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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
If you want genuine goods get them
of w. B. McMullen & Go.


PERSONAL.
A Winona (Minn.) special to the
Chicago Tribune has the following in
regard to former Knoxville minis
ter. Rev. Mr.. Mckinley, while here,
was pastor of the Clinch street Metho-
dist Church, and made "a host
of friends, aud his removal to broad
er sphere will be exceedingly crafty
ing to them:
1.-THE Rev. William Mckinley, Pre-.
siding Elder Of the Methodist Church,
this district, left here to-day for
Brooklyn, N. Y, where he goes to
take charge OF the Church of Chris
tian Endeavor, late Edward Eggles-
toms, at a salary Of SIS .000."
Mr.. Frank B. Earnest, our clevei
young friend, late editor Of the Tribune
has severed his connection with thai
journal, and left on the early train
this morning for Cincinnati, where he
expects to embark in the sea OF journ-
alism on larger scale. Mr.. Earnest
is young man of large requirements,
and possesses admirable qualifications
as a journalist, which only need q
larger field to develop more fully. He
has filled with acceptability the re-
sponsible position of Editor-in- Chief
OF the Tribune for two years past. Mr..
Earnest is quite pleasant in his social
relations, aud makes friends wherever
he goes. We wish for him abundant
success in his entrance into new fields
of labor.
Newport Reporter: sour younl
aud highly esteemed friend w. B
Robinson departed on last Tuesday
train to fill a clerkship for Messrs
Ault & Lillsrd, of Knoxville. While
the citizens Of Newport regret his de-
parture, the citizens OF Knoxville
should feel proud Of one so worthy as
he.n
Newport Sentinel: "W. 8. Lot.
speich, Of Knoxville, has located a,
Sevierville as agent for the Wheeler &
Wilson Sewing Machine"
Mr.. Fla. Stratton clerk in the Chat
tanooga postoffice, was In the city yes.
terday, on a visit to his brother.
A postal from the clerk, Mr., w. B
Ragsdale, informs US of the arrival al
Tate Spring, Thursday, Of Mr.. Jno. g.
Hollinshead and wife, aud Miss Par.
rott, from Cartersyille, Ga. They
have five guests there now,
Capt. Isham Newman, of the North
and South Railroad, is spending few
hours In the city, on his return from q
flying trip to his home at Messy
Creek.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17

The concert given at Marshall &
Co.'s music store, for the benefit OIL
the st. Luke's Mission School
again drew a large crowd last night,
and proved to be season of excellent
enjoyment. A change of program me
was given, and some excellent music
furnished. Among the new features
was a cornet duet by Misses Celia
and Hattie Williams, with clarionot
accompaniment by Mr.. Luther How.
ell. This was received with great ap.
plause.
The refreshment and promenade
room was also crowded again. The
ladies and gentlemen in charge were
kept quite busy, and their highest an
ticipations were fully realized. 1t has
30 far been decided success, and
everything has passed off smoothly
and nicely. Tha ladies will serve
lunch ia the refreshment room over
the music store, to-day, between IL
and 2, which will close the enters
tainment.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
CIOsing the CanYass.

The municipal contest has moved
along very quietly with title outward
appearance Of excitement, up till yes
terday evening and last night, when
there was considerable csucusipg and
cheering on the streets for the several
candidates for Mayor, and everything
points to lively time to-day, Up to
the latest information all four of the
candidates for Mayor were still on the
track and proposed to run 1t through,
any rumors to the contrary uotW it'll
standing.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
A Compliment 10 Dentists.

or all professional men, dentists
should be the neatest, and as class
they are. Those who require CRATE.
full, refreshing, delightful aroma, while
working about the organ of smell,
should wet their hands In DR.. PRICES
Floral Riches. It's fragrance is not
only as pleasant as can be imagined,
but decidedly stimulating.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
High Authority.

The late eminent chemist Prof Jas.
V. u. BIaney, says, IN his letter OF
December 4 1874: "Since became
by my analysis, with the
purity of DR.. Prices Cream Baking
Powder, of it's freedom from adultera-
ton, the care taken in its preparation,
1 have had it used in my house" .t
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17

To all who arc suffering from tho errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, etc, I
will send recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by = missionary in South
America. Send self-addressed envelope
to the REV. JosEPH T. IsMAE Station ID.
Nep Fork City. JRn1deod-w1y.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
For t1onoress.

The fame Of the average Congressman is
of such short-lived darstion that it seems
hardly worth while now to pay $40, coo for
an election. Who wants the nomination
in our district? for there is nothing equal
TO Henry's Carbolc Salve for tho cure Of
all ores, Wounds, cuts and skin Diseases.
Beware Of counterlei!s.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17

Maximum Thermometer, $50; Min.
imum, 2S'; Rainfall, 600.
INDICATIONS For Tennessee and
the Ohio Valley, winds generally
from south to west, partly cloudy
weather, falling followed by rising
barometer, aud slight rise followed by
slowly falling temperature. .- q.
The latest novelties in Perfumes,
Toilet Powders aud Toilet goods gen.
orally, at Lyons & McCampbelrs.
Glass Store,
Chattanooga, Tennessee.
PC. Wilson, GIass Store, Chatts-
nooga, Tennessee.
Every thing in Window Glass and
Glassware, at Wilson's Glass Store,
Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Glass only for cash only, at Chatta-
nooga Glass Store,
PC. WILSON.
Glass. Putty, Diamonds and every
thing in Glass aud Glassware. Write
to the only exclusively Glass store
South, P. g. WILSON,
Jan.14>4'. Chattanooga, Tenn.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
CITY ITEMS.

Apples, Cider, Oranges and Grapes,
Peach, Strawberry, Grape, Ounce and
other kinds of Jelies, Java, and Mocha
Coffee, blended Boston Baked Lima
and String Beans and all other kinds Of
Canned Vegetables and Fruits, Maple
Syrup in quart jars, at Gaines.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17

Old friends are always the best. It is
folly to try new remedies, when McCabe's
Medical Black berry Brandy has for twenty
years been the standard cure for Cholera,
Flux, Diarrhpa, and all Summer Com
plants. For sale by Druggists every
where. .....
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17

Another Savings Bank gone UP! This
has been said so often of late, that
people are beginning to look for safer in.
vestments for their surplus cash. Any
man who has 20 cts to invest can not do
better than buy box of Motifs Liver
Pills, for they never fail. Always keep
them in thu house. Geo. w, Albers,
Wholesale Agent, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
PENCILETrEs.

This is the tug OF war.
Choice Syrups, cheap and good, al
McNulfy & Knsffis
Prime Cheese and Clipped Beef at
McNulty & Knsf1ls.
Try McNulty & Kusffi's Teas. They
have not risen with the boom.
Lemons and Oranges just received
at McNulty g. Knaffl's.
Just received, Seedless and Lon Ion
Raisins at McNulty & Knsffi's. .,
Hominy, Grits, Graham Flour and
Oatmeal at McNulty & Knaffl's.
Get the boys and girls some Candies
and Oranges at McNulty g. Knatfl's
just received, 10 barrels Cracke re,
fresh and sweet, at McNulty &
Knaffl's.
We can't have but one Mayor, con-
sequently some three men are bound
to be beaten.
The youngsters of Cleveland pro
pose to send up mammoth balloon
next Tuesday evening.
There will be no session of the
Criminal Court to-day. The room
will be used for holding the election.
Preaching tonight in the First M.
E. Church by the pastor, Rev. c. B.
Sparrow. Prayer meeting this morn.
ing at 10 o'clock.
The Quarterly meeting for the Ath-
ems station, M. Z. Church, Rev. j. s.
Petty Presiding Elder, begins to-day
in the University chapel at Athens.
Messrs j. G.. Duncan and r. s.
Payne came up on yesterday evenings
train from a hunting excursion down
the country, bringing good lot of
game.
You can find a great variety OF
Breech-loading Shotguns at W. w.
Woodruff & Co.'S, with all the nee.
essary implements, Wads, Shells,
Chilled Shot, etc.
Turkeys, Chickens, Mackerel, Cod
Fish, Salmon, Corn, Tomatoes, Sue.
cotash, Peaches, Corned Beef, Pickles,
Hominy, Grits, Oatmeal, Mince Meat,
Apple and Peach Butter, at Dawes &
Jsckson's.
Mr.. Pat Layne, the express sgent
at Cleveland, who wss assaulted and
badly injured by robbers some days
since, is recovering, and will be able |
for business again in few dsys, ssys
the Herald.
The boys and girls had better pres
pare themselves with Skates before the
assortment is broken, and be ready
for the big freezs coming A hand.
some variety in stock, at w. w.
Woodruff & Co.'S,
Athens Post: Postmaster Jno. o.
Sehorn issued 1877 money orders
during the year 1879, amounting to
$4,000, the fees on which were 1895 90.
Number of orders paid 500, amounting
to Sl1, 800 Number Of letters regis
tered, AL.
According to the Spectator, Rev.
DIR. w. A. Harrison, pastor Of the
Third Presbyterian Church, in this
city, is to assist Rev, Mr.. McCorkle in
a sacramental meeting at the Second
Presbyterian Church In Rogersville,
which commenced last night.
Several pieces Of baggage belonging
to the Bessie Darling Theatrical Com
papy were aboard yesterdays train,
and were sent on last night, checked
through to New York, the neadquar-
ters of the company. They were bill~
ed for three nights engagement in
Nashville, beginning Thursday night
The Mechanics and First National
banks of Nashville, Tennessee, have
consolidated under the name of the
First National Bank of Nashville,
Tennessee" With capital of $500, 900
and over 81 900, 600 deposits. Nathan
lei Baxter, Jr., was elected President,
Samuel J. Keith, Vice President, and
John P. Williams, Cashier.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17

A party having large residence Of 10
to ~ rooms, we'll located, will sell on easy
terms or will exchange for smaller resi-.
dence equally we'll located. For particu-
lars apply TO e. Dean Dow, Central
Agency. apll0dtf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17

A eriOns emeute occurred recently be-
tween two horny.handed sons of toll, which
resulted in broken arm for Smith and q
cracked rib for jackson, For bad blood
there is nothing equal to Seovills Blood
and Liver Syrup, which drives out all imA
puri.ies like magic.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
EIGcutiOn.

Mrs. l.. u. French, having just finished
a course of E'orution under the celebrated
Geo. Vandenhof, will be pleased to re,
ceive pupils, either in class or alone, after
January lst. For further information ad-
dress Mrs, French, through the Postofice
or Williams Book Store. d271m.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
To the Voters of the Second
Ward:

As unexpected business duties will neces-
state my absence from the city and State
for several days, it will be impossible for
me TO make as thorough personal can
vass of the ward as wou lite to do. l
trust, however, you will not forget that 1
am candidate for Alderman, and if you
will honor me with. recollection, promise
that will serve you as faithfully and eff
GENTLY as / possibly can. 4a sf''.
Very respectfully you're, &c., -.
jan89t ALEX. ALLISON.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
HOGS I! HOGs!!
Fat Ho rs w ante dill!

Parties wishing to sell Fat Hogs
will fiud 1t TO their interest to call on
Tgnsz FAM, at the East Tennessee
Pork House aud Steam Sausage Fac
tory, on the Knoxville aud Ohio
Railroad, as he proposes to pay the
HIGHEST Market Price in CASH.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
Will Sell LOW for Cash.

One new Buggy, one good Heating
Stove, two fine Gold Watches, ten
Mattresses, one Bureau, two Wash
Stands, three Tables, one Iron Safe,
two French Plate Mirrors, one Lounge,
two Kitchen Tables, &c.
4. A. AKERs.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17

just received,a complete line OF
Fail and Winter Clothing, at A.
LObenstein's Cheap store, which
can not be surpassed in quality
or price anywhere.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17

We have tried Whites Neuralgia Cure
in our family, and can truthfully assert
that 1t is the best remedy for this common
complaint ever introduced. For sale by j.
w. Slocum. Druggist, opposite the Custom
House, Knoxville, Tenn.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
w anted.

Sherman g. Co., Marshall, Mich, want
an agent in this county at once, at salary
of 500 per month and expenses paid. For
full particulars address as abo7e.
dec30d&w1y "
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
To the Voters of the Sixth Ward.

Chancery Court having been in ses-
sion for the past two weeks, l have
been so engaged that could not get
out to see you in person, so take this
method of asking your suffrage, prom
ising that, should you elect me one of
your Aldermen, 1 shall endeavor to
make myself worthy OF the honor
conferred. w. A. GALBRAITH.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17

Combs, Hair Brushes, Cloth Brushes,
Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes, Bath
Brushes. Dressing Cases, Cologne Sets.
Hand Mirrors, ETC., at Lyons q Nc
CampbeIl's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
Dressed TURKEYS.


Cranbelries, Minee Meat, at Hudi.
burg's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17

All Handmade Saddles, IFar-
ness, Brides, Collars, &C.. at
MILLER e. HOLLENGSNORTH,
Market square,
Knoxville, Tenn,
[Best and Cheapest-l ,f octld.tf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
Father is Getting Wen.

My daughters say, How much bet
ter father is since he used Hop Bit
ters." He is getting well after his long
suffering from a disease declared In
curable, and we are glad he used your
Bitters.--A lady Of Rochester, N. Y.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
BLANK B0OkS!f

The season of the gear
being at hand aChess
business men fnd 1T
Convenient to open o.
New Set Of Books, aCe m
cite their attention to
Our stock, aChich they
aUiW find VeTy compete
and aUe beJieUe 2USW De
fOatnd Ue9'y lOaO a1t
price. RespecUatfty
e RAM AGE q co.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17

Peter Ritter's is Headquarters
for Fine Cigars, Tobacco, Nicer
schaum and other Pipes. and
Smokers Articles, at 90 Gay
Street---the Old Stand.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
To Save Money

Go to McMullen & Co., buy your
Boots, Shoes and Umbrel as, and save
your money and buy farm.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
First P,esby terrain church,

Divine service at halEpast ten
o'clock this Saturday. morning, BIp.
tism Of infants during the fret part OF
the service.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17

Cold Cream Camphor Ice Lip Salve,
ETC., at Lyons & McCampbelI's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17

Choice Eating Apples, Dressed Tur'
keys, Celery and Cranberries at.
SHOEMAKER 81 CALDWELL's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17

A large stock Of Orguinettes and
Music just received at the e. T. China
Hnnhe.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
LAMAR HOUSE.

jas. G. Rose, Morristown; J. ].
Kelley, Cleveland; C.. Kothe, Balli-
more, Md; R. N. Hood, MaryviIle.
CENTRAL HOUSE,
r. H. Ashmore, Noisy Greek; w.
n. Hoge, Athens; Edward Stern
Rolla, Mo ]. NJ. Jones, Tennessee,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
'tHaiaa al-i4a afass 70 ~ q -
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
Procsedings of tho tity Council Last
Night

The b )aId met AS usual last night,
Mayor Luttrell presiding, and the
following Aldermen present y {
Boyd, Patty, McAffry, Lyons, Har-
ris, Burrler, Sullivan, Caldwell, Me-
Croskey. nockepjos Lewis, O'Conner,
Stephenson, Dickson and Irwin.
The minutes OF the previous meet
ing were read and approved.
The following bills were presented
by Alderman. Boyd of the Finance
Committee, properly approved and
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
Where do you get your Shoes and

Boots?
Why, get them at w. B. McMuI.
len & Co.'S, and so do my sisters, my
cousins and my aunts.
Reasonable best OF goods and low
prices.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17

Fancy Evaporated Peaches and Az
pies, Fine Rsisips, Suecotssh, &c, &C d,
just received at
SHOEMAKER d CALpwRLL's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
ATKIN HOUSE.

ATKIN HOUSE.
8. d Reynolds, Loudon; B. B. Le-
noir, Lenoir's; J. w. Heard, Louis
link. Baltimore; Robt league, n.
c.; Eugene Davis, Somerville; It. b.
and Mrs. Mabsn, Whitley co., KY; F.
A. Stratton, Chattanooga; ]. Il. Whit
man, Dalton, Ga; Milo McBee, Jr.,
lStrawberry Plains; Thos. Parton,
Mamie Gibson, Washington Carrie
Potts, J. 8. Campbell. Philadelphia
Jas. Virgins, N. Y; A. w. Legg, G.
G., Watterson, Rogersville.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17

| n TtJutsb ny ". It. 1UuDBUlOUu,
lamp lighter, to make up the differ.
! ence to him In wages between the city
scrip and money, ELECTED some discus
sion, 1t was stated that for this scTi p
he could only get IS cents on the dol
lar, at most, and sometimes only IS
| cents. a#a. EEas aI -esfsr
1t was argued, however, that this
action would create precedent which
would be dangerous, and all other ems
ployes and debtors wouis call for the
same.
1t was finally decided to only allow
Mr.. Youngblood the advance In oil
since the date Of his contract as has
been done heretofore.
The report Of Chief of Police Picks
ems, for the year 1879, was presented
by Alderman Lyons, and makes the
following showing: Total number OF
arrests, S5l; males, 30S; females, AS;
amount of fines and costs adjudged,
81, 065 so; collected, 81 oil 65.
Alderman BurIier, chairman OF the
Street Committee, presented his an
nual report, which elbows that during
the year 1879 the amount OF $ll ,454 SO
was expended on the streets, div ided
among the Wards as follows: First
ward, 81 lo4.2S; second, $9l3 10;
Third, SS47 90; Fourth, 5000 rs;
Filth, 81 1886 ~; Sixth, $500 "a; Sew.
etnh, 50 500. 81; Eighth ST ,s8444 Ofthe
above SS75 is chsrgesble to the build
ing of new bridges; $3.50 to the SAM
tary Departments $3.50 to the Fire De
psrtment, and $l75 to the Market and
Building, leaving So. 494 3S chsrgeable
directly 10 street work.
Mr. G. Channabefry, an old gentle
man, on motion Of Alderman Dickson,
was allowed to sell an electric battery
free of license.
A motion by Alderman Patty TO re-
lease Mr.. J. F. H4upt for taxes on his
residence, was referred to the Street
Committee.
On motion, the Board adjourned till
next Tuesday night at y O'clock.
Fancy Evaporated Peaches and Ar-
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
g. KOIlIItnsn

Keeps the Milwaukee Bottled Lager Beer
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-17
AT THE HOTELS.

List Of Arrivals Ian the city.
The following Is a list OF arrivals st
the city hotels for January 10th:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-08-12
lI.LUSlyE VISIONS.

On the occasion of the fire which destroyed
part of the Crystal Palace in the winter
of 1867, part of the mcnagerie had been
sacrificed to the flames. The chimpaazee,
however, was believed to have escaped from
his cage, and was presently seen on the roof
endeavoring to save himself by clutcliing in
wild despair one of the iron beams the fire
were watched with an intense curiosity min
gled with horror and sympathy for the sup
posed fate which awaited the unfortunate
monkey. What was the surprise of the
spectators of an imminent tragedy to find
that the object which in the guise of a terri
fed ape, had excited their fears, resolved
itself into piece of canvas blind, SO tat
tered, that to the eye of the imagination and
when moved by the wind, it presented the
exact counterpart of struggling animal |!
cause it proves to us that not one person
alone, but a large number of spectators may
be deceived by an object imperfectly seem
and aided in the illusion by a vivid inlagina-
tion-into fancying all the details of spec
tacle of which the chief actor is entirely O
myth. A singular case has been given on
strict medical authority of lady, who,
walking from Penrhyn TO Falmouth-her
mind being occupied with the subject of
drinking g-fountains--was certain She saw in
the road a newly y-erected fountain, bearing
the inscription, +" If amy man thirst, let him
come unto me and drink =" As matter Of
course she mentioned her interest in seeing
such an erection to the daughters of the
gentleman who was supposed to have placed
the fountain in its position They assured
her that no such fountain was in existence :;
but, convinced of the reality of her senses,
ON the ground that "seeing is believing, !"
she repaired to the spot where she had seen
the fountain, only to find, however, a few
scattered stones in place of the expected
erection CAdm6ers's JoDrnal
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-08-12
MARRIAGE IN THE CELESTIAL EN-
PlRE. -a E.-sEt..a.


Thirty pairs of embroidered slippers are
necessary for the trosseau of a Chinese lady
of position, and her boudoir is crammed
with confectionery, dried fruits, burned al
monds, barley sugar, syrup of aloes, oranges,
ginger and shaddocks, all in confusion with
rich silks, jewels of wrought gold and pre-
cious stones rings, bracelets, cases for the
nails bodkins for the hair, and a thousand
other charming nick-nacks. In this strange
country young woman when she marries
never has dowry. She is literally pur-
chased either by the husband himself or by
his relations. Although she may have no
brothers, she cannot inherit any portion Of
her paternal fortune unless her father makes
an express declaration in her favor. Such
arrangements are always completed before
the marriage, and are usually negotiated by
agents, called ''Mei. jim" The young fancee
is next presented to her husbands parents.
The husband himself she never sees until
the wedding day, when she is carried in a
closed chair to his house. The key of the
chair is handed to the bridegroom, who
opens the door, and if the lady within
pleases his taste he holds out his hand to
her; if not, he slams the door, and the en-
gagement is at an end, the girls parents
having the right to retain the purchase
money.-Leisuse Hour.