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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14
THE BOARD OF Trade
PETER DOURELL, Prop.
ONLY THE FINEST LIQUORS.
Cor. Tenth and Bond Streets.
They Lack Life

There are twines sold to fishermen
on the Columbia river that stand In
the same relationship to Marshall'H
Twine as a wooden image does to the
human being-they lack strength-lifs
-evenness-and lasting qualities. Don't
fool yourself into the belief that other
twines besides MarshalIs will do "JuSt
az well" They won't. They cannot.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14
"pooKIEs" FORM a UNION.
VIII Have Headquarters In New YORK
City to Settle waSers Made
at the Tracks.

An Eastern paper says that In spite OF
seyere obstacles the leading bookmakers
on the Eastern circuit have at last Or
ganIzod and formed u protective union
for themselves and the public. Under
the state of affairs last year and the
number OF bad debts that accumulated on
the books OF the pencilllng fraternity,
somothIng had to be done to place book
making on n sound and practical basis,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14
Children Cry for
Pitchers CaStorla.
ENGLISH CAPITAL FOR AMERICAN
INVESTMENTS.

ENGLISH CAPITAL FOR AMERICAN
INVESTMENTS.
Important TO Americans seeking Eng
uSh Capital for ne~ enterprises. A nsE
containing the names and addresses OF
80 successful promoters who have placed
Over lOo. O.OoD Sterling In Foreign In
vestmenis within tale last six years, and
over fiS.oOO.0 900 for the seven months OF
1896. Pricr. 6. or s.. payable by postal
order 10 the London and Universal Bu-
rcau OF Investors. %. Cheapside. London.
L, c. Subscribers viii be entitled, by ar
rangement With the directors TO receive
either personal or testers OF introduction
TO any OF these suNcsaSfl promoters.
THIS lis, is first class In every respect,
and every man or frm whose name ap-
pears therein may be depended upon
For pacing the following Il will be
found NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or Sharcs OF In
duStriai Commercial and Financial con-
GERMS. Mortgage loans. Sale OF Lands.
PaEents or Mines.
Directors;--
SIR EDWARD C. ROSS,
HON. WALTER C. PEPYS,
CAPT ARTHUR STIFFE.
copyrtsnt-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14

Burns are absolutely painless when De-
Wits Witch Hazel salve Is promptly
applied. This statement 10 true A per-
feet remedy for skin diseases. chapped
hands and lips. and never falls to cure
piles. Chas Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14

Take dose OF Dewitts Little Early
Risers just for the good they win dc
you. These little Pills are good for in
digestion. good for headache, good for
liver complaint. good for constipation.
They are good. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14

Clothing

The Hop Lee Clothing Factory and
merchant tailors. at iiS Bond street.
makes underclothing to order. Suits
and trousers made to at perfectly.
Every order punctually on time and
satisfaction guaranteed, Good goods
sold cheap. Call and be convinced.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14

Red has almost entirely disappeared
from gowns for evening wear, but Is In
high favor for costumes designed for the
street. most OF which show hint OF
crimson somewhere In the makeup.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14
Castoria.


"castoiia Is 40 well adapted to children that
I recommend Il a. superior TO any prescription
known 10 me-"
II. A. AScHER, n. D.,
III So Oxford st.. Brooklyn. n. Y.
"our physicians In the ebildren's depart.
ment have spoken highly Of their expert
enee In their outside practice with castoria,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what Is known as regular
products, ye, we are free to confess that the
merits Of Castoria has won Us TO look with
favor upon IT,"
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DisPEssARY,
Boston, AAss.
ALLEH c. SMITH. Pres.
urray Street, New York City.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14
Castoria.

"castoria is an excellent medicine fbr chill.
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
DR. G. c. oscoop.
Lowell. Mass.
ScastoTta iS the best remedy for children Of
which am acquainted. hope the day is no,
FAR distant when mothers will consider the
real intefes, of their children. and use castoria
instead Of the various quack noatrums which
are destroying their loved ones. by forcing
opium, morphine, soothing syrup aud other
hurtful agents down their throats, thereby
sending them 10 premature graves"
DR- J. y. KncnELoE,
Conway. Ark.
c.... c.-...... II A
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14

Busy people have no time. and sensible
people have no inclination to use q slow
remedy. One Minute Cough Cure acts
promptly and gives permanent benefits.
ChAA. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14
MATTERS MARINE,
Movements ct Nosseis at bo"'e
and Elsewhere.

Movements at NosseI. az Hon'e
and Elsewhere.
.aaa---
tho steamer Arcata aailoi yesterday
fur Ham francluro aud other coast poln'n
Tho steamship Columbia arrived down
from Portland yesterday morning Hnd
sailed for Han Francisco,
Tho Old familiar collier Willamette ar
riyrd from Srattlr last night with
cargo VI coal. ami, after taking On
pilot loft NJ the ritrr
The steamer Harrison made an attempt
to cross uut Yesterday, but the weather
WAS too severe Rhu will rAll this
morning with q fun cargo
Tho Mansanlta made another attempt
To land aupplirs on Destruction Island
yesterday, but owing to the severity Oi
tho weather. Was unable TO do 20.
The steamer Empire arrived down the
river from Portland yesterday. sho has
"a deck load of i66,co feet OF lumber for
ban Francisco Tho steamer viii rail this
morning,
Tho ntcam schooner signal arrived In
port yesterday from British Columbia
and Puget Round ports She brought
over sixteen Chinese passengers. HoNon OF
,,-',t ,,am ,',,,,t,y q, t,ri.h,
.-,', 80, 49,, an. ,tv., i,,s IA ,h, A..
,',,.,.' M. ,a,,o.., Tor A.tota Viii
~, A.. t,,,,., ,in ,hn st,am,r afriyrs
-, ,,,r,i.,J
..-.-- -, - -,
'ap'a'h NIA'h'"n a',usa ,. ".'s r.S
TO tah" ohaEso % N'' .H's" V"'N
OF N''''o'aiN''' "'N p'"A ~ ~, ',',,'
rom 'ho wa iavou,a ",.' ~,
au"ns. ""W ~ ~ 49, -. ~, ~, -.
tho phlp VIII soon 'sANa TOT y" o'u non.
IN boNoh"n''' " ~,
toilow'nS thn pa lo' SSa AZ
aAiled h's lAH' voyage no aASp, ~ ''A
been master OF 'h' N''''''' aiA'V
years or sine" An" mas poh !" '''''"
sion Iaooha N""H'
A portion OF the dock OF tho Tacoma
MIL Company. %'hW Icrt icll IN Ha'ut'
day night Tn" pllinE hah been eaten
away by torrdo-, weakening II 10 tho
extent That II was uhapIo TO near WV
load of nearly a."n fcct OF lumber Whoh
had h-ch piled hp' pt~paF"lu'l 'u '"a"'
inE II aboard tho German bark hhora-
san. lying alongside Inc steward OF w"
ruHHol had II narrow escape Win hlH .'r,
lie had just stepped from the luhhrr
20 tho boat with one foot over the tail.
when tho structure gave way the ac-
eidcnt was In no sense landslide. hH
tho dock dropped straight into the water
Tho lumber Is being loaded on the hho-
raaan. after which the damage VIII h'
repaired Fears are entertained Tor tho
ioon~ot the wharf underneath the nhrd'
as cracking OF piles and ilmbcrH bctokchA
tho insecurity Of that pari-l"dgcr
-----
In tho United States court Tuesday
Judge nolllngrr was trying the SUIT OF
Larry Sullivan. hbellanL W the huHslnh
ship Fcnnin. to recover Wv mosou 70
l., due for ncamcn's keep The Fcnnia
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14
Many Remarkable Cures

The objections urged against Indio In
the past by the large numbers who
otherwise would have been glad TO take
advantage Of its beneficial climate. has
been lack Of suitable accommodation.
The Southern Pacific Company takea
pleasure IN announcing that several
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14
AN ENloMArIcAL BILL OF FARE


For a dinner. served on the Dining cars
OF the Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul
Railway. viii be sent to any address on
receipt OF a two-cent postage stamp.
Apply TO Geo II. Heafford. General Pas
senEer Agent, Old Colony Building. Chi
cAEo. Illinois.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14

The sailor hat has adopted n purple
band. This color Is undoubtedly to be
very popular this summer,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14
THE ABOVE PICTURE DOES NOT
PEpRESENT

REPRESENT
A passenger train on the Chicago, MI
waukee and st. Paul Railway. No. Ita
tarins are vestibuled, heater by steam,
and lighted by electricity. Each sleep
car berth has an electric reading lamp,
Its dining cars are the best In the world,
and its coaches are palaces on wheels.
This great railway, connecting as II
does with all transcontinental lines at st
Paul and Omaha, assures to the tarveling
public the best service known. Tickets
via the Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul
Railway are on sale at all railroad ticket
offices to any point in the United States
or Canada. For maps, folders and other
address.
c. ]. EDDY, General Agent,
J. w. CASEY, Portland, Or
Trav. Pass and Tkt. Agent.
Portland. Or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14

All tho patent medicines advertised In
this paper. together with the choiceAt
perfumSry. and toilet articles etc. can
DO bought at the lowest prices at J. W.
Conn'a drug store. opposite Occidental
Hotel. Astoria.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14
What is

Castoria DIR. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance. It LIS harmless substitute
for Paregorc, Drops Soothing syrups, and Castor OIL
It Pleasant. It's guarantee Is thirty years. use By
Millions Of Mothers Castoria destroys Worms and aays
fevershness. Cestoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd
cures Diarrhea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teething troubles, constipation and HatuIency
CastOr& assmilates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural Sleep Cas-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14

Regular Republican
TICKET
State Ticket.
For Supreme Judge.
r. s. BEAN,
For Representative in Congress-Second
District.
W. II. ELLIS.
For District Attorney.
r j. CLEEToN.
County Ticket.
For Representatives.
WM. +. McGREG DR..
FRANK l.. PARKER.
For Sheriff
JAMES W. HARE.
For County Clerk.
f. l. DUNBAR.
For County Recorder
C. S. GUNDERSoN.
For County Commissioner.
HOWELL LEWIS.
For County Treasurer.
B. L. WARD.
For Superintendent of County Schools,
]. G. SCHMID.
For County Assessor.
c. W. CARNAHAN.
For County Coroner.
RICHARD RICHARDS.
For County Surveyor,
N D. RAYMOND.
Astoria Precinct.
For Justice OF the Peace.
JOHN ABERCRoMBIE
For Constable.
FRED wICKMAN.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14
Be Sure
be very Sure==

that when you ask for a
ticket via the burlington
you get a ticket via the
Burlington.
No matter what your OBJ
jecuve point Is. you can
reach 1t via our line
EASILY, QUICKLY, COM
FORTABLY, CHEApLY.
Two routes to the east
~ and south-via Billings,
Mont, and via ST. Paul.
lll To Omaha. Kansas City,
and st. Louis, the route
via Billings, being over
II 200 miles shorter and many
hours faster than any 9TH
er, is preferable. To Chi
cago and points beyond
take the burlington from
Billings or st. Paul as you
wish.
Tickets via the Burllng-
ton and timetables of the
Burlington on application
to the nearest ticket agent.
!. c. SHELDON, G. A.
Portland. Oregon,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14

Tho ntcam schooner signal arrived IN
port yesterday from British Columbia
and Puget Sound ports She brought
over sixteen Chinese passengers. seven OF
whom aru Tor this port The Signal
discharged small quantity ot freight
hero AMI loft up the river late In the AT
trrnoon The Chinese for Astoria will
not bc landed tlll tho steamer arrives
from PORTLAND
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14

How good are pics II the crusis are
prepared by aid OF Prices Baking
rowderI
The wife had bccn dctain'd TO keep her
husband there, Dryden
MENU FOR FRIDAY.
Hobo's here. May lb here
Tho air In fresh and sunny.
And the miser bees arc busy
HoariIng golden honey.
breakfast
Fruit
whcatlo,. moulded with nabanAS. Crram
Fried Egg Plant. Parsley Butter,
proll-i shad, rarluirnno Potatoes.
Twist Coffee.
Lunch.
Cream OF Chicken. Served in Cups
Grillcd SardIncs on Toast
Dcvllcd EsgS.
Fruit.
Tea
Dinner
Clans
Julicnnc Soup.
Baked Spanish Mackorcl. hnc lierbcs.
Potato Croquottes
Ftlct OF Bcct Ia Royalc,
Green PcaHc,
Roast Spring Duck
Lettuce and Tomato Salad
Strawberry Tapioca,
CofIce.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14

How good are pies II the cruSis are
prepared by aid OF Prices baking
powderT
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14
MENU ron FRIDAY

The wife had bccn dc,aln'd to keep her
husband there, Dryden
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14
ROSS HIGGINS & co
GrOcers, and Butchers
Astoria and Upper Astoria
Fine Teas and Cosees. Table DeleAcies. DonsstS
and Tropical Fruits. Vegetables. Sugar
Cured Hans. Bacon. Etc.
Choice Fresh and Salt Meats.
Lubrieating
OILS
A Speciality.

Ship Chandelery,
Hardware,
Iron & Steel,
Coal,
Groceries & Provisions,
Flour & Mill Feed,
Paints, Oils, Varnishes,
Loggers Supplies,
Fairbanks s Scales.
Doors & Windows,
Agricultural Implements
Wagons & Vehicles.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14

The csntsur Company TT Murray Street. New York City,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14

The steamer Empire arrived down the
river from Portland yesterday sho has
deck load of i6a,co feet OF lumber for
Han Francisco Tho steamer will rail this
morning
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14

Tho Mahsanlta made another attempt
TO land suppilra ON Destruction Island
yesterday, but owing to the severity Of
tho weather. was unable TO do 20.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-14

The steamer Harrison made an attempt
to crosa out yesterday, but the weather
Was too severe Rhu Will -Ail this
morning with fun cargo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-05
A LESSON IN ECONOMICS.
PROFESSOR DANIELS OF PRINCETON
TALKS AT A FARMERS MEETING
lie SAYS WE MUST NOT PAY OLD oRrIcA7rovs
WITH sHRIvELLED CURRENcY-A HARD

lie SAYS WE MUST NOT PAY OLD oRryc .7ro,s
WITH sHRIyEI-IED CURRENcY-A HARD
ROW FOR FINANCIAL TRANscREssoRs
Princeton. Aug Observation-Disclosures y,-,r.Au,,
NJ Daniels. head OF economics at Princeton came
out squarey for repudia Ion Of free silver at the
stony BROOK Harvest Home. where he was the pr,n-
cipai speaker to-day. A big gathering Of farmers
was in attendance
Professor Daniels's address received the closes,
attention He has for long time been known as
democrat. and in las; years campaign he sun
ported and spoke for McGill. To-day he made M
ae''hi'e reference to candidates but left no doub in
~ i''iius OF MS hearers as 10 MA soundness on the
'io"es issue whether he will go the length Of
NoHis lor MAJOR Mckinley is uncertain. yet Pro-
80, o D""eis Is popular professor. with a large
i'''o"ihs among the student body. and his actions
IN the present campaign will influence manv YOUNG
Noters VINO nave learned finance in his classroom
among oiher things. Professor Daniels said
mere no question that since 1893 this country
a. large mas been anything but prosperous We
nave seen the prices OF most Of our staples fall We
nave seen the wages fall since 1893 and we know
th@' employment has been less constant since 1893
Dut iee bound 10 say that the remedy for hard
times instead OF seeming 10 me thing complex. is
'a!ng very simple in principle
remember hearing story told of Horace
oIeeiey. tie was asked what the South ought to Go
10 promote prosperity. What the South needs said
ne Is 70 raise more hogs and less he'll Barring the
e'drsehess OF that reply. there great deal OF
common sense underna;h It. Work more aud spend
less 1t is an odfash.oned remedy but 1t is the only
Gus condition. - Fo''
we nave quack physician prescribing for hard
ZINES RAISE all prices and prosperity Will return
ne says. believe that this remedy is powerless to
help our difficulty This rise of prices would affect
existing Indebtedness. II is proposed 10 pay old
ophsatlons in shriveiled currency But let
remember that living In world where toll
IL the road TO wealth. We live in a world where in
dusiTy, economy and perseverance lead 10 health
wealth comfort and happiness We live in a world
whore vice. intemperance and dissipation merci-
lessly punished. We shall find in the long tina
honesty is the best policy and that in matters Of
hnance, as in matters OF morals. the way of the
transgressor is hard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-05
BOYS BRIGADE IN CAMP.
FIVE HUNDRED YOUTHFUL SOLDIERS LIVING IN
TENTS AT BoYNToN BEACH.

FIVE HUNDRED YOUTHFUL SOLDIERS LIVING IN
TENTS AT BoYNTON BEACH
Railway Aug (SpecaD.-Boynton Beach tho
summer resort near this city, on the staten
Island Sound. was to-day transformed INTO "hat
has all the appearance Of military camp Al
o'clock the LIST New-Jersey Battalion baptsI
Boys Brigade, 800 strong, marched from the Be-
warren station Of the Central Railroad 10 the
camp grounds At Boynton Beach They VIII remain
In camp one week. during which time fuIi tegu'a-
ton military duty will be performed. ond every
thing conducted on u true military basis
The regiment is composed Of the following; FROM
Jersey City the 3D. 4th and 9Th companies. COM
n1arded respectively by Captains j. X Van DYKE
] r Murch and c. D. Laws; Hoboken. companies
LIST and 3d. commanded by Captains H. r camp
bell and G. F. Pollard. The regiment Is IN charge
Of Major Wight Of Jersey City; F. NJ Brinker-
hor adiutant; =. c. Childs, sergeant: n r camp
bell ouarterrnaster II. T Beattie is chaplain,
Al 4 o'clock a National salute OF tWen,y ON, .one
guns fred by detachment OF reguiaH,s Ilu. on
Governors Island, and the camp was oecIat Leu
formally opened. There are 100 tents dotuhg me
ereensWard al the rear of the famous picnic
grounds The camp has been named camp
Bovnton" in honor Of Captain c. W. boynton.
who has shown the young soldiers OF the Cnuf rS
regiment will be under strict discipline. Boutn-
waite's Military Band accompanies the regimen:
Guard mount will take place at oclock ever
morning and dress parade at CLOCK IN VIC
evening This is the second year the young
soldiers have gone into camp at Boynton Beach.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-05
TIE FORCE REDUCED.
JERSEY CITY STREET AND WATER BOARD DIS
MISSES NINE EMPLOYEES.
PANY TO KEEP IT'S PROMISE.

JERSEY CITY STREET AND WATER BOARD DIS
MISSES NINE EMPLOYEES
The Jersey City Street and Water Board began
Yesterday 20 curtan the expenses In the water
department They dismissed nine OF the en-
ployes at Beleville including John Fulem' engi-
neer; w H. Dunlap. fireman, and seven work
men The dismissals will go into effect on August
Ia They were recommended by the recently ap-
pointed chief engineer. w. II. Hooker and his son
is among the nine. There will be other re-
ducrions In the force The city is now doing little
humping as the East Jersey Water Company is
supplying enough water to meet the demand.
The Board adopted the following preamble and
resolution
Whereas An award Of contract for temporary
water supply heretofore made by this Board
TO the East Jersey Water Company; and
specified in said contract 70 comply with us Ter
and has since been making variable daily de-
liveries Of water, without an agreement as 10 the
price TO be paid therefor: and
Whereas, Owina 10 the variable character OF
said daily delivery, IT is impossible for this Board
TO safely dispense with the force OF employees at
Belleve. or TO make an appreciate REDUCTION
Resolved That said company be requested to i'm
rnediately notify this Board In writing as TO what
am punt of water said company can guarantee to
therefor and further state what the average
volume OF water In excess OF said daily guarantee
might amount 10. and al what price such excess
would be furnished. should the city desire TO pur-
chase
II a satisfactory reply is received the Board may
dispense with almost its entire force at Bellevile.
as some provision must be made TO nest the bills
almost $4,000. and there is money in the water
fund 10 pay them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-05
THE LONE REPUBLICAN, POLICEMAN
UNION HILLS DEMOCRATIC CoUNcILMEN ARE /
AFTER HIM AGAIN.

UNION HILLS DEMOCRATIC coUNcILMEN ARE
AFTER HIM AGAIN.
The Democratic CounciImen OF Union ill. are
after Policeman Owen Sheehan again Several in
efrec,uai attempts to punish him various charges
have already been made Sheehan Is conspicuous
as the only Republican policeman the force. The
impression is prevalent in Union Hill that the Demo-
cratic Council looks upon the lone Republican police
man as one too many.
This time. II Is said. Sheehan will be charged with
arresting man who created a disturbance
North Hudson County Railroad trolley-car last Sat
urday and then letting him go, after whispering
something In his ear Sheehans story, tod by
himself in explanation Of the accusation leads his
friends believe that again The officer will vindcate
himself.
He says that he was returning home from days
outing last Saturday evening. which he entitled
to enjoy as he was on his vacation While riding
through West Hoboken scuffie occurred the rear
platform. and the stopped. He says that he
ran back 10 ascertain the Of the trouble and
two men fighting OH the tracks. He separated
ductor ordered him to place the other fighter under
charge OF assault and battery.
Sheehan that passengers told him tina. the
conductor was the most at fault and had thrown
the Off the platform Sheehan did arrest the
stranger because he is Union Hill policeman, and
the trouble occurred within the limits OF West Ho-
boken, separate township, with police force Of its
own. Had he assumed the authority Of West Ho-
boken policeman ne thinks that he would have thus
gotten himself INTO trouble
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-05
A POLISH BRIDES TASK.

THREE SUCCESSIVE EVENINGS SHE DANCES WITH
THOSE PAYING FOR THE PRIVILEGE.
New Brunswick Aug. (SpeciaD-The people Of
South River. busy little borough in Middlesex
County, have for the last three evenings been in
structed n the ceremonies said 10 be attendant
upon a Polish wedding Sophia Soriskie and Paul
Koretsky, two young members OF the Polish COL
ony in the township. married at the brides
home by Polish clergyman from South Amboy.
According 70 the custom in Poland, after the
wedding there is dance at which every male
guest paying s. has the privilege OF dancing with
and kissing the bride. A tin basin covered with
muslin CLOTH In which slot cut, was passed
around Every man present contributed The
bridegroom looked disguised the contributors
waltzcd with his bride. Each claimant insisted on
full time for his dance.
Neighbors who, did not understand the custom
Marshal Appegate suddenly appeared In the house.
The musicians fed and the dance was broken up.
The men who had paid their dollar. but had not
danced with the bride. demanded tisfaction, and
the dance was continued Monday evening. Even
this failed balance the score. and several OF the
guests this evening went 10 the house and secured
their dollars worth OF dancing and kissing.