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The San Francisco call., 1897-05-20

Six Kentucky Marriages..

At the village of Roley one day not long
ago there were six couples married. In
the morning there was a triple wedding
in the church. In the afternoon three
other couples were welded within an hour
of each other at the homes of the respect
i've brides. All six of the couples were
entertained at the home of "Uncle'' Bob
Tucker, who, af f'er the different marriages,
was closely related to all the principals
thereto. Now come some OF the singular
features of the case. Uncle Bob, be-
fore the wedding, had in the lot
of twelve individuals daughter, a son,
three granddaughters. one niece an;
brother and sister, two sisters, two broth
crs, three cousins, two uncles, an aunt,
four nieces and two nephews, and yet no
one of the twelve persons married any
one re ated TO him or her self. Another
funny feature is that before the weddings
there were Two named Hopkins, two Dun
bars, two Chefs. two fuckers, two Nc
Whorters, one Pendieton and one Hood.
After the omelet wars done the Dun bars
and Hopkinses had gained two; the Pom.
dletons, Chelfs and McWhorters had been
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MADE BY QUEEN BEss.
A Book Cover Embroidered by th'
Royal Fingers.

Book Cover Embroidered by the
Royal Fingers.
Why might not expert women-those
endowed with needle skill and good taste
try their hands at the embroiderlng of
book covers? Cyril Davenport shows in
the Portfolio the most noted of all en-
broidered book covers, the WORK of Queen
E izabeth. The volume so decorated vas
Matthew Parkers "De Antiquitate Bri-
tannica Ecclesia," and was possibly
presentation copy from the author, who,
In 1872 was Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Queen chose a dark green velvet,
for green was Tudor color. and she en-
broidered in gold. The design has its Pc
culiarities. The idea conveyed is that of
a park, and the queen tries to indicate by
a wooden inclosure the name of the au-
thor of the volume, Matthew Parker.
Decorations of book covers with what is
called in heraldry "a canting device" are
very old. There is kind of paling rum
ming round the four sides Of the book
cover.
There are five deer, and the royal nee
dlewoman has made them all does. An
antlered stag the Queen did not fancy.
There are two SD axes, possibly ''noli me
tangere" whiin OF the great lady's. AS for
flowers, there are many nondescrlpt ones,
supposedly heartsease, daisies and carnu-
tlons. 1t is conventional work. One deer
has broken down the paling and the head
of the animal browses through the gap.
On the other side of the book thereare
four panels with the Tudor roses.
The embroidery was not the coup d'es-
sal of the QueeE's, for when she was II
wears old che worked cover for book.
THE Miroir, or Glasse of the SynrefuI
Soul" for Queen Catherine Parr. 1t is in
braid work of gold ard silver, embroid-
cred on blue silk. E EiZabeth's favorite
flower being the heartsease. she en-
broidered four of these flowers at the
corners.
Queen Elizabeth may have been toward
the end of her life hard old woman, but
she was a highly educated one, Tor, when a
child. she had translated the "Miroir, or
Glasse," telling how she did it ''out OF
Frenche ryme into English prose, joyning
the sentences together as well as the cap
acitie of my sy pie witte and small learn
ing coulde extende themselves" The
dedication Is pretty. ITO our most mob e
and virtuous quene katheriD, her humble
daughter wisneth perpetuall felicitie and
everlasting joye."
Elizabeth was better educated than most
women of her day, and knew her Latin
and Greek. and had the faculty of not for
getting. Hume says that on one occasion
the Polish EN- bassador was apparently
wanting IN respect to her; thereupon she
rated him in choice Latin. and when she
had finished she turned about to her cour-
tiers and said: S'death, ny Lords (for
she was addicted to swearIngl l have been
obliged to scour up nv old Latin that ha tn
long lain rusting. New York Times.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-20
How to Buy Shoes.

Dr.. Samuel Appleton gives some rules
about footwear which every person will
derive comfort in needing:
Never wear shoe that will not allow "
the great toe to lie in straight line.
Never wear shoe with a sole narrower
than the outline of the foot traced with a
pencil close under the rounding edge.
Never wear shoe that pinches the heel.
Never wear a shoe so large in the heel
that the foot is not kept in place.
Never wear a shoe that has depressions
in any part OF the sole to d-opan joint or
bearing below the level plane.
Never wear shoe with the toe turning
up very much, as this causes the cords on
the upper part of the loot to contract.
Never wear shoe that presses up into
the hollow of the foot.
Never have the top of the boots tight, as
it interferes with the action OF the calf
muscles, MAKES one walk badly and spoils
the shape of the ankle.
Never come from high heels 10 low heels
at one jump.
Never wear one pair of shoes all the
time unless obliged to do so. Two pairs
of boots worn day at time alternately
give more service and are much more
healthful.
Never wear leather sole Innings to stand
upon. White cotton drilling or linen is
much better and more healthfuA
Never wear snort stocking. or one
which after being washed is not, at least,
one half inch longer than the loot. Bear
in mind that stockings shrink. Be sure
that they will allow your toes to spread
out at extreme ends as this keeps the
joints in place and makes strong and at
lractive foot. As to shape OF stockings tn 9
single dig gital or ''one-toe stocking is the
best.
Never think that the feet will grow
large from wearing proper shoes. Pine h.
ing and distortns makes them grow not
only large but sightly. A proper, nat
ura use of all the muscles makes them
compact and attractive.-Health Culture.
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TRIED HIM FOR A MONTH.
Thomas A. Scott's First Employment b.
the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Thomas A. ScOtt's First Employment by
the Pennsylvania Railroad.
In 1850 the Pennsylvania Railroad was
completed to Duncansville on ths Allie
gheny Mountains where connection was
made with the Portage Railroad over the
mountains. Chief Engineer J. Ed ar
Thomson desired capable man tor sta
ton agent at Duncansville and DR.. Given
of Columbia recommended Thomas A.
Scott, young man who formerly worked
for him. Mr.. Thomson telegraphed to
Scott to see him in Harrisburg, The
death of President Roberts prompts Me-
gargee to tell in the Philadelphia Times
the story of the first meeting OF Thomson
and Scott. each of whom was afterward
pre- ~ident of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Thomson was sitting the next day in his
office in Harrisburg when in walked a
visitor who was picture of manly beauty
and wore about him such breezy air OF
indie pendence as plainly indicated that
CORPORATION chieftains had no terrors for
him. His long yellow hair struggled over
his shoulders, q wide-brimm d slouch hat
was perched OH the back of his head, his
pants were tucked in his boots and his
hands were exploring the very depths of
his pockets.
Young man, what do you want?" in
uuired Engineer Thomson. looking around
and gazing on tins picture.
II believe you telegraphed for me, was
the response in a very clear but respect
full tone, but with no appearance of en-
barrassment.
What is your name?"
Thomas A. Scott"
"Are you the young man DR.. Given re-
commended?"
Yes, sir.
The chief engineer, after a long and
earnes. scrutiny OF the long hair, the big
hat, the ooot-encased pants and the
pocket-h hidden hands. said suddenly and
brusquely, Il don't think you will suit
me-.
That doesn't make a darned bit of
difference" replied the fair young man
with the golden locks, not one whit
abashed. II made up my mind to come
down here anyway and try you for a
month and if l liked you 10 stay and if
didn't would mighty soon tell you so.
Good-day, SIR"
Hold on, there" called out Chief
Thomson as the young man was walking
from the floor, probably demonstrating
more quickness OF determination than he
ever afterward displayed. Come back
here. guess will try you for month"
And he tried him for many years after
rd.-Philadelphia Times.
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A DIGNIFlBD RETORT,
How q BOotblack Called Down Pr,
fessOr Blackie

hoW u DOOCDlacK called Down Pro-
fessOr Blackie.
Blake often told ION himself this.
anecdo e, which seems to indicate that
personalities are not agreeable, even to
those who deserve criticism.
This genial old professor used to form
very picturesque feature in the Edin.
burgh streets. He was wiry old patr,-
arch, with handsome features and hair
falling in ringlets abou. his shoulders; no
one who had seen him could possibly for.
get him.
One day he was accosted by very dir,y
little boot black with his "Shine your
boots, sir?'
The professor was impressed by the
filihiness of the boys face.
Il don't want a shine, my lad" said he /:
'but if you'll 60 and wash your face III
give you sixpence."
"a RIGHT, SIR" was the lads reply.
Then he went over to a neigh BORN o
fountain and made his ablutions. Re,
turning. he held out his hands for the
money.
well, my lad," said the professor
you have earned your sixpence. Here
it is"
II CHINA want it, auld chap" returned
the boy, with lordly air. ..Ye can
keep it and get yer hair cut."-Youth's s
Com paniOn.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-20
Clevelander Who Refused a Crown

In his account of the coronation at Mos
COW. in Harper's for February, Richard
Harding DAVIS says there were enough
stories about Princes and other pronin
people connected with the event to fill
many books. He adds: more inter-
esting to me. perhaps, than all the
others was the little hereditary Prince
of the little rockbound principality of
Montenegro. which Mr.. McGahan OF
Cleveland. Ohio, helped give to one of
his relatives; and without needing the
Montenegrins' cry of Thou hast rid US of
kings, be thou king, went on to Con-
stantinorle, where he nursed a friend
out of fever, and died Of that same fever
al the age of 49, Mr.. McGahan of Cleve-
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1850, and reached this State by = voyage
around Cape Horn. He was for many
years engaged in business in San Fran.
cisco. The family has a great many
friends and acquaintances here.
Mr.. Mcdonnell has been very successful
in various mining enterprises here during
the past few years. He was formerly a
rrominent figure in connection with lead
ing mines in Colorado and Montana. He
is welI-known figure at the Palace
Hotel, where he has made his home for q
long time. Mr.. Mcdonnell has o large
acquaintance over the West.
Mrs. West and her daughters left for
New York, where the marriage will take
place. last nisht. The ceremony will be
solemnized on June 3. Mr.. Mcdonnell
himself will not leave here for a few days.
On June the bride and groom will sail
on the steamer City OF Paris for Europe,
accompanied by Miss Louise West.
As now anticipated, they will stay some
time abroad, visiting the various cities
and resorts of greatest interest.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-20
Has No Personal Feeling Against
Durrant.

To the Editor of the San Francisco CaIt-SIR:
III THE CALL of few days ago all article ap-
peared wherein am quoted as using certain
language concerning Theodore Durrant. ASH
know that The CALL does not desire to do me
an injustice ak you to correct certain state
ments attr ibuted to me. Some nights ago dur
ing general conversation the matter of the
Emmanuel Church murders was brought up
pressed myself as any man would concerning
the viciousness of the crimes. l stated that
would not have the least feeling or sentiment
through any man who would Commit such
diabolical crimes. The remark was made in a
general way and was not directed personally
against Theodore Durrant / know nothing
about his case and therefore did not intend to
apply my remarks to him. ] trust you will
publish this brief statement and place me
right before the public. Yours respectfully,
San Quentin, May 10, 1897. AMOS LUNT.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-20

land. Ohio, the reporter who could have
been King had he wished il, lies buried
now on the hills above the Bosporus, and
Skobeleff and the officers of every ship of
war in the harbor stood beside the
grave when they buried him; and some
day his ory will be told properly. and
Americans will visit his resting-place in
his home of exile. saw several Princes
at the coronation who were waiting Tor
trowns; but saw no Princa like Nc
Gahan, who had refused one."
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-20
HUGH MCDONNELL
TO Be MARRIED
His Bride Will Be Miss
Annette Lander West
of This City.
The Ceremony Will Take Place
on June 3 IN the City
of New York.
After That They Will Sail for q
visit to Europ. = Mr.. Nc.
Donnell's Successor.

The engagement is announced Of Miss
Annette Lander West OF this City and
Hugh Mcdonnell, one OF the most extern
sive mining operators on the Pacific
Coast. Miss West is the daughter of Mrs.
M. L. West and the late Charles H. West.
Mr., West was California pioneer of
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exterminated; the Hoods had been in
creased by one, and the fuckers had reid
their ground. Ever since the wed ling
day the gossi ps have been figuring on the
probable kinship between the several
b. ides and grooms and their mutual rela.
tive "Unc!e Bob Tucker" = Colum bus
(Ky.) Spectator.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-20
He Is a Religious Man.

Sir John Lubbock, banker, scientist. es-
sayist, member of Parliament. and pos.
SCISSOR of no end of honorable degrees and
titles. is a profoundly religious man, and
devotes one day in the week to work for
his fellow creatures. There is scarcaly a
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-20

Sunday afternoon or evening when he
cannot be found Iecturing to the poorer
classes in London. The Surrey side" is
his principal haunt. Without a doubt
one OF The Pleasures of Life'' with him IS
derived from philanthropy.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-20
Hugh Mcdonnell and His Bride.

piOuS lauleS OF t06 DODlllty anu ouCu VI
the public as had obtained tickets were
present, is performed with military pre-
cision. When the dinner is over and the
table removed long white cloth is laid
over the twelve old mems knees, their
feet are barred, and while the court chap
lain reads the chapter of the day in Latin,
the Emperor, attended by two prelates,
who carry golden ever and basin. pre-
pares for the sacred ceremony. at the
words. "Et coepit Iavare pedes di,cipu-
lorum," he kneels down before the oldest
of the old men, who sits first in the row,
and when the prelate has poured water
over his feet the Emperor dries them.
He then advances on his knees to the
second old man, repeats the action. and so
on to the end. When he rises to his feet
again he washes his hands, and then puts
the long string of a bag with thirty silver
pieces round each old mans neck. The
ceremony is then over, and the Emperor,
with his court, retires, while the withered
old men are taken 10 carriages waiting
for them by the stalwart soldiers OF the
bodyguard.
Each of the Emperor's guests takes
away large wooden bucket of old-fash-
ioned shape with all the dishes OF the
dinner. the mug, plate and jug, besides a
large bottle of exquisite wine. During the
dinner the dishes were not touched. The
twelve old women, whose feet the En-
press used to wash, do not now (says our
correspondent come to the palace, but
have their presents sent to their homes.
The Empress has not performed the cere-
mony since 1888. The Emperor, through
out his long reign, has shirked the duty
only once, in 1889. after his sons death.
Sir Horace and Lady RumboId for the
first time attended this ceremony this
year, and seemed deeply interested in it,
The French and Turkish ambassadors
were also present.-London Daily News.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-20
An Interesting Briar.

Collectors of law literature who are in
search of that which is interesting as well
as instructive should procure from Messrs
Alexander and Green copy of their brief
in the horse and cow case OF Gulliver VS..
Blauvelt. in which William c. GuIliyer.
the weil-known la wyer, recovered aver
dict OF $500 for injuries inflicted upon a
saddle horse by COW said 10 belong to
the defendant, which was tethered by
chain on rural highway in New Jersey.
The author Of this argument declares
therein that the defendant is anxious to
have his COW take her place among the
immortals, along with the white heller
10, beloved by the King of Gods and
harried by his queen, and the cow that
overieaped the moon presumably in al
effort 10 join Taurus in Zodiac), and Mrs.
y Leary's cow that is said TO have over
turned the lamp and started the Chicago
fire." He also suggests that the defendant
was jealous of Mr.. Burgess purple cow.
and quotes for the benefit of the court the
celebrated lines:
never saw purple COW,
1 never hope to see one;
But can tell you anyhow
I'd rather see than be one.
The horse that was hurt bv the rival of
the purple cow was named Robin Hood
New York Sun.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-20
Tho Best Congratulations.

Altogether the best telegram of con
graduation to Senator-elect Masou o
Illinois, on the occasion of his recen: tri.
umpb, was this one:
"Hurrah for papa!'
It came from his seven little children
Boston Herald
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-20

Church in the evening. A gentleman
there, however, said the pastor was feel
ing indisposed and had not left his place
of residence all day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-20

ADVANCES made on furniture and pianos, with
or without removal. ]. Noonan. 1017-1023 Mission.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-20
WASHED BY AN EMPEROR,

Francis Joseph Bathes tho Feet of
Twelve Old Men.
Recently Emperor Francis Joseph, as
usual on Holy Thursday, washed the fee.
of twelve old men who dined at the Berg
palace in Vienns. There were present,
says our correspondent, ten archdukes be.
sides the Emperor to remove the dishes,
which his Maje sty himself placed on the
prettily decorated table, only one side of
which was occupied. The whole cere-
mony, at which the diplomatic corps.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-20

Forty pairs of slippers are kept at
Apsley House simply for the use of Wis.
itors, in consequence of the Duke of We'll
lington's horror of people walking about
indoors with their boots on
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-20

The horse that was hurt bv the rival of
the purple cow was named Robin Hood
New York Sun.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1897-05-17

within the past months. and now reaches
considerably over 10000. There arc less than
one hundred posto1iccs in Georgia th,t are
not visited by The Constitution every
week.
We take pleasure in presenting 20 our
readers a few of our rsDresentstiEe agents
for this state. They are local agents. each
man oanvassilg. as a rule, within his own
county and striving to get for his locali-
ty the largest list Of subscribers for The
Constitution. Among these men YOU VIII
find those who have taken prizes as Wei
as those who have almost earned them and
failed by n small number.
We would be glad to present each man
separately and explain his method of can
vass. but their general rule of work as
they report II. seems to be to present to
every man Within reach opportunity to
take the paper. nd with the offer give an
intelligent synopsis of The Constitution s
news features and special departments.
We believe the Georgia agents viii COM
pare favorably with those of any state,
and we will from week 10 week, until the
close of this contest. show the men who
push The Constitution and make its sue
cess possible in Georgia.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1897-05-17
THEY WILL MEET IN NASHVILLE
Georgia Veterans Preparing for Their
Annual Reunion.

Miss Claude T. Middlebrooks has been Sc
loctcd as sponsor for the Georgia DIVISION
of the United Confederate Veterans Asso-
citation, which meets in annual convention
in Nashville, June ed
The announcement was the result OF the
Investigation made by the special commit
tee from this division. Miss Middlehrooks
Is the dighter OF Hon. Henry l.. Middle
brooks and Is a true type of southern Wo-
manhood She has gracefully accepted the
position of honor and will lend her energies
toward the success of the OCCASION
The annual convention and reunion OF
eX-confederatc Veterans promises 10 be one
of the largest ever held since the war All
preparations have been made and the de-
tails have been announced and the indica-
tions point TO a large and enthusiastic at
tendance
General Clement A. Evans commander OF
the Georgia division. has received mum
Der of letters showing that nearly. u not
quite all of the camps in the state VIII De
represented. The ranks are beng rapidly
thinned by the death of the war-scarred
veterans and it is the desire of all ID attend
this reunion, which will be the last Tor
many of the old soldiers.
The conVcntiOn will be I'm session tn. =
days, meeting on June I'D and adjourning
on the 2ith instant An elaborate pro-
prammc is being prepared and all of the de
tails will be announced within the next
few days
The Clinch camp. Of sparta. and the Doles
camp. of Milcdgeville. have been chosen
Icy General Evans as special escort TO the
governor. INC railroads nave offered low
rates for the occasion ana every lhdica-
ton points to one OF the best and most inn
portant sessions OF the ASSOCIATION since II
was first organized
During the session OF the convention
number of questions OF Importance VIII
come up for discussion. TAe name Of the
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1897-05-17
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Full Information for tbs Cure Of
Weakness in Men.

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re naturally feels generous lie wants his
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<Ine "oFid has come 10 look ~ such SUR
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fS..ioa, OF they have acquired secret
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.cI may have been the incentive tray
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