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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
A VALUABLE BOOK.
MIR. Fay Hemstead's School His
tory of Arkansas.

Mr.. Fay Hemstead's "History of
the State of Arkansas" which is de-
signed for the use OF schools, has
Just been issued from the press Of
f. f. HanselI d Bro, of New Or
Orleans. 1t is a neatly bound book,
convenient In size, and contains
compact and accurate history
of the State, from the Colonial
period up to the present time. 1t
is filled with potraits of men who
distinguished themselves in the af-
fairs of the State, and it contains
several handsome illustrations of
leading events that occurred in Ark
ansas. The volume bears every
evidence that its construction is due
to exhaustive research, and long
and patient toll. 1t is arranged
with great care and it is useful, not
only to the pupil in the school, but
it is invaluable as book Of refer
ence. The systematic manner in
which the ma iter is arranged, and
the correctness of its details will
certainly create great demand
throughout the State for the book.
The history Of the State is boiled
down into 235 pages, not single
event of Importance that has occur
red In Arkansas since France first
acquired the right to the territory
being omitted. The little volume
certainly ought to be in the home of
every family in Arkansas.
The following is what it has to
say of Pope county:
Pope County, the nineteenth
created, was formed November I'd,
1929, out Of territory taken from
Crawford County, and was named in
honor of Governor John Pope. The
temporary seat Of justice was direct
ed to be at the house of John Boil
linger. The commissioners appoint
ed to select place located it at
Scotia, the residence of John
Andrew Scott, the next house to
Bollinger's, in the neighborhood set
tlement. In 1888, upon the forma.
tion of johnson County, which took
off part of Pope County, the coun-
ty seat was established at "Old
Dwight" which was the name Of
what had been mission station
among the Cherokee Indians, estab-
lished at an early date. The county
seat was next established at Norris
town in 1884, and from there was
moved to Dover in lS4I. 1t re-
mained at Dover until March 10Th,
1887, when by vote Of the people,
it was moved to Russellville, where
it now is. Pope is an interior coun-
ty, northwest of centre. Its south
ern boundary is formed by the Ark
ansas River Russellvillc is its
chief town, a place Of considerable
importance, and having many hand
some and costly buildings. A short
distance from Russellville is Norris
town, which is now entirely desert
ed. There is tradition current
among the earlier inhabitants, that,
on one occasion, Norristown came
within one vote of being selected as
the place for the State Capital.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
Common Schools in the south.

No more encouraging statement Of
the progress OF popular education in
the South has appeared for long
time than an article by Colonies James
II. Rice, State superintendent of ed
ucation for South Carolina, published
In recent issue of the South Allan
tic. He says that "there is a more
general interest among the people on
the subject of common schools than
at any previous period" as shown by
the erection of modern and costly
schools houses in all the chief towns,
and the daily improvement of the
schools throughout the country dis
tricts, whore also school houses Of
modern make are being built. The
last Legislature took two steps of
great Importance TO the development
OF the system, in the appointment Of
committee on common schools and
the passage OF a bill providing for
local taxation for schools to supple
ment the State fund. "The situa-
tion, as ! see il" says the superin-
tendent, sis encouraging IN every
aspect Although there is still
great ignorance and much poverty,
"the State and its communities are
on the rising tide" aud sour people
IN the country need and demand at
least six months terms" rhe best
feature of this statement Is the fact
that from first to last there is no sug
gestion of any need for depending
upon others to secure the improve
ments still needed. "The people
have at last discovered that they
must help themselves" says Super
intendedt Rice, and he closes with
this appeal; "Let the next Legisla
ture provide for and insist upon
SIX months term throughout the
State" The Ill informed theorists
at the North, who are stlll insisting
that the Southern people are unable
TO support good school systems,
should learn something from sqch
presentation OF the facts in thekstate
where the difficulties TO overcome
were the greatest.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
Hill, FOntaine q Co. Estimate ;
Yield Of 7,124, 900 Bales.

MEMPHIS, TENN, Dec. 4.-The an
nuai report Of Messrs. Hill, Fontaine
& Co, estimating the total yield of
the cotton crop for 1sS9-9O, publish
ed to-day, says:
The failure of the bureau Of agri
culture to estimate the prospectise Q
yield Of the crop of cotton now being
marketed prompted US on November
18th to send out 200 letters of in
quiry throughout the cotton grow
ing States with view of ascertain
ing the total yield of the crop OF
1889-90. These inquiries were d.
rected to every county in the South
ern States where cotton is raised,
and the responses have been prompt
ly sent In.
There is no doubt of large short
age in the northern belt of the coun
try, including the States OF North
Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Ten
nessee and Arkansas. In the south
ern belt of the cotton growing States
the yield was in excess of last year.
This was particularly true OF Geor-
gia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi
and Texas. Taking all the replies
and collating them by States shows
that the yield will aggregate 7.I24,-
600 bales. This is the maximum.
The most liberal allowances have
been made OF increased acreage and
the increased yield of the States men
toned. Texas leads the list with an
increased yield over last year of 3l3,-
900 bales, Georgia of $1,000 bales,
Alabama of So, 900 bales, Louisiana
Of 81, 900 bales and Mississippi of
1000.
The States whose yield will fall
below that Of last year are: Ten
nessee, l80, 900 bales; North Caro-
lima, 10000 bales; Arkansas, 65,-
600 bales, and South Carolina, 10,-
600 bales. The States of Virginia,
Florida. Missouri and the Indian
Territory are giving an increase OF
10000 over last year. In our esti-
mate we credit Tennessee with 25,
600 bales more than the commits
sioner of agriculture, who had com.
plete returns from every county in
the State at the date of his report,
November 26th.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
Daniel Boone.s Grandson. /.

Col. John Boone, said TO be the
only living grandson OF Daniel
Boone, is in extreme poverty, and
is incapable. on account OF age and
sickness, OF making support, says
the Frankfort lKy.) Roundabout.
His home is near Sulphur Springs,
Arkansas. Rev. j. w. Cunningham.
OF St. Louis, asks contributions OF a
nickel, dime, quarter or dollar
to make comfortable Col. Boone's
last days. Direct to Col. John Boone,
Sulphur Springs Ark.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
! Negress For Postmistress.


New Orleans Times Democrat: !:
There have been many outrages per
petrated upon the people Of the
South in the matter of the appoint
ment OF fourth class postmasters
since the present administration
came into power, but it is to doubt.
ed whether any more fagrant insult
has been offered than the naming OF
a negro woman for postmistress Of
Eola, town IN Avoyelles parish in
this State
The office has been held by Hon.
d. b. Hudson, a large planter and
man of affairs, who has represented
his parish in the Legislature. There
was no complaint whatever of in
efficiency Of service, and the people
directly interested desired the re.
tention of Mr.. Hudson, who accept
ed the position only out Of consider
alton for his neighbors and friends.
Bnt it is not of the removal OF the
postmaster that we complain. 1t
may be practical politics, II not good
government. to have change 10
the personnel of postmasters with a
change Of administration. But to
select negro woman for such an
office is an insult and an outrage.
Nine -tenths of the mail matter re-
ceived at Eola goes to white people,
and it is an outrage to place ne
gress in such position. The Bunk
ie Blade, from which we gather the
facts here given, speaks out boldly
on the subject. 1t declares that Ger.
tain Republican bosses in Avoyelles
were instrumental in having the
negrcss appointed, and denonnces
them in severe terms.
II 10 to be hoped that the appoint
ment will be withdrawn. 1t la IN
wise, it is impolitic and IL IS dis.
grace.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
SECRET SOCIETIES.

Palestine Commandery No, q X. T.. meets
Grst Monday night on or after full moon.
", Whittiesey, Il. c.; w. j. Reynolds, Re-
corde
Russellvillc Chapter No. rs, X. A. NJ. meets
w. j. Reynolds, Secretary
Russellyillc Lodge No. 274, +. 4 A. M, meets
first Saturday night. w. B. Mcdonald. w.
M; b. \. Jobe. Secretary
Geo. A. Danneliy Chapter No. ~, @. e. S.,
meets first Monday night. Mrs. Sallie Rey-
nolds, w. NJ; w. NJ. Peeler. Secretary.
Banner Lodge No. 1858, X. of H., meets Il rst
and third Friday nights. G. G. Luker, Dlcta-
tor; j. ID. Williams, Reporter
Ashby Lodge No. 535, II. & L. Of H.. meets
second and fourth Friday nights. b. +. Jobc.
Protector; DIR. r.. M. Drummond, Recorder
Russellville Lodge No. 4. /. o. g. T., meets
Thursday night, Arthur Erwin, G. IT,; Emmet
Davis, Secretary
f. NJ stanton Post No. 6s, G. A. R.,mcets ev-
cry second and fourth Saturday at o'clock p.
m. at their hall on Main street. Visiting com
rades In good standing are cordially invited.
J. NJ Haney. Post Commander. J. IL, Batten-
feid. Adjutant.
Chosen Friends Lodge, No. s6, /. o. OF. will
meet every nrst and third Wednesday eve-
uings at O'Clock, r. NJ. Visiting members IN
good standing invited. M. III. Baird, N. g.; J..
H. Battenheld. Y. g.; w. J. Reynolds, Sec; J
w. Quinn, Treas
Russellville Lodge No. Al, X. Of p. meets
every Thursday evening at O'Clock, 1T the
Masonic Hall. Dan b. Granger, G. c., Jno,
W. White X. Of II. and
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
COTTON MOVEMENTS.
Statement Issued by the New
Orleans Exchange.


Orleans Exchange.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 2.-The New
Orleans Cotton Exchange statement
issued today makes the net over
Land me-oment across the Ohio, Mis-
sissippi and Potomac rivers to
Northern American and Canadian
mills for the week ending November
80, inclusive, 40,439 against 49,449
for the corresponding week Of last
year, and the total since September
1928, ,99l, against 410,39S.
The total American mill takings
North and South for the first 13
weeks ofthe season s03,995; against
/ ,O04, ,27O, of which by Northern
mills 653,55O, against S52,529.
Amount of American crop now in
sight 3,777 1854 against 3,450,763
last year, and 4,047, ,804 the year be
fore last. The deficit in American
mill takiDgs compared with last year
is still about 200, 900 bales, while the
excess in foreign exports has been
still further increased and now
amounts to 100000. The statement
also shows that the foreign exports
from September ! to November 29.
inclusive, are 232, 900 bales ahead OF
the first quarter OF any cotton season
during the past 15 years. The
amount of new crop in sight last
Friday night was 327, POI bales ahead
of last year and 269,S40 behind the
first quarter of 1878. Stock at
ports and at the leading intransit
stores report that the cotton ex-
changes we're smaller last Friday
than at the close OF November for
three years past, showing deficit
compared with last year of 10S,0S6,
with 1887 OF 323, $40 and with 1886
Of 363,558.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
WOOing the Goddess Fortune In
Boston.

The latest favored gentleman at
the court of good fortune is Mr.. John
H. Havey, who does business at 30d
West Broadway. He is popular
citizen of the South Boston, Mass,
district where he has lived as man
and boy for 3s years of his life. He
was a holder of a twentieth of the sec
ond capital prize drawn at the last
drawing of The Louisiana State Lot
terry, and he received $4,000 in CRISP
bills last week. The full amount
that was drawn by the number be
he held was 100000. = Boston
Mass. Oct. 2.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12

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throat and lungs, as Ayers Cherry
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even In the sdvsnced stages Of that
disease.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
Location of the world.s Fair.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 4.---The World
has polled congress on the question
OF the location OF the "World's" Fair
The total number OF senators and
representatives interviewed was 33l.
or these forty eight favored New
York, sixty.seven Chicago. twenty
two St. Louis, thirty.six Washing
ton and 15S noncommittal.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
FRIDAY.
OPENING ExERcIsKs.
ARITHMETIC.

ARITHMETIC.
Mcnsuration.
III. Carmichall Discussion-M. II Baird.
READING.
How to Secure Good Readers.
J. 7. Wharton. Discussion--John n. Hsr-
key ct al.
ORTHoGRAPHY AND SPELLING.
Miss Tennie Williamson. Discussion-Una
Fowler and j. A. Swami.
INTERMISSI0N.
ARKANSAS SCHOOL LAW.
K. G. Bradley.
GRAMMAR.
Methods for Advanced Classes.
J. A. Evans. Observation-Disclosures.
WRITING.
J. III. Johnston. Discusslon--Miss Sailie Ir-
vim and Miss Una Fowler.
VOCAL MUSIC.
John A. PIess, Observation-Disclosures.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
ID. j. Brewer. Associate Justice.

WAsHINaToN, d. q. Dec. 4.--The
president TO day sent the following
nominations to the senate: Justice,
David j. Brewer, Kansas, associate
justice Of The supreme court Of the
United States.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
A Democratic Mayor Elected

OMAHA, Dec. 4.-George w. Sing
or, Republican, for mayor was de-
feated yesterday by Richard c. Cush
ing, Democrat, by majority OF be-
tween l,l00 and $4,000.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12

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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
THURSDAY.
OPENING EXERCISES.

ARITHMETIC.
Percentage and Interest.
G.. Il. Howard. Discussion-W. 8. Newton
ana j. W. Stokes.
READING.
How to Create Taste for Reading.
A. Il. Lee. Observation-Disclosures.
GEOGRAPHY.
Political.
aud Il. NJ. Bennett.
INTERMISSION.
HISTORY.
History Of Arkansas.
j. II. Johnston. Discussion-J. A. Hill and
X. w. Snider.
GRAMMAR.
Letter writing and Punctuation.
j. II. Carmichael. Discussi0n-A. +. Bow
den and j. X. Linzy.
Object Of Recitation and Manner Of Conduct
ing it.
8. T.. Lane. Observation-Disclosures.
Discipline and School Management.
J. IL. Johnston. Observation-Disclosures.
FRIDAY.
OPENING ExERCIsKg,
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
WEDNESDAY.
OPENING ExERCrsKs.

ARITHMETIC.
Fractional.
Il. w. Bond. Discussion-Jonnf RolloW ana
j. Ii. Howard.
READING.
Third and Fourth Readers class drill
John Pickett. Discussion--J. B. Pardew
and Miss Peggie Rye.
GEOGRAPHY.
Mathematical.
K. A. Ross. Discussion-Rufus Bringie ana
Mamie Mason.
INTERMISSION.
HISTORY.
Constitutions.
w. N. Oates. Discussion-J. III. Linzy and
T. G. Hollabaugh.
GRAMMAR.
The Parts Of Speech and How to Use them
A. Eggleston. Discussion-A. ID. Lawrence
and II A. Ross.
Grading Country Schools.
A. E. Lee. Discussion--W +. Turner and y.
NJ Hughey,
How to Secure Public Sentiment in favor Of
Better Schools.
J.T. Wharton. Discussion Institute.
THURSDAY.
npuNIN1 pYvpCVawo
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12

ARITHMETIC.
Compound Numbers.
w. w. Williamson. Discussion-F. W. Day
and A. w. Bullock.
READING.
Second Reader class drill.
T.. ID. Brooks. Discussion--J. A. McCracken
and Miss Fannie Cole.
GEOGRAPHY.
Physical.
]. II. Carmichall. Discussion-John H.Trigg
and j. l.. Dickey.
INTERMISSION.
HISTORY.
Methods ofTTeaching History.
Is. A. Kuhn. Discussi0n-Harry WAkeheld
and Miss Mollie L. Martin.
GRAMMAR.
How to Teach Pupils to Speak and Write
Correctiy.--A. K. Lee. Discussion--J.' A..
Pless and W. L. Hamm.
GENERAL EXERCISES.
Miss Una Fowler. Discussion--J. n. Krum-
sick and J It. Reed.
MORAL EDUCATION.
A. K. Lee. Observation-Disclosures.
WEDNESDAY.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
MONDAY.
OPENING ExERcrsEs.

ARITHMETIC.
1. Writing Numbers.
Q Fundamental Rules.
y. Lamar. Discussion--J. I. Anderson and
READING.
First Reader class drill.
Miss Anne Allen. Discussion--Mrs. Sallie
Irwin and Miss Sarah Stepp.
GEOGRAPHY.
Preceding the Textbook.
Miss Dodd Discussion-Miss E. p. Rowan
and w. l.. Grow.
INTERMISSION.
HISTORY.
The Importance OF Teaching History.
j. A. Evans. Discussion--J. M. Mailett ana
Miss Una Fowler.
GRAMMAR,
Language Lessons without Textbook.
Miss Clemmle Holmes. Discussion-Miss
Hattie Hankins.
ABSENCE AND TARDINESs.
Discussion opened by ). n. Mallett Discus
sion-J. l.. Hayhurst and j. L. Cioniger.
ADDRESS or WELCOME:
Alex Bringle. Response-M. II. Baird.
.sThe Responsibilities and Duties OF the
Teacher" Opened by w. G. Bullock.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
FIFTEENTH YEAR.---NO. At.
Democrat Directory.
STATE.

O1A IL.
Governor J P Eagle.
Secretary O state = Chism
Treasurer--W. ". Woodruff.
Attoney-C -Cieneral-W AskinsDn
state Land Commissioner--P N Cobbs.
SSIef I Justice ut supreme Courts Il 70 ekrlil
Associate Jasttce--B Battle
JUDICIAL.
4 Juace-t; Cunningham. pa-dsneIie
Prosecuting Attorney-H. $. Carter, Darda-
Circuit Court convenes the first Monday in
April and November.
LEGISLATIVE.
Ssnatlr-i ga<lrt. LAMAR
II epresentative-W l. SibieY. Atkins
L legislature meets, biennially, on second
COUNTY.
County and Probate Judge---J. II. Bullock
Col ity Court convenes on the fourth Mon
DAY in March and nrst Monday in January ,
day in MAY, and third Monday In January,
July and October.
Circuit Cierk-R b Hogi ms.
sheriff aud CollectoT--John Young
Treasurer--W Peeier
Assess0r-John Hickman
surYeyor--A. q. Davis
Coroner-D. X. Grant
County Examiner--J H. Fry,
ILLINOIS TOWNSHIP.
Justices of the Peace-P. J. Harvill and
John Trest
Constable G. b. Guest
TOWN.
Mayor. w. Russell
Recorder u. +. Jobe
Marshal--John Emson
Aldermen--J. l.. Shinn, W. III. Hill, ". j.
White, j. NJ. Haney, X. &. Brown
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
M. Il. Church, South. Rev W. B. Johnsey,
pastor. Services every Sabbath morning and
evening. Sunday school at > a. IN. Prayer
me citing Wednesday nights
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Rev, W.
G, Wheat, pastor Services every Sabbath
morning and evening. Sunday school at $3.50
a. m, Prayer me3ting Tuesday nights.
Baptist Church. Rev. j. NJ. Hart, pastor,
Preaching second and fourth Sundays morn
ing and evening. snnday-sehool at $50 O..
n. Prayer meeting Tuesday evenings
Presbyterian Church. Rev. w. A, sample,
pastor. Preaching fourth Sabbath. Sunday
school a. m. at court house
Christian Church. Ed. j. A. Stevens pas
tor. Services every Lords day morning and
evening. Sunday school 10 .. IN. Prayer
meeting Wednesday nigh
NJ 4. Church. Rev. III. Atkinson, pastor.
Preaching every second and fourth Sundays at
Ii q. m. and every Sunday evening att Sum
day scnool $3.50 a. M Prayer-meeting Thursday
night.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1889-12-12
PROGRAMME

OF Pope County Teachers Insti-
tute. to be Held at Dover,
Beginning Monday,
December 23,
1880.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-06-13

It is curious fact that monkeys,
vho have an jatoneo distinctive
i7cad Ct snakes, wou!1 eccroYl>m
experiments in z,oIog:cal gardens to
be STRANGELY attracted tc them. 81
American observer, \. Z. Brown,
c.5reI q dead snake in newspaper,
5. as to be easily capable Of coming
.3os>, aod Sc: it on the floor Of q
laro coataining q great var. i Of
morlltle. 1t vas Instantly carried
cit by Ieading split, Gut II & few
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-06-13
MILLING 4 MONSTER.

MILLING \ IDE~i L4t.
lie and his band were searching
a'ong a dry water course for ivory
and had found considerable qaanti-
ty. Oae Of the backs, who was in
advance, rushed in upon the main
s)o3y one morning with the startling
Intelligence that at a sprlng of water
about mile above where they then
we're hi had discovered the sign of
several Of the sbig teeth They lad
cone down to the spring 40 drink
from a lofty plateau f2rther inland
and had evidently fed in the vicinity
of tie water for some time. The
CHEF Inmodiately called about him
his warriors, and the party; under
tie leadership Of the scout, ap>
preached thc stream,
They had nearly reached it when
their cats were suddenly galutcd by
q chorus Of loud shrjI. trumpet Ike
calls, and an Cnormol3 creature
came crashing coward them through
the thicket, the ground fairly trem-
bling beneath its perdecoua foot
falls, Nit3 Wild cries of terror aud
djsm>T the Indians fed, all tut She
chief AVID the scout who had first dis
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-06-13

snimals that tee scientific people
claim are extinct. He told straight
forward story and | have DO reason
~ doubt its truth.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-06-13
STATE BOARD OF EDuCATION.

Governor, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
Secretary Of State, Treasurer. Aud~
i,or. Supt, Pub. Instruction, and
Attorney General.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-12-21
She Was UnweIcome.

We once took in q wedding at which
the only attendant besides the gIooms-
man and bridemaid was n stout, de-
termined-looking, elderly female, who
did not come up. with the wedding
party to the altar rails, but seated her.
self in one of the choir stalls notfar off,
says, a, writer in Chambers journal.
We. observed that both bride and bride
groom lookedl at her with very dis
quoted glances. Once or twice we
noticed that the elderly female seemed
to, be about To make a move, especially
at that part of the service when possible
opponents are requested TO speak or
else forever hereafter hold their peace"
When the service was over we in.
quired of this good dame why she. had
come. to the wedding. I'm the girls
mother" was the reply. land L came
! @. prevent the business"
We naturally asked why she, hadn't
prevented the business" and we found
that the thought had struck her at the
last moment that "thsy might do worse
than get married after ALL" We have
often since thought of what must have
been the agitated feelings of that bride
and bridegroom until the irreyocabls
words were said over them.