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The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16
HUMOROUS.
HE DIDN'T KNOW THE MAN.

There was musical entertainment in the
palatial mansion of Col. Duby Bigbug.
Miss Birdie Bigbug plays on the piano.
She is not much of a player, but her folks
think there is nothing more for her to learn.
Among the guests was stranger, who hap
pened to be musical genius. After Miss
Bigbug had pounded the instrument until
the house shook to its foundations, young
gentleman asked the stranger what he
thought of the young lady's playing.
at surpasses my expectations" he re-
piled.
'eYou don't say So" said the delighted
young man.
"Yes, do. never expected that it was
possible for anybody to play SO atrociously
as that'''
The young man was Tom Bigbug, the
brother of the unsurpassed Performer
fact that the stranger did not discover until
he regained consciousness in the hospital
two hours afterward.
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BRETzEL and the telephone: (who has
just had a telephone put up, calls for the
repairer next day)-"Look-a-here, my
vrent, tidn't you dole me dot dellervone
shbeak Cherman und converse in Cher
man?' Repairer-'Yes, sir" Herr B.
''vell Ply chimmetto! dalk Cherman to dot
dellepvone yesterday, nit bolideness, unit
by unit Ply it say, Hello, phawt the divil air
We jabberin' Come off, We oulc Dutchyr
ton'd allow no dellervone to sass me dot
way. Donnerhimmel! Dake id avayr'
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M e h III
DEMANDS RECOGNITION.

This motto we adopted when
we opened our doors, and we
have by our Goods and Work
kept it to the front, and it has
made us the Acknowledged Lead
ers Of the Clothing Trade in our
city. This Spring our Stock is
Larger, our Styles Better, our
Patronage Increasing, and you are
invited to become one of our Pa
irons. Just call and see if our
Goods please yoaL as our help
are paid to show you our Goods,
and they join us with pleasure in
asking you to visit our Establish
ment and see the Latest Patterns
IN Clothing.
Yours respectfully,
J. w. pEIFENpoRF & CO.
N. BIO be continued next week
aprStf
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16

FLOATING ISLAND Put a quart Of rich
milk to boil; when it does so. stir into it
four tablespoenfuls granulated sugar, and
the beaten yolks six eggs, flavor with lemon
or rose; whip the whites to high froth;
when the custard is thick put it in deep
glass DISH and heat the whites of eggs up
on it; it may be finished by putting spoon
fuls of jelly or jam over the frothed eggs
just before serving.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16
New York
BY
SUNLIGHT AND GA6tfGHT
A work descriptive Of the

A work descriptive of the
GREAT AMERICAN METROPOLIS.
Its high and low life. Its splendors and
miseries. Its virtues and vice. Its gor-
geous palaces and dark homes of poverty
and crime. Its public men, politicians adj
venturers. Its charities, frauds, mysteries,
ETC., by James D. McCabe, author Of 'fParis
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THE WORK ABOUNDs in brilliant pen
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Of the People, Public Buildings, Politi-
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Railways, Detectives, Post Office, J.. Gould,
Fire Department, Arts and Sciences, Pub.
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noble, virtuous, brilliant, magnificent, etc.,
of this great city. This work is brilliant
and powerful picture of the NEW YORK
OF TODAY. The work is magnificently
illustrated, and contains over 700 octave
pages, printed on fine tinted paper, and
bound in
Fine English cloth, silk finish, guilt edge,
1915. In leather, extra durable library
style, S4.00. The book is only sold on sub.
scription, and cannot be obtained at any
book store. Agents who understand their
business cannot fail to reap large profits by
selling this book. For terms address
G. E. BAIRD,
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The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16

LEMON PIE.-One lemon one tablespoon
of corn starch dissolved in little cold
water, one cup of sugar, one egg, piece of
butter size of half an egg. one cup of boil
ing water; mix all together and stir over
fire until it boils. Have baked shell and
pour mixture into it, make meringue of
whites of two eggs and two tablespoons of
sugar; spread over pie and brown lightly in
cool oven.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16

CREAM CAKE.-Three eggs, one and a
half cups flour; one cup granulated sugar,
two teaspoons baking powder, six table
spoons of water; bake in jelly tins, making
three layers. The cream, three fourths cup
of milk, one-half cup of powdered sugar,
one tablespoon corn starch, piece of butter
size of hickory nut. Boil milk and sugar
together, mix corn starch in little cold
milk, add one beaten egg and butter, when
milk and sugar comes to a boil pour in
corn starch, egg and butter, and stir rapidly
for about three minutes. When done favor
with vanilla and place between layers of
cake, Sprinkle top of cake with powdered
sugar,
An orange eaten before breakfast cures
the craving for liquor and improves dis
ordered stomach.
For a scald Or burn, apply Immediately
pulverzed charcoal and oil; lamp oil will
do, but linseed is better
1t is stated by medical writer that car
bolic acid diluted with warm water and
poured into the ear, is sovereign cure fol
earache.
Dr. Denker, of st. Petersburg, treats
diphtheria by first giving the patient laxa
tive and when its operation has ceased hi
gives cold drinks calculated with hydroch
loric acid, and then gargle of lime watel
and hot milk in equal parts every two
hours. His method has been very success.
tul.
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AT A LOSS.

Little Sam Wrinkler ON visiting neigh
boring family last Saturday was addressed
by the lady of the house.
"What can do for you, my little man p"
she asked
II dunno" said Sam. mamma told me
not to ask for cake or pie, as l did last
time, and I'm sorter at loss to know what
to ask for, for | don't know what else ye've
got in yer pantry, anyhow, but l can put
up with most anything that's handy
Sytings.
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LOCAL TIME TABLE.


TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON.
For Philadelphia, 2OOH-22 3.-88O-TOOtt-725-
-S.l5-9.00tt-949tt -8.45tt-l030-l1.5 a. m. /;
530t-6l0- 8ss#-l. 53s-7.3O.-S.5 pin.
a. For e. Basiss7e ae-g
EoF Washington, a. MI
For Baltimore and intermediate stations 1865
9H q. m.;-L00-6.00p p. m.
Trains running both daily and Sunday.
Trains running only on Sunday.
II Connect at Grays Ferry for old depot Broad
For Delaware railroad eOO#-s.lO a. m; lO5-sOO'
-625t p; m. No Sunday trains.
For New Castle only.
For Harrington and intermediate stations.
For Wilmington and Northern Railroad, 1855 a.
m.i-l.o515.OO 6.25, p. m. On Sunday from st.
For Delaware Western Railroad, 7.O5, 1880 a. M
$50 p. m. Sunday trains 1880 a. m--6.0O p. IN.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT WILMINGTON.
From philadelphia, 2.5O--l.S2*-4.47s-j,- L45,
Esq., $sS 20 "a H. i3S Ia oso ss l2 7st "a e.
From New York, i.s2., zS7t SOFA m; s.O5, s12,
From q sat in9 Ell Isl! SIs ss s54, 4s nj
From From lS2 s, S1 Ssq s 24 m
80 SilI s$0, kSl sls H' p. no M ii'''A '' '
Both daily and Sunday.
On Sunday only.
From Delaware Railroad, $50, lOl5* a. M; 1905
sos, 7OOp. m. No Sunday trains
From New Castle only.
From Wilmington and Northern r. r., 6.25, $40
ii. a. m; $40 p. m. Sunday trains 40
From Delaware Western Railroad, 500 a. m; 2.15
p m. Sunday trains,9.lO a. MI $40, p. m.
TRAINS LEAVE FOR WILMINGTON.
Philadelphia, New Broad Street Depot, 1891
M; 1928, Lost, 132. 3l6, 4.02, ADJ, sos, $50,
5.55,B,05t. 6.S6, $500, 9.30-l0 COL, l2.S2N p m.
NEW CASTLE, 1888. 1000. 1l46 a. m. +; 440, 5.4e-
6.28 p. IN.
Daily and Sunday.
On Sunday only.
The black figures denote the Limited
Express trains.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16
NOT AN INSULT.

Father" said the young man as he en-
tered the house the other evening in fur
ried manner, 81 have been called dude!''
"Nor
"Yes, have, and it is an insult that
must be wiped out with bloodr'
"Bosh! Boshl The party was simply mis-
taken. He meant to call you an IDIOT"
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AN EVIDENCE OF FRIENDSHIP.

''The prisoner was a friend of mine, said
the witness, in answer to a question of the
counsel for the prosecution.
"Do you desire the court and jury to
believe that you are well acquainted with
him?"
mo; can't say that 1 am.''
"Weil, what are we to understand then
by the statement that he was friend of
yours P''
Gust this" continued the witness. "He
borrowed five dollars of me once and never
returned it.''
'Do you consider that an evidence of
friendshipP"
81 do. If he had paid it back he would
have wanted to borrow ten more. Brook
Ign Eagle.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16
A CAUSE FOR HASTE.

Her father stood at the gate talking with
gentleman, and the seven year-old miss
threw out several hints about supper being
ready without success. At length, anxious
and impatient, sh called out from the side
stoop;
"Papa, if you don't come right in to sup
per the ice cream will all get cold!'-Eree
Press.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16

What is alleged to be piece of the true
cross has come to light at Poitiers in an old
chest. 1t was sent to saint in the second
half of the sixth century by the Emperor
Justin from Constantinople. 1t is mounted
in gold and enamel of exquisite Byzantine
manufacture, and excites great interest. 1t
disappeared during the revolution of 1888.
"WHAT were yon put in here for?" asked
the penitentiary minister of an Irish con-
vict.
'For safe keepin', yer honor"
II mean, what did you do?"
"Come along quietly with the officers,
yer honor"
"You don't understand me. I mean
what crime did you commit ?"
"Wint to church,
"They certainly didn't put you in for
going to church.
''Yes, sor, they found me in church and
took me away.
'eWhat were you doing in church ?''
ssHidin' suit of clothes that stole, yer
honor"
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16
HAPPY LOVERS.

They were counting.
"Don't sit so near me, she said.
81 amt near you," said he.
''You are"
81 amt"
"But you will be-"
'No l won't either.''
"Then you'd better go home, for haint
got no use for YOU
No cards.-DTummeT
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16

The R. M. Cos Drug Store,
n. w. Corner Of 9th and Orange
SITS. have secured the wholesale
agency for the justly celebrated
bartholomew Veterinary Medi-
cines" for the state of Delaware
Maryland, New Jersey and Penn
sylvania.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16
PEOPLE
W ILL T AK

And when they talk about Boots and
Shoes, they are almost sure to agree that
our Store is the best place to buy first
class article at reasonable price-of course
everybody does not think so, but our trade
warrants the assertion that sn immense
number do. Those who doubt cur ability
to furnish them with good goods at low
prices, will do well to call and convince
themselves that such is FACT and you
will soon find that you are sure to secure a
bargin, hard to find at any other place
Gentleman, we would call your attention to
our splendid line of Shoes which embraces a
large variety of Standard makes. Prices al
WAYS the lowest at
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16
HARNESS, TRUNKS AND
TRAVELLING BAGS.

J. A. CONNER, reliable harness and
trunk manufacturer has removed to his new
store, No. E. Fourth ST., near Market,
where you will find the largest assortment
of harness, bags, etc, in the city. Ladies
and gentlemen's pocket books and ladies
shopping bags, sold at reasonable prices.
Prompt attention paid to repairing trunks
and travelling bags. 11-25-1-25-S4s
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16
EVEN THE CHINESE COULD WHIP
1T.

From the Boston Herald.
1t is humiliating to know that a nation
whose subjects the United States shut out
from its shores as 'barbarians" has navy
that warrants it in fighting France, while
this country has only some pleasure boats
and floating junk shops.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16

When one has fever, and the hair is
falling off, take teacup of sage, steep it in
quart of soft water, strain it off into a
tight bottle. Sponge the head with this
tea frequently, wetting the roots of the
hair.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16
ESPECIALLY FOR THE LADIES.

PLAIN CUsTARD PIE.-Three eggs and
one-half cup of sugar well beaten; add to
this one pint of milk and bake in rich un-
der-crust; CRATE nutmeg over custard before
baking to flavor.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16
BARTHOLOMEW.
999 Horse Liniment.

Will cure sprains, Ring Bone and SPAWN,
when all other Liniments fail. The 500
Horse Liniments is now the favorate EN-
brocation in the leading stables of Balti-
more, Philadelphia and New York.
Price six ounce Bottles so cts. Sold by
all Druggists.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16

. Twentieth and Market streets.
3 Tenth and Orange streets.
Signal for Police.
Test signal, struck at A NJ. and 8 p. NJ.
Tenth and Walnut streets,
l--2 City Hail.
l--3 Fifth and French streets.
Ia Front and Poplar streets.
l--5 Sixth and Spruce streets.
l--6 Eleventh and Church streets.
IL Third Street Bridge.
is Thirteenth and King streets
2-l Seventh Street and Railroad.
2--3 Second and Shipley streets
2--I Front and Justison streets.
2.-5 Second and Jackson streets.
20 Maryland Avenue and Beach streets.
81 Delaware Avenue and DUPONT streets.
rs Ninth and Madison streets.
81 Fourth and Broome streets.
3--2 Sixth and Tatnall streets.
"a Fourth and Madison streets.
IS Harlan & Hollingsworth Co.'S Yard.
Al Warmers Wharf
81 Thirteenth and Washington SITS.
Test Signal at 8 A. NJ. from Box each morning.
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Household Hints.

little ginger put into sausage meat i'm
proves the flavor.
In icing cakes, dip the knife frequently
into cold water.
Clean oil cloth with milk and water;
brush or soap will ruin it.
Tumblers that have had milk in them
should never be put in hot water.
small piece of charcoal in the pot with
boiling cabbage removes the smell.
A spoonful of strewed tomatoes in the
gravy Of either roasted or fried meat is an
Improvement.
In boiling meat for soup, use cold water
to extract the juices. If the meat is want
cd for itself alone, plunge in boiling water
at once.
The skin of boiled egg is the most eff
fective remedy that can be applied to boil
Peel it carefully, wet and apply to the part
affected. It will draw off the matter and
relieve the soreness in few hours
You can get a bottle or barrel of oil off
any carpet or wooden stuff by applying
Ouckwheat plentifully and faithfully
Never put water to such grease spot, or
liquid of any kind.
DELICIOUS PuDDING.-A delicious pud-
ding is made thus: sift two tablespoonfuls
of flour, and mix with the beaten yolks of
six eggs, add gradually one pint of sweet
cream, quarter of pound of citron cut in
very thin slices, and two tablespoonfuls of
sugar. mix thoroughly, pour into buttered
with vanilla sauce
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THE WILMINGTONlAN.
q. a. 3. 9irtfturu.

Gen, Thomas A. Smith Post No. l. Post. Com
msnder. Zachary Pickles. Adtutant,
Alexander Burlegh. Meets every Monday
Evening in 4th story of Adams Bailding, 500
Market Street.
Admiral s. r. DUPONT Post, No 2. Post Command
der, j S Iitzenberg Adjutant, Edwin Hirst.
Meets every Thursday in room ls 4th story, Nc
Clary Building, COG Market Street,
Charles summer Post. No. L. (colored.) Post Com
mander, Isaac II. Fisher. Adjutant, L. F.
Fisher. Meets every Monday Evening in third
story of IieDernan Building, s. e. Cor 9TH and
Market Street.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16
Bartholomew Hoof Lotion.

This Lotion has reputation of many
years for keeping the Hoof and the Frog of
the foot in healthy condition.
DIRECTIoNS:-Bat the Hoof and the
Frog of the Foot every evening.
Six ounce Bottles 80 cts. Sold by all
Druggists.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1883-06-16

MARY BARNES,
Nl Fourth and Lombard streets.
MRS. MYERS,
M 9l3 Lombard street.
M RS. LAMPSoN,
M Twelfth and West streets
AIRS. H. e. HoBsoN,
MI No. 30S East 18th Street.
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NURSES REGISTRY.

4s-This column will contain list of Nurses who
come to us well recommended
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eB- Weekly payments taken.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-08-02
A FsIcssing to all Mankind.

In these times when our newspa-
pers are flooded with patent medi-
cine advertisements, it is gratifying
to know what to procure that will
certainly cure you. If you are
bilious, blood out of order, liver in
active, or generally debiliated, there
is nothing in the world will cure you
so quickly as Electric Bitters. They
are a blessing to all mankind, and
can be had at only fifty cents a bot
tie Of G. r. MOFFETT.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-08-02

would come calling to you in the nignt.
and she closed her eyes TO sleep
Grace listened while longer, then a
sudden change swept over her, and she,
too, sank back IN her pillow with o
smile of peace.
The morning sun streaming through
the window proclaimed the tempest al
an end; but Rachel was the first tt
awaken. strange to relate Grace slept
on by her side.
Rachel leaned over to arouse her, ana
lightly laid her hand upon her cheek.
The next instant a shrek of terror rang
through the house. Grace slept the
sleep that knows no waking.
"A faulty action of the heart all UNI
suspected" was the verdict the ply
stefan gave.
We will not contradict him, but that
very day fragments of Steyes gallant
ship were washed ashore, and Steve
himself, its brave captain, came never
more to claim his bride.
Within the year Rachel had pledged
TO another the vows she had 50 nearly
sworn to him, and her double sorrow
was forgotten; but what was the voice
Grace heard, and how she answered it,
we may only read Ia the smile which
rested on her dead, cold lips, as though
she only slept and dreamed dream.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-08-02
still in the Field.

n. Treweek is still agent for Wal
ter A. Woods Celebrated Irvine
Binders, Reapers and Mowers; and
handles first-class cultivators and
other farm machinery. He employs
no canvassers, and insures the farm
ers the benefit of this saving. Call
and examine his machinery, at his
blacksmith shop, just back of the
City Hall. 24m2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-08-02
Excited Thousands.

All over the land are going into
ecstasy over DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption Their IN
looked for recovery by the timely
use of this great life-saving remedy
causes them to go nearly wild in its
praise. 1t is guaranteed to positive
ly cure Severe Coughs, Colds, Asth
ma, Hay Fever, Bronchitis, Hoarse'
ness, Loss of Voice, or any affection
of the Throat and Lungs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-08-02

DoN'r DRINK TEA! that is dyed
with Prussian blue, when you can
get it PURE at Brewer d Penhall e
CONS for soc per lib. %
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-08-02

Go to Moffett's for Baxter's Horse
Lotion. warranted to cure scratches,
collar gals, barb wire cuts, etc.
2m2S
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-08-02

FARMERS buy your goods where
you get the CASH for your produce,
Brewer q Penhallegon's. %
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-08-02

We are showing a large stock Of Silks at very
low prices Black Silks from &c upward. Col
ored silks from 7jc upward. COlored silks from
SOC upward. Samples sent on application.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-17
California Palace Car Excursion


The Illinois Central railroad will
run q palace car excursion to San
Francisco, leaving Grenada at b:55
PIN, January 9th, 1884, route, going
via New Orleans, San Antonio and
Los Angeles, with stops at each Of
the three points mentioned. Rtturn,
ing, passengers have choice Of two
routes, either the Southern Pacific
or, at slight additional expense. the
route via Ogden and Denver. Stop
overs will be granted az will west Of
and including Los Angeles Return.
ing, stop overs granted at any poin,
desired, within the life OF the ticket
Mardi Gras begins at New Orleans
February 18th We suggest that as
many as desire TO witness the carnival
festivities return via New Orleans AT
about this date,
Remember that on this excursion
you have but one change Of cars. and
that atNtw Orleans No snow No
icel Fruit, ferns aud flowers 10 abuu.
dance, aud accommodations frat class.
The trip embraces over 1000 miles al
travel through Illinois, Kentucky Ten.
nessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas
New aud Old Mexico, Arizona and
California, going; and Nevada, Wyo
ming, Colorado, Nebraska and Iowa.
returning via Denver. Every mile Of
this route is repleto with natural and
historic interest.
Applications for sleepingclr bertbs
accompanied by price Of same. must
be made to Mr.. J. n. Merry. ManoAes,
ter, Iowa, on or before December 18TH
To secure desirable location In sleep.
er application should be made al once
Write for circulars, giving full infor.
nation as to rates, route, detours
etc. A, II, HANSON,
Gen. Pass Agent
j. + MERRY,
Gen. Western Pass Agent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-17
THE MARRIAGE OF THE
GIANTS.
All Difficulties Adjusted aud the
affair VIII CoIne Off as
Advertised.



PITTsBURG, Pa, November IA
The difficulties which threatened to
prevent the marriage Of the giants. who
are now on exhibition At Harris
Museum. in this city. have been ad
lasted. Mr.. Pat 0'Brien, the Irish
giant, who is a Catholic, desired 70
have the wedding performed in &C
eordance with his faith. Miss Aunie
Dunz, the German giantess, was
equally determined TO have no one but
Lutheran clergyman oiiciate. A
compromise has been effected, which
meets with favor from both parties,
and conciliRtes the friends Of each
giant
They will be married at the German
church, on Smithfeld street. at Ii
O'Clock next Tuesday morning, Ad
mission to the church will be BY card
Of invitation Only. Manager Starr is
bessiged by applications from those
who desire to be present.
The brides dress will be Of white
satin. Seventy yards were found nee.
essary, and the trimmings were pur
chased in wholesale quantities. No
gloves could be found large enough,
and snecial order has been sent to
New York for them. Her slippers
are in course Of manufacture
here aud look like river flatboat as
seen trvm the summit of Mt. Wash.
ington. Mr.. 0'Brien will appear in
full dress, The ring, which is also
being made in this city, is the largest
wedding ring ever constructed 1t
will also be the trst marriage Of giants
that has taken place in America.
Captain Bates aud his wife, though
born in this country, we're united in
malrimony 10 London.