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Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
NEW BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
Branch OF the Southern Home
Building and Loan Association
General Office to be Located IN

Branch OF the Southern Home
Building and Loan Association
General Office to be Located IN
ROnnoke-Charter Duly Recorded.
The Southern Home Building and
Loan association has determined to
organize branch in Roanoke, where
the general offices for Virginia are
located. Among the citizens Of this
city who are shareholders, may be
named a. s. Asberry, /. G. Black
well, w. j. Blair, L. Blair, .ir., J. G. +.
Bell, E. b. Bowers, w. H. Bowles, H.
L.Chiles,J. w. Coon, DR.. G. s. Cooper,
H. 81. Dickinson, s. H. Dooley, s. D..
Ferguson, j. B. Garsu, George GRAY
att, W. s. Gooch, B. l.. Greider, J. NJ.
Harris, J. r. Hockaday, w. H. Hor-
ton, Samuel Kinnier. A. Q. Lemon,
John b. Levy, J. E. Moore, j. NJ.
U'Meara, N. Partee, s. S. Shaffer, c.
It. Smith, w. 8. Thomson, Il. w.
Tuggle, &. A. Turner, f. H. Walker,
S. A. Ward, Wilson Wertz, c. w. c..
Woolwine, w. NJ. Eager.
The association, however, will not
depend to any great extent, on
home capital but will operate
chiefly with capital from abroad, and
its business will therefore be q posi-
tive addition to the business OF this
city.
The shares are 800 each, and a
member is entitled to loan of that
amount on each share, and the money
is loaned to members only. In order
to join, the applicant pays 81 per
share, which carries the stock for
thirty days, and thereafter the dues
are go cents per share per month.
The Roanoke branch will be entirely
under the direction and supervision Of
the local board to be organized, and
the list of those who will be connected
with it will give assurance of efficiency
and fidelity in its management.
Persons who may desire to become
members should hasten to do 80. and
thus be able to participate in the or
ganization, which will be had in the
next few days.
Every information may be had and
stock subscribed for at the bankin g
house of S. d. Ferguson, Masonic
building, Campbell street.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
Enormous Iceberps.

Eosroy, Feb lS.-The steamer Cephalo-
mia, just arrived at this port from Liver
pool, reports, Feb. Is, at ll:40 a. H., lati-
itude Az north, longitude 1850 west, she
passed an iceberg 1000 feet long and $50
feet high At 1:30 the same day shL Gu
countered large quantity Of ties ice,
which was cleared at 4:20 p. III. the me
day The steamer I.epanto, at THY Cort
from Antwerp, reports, Feb. 10, Node
A. IS north, longitude As IS west, She. led
an enormous iceberg, apparently one.egEgatE
of mile long and $40 feet high. ."
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
Mr.. Carlisle Prntestn

WASHINGTON, Feb 1S.-In the house Mr..
Carlisle, speaking of the approval of the
journal, said tho Democrats believed tue
practice Of entering names on the journal
of members present, and not voting, to he
unconstitutional, and they should protest
against it until the matter could DO finally
and decisively passed upon i'll another TO-
rum, which would be done when. u case
WIS made up. The journal was then APP
nrnval
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
WILL GIVE $4,000, o6o.
Tile Louisiana Lottery Company Offers

The Louisiana Lottery Company Offers
to Pay the Entire State Debt.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 1S.-Tbe Louisiana
Lottery company is making n desperate
effort to retain its corporate life. 1t has
failed to secure charter from North Da-
kota, and its next move, it is said, will be all
enormous bride to the Louisiana legislature
for renewal of its present charter, which
will expire two years hence. Its proposition
will be to pay the entire state debt, amount
ing to from slO,OOO,O 900 to sla, 100000. The
lottery is earning S25O,0Co q month, or
So, 100000 per year net. Many prominent
Louisianians fear that the bride may be
accented.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
The Balcony Fell.

LONDON, Feb. 1S.-Fivo deaths are expect
ed to result from an accident which occurred
during last evenings service at the Bromley
Independent church. A balcony at the rear
of the audience room fell with about sixty
persons, many of whom were badly hurt,
while a We probably received fatal injuries.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19

DALLAS, Tex, Feb. 1S-Thomas James,
tho pugilst who was killed by blow in a
fight with Benzinah, was buried here Sun
day. The bricklayers had charge of tho
funeral, which was an imposing affair, and
very largely attended. The coroner's jury.
states that James death. was due to his
physical condition, and that Benzinah could
not be held responsible.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
The New Cape Fear Railroad.

WILMINGTON, n. c., February 1s.-
The first through train over the Cape
Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad just
completed to Wilmington, left here
for Mount Airy, 24S miles distant,
yesterday. The whole line embraces
about $50 miles and is being rapidly
extended. The completion of the
road opens new and immense ter
ritory to the trade OF this city.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
THE Ell TION.
PUBLIC SPIRIT MANIFESTED
AT THE POLLS.
ROANOKE'S FUTURE is ASSURED
The Appropriation for the Roanoke
and Southern Railroad aud for
Overhead Bridges EndlOrsei-.Thc
others Defeated.

Yesterday was Il red-letter day in
the history of Roanoke. The vote on
the appropriation of an additional
100000 In aid of the construction OF
the Roanoke and Southern railroad,
was the center of interest, and next
in order was the vote for overhead
bridges. The hospital had many
friends, but it was apparent early in
the day chat the supporters OF this
measure were not as numerous az the
advocates OF the railroad and bridges.
Interest in the appropriation for po-
lice headquarters began early to flag,
and it was apparent before II o'clock
that the measure was doomed to de.
feat. Workers were at the polls, early.
and the distribution of ballots was
active until past O'Clock, when it was
apparent that the great majority OF
freeholders had voted and were anx-
iously awaiting the announcement OF
the result
In the First ward three votes were
cast against the railroad app"opria
ton, in the Second six, aud in the
Third two. The vote in this ward
was an agreeable surprise, as it was
reported some days before the election
that the chief opposition to the rail
road existed in that ward, but when the
vote of Yesterday is analysed it will
be found that the freeholders Of the
Third ward displayed, if possible.
better judgment than their brothers
in other portious of the city. On the
whole. however, no better evidence
of the sayacity and sound commo''
sense of the people of this city conld
be given than was shown in their dis
posal of their ballots yesterday. Roa-
noke is indeed fortunate in having
such an enlightened and progressive
people, and herein lies the secret of
its wonderful prosperity. With the
Roa, oke and Southern railroad a GER
tainty, all classes of our citizens can
join hands in building II. city which
will yet become the great manufar-
turing centre Of the state and south.
Following is the vote in detail, from
which it will be seen that the appro
prlatlOnS LOT nOSpltdl anu poiiCe
headquarters were defeated.
FIRST WARD.
For railroad appropriation 252.
against the same J; for bridges 10.
against II; for hoseital 1871. against IS;
for police headquarters IS, against
13l.
SECOND W ARD.
For railroad appropriation 1S4.
against same g. for bridges 1G2. against
IA; for hospital 100, against 60; for po-
lice headquarters go, against 90.
THIRD WARD.
For railroad appropriation lO4
against same .; for bridges 105, against
/; for hospital p, against 80; for polio"
headquarters 2, against 1O3. Estima-
ted total vote SOL.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
SIM afiiS,oo,s EsyaSc &

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Feb. 1SS
ports from the smallpox districts l.,
Rio Grande show On appalling mon
list. On ranch in Duyal county ~ /
$50 employed were stricken with the u
and s. Of them died.
There is great scarcity of nurse
physicians. A number Of the younger
tors Of this place are preparing to visit
afflicted section.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
Busine.s college Notice.

The regular day and night session
in the business department com
mences today. and ali persons wish.
ing to enter are requested to call at
the College Office and be registered:
Ali wishing to join the shorthand and
typewriting who have not yet report
ed will please do so. Every person
invited to call at the College rooms
opposite the postof1ice.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
To Canvass the Vote.

Messrs. T. T. Fishburne, G. w
Ramsey, B. L. Greider and Robert
McClelland, who have been appointed
commissioners to canvas the vote on
the appropriation, will meet In the
office of the clerk of the council at the
courthouse this morning at 10 o'clock,
at which time the judges of election OF
the several wards of the city are re
CURED to be there with their ballot
bnYpS
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
Tho Hearing Postponed.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Feb. 1S.-The hearing
by the railroad commissioners in reference
to condemnation in the interest OF the Con-
solidated railroad of the land in this city
belonging to the Hoosatonic railroad, has
been postponed until Tuesday, March 4, by
agreement of the parties on both sides.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
An Army yeteran nIissinr,

BosroN, Feb. 1s.-Walter Katon, aged 81,
on army veteran of North Attleboro, has
not been seen since Dec. 10 last, when he
came to this city and drew his pension The
matter was today for the second time re-
ported to the police, who will institute en-
Immediate search.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
a VIE sT0)L Ha
a MORMON CON VERT's WI
CARRIED AWAY ]
NO TRACE OF HER 70 BBIlFol
/ Husband and wtse Taken r
Their Home and Brutaiiy BE;
by white Caps.- Driven From
state.

BIRMINGHAM. Feb. seorse Presto
Clay county Ain, re:rrhss tamse
days ago from Utah, where be ase'
months ago as a convert to Aorlnor
tells q striking story OF this rec
converts by the Mormons Bhea
Utah. y. ~. - %
He says Che women converts arc
to elders; who in noss cases have
four wives already, and Il theyo 4
slightest resistance they arc foggys
otherwise punished until they, submit
men, who have beer promised hone
farms, are compelled to Yb,
they have to tho church, dilT siIsssT,.
turned adrift to live as best they can.
stole His wife.
Preston and his young wife wereeonger
to Mormonism about a year ago ny
elders who were prosecuting IN Clay com Il
They sold all they had and went 10 = :
Preston says his wife was stolen fr9ri =
and carried to Salt Lake City, he sfiiti'
but he never was able to get any tssce
her.
He was then by threats compsJisa 20 9
the church all the money he bad, about =
and then he was told that lie mist look
for himself. He started home three mon
ago and worked his way back.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
Tho pacific Reilroad DiII.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-In the senate Mr..
Frye, from the select committee on Pacific
railroads, reported the Pacific railroad
funding bill, with unanimous report from
the committee. At 2 o'clock Mr.. Blair re-
sumed his speech on the educational bill.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
nusselI uarr;,on in Florida.

PENSACOLA, Fla, Feb. 1s.-The John II.
Inman party of northern capitalists visited
the bay and terminals here. Russell Harri-
son was with the party. 1t is stated the
Queen and Crescent railroad has been sold
to the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Railroad company. The party left here for
Naw Orleans
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
Lenten services,

Brief Lenten services for Busy Peo-
pie will be held in st. Johns church
on Ash Wednesday (today) and Friday
afternoons at 5:45 o'clock, occupying
just twenty minutes. These services
will be held during the whole Lenten
season on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Fridays at the safae hour.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
siprIe TIA. Adyocates Organize.

Boston, Feb. 1S.-One hundred and fifty
voters met in Wells Memorial hall and or
ganized state central committee Of q Sim
gle Land Tax party for the purpose Of tax
ing practical political action on the ques-
ton. E. NJ. White, of Charlestown, was
elected chairman, and Levi S. Turner, Of
Cambridge secretary,
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
The Eat Mems club.

Manager G. w. Beckner, of the
Roanoke opera house, received a tel
egrain from Mr.. ]. E. TenDyson last
niyht announcing that the Fat
Mems Club" appeared before packed
house in Lynchburg yesterday even
ing. and that the play was pronounc-
ed the best musical comedy ever given
in the Hill CITY.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
M. Dead BODY round.

Poar BYRON N. Y, Feb 1s-The dead
body OF Germanee Temklepaugh was found
:one half mile west OF the New York. Central
depot on the highway. BE was somewhat
under the influence OF liquor and ssupposed
to havefallen from his buggy and, been run
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
Must Have Free Seats.

MONTREAL, Feb. 1S.-The Rev. Osborne
Troop, rector of St Martins, one. of the
most fashionable Episcopalian churches
here, Sunday night said that the congregu-
ton must either make all seats free or ac-
cept his resignation.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
m. pon, Grateful for sympathy.

ROME, Feb. 1s.-The Pope, through Car
dinal Rampolla, offers his thanks for the
expression Of sympathy called forth by the
death Of his brother, Cardinal Pecci. Car
dinal Jacobini and Mgr. Stonor, both OF
whom have been seriously i'll, are now con-
-vatescent.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19

Mrs. RI. Sch@nberger, Beaver Dam,
Wis, writes: "We have used Dr..
Thomas Eclectric Oil in our: family
for coughs, colds and rheumatism;
1T cures every time. = .. " U -: -.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
Caught In the Skating.

LANCASTER, Pa, Feb 1S.-In the stocking
works at Mannheim, Pa, Kate Davaler, eyed
16, had her hair caught in the shafting, and
before the machinery could be stopped she
was completely scalped. She cannot recover.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
Steam, ships Collide.

QUEENSTOWN, Feb. 1s.-The new Liver
pool steamer Arethasa, while entering the
harboy Of this port, ran iafoul Of the steam
ship Persian Monarch and demolished the
latter vessels mizzentop. She subsequently
ra,, aground .,
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19

The greatest sacrifice We are offering
is in our Cloak Department. where
you can find full assortment OF Plush
Cloaks and Plush Jackets, Cloth Cloaks
aud Cloth Jackets of all description,
cheaper than can be bought at the
manufacturers.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
Her Bss-.-..,.;.

The wife says that = W
husband the mob ceuglit:her'o-s,,s,.,.s !, :
ing to escape from the house vita t. ! 2
dren, and tied her to tree. Ss ~
beaten until the blood came ts
saws the sole cause Of the OUTRAGE
resistance to the improper solicitasls
citizen Of her neighborhood.
At Clay City a woman %ss u.s. ~
away by q mob, who visited her aoss
guns and revolyers, and tied 2 noe 9
Ing and bunch Of hickories e ner Y
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19

Our speciality in Black Dress Goods.
consisting of Black Cashmeres. all
wool silk finished. and Silk Warp Hen
rlettas of the finest texture. also q
fine line of fancy Bl OK Goods.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
The Nan Thn, Threw the Brick.

The inmates of the Jail say that
when pistol was fired Monday night
after the assault made on Lawyer
Morrison, that man was seen to
Chamber over the fence in the rear of
the courthouse lot and jump into Il
buggy which was waiting for him in
the alley near by. AS soon as the man
got into the buggy it was driven
rapidly away. AS the tracks OF a
vehicle were seen yesterday morning
at the point designated, it is thought
that the man who threw the brick at
Mr.. Morrison made his escape in the
manner above mentioned.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
A Monster Petition.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Blair pre-
sented to the senate today petition signed
by $1,000 citizens praying for the penstoning
Of army nurses.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
A WONDERFUL pHEsoMEs
a Ball of Fire from the Heave'
on ShIp,s Deck. -

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. is. The :
Steamship Scandinavian, which
tween Philadelphia and Glass
narrow escape from total destru +
last voyage from Philadelphia i
explosion Of a meteor on the g
vessel on the nightof Jan. 23la
in latitude Al degrees, 40 minutes
65 degrees 0 minutes. ~s~
at the time Of the occurrence
running high aud the wind blow
ly. Chief Officer Miller, who W
at the time, says that a sudden !, !.
up from tho northwest, accom-
dense snowstorm, with occes
hail and rain. The nigL gas
dark. 49,
In a twinkling 80; q
from the hecJee Ine
exploded op. ~ IS insur-
niizzs masts SpEa -s
..o:er the shiy and HI.
metal Hew liz every dir
Holes were burned in
widest CONSERVATION pr
cattle that were being chr
eral Of the crew were bu
only through the persisteh
officers that order was maine
sells head was kept before the
with the greatest difficulty.
The hydrographic Office. at 4
and the meteorological Offices 4
Europe look upon the affair as
mosGnteresting and wonderful I
yet reported by seafaripg meG u
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
Caught In the COgs.

A two-year old child of Mr. Robert
Lemon, who lives on Kirk avenue,
was in Mr.. G. w Ammen's steam
laundry establishment yesterday
morning with its mother, and while
the lady was looking at some machin-
cry in the building. the little one
put its fingers into Il cogwheel OF the
ironing machine and received very
painful cut. Mr.. Ammen at once
stopped the machine, not, however,
before three fingers of the hand had
been badly mashed. DR.. Gale was
summoned and dressed the child's
wounded hand, and it is now doing
as well as could be expected. 1t was
thought at first that the amputation
of the injured members would
be necessary. but when the doctor had
made his examination it, was found
TO he ineyDedIent
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19

lTf:you are not a Judge of the article
which You want to buy, NXou depend
upon the party.wf1h whom, you are
dealings The Hobbie Music CO.,
3Lynch burg. s guarantee eacfs new
piano and organ they sell for 1--WE
Years. and hey are perfectly respdn
sibIe for.snch arranfee.. *, I:
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19

The ladies OF Roanoke would do we'll
to call and examine our stock before
making their purchases.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
.nIay, yt.it the Duke.

PARIs, Feb. ls:-The order prohibiting the.
sDuke Of Luynes from visiting the Duke Of
Orleans during the lattar ss Imprisonment;
has beerresoEed by the governs ents. s.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
BRIEF MENTION

James 81. Miller, coloref ~
death in the hallway OF his
York, through blHnder Of
Morris Miller The deceased y 49,
emboweled with a jackkp
who intended the blows fp
brother in. Ian. XF1
Owing to the pressing MA
destitute farmers OF n aR
money lenders charge the ~
terest on the money loaned va
fore, while food and clothiuSN
cages are found In plenty on rehe &2f
niture, cattle and farm Implement
A mysterious witness locked nis = Y l.:
Camden county Jail by the ,proseca T.
the Leconey trial is William Robih
colored man from Camden, n. j., wa NJ
swear, it Is said, that 1t was he, ans ~;
Frank Lingo, that rode out toY,afJ fta
scene Of the murder from MerchentfiiiSa
the morning Of the crime In q sfarmssS
wagon. ..
The members of the congrega OF ST
Patricks Roman Catholic cathedral New
ark, n. j., were warned that they must
take their children from the public schools
and send them to the parochial schools al.
der pain Of being refused dissolution
The Pennsylvania Railroad compsay6s
q corps OF engineers at work at Kris; - 9
taking soundings preparatory to tbe
meucemens OF dock jnloro yeynents tfycn
which viii cost S75O, 900. II
John Burns, the lannon's London labor agr
tator, said he considered Emperor Williams
and other aristocratic concessions to the
working classes as merely e sop thrown to
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Resolution on the Worlds

a Substitute Resolution on the Worlds
Fair TO BE Presented.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-At meeting of
tho Worlds fair committee of the house. to-
day the resolutions of MessrS. Gambler and
Hit, providing for discussion and balloting
on n site for the fair were taken up and af-
ter considerable discussion it was decided
that the chairman should report to the
house substitute resolution providing for
discussion on tho two bills on Thursday and
Friday and balloting Oh the selection of
site on Monday next.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19

l.,.Whg not use a.. b. G. 80 onie and
9. Alternative, and be relieved Z Delays
IarsSiapEsroua. 81 sSS::
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19

S; ISIS 5lsie Kid d. 81 s. Flugali'
tca5di has slbsen syisitingsNrs
! NJ I'M ia; 3 On Eth avenue, re
turned tdsshers home yestefd lay, to til.
rst. Of her imam ma here.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
THE GREATEST
S A. l. E
or THE
S 9 "A S O ?
In ALL OUR
D EP ART NJ EN- rs.
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT.
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT.
CLOAK DEPARTMENT.
SHAWL DEPARTMENT.
BLANKET AND
COMFORT
DEP ART m z NJ T.
TABLE, LINEN
AND NAPKIN
DEPART ENT.
TOW & SH EETING
DEPARTMENT. VELVET
AND PLUSH DEPARTMENT.
DRESS SILK DEPARTMENT.
AND PLUSH DEPARTMENT.

DRESS SILK DEPARTMENT.
In our Millinery Department we car
ry full line of Furs, and Wool Felt
Hats, Birds Feathers and Trimmings
of all kinds. which we are offering at
less than cost. We make speciality
IF Mourning Bonneis aud Wells.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
Brutal WHIT,

WHEELING, W. Va, N
Cap element seems to- ,ss, the I
again in certain $50 ~ ~
Rockport, Wood q ~
his wife were taI,S ~ ~ s
numerically III 80 =
hickory with9 % S. ID
county and E
through PaikefsY -.a
story OF their suff - n
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-19
SECOND WARD.

For railroad appropriation lO4
against same .; for bridges 105, against
/; for hospital 70, against 80; for police
headquarters 2, against l03. Estima-
ted total vote 5Il
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-11-10
An Ancient Custom.

The ancient custom of throwing an old
slipper after the bride and bridegroom.
when starting on their honeymoon tour, is.
In many parts Of the world, supposed to
bring luck TO the happy pair. The Bible
gives much evidence in support of the SUD-
position that it Is one of the most ancient as
we'll as one of the most inexpllcable of the
many customs OF the Jews. In several
places In the Bible we are given to under
stand that ''the receiving of a shoe is an
evidence and symbol of rejecting or re-
signing authority" In Ruth we read that
lit was the custom in Israel concerning
changing, that a man pluck off his shoe and
deliver 1t to his neighbor." Therefore the
throwing Of slipper or shoe
after bride was and is sym,
Dol or remuneration of domin-
ION and authority over her by her parents
or guardian, and the receipt of the shoe by
the bridegroom, even if accidental, was an
omen that the authority had been trans
ferred to him. The origin Of the custom
may be traced to these words, which occur
In Psalm evil: "Over Edom will cast
out my SHOE" meaning thereby that success
should attend the methods used to subdue
the Edomites 1t is not unlikely, therefore,
That the superstihous Gus ON of throwing
the slipper has arisen from the above con-
struction of the words given. The custom
as 1t originally existed is fast dying out.
Our forefathers threw old shoes after the
wedding equipage; we, in this more luxuri-
Gus age, purchase new white satin sllppers
on purpose for the occasion.