Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-06-28
oUrwIrrING A BRIDEGROOM.
Tact shown by Young MissioRHry-EI
changing Bsrths In u Sleeper In Order
20 Punish her Tormentor.

Tact shown by n Young MissioRnry-EI
changing Bsrths In u Sleeper In Order
20 Punish her rormentOr.
A group of commercial travellers yes
terday were relating incidents of theii
various trips during the winter. After
several amusing experiences had beer
laughed at, one of the "drummeys" said
'ln speaking of young married couple:
you remind me OF an incident en- re-
cent trip. 1t requires considerable pluck
. for young woman to croes the continent
alone. But there are women who are
able to take care OF themselves in any
emergency. l saw such a one the Other
day. She was evidently of a refined
family, and vas exceedingly retiring In
ber manner, but che had tact and nerve,
and she showed both when necessary.
learned incidentally that she WAS on her
way to Yokohama TO take charge of a
medical mission there, having already
spent few years In China In similar
work.
"Naturally, as she was going through
from Dew York to Frisco, she had a
lower berth in the sleeper. Just beyond
Chicago bridal couple came on
board. There was quite q difference In
their ages, and the bride was not over
twenty. The couple fresh from the al
tar
(Which had been sacrifeed?"
Evidently not the head OF the family
Well, the pair were assigned to the berth
above the young physician. Not having
been blessed with partner 10 share my
joys and pocket money, and to ill my
arms with packages to carry. l cannot
give my experience, as they say In meet
ing, on this important subject, but as an
observer of men-as well us women-it is
my profound opinion that honeymoon
trip does not bring out the unloycly ma
ture Of either the husband or wife. But
this bridegroom was one of tue necessary
exceptions to the rule. lie was un ovely
from the start, and my heart did GO out
toward the young Wife"
"That would probably have occurred if
she had not been married."
Possibly, but not probably with the
little missionary In view to remind Inc OF
more serious matters. She was on her
way to heather land-heathen falsely
SO called, perhaps | should say, for it is
difficult 10 Imagine heather darkness
egning In land that sends such bright
fellows as the Japanese ale to tnis
country. However that may be, this
bridegroom was heathen man aud sin e
ner OF the deepest dye. He was deter
mined to make himself comfortable, re-
gardless OF the discomfort OF his wile or
any OF the other passengers. He spread
himself about the section in a way that
'I'm this family He occupied
the doctors seat nearly all the time, that
is all OF it that he could push her out of
At last the meek little woman laid down
her copy Of kempis and left her seat for
a moments respite from this boorish
fellow. Then what do you think he
didP
Called her back and promised to be-
have himself"
mot much, my friend. He quietly
lifted her traps into the aisle and as
quietly deposited his own where hers had
been."
"And you allowed him to do itH'
Il was lust about to interfere when
saw that the last stra ~ had been added
At Cheyenne the roughest old man from
the plains that you would see in years
ride came on board. Everybody wonder
ed to see him In palace car. The con-
ductor challenged him at once, but as he
had a ticket ali right, he could not be
displaced. The missionary weHt TO the
old greaser, most repulsive looking fell
low, and asked him to exchange berths
with her. He had an upper and was
willing to make the trade. Knowing that
the bridegroom would try to put the old
fellow under the roof, the doctor made
her new friend solemnly promise that he
would keep the berth she gave him. The
promise was made aud sacredly kept,
despite the appeals aud threats of the
husband. | need not add that there was
no more baggage shifting during the rest
OF the journey. The effect on the passen-
gers may be imagined. but the ltI lie
woman from New York quietly took
out her kempis and resumed her read
ing"
Possibly you know how your friend
reached her new field.of labori"
"Without knowing definitely, ] can
pledge my word that she got there safely
| BY the way, since my return to the city
met a friend of hers who allowed me tc
see an extract from one OF her letters. II
refers to visit to Toxic, and will read q
part of il to you:
I'm one of the suburbs of Toxic, pro
tected by high walls and shaded by vener
able trees that tower skyward for 100 feet
is Seugakuj, Spring hill Temple, fal
famed for its cemetery, where to day
visited the graves OF the iorty-seven Ro
nins. After piously avenging the deatf
of their Prince they all condemned TO die
| by the Government, performed hari-kar
and were buried here 1874 years ago, ii
| front of the tomb of their master. TIL,
forty-seven rude stones, on each of which
is an inscription in Chinese characters
are ranged along the sides OF "A high plo
lof ground about twenty feet square, Will
three rows of stones in the centre. Ii
front of each stone is kept a supply o
water In little trough followed out il
the pedestal, aIfd fresh flowers are kept IL
bamboo vases and incense burning befor
leach. These almost divine honors hav
been daily observed for nearly two cent
Iuries. The clothes and arms of the forty
Iseven are preserved in tireproof store
house attached to the temple, where for
reconsideration the old priest allowed IN
to look at the queer medley OF rags AM
pieces of armor. Each visitor is eXpecte
TO put few cents into the treasury
help keep up the ceremonies"
a Verdict set Aside.
The jury in the case OF Daniel j. Hui
bard against the Philadelphia, Whining
, ton ~ Baltimore Railroad Company, fc
/ | 81 900 damages, rendered Il sealed verdit
| In the Court of Common Pleas In Balti
! more on Saturday, in favor oi the plair
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