The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1872-01-04

4 The envelopes bore the initial letters O, boz,
names in silver.
Al III o'clock the tasteialv Furnished
Parlors Of 80 West Ninth street were throne
ell with fashionably attireL assemblaee
including nanv Of the shining lights a
literature, art, the pulpit, and the press
Among the most notable were Miss LOGAN,
silver-haired mother and two beautiful sisters
Nate and Grace. Celia Logan Kellogg,
was unavoidably absent in the far West
Three or four of Mr.. Sicses' brothers an,
sisters were present with their families, a.
we're also Mrs. George Law, wife of Ill,
millionaire; Mrs. Col. Nav, Mr.. Gsorr,
Law, Jr., Nine. Octavia Walton lie VeH
Nine. Clara Brinekerhofi, William Winter
Esq, and wife, Mrs Getting, and at leas,
three hundred others. The guests were il
morning or street costume, with one or two
exceptions.
The bride wore a travelling dress Of brown
corded silk, corslge made slightly Pompa
dour, skirt with demi-train and bouffan
over-skirt Of the same stuff Her ornament.
were coral and gold, and her hair was ar
ranged IN the last style Of French plaifs
Mr.. Skies appeared in a Prince Albert coal
and wainstcoat Of dark blue diagonals, pan
falcons Of light gray and lavender stripes, 8
corn colored silk scarf fastened with a large
coral slide, and lavender kids. He wore q
hunch OF rosebuds on the left l:ppel of hi.
coat. Personally, Mr.. Skies Is shorter than
his b:ide. He is stoutly built, with hand
some face, and long, Dundreary whiskers.
Prompt to the moment, DIR. COllyel
stepped forward to perform the ceremony
he Is the celebrated blacksmith, whose re.
nown has been enhanced since the Chicago
ire. The services were very impressive,
consisting OF ieryent prayer, and the Uni.
tartan marriage formula, from which the
word "Obey is omitted. Or. COllyer, speak
ing Of this aiterward, said that he had never
married more than one woman who promised
to obey, and she didn't. There were no
bridesmaids. Miss Logan's mother gave
away her daughter. Then came congratula-
lions, and subsequent adjournment to the
rear Parlor, where large table was spread
with cakes and fruit, aud other nieknaoks,
which each person tasted
A large bridal cake ornamented the centre.
and every one was given piece 10 take
home and ''dream on" ample squares of
white wrapping paper being convenient for
that purpose on the shelf of a book case
standing near. No wines or spurious liquors
were served.
The remainder of the time set apart for
the reception was pleasantly passed in con-
versation, in singing by Madame Brincker-
hoff, and in receiving the congratulations of
visitors who poured in and ont until after
half-past twelve. The entire ceremony was
plain and Gniet, with no unnecessary nom
sense about it, as beftted a marriage so prac-
teal in its object.
Olive Logan-which will continue to be
her professional name, Mrs. Sickes being for
private nse-has been fulfilling her lecture
engagements straight along up to Monday
evening, when she canoe lied one in order
that she might I've able TO take part in yesier-
day ceremony. Her bridal tour will con-
sist in the fultllment OF other lecture en-
gagements Tor which she is booked every
night until after Christmas. Last night she
lecture,l At Warwick, n. Y, starting soon
after O'Clock for that town, via the Erie
railroad. Her husband will act As her bilsi-
ness manager "a usual.
a large look full Of letters Of regret was
displayed on the table Of the eentlemen's
dressing room up stairs. George William
Curtis who was unayoidably detained in
Washington, writes:
The man who is married by DIR. Collier
is married indeed"
Mrs. Bertha Scranton Poole, of Rochester,
herself recent bride, sent poem, of which
tine following Is the concluding stanza:
"And the song would lie OF WOMAN
Who wrought out 4 mission true.
Who lived through trial and weary DAYS
Ill The world that blamed hal learned to praise
Whose last, best crown was OF loves pure rays
And that woman would he you.''
Prof. Moses Colt Tyler of the Michigan
University SAYS:
II wish YOU lie full OF happiness, and
testify that Writ Sickes is As enyiable fell !
low as he is glorious one"
Other letters We're received from Laura
Ream, the Rev. John Peath, who became |
acquainted with the couple in the Yosemite |
Valley; Almont Barnes, the poet; Z. ii. G. |
Clark Of the Troy Press, the lecturer author;
the Rev. and Mrs. I. X. Beecher; the Rev.
I. w. Norton, Gen. and Mrs. Logan, Col.
Holloway, editor OF the indianapolis journal;
Mary L. Booth, editress of Huper,s Boar;
$. :. Packard, Samuel Law, son Of George,
Ind many others. kilograms flashing bless
ngs upon their m,rried life were received
Yesterday morning from all parts of the
country.
Gone and Done ~.
A telegram from New York on Tuesday
evening makes the following announcement:
Olive Logan was married this morning, to
Wit Sykes, by the Rev. Robert Collyer.
She Lectures tonight at Warwick, New
York"
Married in the morning and lectured the
anne night! That's business. What next?l
Well, We are personally acquainted with
Dive and Writ, both. We think il a good
match. They have both seen much of life
md the world, though young in years. Olive
las written book on Life in Paris" and
Writ has lecture entitled "New York AT.
er Dark" What these two subjects do not
ontain, socially and morally-and immor-
lily, too-is not worth knowing. We like
dive. She takes you by the hand with | I
God, Oid-fashioned grip, and looks you in
he eye with smile, as much as 10 say:
All right understand you, my boyw
As to Writ, he has the most OF the bar
ain, az Olive can turn the scales against him
ny day-avoirdupoisly speaking. He has {
n efieminate manner and voice, and reads
is own poetry in a lively, jinglinp vay.
or couple Of years past Olives agent for .
er lecture engagements, until he has come
. say to her, 80, that thou Writ Sykes,
bus endeth the first lesson.-Prsons Sun
SINCE it IL pretty certain that nothing ex-
ept competition will ever induce the pres
nt directors Of cable communication with :
reign countries TO lower their rates of toll,
,e more ofthem We have, the better. The /,
III introduced into the House providing for !
se incorporation Of company to lay . h
1bmarine cable across the Atlantic, by way :.
the Bermndas and Azores, will probably, :.
it becomes Law, help to bring about this
suit. The same company also proposes to j.
y Geographic cable from our Pacific /!
at to China and Japan; which vouh :.
ing Us into direct and instant communiea-
On with the Essf, instead Of compelling rs :,
send our messages by the long and expen- J
We route Of the Atlantic and Europe. In 8
ew Of the rapid and enormous increase of y
II eastern trade, the value Of such line to =
II merchants Is at once apparent, while it, !,
,porfance to the government would be BY :
} means small. The capital for both these
ldertakinss is said to be ready for invest
emit a. soon as the necessary privileges shall
We been granted BY Congress.
some years ago, when California was b.
,ding to the east specimens ofonions which Il
re foot broad, and squashes weighing se
e-fourth Of ton, the American Museum ii
an ostrich that died. Mr.. Barnum bad G
nicely picked and dressed, and sent Il to e.
arlington market-nan, Who hung il on Ii
aail, labeled, 'fCaliiornia turkey, weight v
Q pousdA." 1t Vas some tine ikereaises pl
|oee any special mention vas made Of the M