Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-11-21
Wooed and Won by a Giant.

PITTSBURGH, Nov. I0.-The giants
now on exhibition at a museum here
have had a battle. Tho warfare was
not of physical powers, but of the
heart The contestants are Patrick
O'Brien and Mrs. Annie Druse. Mr.
O'Brien is a native of Ireland 30
years of age, and claims to be seven
feet eleven inches in height and weighs
$50 pounds. Annie is a ft companion
TO her giant adorer She was born
in Germany and last May was placed
on exhibition by Mr. G.. o. Starr in
the city of Boston. Two months ago
the giants We're on exhibition at Gin
cinnati. This was their first meeting
1t was case Of lightning love at
first sight on the part of Patrick.
His overtures to his contemporary.
however, met with but little eDcour-
agement Perseverance was reward
ed and Annie lent her ear to his
powerful wooing. Patrick with the
characteristic generosity OF his
nation, presented his love with
diamond ring. From that time his
star of hope was in the ascendant. The
courtship was such vigorous proceed
ing that the business of the museum
was interfered with The manager
could not regulate matters, and the
couple were dispatched to this city.
The following letter to the manager of
the Pittsburgh Museum was mailed the
previous day:
CINCINNATI, Nov. |, 1888 &C. O.
Starr Il have tried in vain to keep
the giant and giantess from making
fools of themselves and have failed
Such loving glances, tender speeches
and gigantic tomtoolery is more than
my nerves will stand. l send the low
ing couple to you, hoping you will have
better success than the results of my
efforts have proved.
Yours truly, p. HARRIS.
When Mr.. Starr received this epis-
tie and when the giants arrived be
endeavored to culminate the loving
episode, being convinced that there
was true affection He proposed mar
riage to the giantess, not including
himself, however as one of the con-
tracing parties. but on behalf of the
masculine giant. Annie want ed the
proposal from first hands. Mr.
O'Brien used his influence and the
citadel of affection capitulated. Gen
tie Annie was led to the altar by her
lordly suitor on the Goth inst.
Thanksgiving Proclamation
WASHINGTON, October 27.-The
President has issued following Thanks
giving proclamation:
BY the President Of the United States
Of America, Proclamation
In furtherance of the custom of this
people at the closing of each year to
engage, upon a day set apart for that
purpose, in special festival of praise
to the Giver OF all good, |, Chester a.
Arthur, President OF the United States,
do hereby designate Thursday, the 29th
day Of November next, as day of nat
ional thanksgiving. The season which
is drawing to an end has been replete
with evidences of divine goodness,
prevalence of health, fullness Of har-
vests, stability, peace, order, growth of
fraternal feeling, a spread Of intelligence
and learning, continued enjoyment
ofoivil and religious liberty; all these
ahd countless other blessings are
causes for reverent rejoicing. | do
therefore recommend that on the day
above appointed the people rest from
thier accustomed labors, and meeting
at their several places of worship ex-
press their devout gratitude to God
that he hath dealt so bountfuily with
this Nation, and pray that His grace
and favor abide with it forever.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR,
President.