Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-03
Capt.-"NOs sir, am satisfied that am

Capt.-"NO SIR. l am satisfied that l am
THE LARGEST NAN IN THE WORLD,
and probably as large ~ was ever born.
have devoted much time to studying the
subject, and I am satisfied that there
never existed race of giants, as is
claimed. There is actually nothing to
corroborate the theory. They claim
that men OF gigantic stature are vouched
for by the bible. claim that We know
nothing about their base of measure
ment, and that the standard has increased
since those times, 80 that cubit might
have been a very small measure of
length"
kep.-"Mrs. Bates, 1 suppose your large
family enjoys good heallh?"
Mrs. B.-"Excellent."
Rep.-"I presume you are the tallest
lady in the world ?"
Mrs B.-"While we were abroad the
most eminent physicians and scientists
assured me that there was never before
lady within eighteen inches of my
height"
Rep.-"Excuse my inquisitiveness, but
how many yards OF silk are there in the
dress you Wear?"
Mrs. B.--"Well, this is rather scant.
there are only sixty-fvc yards in it. NY
iuIl evening reception dress requires
EIGHTY YARDS OF MATERIAL"
The reporter did not become too in
quisitlve, being exceedingly modest;
hence he left many questions that sug-
gested themselves for the ladies to ask
when they attend the reception in this city.
However he saw the tiny top of a dress
boot peeping from under her skirt, and
mentally decided that it would be Gale
aJnarrow twelve.
Rep:-"1 suppose that you have your
special pew In church ?"
Capt B.-"Yes, indeed. We have a
nice new Baptist church al home, and
have had seats constructed for Us. NV
wife is member Of. the church, and a
very devout Baptist"
"kep.-"l beg pardon, Madame, but
did they baptise you in tie river? ?"
Mrs. B.-"No, indeed, sir. was i'm.
mersed in the baptistry"
THEIR WEDDING AND PRESENTATION TO
THE QUEEN.
VI these events the gentleman and
lady gave very interesting account
The wedding took place on June II, at
st. Martins church, Trafalgar square,
London. AS q bridal tour they visited the
"Starand Garter hotel" few miles from
the city, and passed two days in that
fashionable and expensive retreat.
ut is fine place." said the captain.
"Our bill was over seventeen pou nds, and
1t was as long as my arm, everv Incl
dental being put down. / have it framed
at home"
On returning to London they found
an order from the queen awaiting them,
requiring them to present themselves
at Buckingham palace at one O'Clock on
the 21st. They had previously appeared
before the Prince of Wales and the mem
oers OF the Masonic lodge, OF which he
is member, and it is probable that he
had aroused his mothers curiosity bv
his description of them.
AT the appointed time they were gra.
ciouslY received, there being present the
Princesses Louise and Beatrice, aud
Princes Arthur and Leopold, besides
lords and ladies. The queen was some.
what reserved, but asked how they liked
the country and government compared
with America She made them both
bridal gifts. The captain received mas
slve gold striking watch, the case weigh
ing nine ounces. and the entire watch
over pound, while with the immense
neck chain the whole weighed over three
pounds. The bride was presented with
a splendid diamond cluster ring, contain
ing seven white jewels
Rep.-"How did you enjoy the inter:
view, captain?'
Capt.-"1 was thinking all the time
how l was to get out, as had been told
that must back out bowling. But w
were much relieved when the queen
arose and passed out of side door With
q graceful nod. We were invited twice
afterwards, when the queen evidently de.
sired to exhibit us to some of her rela-
tlons, and she was then very cordial"
The reporter suggested that everything
would have to move on grander scale
In the world if there was to be race OF
giants such as they.
"Yes," responded the captain, elf
But"
The interview is intensely interesting,
and we are glad that the community at
large will have an opportunity to see anc
converse with these immense and highly
intelligent members Of the human family,
on Thursday, July l, when they will visit
Austin with W. w. Coles great eircu,
and menagerie, holding their levees both
afternoon and night.