wish to dwell upon
This rough old earth for many years;
There's too much humping here below,
Too much of grief, too many tears.
] would not shun one heavy task
That Fate has ordered for my band;
I'm quite content to take my share
OF thumps and bruises, understand;
But some day will have enough,
And then the little space fill
In this sad world may be assigned
To one possessed of stronger will
One who delights in constant strife
And bares his bosom to the fray
Without thought of where he'll stand
When dawns for him the final day.
But while l would not linger here
Till frosty locks adorn my top,
Or till there's but a smooth expanse
Where fourished once an ample crop,
Before leave this vale of tears
And to that peaceful haven glide,
My weeping friends, lend me your ears:
wish Bill Bryan would subside!
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-10-21

With Claus Spreckles of the Sugar
Trust and August Belmont Of trusts too
numerous to mention-32, we believe
working for Parker, the Democratic
nominee seould not feel that he is al
together an object of dis-trusi.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-10-21

Since the Ladd victories in the show
ring at the st. Louis Fair cattle breed
ers all over the world know Oregon is
on the map. Such advertising helps
the state and should be appreciated by
every citizen.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-10-21

\ Portland man is suing his employ
crs for $4,000 for the loss of big toe.
Estimated by the inch or ounce, that
man is worth more than white ele-
phant.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-10-21

The Cinnamon of Portland may
think they have exterminated the devil,
but they needn't expect the Eugene
Guard to believe it while Harvey Scott
lives, moves and has his being.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-10-21

In his first attempt to discuss the sit
uation in the Philippines, Judge Par
ker made Il mistake in figures of only
$I7l 100000. If this habit should grow
on the Judge. some close observer, be-
fore the close of the campaign, may re-
mark that he is somewhat careless.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-10-21
Notice.

All accounts owing to the late firm of
Stewart & Want are payable 10 the un.
dersigned. All OF these accounts must
be settled by October l5, 1904, or they
will be placed in the hands of an attor.
ney for collection. J. f. STEWART,
Sept. 2S, 1904. Toledo, Or.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-10-21

Said bids will be received IL O'clock
which they listed
sealed envelopes directed John Setz
Envelopes containing such bids should not have
of the lands which the bids relate but
the date which the bid to be opened JOHN D. MCKOIN
and Special se Agency
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-10-21

The Portland baseball team is cling.
ing teuaciously to its old position in the
pennant race.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-10-21

Mothers, keep your little ones in
doors after nightiall. Mr.. Bryan says
that old terror Imperialism is at large.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-10-21

The LEADER and Pacific Homestead
lor only S1.75. Now is the time.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-25

have the honor 10 be your very de-
voted friend and admirer,
JERMYN PROTHEROE
Dear Mr. Protheroe-Maidenly mod
esty compels Inc TO admit that l am
somewhat surprised at the-the i'm
petuosity OF the communication in
which you do me the honor to make
an offer Of your hand and heart think
that, if you Will pardon the suggestion,
such proposal should have been first
addressed to my mother, who is the
head of the family. Thanking you for
the compliment you have ! lid me, L
beg TO subscribe myself, sincerely
yours, ELEANOR SMITH.
Two Days After the Picnic.
Dear Miss Smith, am plunged in
despair. I cannot make anything of
your answer or wishes on the subject.
I am unnerved. l must plead guilty
TO the charge of impetuosity-my feel
ings overcame my better judgment. I
meant to beat about the bush, to re-
mind you of what I said to you when
you took shelter under my umbrella at
the Penny Readings last winter. but
such "reminiscences. however delightful
to me, seem a little cruel to recall to
you If you cannot bring yourself to re-
ciprocate the warm affection, respect,
have inspired me. Puny boys of TWEEN
ty may sneer at me for loving you.
You must remember, my dear Miss
Smith, that am forty. These extreme
~ young people never think of any one
but themselves; they affect to deem it
ridiculous that what they call IAN old
buffer" like myself should presume to
fall in love. But, my dear Miss Smith,
there is another sense in which buffer"
may be used. In this primitive Wilt
shire village wherein we both dwell,
must confess that find myself little
out OF sympathy with the hustling,
pushing woman who wants to Dust man
from his proper place in. the world. 1
am told by the economists that the
question rights itself, but 1 have dis
tinctive dislike to see a gentlewoman
enter the marketplace to earn the
bread which she should not have to
earn.
In my somewhat old-fashioned
theories of life, 1t seems to me that a
man should act as buffer between
poverty and the woman he loves. 1
do not know whether you are aware
that by the recent death Of an uncle
he has pretended to die once every
year for the last decade and was at
last taken by SURPRISE have in
herited comfortable fortune, and, If