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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-24

time. Evcrytling's MI night, and the
Wllloughbys nre coming to see you tomor.
row. DO just tell lac onre that you are
glad"
Miss Minna could shy nothing. One
arm she placed round Christmas neck and
laid her head down upon 1t, undono for this
moment In her glad surprise. Tho other
she stretched forward and noross tho back
of the Christmas calf laid her hand in
Grevillc's.
"Ainy l keep 1t for always" he enid.
And with n littlo answering pressure she
let 1t lie in his.
"And just to think" said Groville
"thot we should have found each other out
over the calf"
"And just to think" said Mr.. Percy
that tho narrowing tale could have ended
so delightfully."-"
And just 10 think" said jack, "thni
were going to have u bully wedding and
that our donr Phil and phill;ins should
Join hands over the Chrlstmas Gulf. q"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-24
CHOOSING a BRIDE.
A Singular Christmas Custom In the Land
of the Cxar,


An ancient custom Is vet maintained in
Russia ut the Christmas season, in which
tho festivities of tho day nrc made to play
permanent part in tho lives OF those who
AFRO chief In the frolicking.
Some person OF Importance in tho dis
trict announces TINT the annual fetc will
be hold ut his house Thithcr, ut tho up.
pointed time, hasten tho young mon of the
countryside. Thithcr como no loss eagerly,
but with dccorous tardinols, tho maidons
OF the place There are dances and songs,
games and foasting hut all else 10 but the
prelude to tho great event, when chance IL
made the handmade of love. At the arrival
of the proper hour tho hcstcss gives II sig.
nal and withdraws into an apartment, nc.
companicd by nll the girls, Thc lasses are
ranged upon long benches, where they
pose. II titturing phalanx of freshness and
beauty.
Tho hostess Is supplied with long strips
of broadcluth, and with those she strai ght-
way muillcs unch and every maiden. She
twists . strip deity about the hcad
until hair and features are hopclcssly
yelled. Sho winds 1t about tho neck, The
shoulders, the waist and on until the
sprightly and lissum figure Of the girl Is
merged in the rude outlines Of u papoosc,
MS IS INC lfcpurutlOH- liio ucllOfl lOl-
lows, wien one By one in nn order deter
mined by lot, the young men of the party
enter the room. Each In turn approaches
the yelled row Of lovelincss and examines
it. Eyes and ears ure useless. Touch is
everything The puzzled suitor seeks to
penetrate tho battling folds and locate tho
personality Of his idol When Mt last he has
made his choice, he Is privileged to re-
move the swadHling clothes and behold
tho identity of his prize.
1t Is the law of custom that this twain
should become man and wife. If the Gus
tom is broken, IA heavy forfeit must be paid
by the unwilling person. But it is rarely
that happiness falls In the result Chance,
it Is well known, is open to n brihc. And
the lovers who would fail TO offer her brides
would hardly deserve happiness. In their
whispers before the hour OF trial humorous
conspiraclos Tor the cheating of Ill fortune
arc mnde, and the lover may depend upon
It's ingenious inamoratn to convey to him
the concerted signal whereby will DO lie
termined her identity and their mutual
laDpiness
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-24

The touch OF spring was now in Tie ar
after severe winter, throughout which
Grcyillc had responded with persistent
regularity to every invitation to the
Percys Reports OF the calf had reached
Miss Nlinna from time TO time, every one
cheering The children ran over to bring
their parents message that Christmas had
proved "such boon" and to declare their
own undying devotion tn their pct jack
had just returned from u Canadian visit
and was eating his first home dinner, Mt
which Grcvilo was again u guest
II shall give my little luncheon, then,
this day week, remarked Miss Minnn,
"and shall invite Mrs. Wllloughby. six
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-24

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IN. Wv s'o va, tl'' t,, "'v'
a 'i' s',rib'l,Iul,' o"' ms Nlu phIS'P"u'
a,,u ,iii','nv. " oIla,,ty chI'ruu ms eye
Aov 4uls1 IN "eel.,s WIN 'll5 Gnoery speech
thlnE those hlliouHhbys are very
sweet chl!drin' put IN Mr. Percy In his
in. ..I WY. -, -,-,r
=. LotGE' cTieu "h'h' ialllns forward on
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-24

IL THE MIDST OF THE WAITING PARTY STOOD
THE GALE.
fast letting his testy side come uppermost.
"BadY They're dcvilish. It's case for
the Intervention of o savage.
''Whnt-whut said Miss Minna feebly,
ais to be dOncY'
~ don't know what's to bo done. You
nlone, Miss Gascoigne, can tell that,
ooh" snid Miss -Iiuna, wringing her
hands despairingly, II would do anythingl
What can What shall do"
II repeat" said the colonel, II don't
know myself whnt you can do, but you're
the only one who can do anything, and beg
of you again to do Something. You gave
it 10 them. and you must get 1t away
from them. It's the most pitiful object
In all Administer county. Why it'H not
dead long ago no ono can tell, but II can't
last another week as things are.
Miss Minna was too choked to say
eoodby. She jumped from the trap,
up the steps into the hall, her veil well
pulled down, 80 that her distress could not
b. seen by Mr. Percy whom she brushed
past quickly on the staircase. "l'vo asked
Greyllle to dinner" no said to her, and
she managed to gasp suit n usual sound
ing IAN right" before she closed the room
door ON her despair.
1t was bitter black despair. She flung
herself upon the bed and made up hel
mind there and then that, with III,
wrotched existence of the calf to face, lif,
was an unbearable burden. "Only thi,
morning." she thought, ~ said could b,
utterly happy but for tho calf littl,
imagined then how bad things wero. Nov
feel because of 1t that 1 can never b.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-24

Christmas coming up the slope,
Brightest Alag unfurled.
All tho silver bells OF hope
Ringing round tho world!
Christmas dawning on the hills,
Fast the shadows fee,
All the rivers and the rills
Singing to the seal
Christmas where the ocean foams,
Suns and skies serene:
Christmas in our hearts and homes
Hail the holly grron'
Atlanta Constitution.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
SMELSER WIIHDRAWS
HE REQUESTS THAT NO VOTES BE
CAST FOR HIM.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE PARTY.
THIS ASSURES THE ELECTION OF
CANDIDATE EDWARDS.
War In Bnrbcrs' Union-Gcrmans at
the NiEvam-TwO Divorces So
licited-Silver Meeting
Dismal Failure-HaI-
Iowe'en Orders.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE PARTY.

Charles H. Smelser nominee for the leg
islaJture from the Ninth district on the
old committee ticket, yesterday ordered his
name withdrawn from the official ballot.
As the ticket has already been printed his
name cannot be stricken from the official
ballot. so in order to throw his strength to
J. s. Edwards, the candidate on the Re-
publican primary ticket, he issued the fol-
lowing open letter:
ITO the Republican Voters OF the Ninth
Representative District.
Il have Withdrawn my name as cam
didate for representative from the Ninth
representative district. i do this in the
interest of the Republican party and re-
quest all my friends not TO vote for me.
CHARLES H. SNIELSER."
The withdrawal of Mr.. Smelser from the
race was an unpleasant surprise for the
opposition, as 1t now leaves the Popocratic
nominee in a hopeless condition. With
two Republican candidates in the field in
this district the Popocrats had a fair
chance to elect their man. but now that
Mr.. Smelser has dropped out of the race
in behalf of J. S. Edwards. the latter's
election is assured. There are now three
candidates on the primary ticket that have
no Republican opposition. S. c. Miller for
county attorney, B. L. Slime for represen-
tative from the Eleventh district. and ],
S. Edwards for representative from the
Ninth district.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30

Chamberlain put forth his advanced pro-
sramme. which was the terror of his Tory
friends. it received ungrudsing praise from
Harcourt. The Liberal government went
out of office in 1885. but on Mr.. Gladstone's
return to power. one year later, Sir Will
lam was made chancellor of the exchequer.
AS political controversialist Harcourt is
formidable. His opponents have felt the
sharpness. AS a speaker he is powerful.
witty and quick, and his party has no
statesman with anything like his power.
He smells the battle from afar, like the
war horse. and delights i'll it. His c>nsti-
tutional knowledge is great. his power Of
invectve strong and his hDmor of kind
that makes his opponents writhe- Sir Will
lam is 60 years old. He is the son of
clergyman of the Church of England. and
a grandson of an archbishop of York. His
career at Trinity college, Cambridge uni
versity, was distinguished. In ISL he was
graduated with high honors- He began to
attract public attention with a series OF
letters in the London Times. which were
signed "Historicus.'' The letters showed
such profundity of legal lore that they Sc
cured for him the chair of international
law in Cambridge. In 1853 he entered the
arena of politics. and tried for parliament,
but was defeated. For ten years he wait
ed, and was rewarded by an election at
oxford. for which he sat in the Liberal in
terest. Sir William married Therese Lewis
in 1859. and after her death he married the
present Lady Harcourt who Is the daugh-
ter of John Lothrop Motley, the American
historian.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
much success in interesting citizens in

much success in interesting citizens in
his movement. Mr.. Stewards visit is due
to the efforts Of Mr.. Henry Hafner, a well
known citizen of Kansas City, Kas. Mr..
Hafner spent the past year in the state
of Chihuahua, Mexico, and after investi-
eating the plans of the New Mexico and
Chihuahua Land. Stock and Mining Com
pany determined to interest his friends in
this locality, so he had Mr.. Stewart come
here that he might present to those desir-
ing a home in that beautiful country the
advantages offered. Mr.. Hafner is inter-
ested in the Incorporation of this company.
Mr.. Stewart, in speaking Of the conces-
sions, said the Mexican government has
given some very liberal concessions to us,
wishing to induce manufacturers and ag-
riculturists to locate there in order to
develop the country. The concessions are
very rarely offered by. any government.
There are already number of colonies
established on the company's grants and
the people, numbering about 5000. are hap
py. prosperous and contented. The induce
ments offered are such that anyone can
soon own their own property at very
small outlay. Mr.. Stewart will remain in
the city some little time and will answer
any inquiries concerning that country and
its advantages to anyone who is desirous
of going to another cline.
KICK
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30

Sir William Vernon Harcourt, who may
be Lord Rosebery's successor as leader of
the Liberal party. has been consistent. po
litically, ever since he Joined the Gladstone
forces in 1873. He has not always been re-
garded with affection by the Irish wing,
and the home rule press deprecates his
ership is pleasing to the rest of the Lib
when Mr.. Gladstone is lifting up his voice
iam's views on the Eastern question are
introduced his memorable five resolu-
tions," Harcourt delivered particularly
trenchant speech against Turkey. He
agreed with Mr.. Gladstone that the knell
of the Turkish empire mad sounded and
confessed that he had lonsed to live to
hear its notes. During the campaign of
1879 Sir William Harcourt's speeches were
second only in Importance and influence to
those of Mr.. Gladstone. When the Bea-
consfeld government fell in 1880 Harcourt
was nominated for home secretary. but
was defeated for parliament at Oxford. \
place was made for him, however, by Sam
uel Plimsoll. the sailors friend. and Har-
court was elected in his stead. In the ses-
sion of 1880 the new home secretary was
the stormy petrel' of the house. He en-
gineered the Irish arms bill and the pre-
vention of crimes bill. AS home secretary
he was compelled to introduce these bills.
and 1t was the part he took in that legisla-
tion that made him unpopular with the
Irish. Sir Williams radicalsm became
more pronounced in 1885. and when Mr..
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
ARGENTINE.

Miss Elizabeth Herrick will give a phan-
tom social this evening, Halloween, at the
Fifth Avenue hotel
]. D. Botkin, Populist nominee for con-
gressman-at-large, spoke at Nokes' hall
last night.
John Bibbs and Miss Lizzie Moss were
married at the A NJ. E. church Wednesday
night by Rev. r. F. Green, pastor of the
church.
The Baptist, Presbyterian. Methodist and
congregational churches will give election
day dinners next Tuesday in the various
| wards of the city.
The Grand International Auxiliary of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will
meet this evening at Masonic hall, on
West Metropolitan avenue.
The Republicans of Argentine have made
arrangements with the Western Union Tel
egraph Company to receive the election re-
| turns at Metropolitan hall next Tuesday
night.
S. c. McFadden and I. V. Melville will
speak this evening at the Republican rally
| to be held at Metropolitan hall. They are
both good speakers. and a large turnout is
expected to hear them.
City Clerk Long has completed the COM
pilation of the poll books. which gives the
registration by wards as follows: First
| ward. 240: Second ward, 5s9; Third ward,
| 1853; Fourth ward, s54. Total, 1,5s1.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
WAR IN BARRIERS UNION.
Secretary yelte Charged With Ap-
proprfating Funds and Expelled.

Quite a sensation has arisen over the ex-
pulsion Of Treasurer Adolph Velte from
BARRIERS Union No. 1885, Nelte was treas
urer and secretary of the union. and about
a month ago he was expelled. charged with
appropriating some of the unions money
to start a barber business. He opened 4
shop at AS Minnesota avenue. and it soon
was rumored that he had used some of the
unions money. Velte. it is claimed, re-
fused to deliver the books, whereupon a
meeting was called and he was expelled.
He turned over a small sum of money.
which he claimed was all that the union
had in the treasury. The matter was re-
ferred to the national union, but that body
refused to take any action in the matter.
as Velte had been expelled by the local
union.
1t appears that Velte kept the only rec
ord of the funds. and as he refuses to de-
liver the books the members of the union
do not know exactly where they are at. "
1t is claimed that Velte has confiscated the
| records. The ex-treasurer denies this
however, and says that the union has got
every cent it is entitled to. Wednesday a
committee visited his shop and took pos
session of all his union cards and signs.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
METROPOLIS MISCELLANY.

J. d. Botkin is billed for a free silver
speech at Hams hall tonight.
A Republican ward meeting was held
last night at Rays hall. corner Thirteenth
and IL" road. Speeches were made by
James F. Getty and others.
Miss Mabel Haas is the soloist at st.
Pauls special service tonight, and Right
Rev Edward R. Aatwill is the preacher.
His subject is 1.-The Continuity of the
Church"
E. Schneider brought suit in the district
court yesterday against Alice Highwarden
and others to secure possession of certain
real estate of which he claims to be the
legal owner.
Seine sneak thief entered the sleeping
apartments of r. NJ. Sebree. the Minnesota
avenue butcher. some time during Wednes-
day night and stole his overcoat and other
clothing valued at $50.
The First Ward Afro-American McKin-
Leg Club will hold an enthusiastic meeting
tonight. Several local orators will be
present and make short addresses. The
club will meet again Monday night
Joseph Klinke was adjudged insane by a
jury in the probate court yesterday.
Kl:nke's insanity. is Of a violent nature
and an effort will be made to secure ad-
mission for him to the state asylum.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
TWO DIVORCES ASKED.
Monroe TELLS and Delphia Tucker
Claim They Have Been Neglected.

There were two divorce suits filed in the
district court yesterday. The first petition
filed was that of Monroe Tells, who seeks
legal separation from his wife, Mary Tells.
He alleges that they were married in 1857
and after living together for several years
the defendant grew neglectful. failing to
attend to her household duties and refus-
ing to wash and mend his clothing. He
further claims that in 1895 she abandoned
him and has since refused to live at his
house. He prays the court for an abso-
lutte decree.
Delphia Tucker against Thomas Tucker
is the title of the second suit. They were
married in Jackson county, Mo-, in August,
1882 The allegations set forth in the plain
tif's petition are gross neglect, extreme
cruelty and adultery. She prays the court
for decree relieving her of all her marriage
obligations to the defendant.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
Miscellaneous.

"A church social will be held this evening
at the Maple Avenue NJ. E. church.
George Donellan, of Sedalia. was in the
city yesterday, the guest of friends.
A marriage license was issued yesterday
to G. f. Briggs and Miss Della Briggs.
The city will soon be lighted better than
ever before in this history. According to
the recent contract, electricity and gas win
both be used.
A number of Halloween parties have
been arranged for tomorrow night by
young society people.
S. H. WooGson and John P. Gilday spoke
last evening in the upper room of the court
house under the auspices of the Bryan
Club.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
ARMOURDALE.

The NJ. A. Society held a reception at
Clafiin's hall yesterday afternoon. There
We're about 200 guests present.
A Morrill, Republican Club has been
formed here that has membership Of
460
The police are looking for the person who
fired shot at T. L. :Adamson. cashier of
the Fuller Bros.-Toll lumber and box fac
tory, Wednesday night Mr.. Adamson was
passing the corner OF Brent and Kansas
avenue when the shot was fired.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30

ing, as the hall had been previously rented
to other parties and when the silverites
called last night they were refused posses
sion. They secured hall two blocks down
the street. however. where the spectators
were given shelter. After getting a hall
Mr.. Patterson failed to put in an appear
ance and the audience had to be content
with hearing a few local politicians spout.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
ROSEDALE.

The Y. w. c. T. T. will give an oyster
supper at the rolling mill store tomorrow
night The proceeds will be given to the
fire sufferers.
A good attendance was had yesterday OF
the Womans Republican Club at the resi-
dence of B. NJ. Best. Interesting discus
sions on free trade and protection consti-
tuted portion of the programme.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
Differences.

From the Washington Star.
''They say that human nature is always
the same" said the middle-aged lady. But
don't think so.'
Whats the reason?" asked her niece
Twenty years ago girls read magazines
and did needlework. Now they study a
road map and learn to use monkey
wrench"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
Notice. Coal Con.umer..

Try our Smokeless Semi-Anthracite Coal
at $500 per ton delivered. 1t is superior
coal for furnace use, also as general do
mestic coal. Central Coal and Coke Com
pany. Keith & Perry building.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
kan.as Charters.

Topeka, Kas.. Oct. 9.-(Special.) The fol-
lowing companies were chartered by the
secretary of state to-day: The Interstate
Pharmaceutical Company of Oskaloosa,
with a capital stock of $1,000: the Cawker
Creamery Company. of Cawker City, Kas.,
capital s. 200: the West Bridge Creek Irri-
cation Company of Coolidge, capital s., 200.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
Morrill, Club to Meet Him.

L. W. Keplinger. president Of the newly
organized E. n. Morrill, Republican Club
has called out all Of the members Of the
club to meet Governor Morrill, at the wig
wan this evening when he speaks. The
presence of the governor will be the occa-
sion of a rally. President keplinger an
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
Woman. missionary Union.

Mexico, Mo-, Oct. 2s.@Special) At $50
this morning the Woman's Missionary
Union of the Missouri presbytery convened
in annual session in this city, the president.
Mrs. A. c. Marques, of this city, and the
secretary, Mrs. ]. c. Miller. Of Keytesyille.
being present Mrs. French Strother, of
this city. delivered the address of welcome.
which was responded to by Mrs. Prosser,
of Brunswick.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
Licensed to Wed.

The following marriage licenses were is
sued in the probate court yesterday:
Name. Age.
William Hendley, Kansas City. Mo........27
Minnie Fuller, Daviess county, Mob
Frank Skupa, Kansas City, Mo. ...........22
Mary Couffal. Jackson county, Mo........22
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
No Fun.

No Fun.
From the San Francisco Wave.
Old gentleman Ito small boys stealing
apples)-"Gocd gracious. boys. stealing Is
bad enough; but If you must steal, why
don't you take the ripe apples instead OF
the green?"
Boys Gn chorus)-"The man what owns
the orchard will give us all the ripe ones
we want. il we ask for EN-"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
Police Order. for Halloween.

Chief of Police Serviss issued an order
last night which will materially interfere
with Halloween tricks Saturday night.
Every patrolman was instructed last night
to arrest any and all who are caught vio-
lating any of the city ordinances.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
No Commi..ioner for a Whtle,

Topeka. Kas.. Oct. 29-NSpecial) Judge
Foster. of the United States court, to-day
stated that he would not appoint United
States commissioner to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Arthur Perry
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30

Mrs. Lucy Thurman. a Celebrated Col
Ored Lecturer, Speaks Tonight.
Mrs. Lucy Thurman. Of Jackson, Mich.
national superintendent among colored
people of the w. c. T. L. will speak to-
night in the Colored Baptist church, cor
ner Tenth and Charlotte streets. Mrs.
Thurman ranks high as lecturer and ed
ucator among her people and is woman
of rare ability. she being indorsed by Fran
ces E. Willard. president of the National
and Worlds W. c. 7. L.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30

eNAAkSs
Theo Schultz.
George Bemarkt,
William Fischer,
H. S. Fieser.
c. F. Wilmer.
Frank Winkler,
Aug. Ebener.
H. Koenig,
Rev. c. A. Richter,
Rev. Heils.
H. Kruger,
Sam Horstman,
+. Funk,
l.. Klingler.
A. Isenburg.
L. c. Gaugh,
H. Mumberg,
DIR. c. l.. Won BaC
Albert SchnitZ.
Heinrich Stockhoff.
Herrm Stockton,
William Stockton,
Henry knoche.
Herrm. Knoche.
l.. Segebrecht,
A. o. Stocking,
c. Myers.
e. Heilegenstein,
William Bliss, Jr.,
Charles Handels.
]. ]. Bernhardt,
Christ Adler.
Robert Neudeck.
Fred Horseman.
George Horseman,
+. Homuth.
f. f. Horstmann,
Adolph Velte,
Conrad Stegmaier,
Adolph Gardner,
Burrmeister,
A. E. Peterson,
C. Winter.
George Zuber.
1. F. Koch.
E. Rodekopf.
William Bosath,
A. Burandt,
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
INDEPENDENCE.
Horses, Said to Have Been
Stolen by Lee Clinton.

Deputy Marshal Latimer succeeded in
recovering the three horses stolen by Lee
Clinton, yesterday, and turned the animals
over to Mrs. Hutchison, the widow from
whom they were taken. Clinton laid claim
to the horses yesterday as his own prop
erty, but his method in taking his own is
not in keeping with the claim made by Mrs.
HutchiSon.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
GERMANS AT THE wIGwAM.

They Will Greet the Five Celebrated
Speakers Tonight.
The big Republican meeting to be held
tonight at the wigwam on Huron place
promises to be a memorable event The
meeting will be held under the auspices
of the German voters of Wyandotte county
and the platform will be filled with repre-
sentative German citizens as vice presi-
dents. The speakers of the evening are:
Hon. Frederick W. Hollis. of New York;
Governor Z. n. Morrill,. o. L. Atherton,
George E. Cole and H. ]. Richter The
meeting will be presided over by Attorney
A. L. Berger with the following vice presi-