The Washington herald., 1911-09-12
COL. GREEN GETS
6,242 PROPOSALS
Women. Young and Old,
Eager to Wed the Texan.

New York. Sept. 1.-THE charms of Col.
+. VI. r. Green, the fascinating son Of
the richest woman IN America, have
created such a panic in feminine hearts
that the bank runs OF 1907 fade in COM
parison. No fewer than 6,242 women,
some Of them youthful and many quite
handsome. have written pleading for the
privilege of being his wife. They do not
want his money. They tell him so frank
ly. All he has to do is TO come to them
pcnniless and kindly permit them to win
his love.
OF the foreign countries, England leads
in this matter. with France close Sec
Ond, and her rival on land and sea, Ger
, many, a pushing thiru. No fewer than
, 1881 women have entered the contest
from abroad.
An aluring proposal comes from a
young woman living in Tynemouth.
Northumberland England: DO you
think you could love my sister? She
has got a great big. loving heart. We
are orphans. she and I. and let apart
mrnts, so 1 thought of suggesting for
you to come oHer to England to our
home and take rooms for a time and
see how you like sister and / But come
as a poor man. II YOU don't fall in
love with one Of US, no harm will be
3
welcome"
ParIOr Maid Proposes.
a parlor maid employed on the estates
of an English baronet, near Great Ad-
dington. Northamptonshire, writes: Il
trust these few lines will find you and
your dear mother quite we'll I wonder
if you could love a poor girl like me,
as only wants to be loved and cared for.
Never mind about money. Don't let's
mention it, for you have worked very
hard for IT. and I am very sure I would
take great care Of it. I know I am
youngAb that is the best part Of It.
dear ood-by, dear. God bless you and
YOU kr mother. I don't know now II
you ESr woman fnfnsF'I living in, Lord street,
in Hoddeston, Eugleterre. England
Permit me to offer myself in marriage.
Il am an English lady by birth, twenty
five years of age. domesticated, and Of
a very happy and loving disposition;
exceedingly fond of children, animals,
and all things natural but not lover
of society. May l he permitted to hope
for your full consideration"
A young woman of Wallham Green
writes: Il am not a merry widow. but
only a young miss OF twenty-five years.
am n very clever pianist, and can also
sing very well, and by gentlemen I am
considered extremely good-looking. I
am of a very affeCtOnate nature, and I
can love very quickly. am a shorthand
typist."
Offers One of Her Daughters.
a woman of evident education living
in Hampstead road. London. England.
writes: Il take this opportunity OF writ
ing to you, being the mamma OF two
pretty girls-sxteen and seventeen, one
fair and one dark. tall and good figures.
and not yet aware of the value Of
money. or marrying for the same, but
home-loving girls. They have not yet
kept the company of gentlemen, but
when they do we certainly want them to
marry one who can look after them
well and keep them. They are very
much admired. My husband and arp'
of good families, either side. We shout
be glad of a reply or n visit"
An ardent miss from the Rue des Ano-
pines, Paris. has penned this ardent mis-
sive: Your life as a colonel must have
been beautiful and thrilling Che really
earned his title in serving as chairman
of the Republican State committee in
Texas. But when your forehead is burn1,
ing, Is there anybody to put a cooling
hand on il? When your heart beats too
fast after the scenes of battle Is there
any to show you are a pure affection, al
ways the same, to admire and love at
all hours and every minute All, sir! II
you are in need of that faithful and low
able companion. marry me 1 am young.
and it is said that I am not ugly"
A missive from GrosvenOr street, Lon
don, England. says: Il am widow OF
thirty-five, tall and of prepOssessing ap-
pearance, imposing enough to be nick
7 haN~n M m
tie man whom could love and admire
for himself Glancing into the keen'
yet kindly, eyes of your picture. publish
ell in England. they confirm your self
reliant and noble, manly character. I
am of a gentle and loving nature, and II
is believed absolutely loyal to the hearts
core Your splendid character and de-
termination appeals TO me. 1 ask to DO
given the opportunity Of proving my
humble statement"