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The morning times., 1897-02-04
$500 A MONTH
MECCA OF THE LovE-LORN.
Something About Gretna Green,
Where Runaway Couples Wed

On January /, 1857, the runaway matri-
monial matches, well known as Gretna
Green marriages, We're virtually abolished
by the terms of an act of Parliament which
had been passed in the revious year and
which now came into operation Gretna
Green is the name OF a place just within
the Scotch border, in the county of Dunn
fries, near the head of Solway firth. A
marriages act Of II 54 had suppressed Fleet
maria ges, which were performed without
banns or license, by needy clergymen, who
for their debts were confined in the Fleet
prison at London. AS many as thirty such
marriages We're sometimes celebrated in
this disreputable manner in one day, and
James Malcolm, the antlquary, who lived
from about 1850 till 1915, states that
1854 were registered there in the four
months ending February 12, 1905. But
after the abolition OF such marriages in
England people wishing to marry clandes-
timely were generally obliged to 70 out of
this country for the purpose. Thus the
practice arose of crossing the border into
Scotland, in which country man and
woman, whether minors or not, are legally
married If they only declare before Wit
nesses that they are man and wife.
Gretna, as the first place reached in Scot
land by persons crossing the border, 10y
l7T1 had become the resort Of runaway
couples. The declaration that they took
one another for man and wife was per-
haps, originally made before man whose
trade was a blacksmith, and this. It any
rate, continued to be the traditional call
ing OF the person who thus offiCiatcd The
church was commonly the dollhouse Till
1926. and afterward Grctua Hall was the
meeting place. At the dollhouse nearly
| 200 couples Were sometimes united in a
| twelve-month. On February 81, 1S43,
| Robert Elliott, the Gretpa Green "rrio st, .
wrote to the Times, stating that he had
married 4, ,444 persons from the year 1911
to 1899, the largest number in any one
| year being 1873, and the smallest forty
| two. He could, of course, give the exact
| number, because part of bis work was to
| enter and preserve in a register the names
| of the married parties, with dates The
fee ranged from half guinea to $500
according. no doubt, to the supposed fl.
| nances of the lovers,
| One of the earliest OF these runaway
matches was that of Richard Lowell Edge
worth, in 1863 father OF Maria Edgew orth
the authoress, and among has successor
| were Eldon and Brougham and Erskiue
each afterward lord chancellor, and Lore
| Dundonald. besides numerous scions Of tht
| noble family of Villiers, Fame, Beaucierc
| Coventry, Paget and others. But the nc
of parliament of 1856 rendered all sucl
| marriages illegal from January ! 1857
| unless one OF the parties had been residing
in Scotland for twenty days previously
which, of course, would give time TO an,
to interfere, who had authority to do So.
New York Sun.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
WOMEN LINE THE BAR.
Chicago Saloons Whose ProprietOrz
DEFY Law

Saloons are now running In the down.
town district where women flock about the
bar, and where music is q regular feature,
in open defiance of police regulations and
city ordinances. The prOprietors OF thesa
resorts say that until the coming sprius
election they will run their places TO suit
themselves. They claim IT has been the
cutsom of out going city administrations ia
the past TO allow the saloons considerable
sway Just previous to elections, the Off
cials wishing to keep in favor with the sa-
loon men and their followers
In the barroom OF the Mendoza salOOns
located in the basement at the northeast
corner of Clark and Lake streets, Monday
evening at 10 O'Clock twenty one women
sat about the tables and stood beside the
bar, drinking and singing To the music of
a guitar nd mandolin
Directly across Clark street, in the base
ment at the northwest corne:of Lake street,
I is sanotherplace of this character. which de-
rives it's patronage mostly from women and
from the sailors whose winter quarters are
in the vicinity These women stand around
the bar, drink and smoke cigarettes. while
listening TO the music furnished by a guitar
and mandolin.
Inspector Fitzpatrick was asked regard
ing the police regulations in these reports
! "we do not allow these women who in
habit the saloons to stand at the bar
neither DO we allow singing nor disor
Derby actions of any kind said the IN
spector. 1T is true that we have al
/ lowed the saloons TO have music furnished
by a guitar, such music being soft, and
with the doors shut, 1t does not bother AM
II
( ne-"-Chicas0 Record
The morning times., 1897-02-04
FACIAL EXPRESSION.
1t Is Not Always q Correct Indica.
ton of a State of Mind.

The longer one lives, the more con-
vinced one becomes that the expression Of
thefaceis not, as general rule, asafe guide
to the thoughts or TO the condition OF feel
ing prevailing at the moment. The habtual
state OF the mind does, of course, impress
itself permanently upon the countenance.
DO we not all know the gloomy downward
lines that mark the pessimist and the
peevish woman; the dear little wrinkles
around the eyes of the CHEEKY soul who is
always breaking into smiles; tie thick eye
brows, ruffled at their starting point, that
indicate jealousy. and tile deep double line
between tie brows of the bad-teInpered
man? Provided we be sufficiently up
in tile science OF fphysogn0my to distinguish,
for instance, between tue signs of temper
and fineness OF will tfor, indeed, many OF
these facial indications resemble each other
closely, Willie signifying totally different
attributes}, we can form fair estimate Of
the disposition of a friend or acquaintance;
but when we come To the mood of the mo-
ment, our conclusions, based on evidence
which is misleading, are usually quite erro-
neous.
neutrality-suspicious. have faces that
are gifted with but little mobility they are
commonly said to have very little express
sion;'' and whereas they may be full OF
tender sympathy for some ones sorrow or
anxiety, they merely succeed in looking
dull whereupon the person who was confid-
ing in them goes away with the impression
that they were bored with her and her
troubles! others, who are naturally vi
vacious and sensitive alternate quickly be-
tween smiles and frowns, either Of which
may be taken to mean more than it actually
does. We ought to judge others by their
deeds principally; by their words to a
certain extent; by their looks last of all.
Who among us has not smarted secretly
under the accusation of having "looked
| cross or ''haughty,' or "disagreeable,
| when she was merely concealing some sor-
| row-apd flattering herself that she was
doing it very well!-swallowing a mortifi-
cation, or only bearing very bad head
ache? Again, many women are cold il
manner because they are shy, or because
| they are uncertain now far to go in the
way of making advances.
| We do not care to wear our hearts upon
| our sleeves unless we are sure that there
| are no DAVIS about to peck at them. In
deed, in the case of many of us, it would
be safe to paraphrase the dictum ofthe willy
French diplomatist, and say that Face
| were given us in order to conceal oul
thoughts Therefore, when there is doubt
| let us give each other the benefit Of it,
| The Lady.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
HE RESISTED ARREST.
James Craven Had to Be Subdued
by the Officers Baton,

P Policeman Newkirk had an exciting
time last night on Pennsylvania avenue
near Third street northwest, while arrest
ing James Craven, bricklayer, and Her
man Hailer, baker. Craven, who is over
six feet tall, violently resisted arrest.
He tore the policeman's badge from his
coat and attempted to handle him roughly,
when Newkirk brought his baton into play
and subdued the fighting bricklayer.
1t is alleged that Craven and Hailer were
acting in disorderly manner on the Ave
nue. when the officer attempted to take
them into custody.
The double charge Of assaulting an Off
Ger and disorderly conduct was entered
against Craven, his companion being
charged with being drunk and disorderly.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
Parker, Bridget & Co.,
Progressive CIothlers, 3l5 9TH ST.
BowLERs TO FORM A LEAGUE.
A National Organization in Process
OF Creation at Cincinnati.


Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb. 3.-There was a
meeting Of bowlers in the rooms OF the
Brooklyn team at the Hotel Emory this
Afternoon TO form a rational league sim
liar 10 the baseball league. 1t was de-
cided 10 name il the National Bowlers'
League. The following temporary officers
were elected:
Chairman Karpf, of Brooklyn, N. Y,
secretary, b. J. Mayer, Cincinnati. The
following cities VIII be included: Brooklyn,
Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Rochester, New
York, Cincinnati, Chicago, Wheeling and
Newport.
A committee composed Of ii. E. Corell,
Chicago; W. c. Handley, Wheeling, and B.
3. Mayer, Cincinnati, was appointed with
ROVER to formulate a plan Of orGaniZa-
ton and can a national meeting OF bowlers.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
LOEB x HIRSH,
9tO-o12 IS. N. w.

Miss Hancock, Miss Freeman. Mr. Hancock,
Mr.. CatheIl and Mr. Patton, all Of Wash
ington, and Miss RatnbCne, Mr.. George
Evans and Rev. Clarence Z. Ban OF this
city will participate IN the concert at
the opera house tomorrow night for tns
benefit OF Mrs. Annie Cats Wilson.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
WON BY A CLOSE SCORE.
The CAROLS Defeated Washingtons
in q Game of Basketball.

The Carroll Institute and Washington
Athletic Club basketball teams played a
league game last night in the gymnasium
of the latter, and the visitors won the game
by a score of to /.
1t was one of the best played games Of
the season, and was thoroughly enjoyed by
a large number of spectators who enthus-
iastically applauded the number Of good
plays made on both sides.
The game was remarkable for its open,
The morning times., 1897-02-04
DR.. Mary Morrison's Address.

Dr. Mary Morrison addressed the Single
Tax Club last evening at Typographical
Hall, taking as her subject 1.-The relation
Of the single tax to women's reform move
ments." The speaker held the closest
attention Of her audience for over an hour
and was frequently applauded. Mr.. Ralph
Beaumont, at one time general lecturer Of
the nj ghts of Labor, was called upon and
gave the history Of the Pacific railroads
and their relation to the government
The morning times., 1897-02-04
IS YOUR MEMORY
FAILING?
ARE YOUR BRAIN
AND BODY FATIGUED?

ARE YOU LACKING IN ENERGY,
STRENGTH AND VIGOR? Do you have
that weak, tired, and nervous feeling, that
eriy? Are YOU troubled with dizziness,
loss OF memory, pains in the head and
back, dimness OF vision, dScOrtent, deS-
pondency, dread or impending danger. and
a wandering mind? These are ali indica-
tiOnS of the existence OF
The morning times., 1897-02-04
For q Relay Team

The candidates for the Georgetown Col
Iege relay track which will contest against
the Yale team, held their trials yesterday.
The work of several men was SO nearly
equal that the personnel of the team could
not be decided upon at once, but it will
be announced shortly.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
ASACOSTIA DEFEATED.
The Washington Team Won Easily
i'm the Checker Tournament.

A team match at checkers between Wash
ington and Anacostia took place at the
Chess, Checker and Whist Club, No. 612
Twelfth street, last evening. Quite a
crowd witnessed the games, and although
washington won easily the interest;n the
games was manifest until the last game
was won shortly before midni ght. Individ-
ual play was strong on both sides. but the
brilliant play of Potts, Collins and Moore
was responsible for the defeat OF the Ana
costa team The full score follows:
The morning times., 1897-02-04

Tomorrow evening the Washington Ath-
letic Club gymnasium Will be the scene
of an interesting game of basketball be-
tween the w A. G. Juniors, the champions
of the District, and the Good Eyes, u
team of youngsters from the Navy Yard,
who are known TO put up stiff game of
ball The management has made arrange
menis to accommodate large number OF
spectators, who always turn out to see
the youngsters game
The morning times., 1897-02-04
Been in the Coal Business.

"What qualifications have you for de-
tective?" Been In the coal business all
my life" Cannot see the connection
"l've been lying in weight for dish ,nast
n"-Yonkers Statesman.
The morning times., 1897-02-04

freepassing and clean features, and no
unnecessary rough playing marred the
evenings sport.
DAILY scored two and Oppenheimer one
of the goals made by the CAROLS, and
Crist saved his side from shut-ou by
making a pretty throw from field.
The teams lined up as follows:
The morning times., 1897-02-04
A Famous Hackney stallion Sold

New York, Feb. 3. 3.-Marquis of Londcs-
boro, the famous hackney stallion. was
sold for $4,000 to Walter L. Clark,
Glendower stock farm, Staten Island, at
the opening sale of thenew American Horse
Ex change this afternoon.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
Her Husband am Inyentor.

Mrs Spat-Your husband is an inventor,
l believe? Mrs. Spotter-Yes; some Of his
excuses for coming home late at night ale
in use all over the country.-Philadelph
North American.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
Not as Old as That

Miss Summers-That was an awfully old
joke your friend got off little while ago.
1 can remember hea ring it when 1 was a
girl MI. Winter-Oh, 1t can't be as old as
that,-Yonkers Statesman.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
To See What THEY'LL Take.

Jones-What is the idea of giving the
protected manufacturers hearingin Wash
ineton? Is it to see what they want? Jen-
kins-No; to see what they'll take.-Puck.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
His Life a Desert.

Harry says his life was barren desert
before he saw NE" We'll, he looks as IT
he had lived where lie, e,couldn't get water
to drink. Chicago RECORD
The morning times., 1897-02-04

Berkeley Pure Rye Whisky, sold by Jas.
Tha-p. SI2 i ST., is about the finest and
percst W whisky on the market. IL strengthens
the system against Grippe. and induces
natural appetite A trial hottie Will con-
vince YOU
The morning times., 1897-02-04
Another Retort Courteous.

Policeman, to suspicious-looking charac,
ter-Have you been passing any bad money?
Suspicious-looking character-Dunno, guy'
nor Have you bin dropping any?-Fun.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
Washington

There Will shortly be arranged another
match l.etween teams of the same clubs,
and tournaments held throughout the
winter
The morning times., 1897-02-04

Within two days last week one firm
at Pensacola, Fla, received from fisher
men in the bay 10000 red snappers.
The morning times., 1897-02-04

During $50 Illinois produced more thar
ore third ~ ~ the distilled spirits msdt
in tie UaItrd Stntes
The morning times., 1897-02-04

Littler and littler grow
the SO and $40 Suits and
Overcoats we split in lots
at S6.25 and IS. 25.
Better get yours today.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26
A Story OF Du Maurier.

One day, while taking his favorite
walk about the heath, Du Maurier saw
gathering of people on the borders of
the shallow pond which Is particular
attraction 70 Hampstead. a thin coat
ing of ice covered the water, excepting
where "a little dog had broken through
and was Intellectually struggling to get
out again. The ice was, however, so
weak that whenever this little creature
drew its front paws up over the edge Ii
broke under his weight and forced him
to repeat this painful operation again
and again, until it looked as though the
poor animal would become exhausted i'll
his efforts
Du Maurier was in delicate health at
the time, and, knowing that the water
was nowhere more than three feet deep,
called TO the idlers in the crowd,
Here's half crown for the man who
fetches that dog ashore " The offer was
not accepted. at least not soon enough
to satisfy the mercurial artist So de-
spite the doctor, into the pond rushed
Du Maurier, breaking his way through
the thin ice until he reached the drown
ing doggie, which he seized in his arms
and brought ashore, amid the cheers of
the bystanders.
His only thought now was to run
home rapidly in order to prevent chill.
He WAS overtaken, however by man,
who pressed him to accept piece of
money by way of reward. Du MaurieT
declined, with thanks, and pressed on
with renewed vigor. The man, how
ever, " Ould not be discouraged in his
charitable intention, but repeatedly
urged our artist to accept tip for his
trouble The annoyance at length grew
beyond even Du Mauriers fondness for
joke, for the we'll meaning patron in.
sisted upon putting tip into Du Maui
rier's hands while he was fumbling for
his doorkey on the front steps of his
own house.
Between this and the miserable chilli
ness of his garments Du Maurier finally
| forgot that courtliness which was his
distinguishing mark and snapped out,
Damn IL, go TO the devill'
"Oh, beg your pardon, sirl'' said
the now blushing prosecutor. II did not
know you was gentleman. "-Harper's
Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26
Real Life.

REPoRTER-"Mr. Debtor whats the
trouble with you and Mr.. Credit"
Mr.. DEBToR-"Why it is simply this,
about two years ago l favored him
with my patronage and recently re-
ceived a notice from a collecting agency
which read-'We respectfully solicit the
payment Of the enclosed bill at your
earliest convenience Just think Of the
audacity of that agency! / never shall
pay Mr.. Credit as long as he continues
his obusive methods. "
REFoRTER-"Mr. Debtor is this the
first demand made directly or indirectly
by Mr.. Credit"
Mr.. DEBToR-"No, about year after
opened the occount he politely limited
at payment and has few times since,
but not in an earnest or angry way"
REPoRTER-,, Well Mr.. Debtor l am
constrained to say that its apparent to
me and undoubtedly is TO Mr. Credit
that you never intended TO pay, but the
courtesy with which Mr.. Credit has
treated you, has stayed the decision
rendered by your degrading habits and
the collecting agency has now furnished
All excuse for your dishonest utterar ce.
Reasonable efforts to pay bills invariably
bar collecting agencies.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26

NIORTG AGE SALE:-Default having been
vi made in the conditions of certain mort
gage executed by Charles Hayes ana lda
Hayes his wife, OF Pine River Township,
ratiut county. Michigan, TO Arbuckle, Ryan
a Co. lcopartners consisting or John VI nr-
buckle Charles w. RYAN aud William Ryan,
OF the city of Toledo, county OF Lucas, and
state of ohio. dated April tin. 1870, ana re-
corded n the office of the Register OF Deeds
for urat OF county, Michigan, on Aprli loth
$50 In liber - of mortgages on page l3u, on
which mortgage there Is claimed - be due at
ne date OF this notice one hundred ana six
dollars and twenty-One cents, besides an at
torney fee of fifteen dollars authorized by
law, 10 be paid should any proceedings be
taken 70 iOreclose said mortgage; and no suit
or proceeding at law or In equity having becn
instituted 20 recover any part or the DEBT Sc
cured bY said mortgage, therefore by virtue
OF the power of sale In said mortgage con-
tanned and of the statute ~ such case made
md provided notice Is hereby given that on
January 3lst. 1898. at ten o clock in the fore-I
noon at the north front door OF the courv
fouse for GratiOt county. Michigan, IN the
village of Ithaca, in SAID county, there Will he
sold at pubic Vendue 10 the highest bidder
the premises described In said mortgage, viz;
situated in the n9rth-west quartz OF The
north. west quarter OF section sixteen ll6l
town twelve ~ north OF range three l3l
west in Pine River township, county OF
Gratiot, and state OF Michigan ana bounded
and described as follows towit: Beginning at
the northwest corner of lands OF Archibald A.
Wood, running thence west four l4l rods,
thence south eight : rods thence east four
I rods. thence north eighth ~ rods TO the
place OF Beginning and containing within
those boundaries thirty-two rods OF land.
Commencing at the southeast corner OF Chas.
q Hayes. lot on section sixteen llbI, town
tive We north of range three west running
Outh ten 10 rods, thence west four Al rods,
thence north ten l0I rods, thence east four l4l
rods TO place of beginning the same berg in
the village OF Forest Hill, Gratiot county,
Michigan. This sale is made subject 10 the
balance to become due on said mortgages viz b
the principal of 922j 90 with per cent. inter
est from August lst. so.
Dated November Bird 1891
914.i3w ARBUCKLE, RYAN co,
ions D. ePINNEY, Mortgages
Attorney for Mortgages.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26

Pains in small of the back Indicate dis
eased condition of the kidneys Owing
to the dangerous nature of the diseases
which attack these organs it is impor-
tant that measures should be taken TO re-
move the trouble before it has become
too firmly fixed. Prudence would sug-
gest the prompt use of DR. j. II. Nc
Leans Liver and Kidney Balm which
has specific action on the liver and kid
neys, and will cause an early restoration
to healthy condition. Price 81 a bottle.
Sold by b. 5. WEBB.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26

The annual Thanksgiving party was
given at Ladies Hall last evening. 1t
was very pleasant occasion.
Several of the students went home to
eat Thanksgiving turkey and to bring
good cheer to the home circle.
Miss Frances Terrence of Terra Haute,
Ind, the new instructor III vocal music,
arrived Tuesday and is ready for work.
The Reserves appreciated the courtesy
shown them by DR.. Lancashire last
Saturday evening very much and are
grateful.
The Ladies' Advisory Board of the
college gave the young ladies very
pleasant reception at the home of Mrs.
j. II. Lancashire last Saturday after
noon.
The SophomOres elected officers Mon
day as follows President, Miss Plum
vice president, j. O. Foote; secretary
and treasurer, Miss Webster.
At the y. NJ. G. 4. business meeting
last Friday w. I. Johnson was elected
corresponding secretary in place of w
f. Knox, resigned, and some miscellane-
Gus business transacted.
Owing TO the deep interest manifested
at the Y. NJ. Q. A. special meetings last
week, they were continued Monday and
Tuesday evenings of this week. The
Adelphics and Zeta Sigmas met at the
usual hour Monday evening and adj
journed in a few minutes to attend the
prayer meeting.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26
ShakeIn Your to Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, "a powder for the
feet 1t cures painful, swollen, smart
ing feet and instantly takes the sting
out of corns and bunions. It's the great
est comfort discovery of the age. Aliens
Foot Ease makes tight-fitting or new
shoes feel easy It's a certain cure for
sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching
feet Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores. By mail for 25c in
stamps. Trial package FREE. Adj
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955-4m
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26

The three-year old boy of }. A. John
son, of Lynn Center, H., is subject to
attacks of Group Mr.. Johnson says he
is satisfied that the timely use of Cham
bsrlain's Cough Remedy, during ser
we're attack, saved his little boys life.
He is in the drug business, member of
the firm of Johnson Bros. of that place;
and they handle great many pe-ent
medicines for throat and lung dis cases.
He had all these 20 choose from, md
skilled physicians ready TO respond 90 his
call, but selected this remedy for use in
his own family at time when his child 5
life was in danger, because he knew it TO
be superior to any other, and famous the
country over for its cures Of Group. Mr.
Johnson says this is the best selling
cough medicine they handle, and that it
gives splendid satisfaction in all cases.
Sold by BIvINs & RHODES.