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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
LEXINGTON.
Two Telephone Companies Charter
ed-Want to Hear the Music.


ed-Want to Hear the Music.
LEXINGTON, VA, January S-(Spe-
cial)-In the Circuit Court, in vacation.
Judge William Mclaughlin has granted
a charter to a company to be known
as the Lexington. Telephone Company,
with principal office in Lexington. The
maximum capital is to be 5000 divided
into shares Of 500 each. The officers of
the corporation are: President, w. S.
Hopkins. Lexington, Va; Secretary and
Treasurer, n. c. Watts, Staunton, Va;
Directors-William Patrick and n. c.
Watts, Of Stanton. Va; 7. ). Burwell
and w. S. Hopkins, of Lexington, and
John A. Sproul. of Clifton Forge.
The Judge has also granted a charter
incorporating the Rockbridge Alum, Long
dale and Lexington Telephone Company,
with a maximum capital of 5000; shares
$50 each. President. J. f. Johnson, Of
Longdale; Vice-President, w. A. David
son. of Goshen; Secretary and Treasurer,
J. O. Preever. Of Denmark, Va. Direc-
tors-P. NJ. Engleman, Kerr's Creek; }. o.
Greever. Denmark; w. A. Davidson,
Goshen; James A. Frazier, Rockbridge
Alum Springs: j. +. Johnson, Longdale,
and j. Fred. Ehinger. Staunton.
A theatre party left here this evening
over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
for Stanton. to hear the concert given
there by Sousa's Band tonight Tho
party was chaperoned by Miss Florence
Duval. and consisted of Miss Liza Dillon,
Miss Helen Turner, and Miss Esten Duval
and Messrs. John c. Dillon, W. d. Nc
Sween. McBrayer Moore, and G.. Cuthbert
Powell
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19

The New orleans Times-Democrat says
a public meeting is soon to be held there
(which will largely determine the future
Of New Orleans" 1t is proposed TO form
an association which will look after New
Orleans interests in every way, to be
called the New orleans United Improve
ment Association, or other appropriate
name. This body is TO include D,0O0 S.-
900. or 3OOO0 members, so as 10 make II
truly representative and popular. It's OBJ
iects are. TO increase the prosperity OF
New Orleans by every means in its power;
TO advertise It's advantages; TO bring
strangers, industries, and capital there
to prepare a permanent exhibit which will
show the products and advantages Of New
Orleans and Louisiana, and in such other
ways as may suggest themselves 10
boom" and advance New Orleans.
This work, the Times-Democrat thinks,
can be far better done by drawing into
the association 5000 or $1,000 persons.
and assuring the cooperation of all OF
them 10 the same end-the advancement
and prosperity Of the city. This plan
has been tried in several towns with the
best results, notably In Minneapolis,
which has been built up to a city OF
200, 900 people largely by popular asso-
citation TO boom It."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19

practice and played a prominent part in
the stormy political history OF the State.
He was prosecuting attorney at Alton for
a number Of terms. and afterwards be-
came Judge of the Circuit Court for the
district. During President Cleveland's
first Administration Judge Gambrill was
appointed Chief Of Division in the Second
Auditors office, Treasury Department,
which place he held until the Republican
party came into power. For several years
past Judge Gambrill had resided with his
brother. Captain Horace Gambrill, in the
suburbs Of this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
HOWARDSyILLE.
The Condition of the SiclS-The Ac'
cident Was Serious.

HOWARDSVILLE. VA, January IS
Especial. Miss Sallie Scott, who is visit
ing the family of Mr.. Horseey, at Travel
lers Rest, is very sick. but she has sue
cessfuny passed the critical stage, and is
slowly recuperating.
Colonel Mccullough is no better, and is
still confined to his room with the severe
pain of rheumatis govt.
Mr.. Boiling Jefferson is worse than
last reported and is bordering on a
severe attack Of pneumonia.
The injury which Mrs. Charles Scott re-
ceived several days ago while descending
a flight Of stairs was not considered by
her family as being very serious at first,
but DR.. Mccullough was called in yester-
day and found that the knee joint was
dislocated.
DR.. T. II. Lacy preached highly en-
tertaining and instructive sermon at ST.
Andrews Episcopal church to-day. and
left in the afternoon for his home in
Lynchburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
Serious Questions Arising Under the
Parks Bill.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
The manufacturers of fertilizers In this
State pay a tax upon capital actually en-
ployed in this State I'm the manufacture OF
fertilizers. They have notes. bonds, ana
judgments due them in every county ana
corporation In this State, varying In date
from notes and bonds not yet due, 10
notes, bonds. judgments which have been
due for years, some OF which. being alb
solutely worthless have no prospective
value. but are kept alive by the creditor
hoping the debtor may make something
at some future date and pay the debt;
others being absolutely worthless, bur
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
Do Not Approve IL.

ASHLAND. VA, January 1S-(Special)
Thomas f. Gilman, Supervisor of Ash
land District, passed through here TINS
evening from the house, where the
board was in session to-day. The good
roads bill for Hanover introduced by Dr.
Winston i'm the General Assembly was
discussed by the board. a resolution was
nassed disapproving of II. Tomorrow the
bill will be discussed at a county meeting
I'm the courthouse Dr. Winston has sent
copies of the bill to citizens in all sec
tions of the county, and he VIII be pres
emit TO listen to the debate. and act upon
NJ Recommendation made at the meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
A Correct Phrase.
Chicago Tribune.)

I'm your letter TO me about the post
office at Sorretop' said the Senator,
you spoke of Higginslde as the present
fncumbrance." You. mean. Of course, the
present incumbent.
Incumbrance' is the right word, Sena-
tor" replied the man who was after Hig-
ginside's Job, somewhat stifiiy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
The Lnte Judge GambrilI.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, January Is
Special THE funeral OF Judge Alex
ander Hamilton Gambrill, who died
at the infirmary here on Sunday night
will take place from the residence OF his
brother, at Braddock Heights, tomorrow
Judge Gambrill was born at Annapolis,
Md. i'm 1924, and was educated at 81.
Johns College. After graduation he prac-
ticed law for few years in his native
town, but subsequently moved TO Alton,
I'M where he speedily secured large
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
An Objectionable Diversion.
(Boston Transcrlpt.l

Foster: So her father refused 10 con-
sent to your marriage with his daughter
Biglin: No, that's just the duce OF IT,.
He gave me no answer when / told him
what / had called for. and told me If /
didn't leave in less than two seconds he'd
kick me out. What's to be done with a
fellow who will wander off in that way
from the subject OF discussion?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
SCROFULA
Il is Foul BIood's Advertise
ment
But 1t is Soon Cured by Hoods
SarsapariIIa.

Yes, Scrotula, ifsnything, may be called
the advertisement Of foul blood. 1t is the
scourge OF the world offensive, painful,
debilitating, stubborn and well nigh
uncomfortable.
Outward applications do not cure, they
only drive the difficulty to new quarters
Emollients may palliate, they cannot
abolish the evil. There is but one sure
way out, and that is to eliminate inc
faint from the blood.
There is one remedy that can enect TINS,
and it Is the only one that, so far as we
know, has almost invariably succeeded -
even where the system has been poisoned
by long years of faint, and the ravages to
be repaired are tremendous. That remedy
Is Hoods SarsapariIls. Read this;
"My daughter was afflicted with i'm
pure blood. There were running sores
all over her body end they caused her
much suffering. We tried medicines that
were recommended as blood purifiers,
but could not see that they did any good.
A friend told me about Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and began giving the girlthis med
icine. The result was that she was per-
fectly cured after taking few bottles.
She has had no symptoms OF scrotula
sores since that time" MARIETTA Nj.
SMITH, South Middleboro, Mass.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19

The Greater New York is to have two
less mail deliveries a day, in view Of the
necessity for economy in the post-office
department, and the Greater New Workers
are making themselves heard to the effect
that the number is two few.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19

One Of Nthe difficulties of the present
Assembly is that it has had more than
its share of freakish propositions to dis
pose Of before getting down to legitimate
business. 1t has the sympathy Of the
general public in its misfortune.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19

His enemies won DER. his friends to be;
His fame worldwide, his praise on land
and sea;
The soldiers pride, the civic pattern, he;
The stainless, the Incompatible Lee!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
Useless Worry.

Detroit Free Press)
I'm afraid Wixey thinks little nara
OF me-"
you're foolish. There's man 'hat
can't think hard on any subject
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19

The cost OF governing the Greater New
York is found to be greater than was
expected. This seems to be logical, at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
WILL NE CLOSED.


Mayors once
Richmond. Va. January y. i~ ~.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY ~ NE. h., A
ing General Il. T.. Lees Bifth9ay, mad
legal holiday. II is hereby otu,t''Sf oStD
The various Offices OF the city pc 49, I'M
on THAT DAY. and work susp'ie., can
ne various departments 50 fat a. 's.,,,s,t.
be- done without detriment TO the '"'''
OF tho city. mn, =, TAYLOR.
NiNi-Ni'" Mayor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
prnrcT,oN OF INTEREST.

Metropolitan Bank. OF Richmonc' va
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
THE METROPOLITAN BANK. ~
RICHMOND. VA, hereby gives, n,',S
shat after the ist DAY OF FkhNl ~
fSqS THE RATE or lNIEkESI ~ ~, ,,,.p
REDUCED TO THREE PtH ~. 80, nog.
ANNIfN on all deposits with then
hearing interest above this rate ,,g
Oe'l''i'e II. 4. WILLIAMS.
ia 6-tFe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19

The present puzzle of the financiers, it
seems is to find the exact position OF
Mckinley on the currency problem.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19

The present Little Mac" seems to be
something of an army organizer, too.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
A Gentle Reminder.
Chicago News.)

Chicago News)
YES" remarked young Borem, ut IS
undoubtedly true that every dog has his
day"
Perhaps So" replied Miss Cutting,
glancing at the clock and suppressing a
yawn, but he doesn't sit up all night
waiting for it,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
Correct.

philadelphia Inquirer.)
Teacher: In what battle did General
Wolfe. when hearing Of victory, cry Il
die happy
Tommy: think it was his last battle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
Kaufman & Co.
Great Cloak and
Fur Strengthening
CONTINUES.

Hundreds Of Fine Garments sacrificed.
Every Cloak. Jacket. and Cape has
got to be closed out az either 33 3
PER CENT. or 80 PER CENT. OFF.
Ladies' Strictly TailorMade Black Cloth
Jackets double breasted. and well nm
ished. sacrificed at S1.0S.
Fine Rough Black Coats. with rolling col
lar and fly front bound with best Black
braid. and half silk lined, sacrificed
now at $3.50
Elegant Quality Diagonal Coats made by
the best man tailOrs. half lined with
best quality silk. inlaid velvet collar.
Jackets that cannot be duplicated Tor
less than $40. sacrificed now at 50.
q Green and Navy English Kersey Jack
cts. in both open front and high neck
lined throughout with heavy BACK
satin. regular SO and $l2 Jackets, Tor
-
All the balance Of big stock Of Hand
soonest Coats, including the new Rus
sian Blouse. Handsome Velour ana
Plush Capes cut 10 the big reduction
of 33 1-I and 30 PER CENT. OFF.
RELIABLE FURs
At Less Than Mnnufacturers' Cost!
Fine Mink Scarfs with two heads and ten
Black Marten tails. go to-day AT Si9S.
Ladies' AIuffs, to match, fun size go Tor
Sis
Handsome Black Marten Scarfs. with
heads and long tails, go for 500
Ladies' Fine Monkey Muffs. lined with
best quality silk, always sold for 81 go
now for 81
CHILDREN'S FUR SETS.
Fine Opossum Sets, consisting Of Scarf
and Satin-I,ined Muff, for Csc. set.
Beautiful White Angora Sets go now for
s.
Children's Gray Coney Fur Muffs go now
fOr &c.
Children's Fine Beaver Munfs. as long
as they last. foc.
NEW VEILINGs, NEW VEILINGs!
MARVELLOUS SALE of all the newest
and finest Fa:e Wells. all the latest
novelties. at 81, 80. BIB, 20. %, and
as low as loc. a yard.
JUST ONE-THIRD LESS THAN REGU-
LAR VALUE.
Kaufman &C.,,
Corner Fourth and Broad SITS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
A Perplexing Case.

Boston Transcript
Bass: I suppose you think I'm fool?
Cass: That's what troubles me. If your
supposition is correct, then you are
mind-reader, and, therefore. you cannot
be a fool; and yet-well, you understand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19

MY WIFE. CHARLOTT ROBERTSON
(colored) has left my bed and board, aud
| will not be responsible for any DIS
contracted by her.
ia lS-2t CHARLES ROBERTSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19

All letters and kilograms must be ao-
a-sssed 70 THE DISPATCH COMPANY
Rejected communications Will not DC
rcsurued
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
richmond, Va. January 10. ls98.

HAVE THIS DAY CONSTITUTED
and appointed r. Z. WRIGHT ny aeen.
10 conduct and carry on the BAhthi
Richmond. va. 20 buy and sell for cisA
only. CHARLES DAF i--'i "''
ia ll-2w ---
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
MEETINGS.
First National Bank.

Flrst NatlOnal Bank.
Richmond, Va. January n. lSgS.
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders OF the FIRST NATIONAL
BANK OF RICHMOND. VA. rs herebv
called, In accordance with chapter p SECS
tiOn 1, Of the national-bank act. to be-
held on MONDAY the l4th day OF Fat-
ruary, proximO, at their banking-hous.
llOi east Main street, az y O'clock noon.
for the election Of directors Tor ne en-,
suing year. and for such other business
as may appear. II. Q. BURNETT.
ia lZ-tfelfl Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19

Important, Salvation oil, the greatest
cure on earth for pain. is only % cents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR SALE. MONOPOLY OF A
Flourlshing Specially paying large pronts.
VIII sell right for one or more STATES
inSton, ID. G.. ia lS-S
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
REDPATH GRAND CONCERT.
Academy of Music,
Personal.

January II. 1898
HAVE THIS DAY APPOINTED
lanes T. LEWIS my agent 20 conduct
n general Merchandise and Grocery busi-
ness at corner Of Carter and west cary
streets. in the county OF Henrico 10 Guy
and sell for cash only.
in raven $ +. ROYALL
HAVING QUALIFIED AS EXECUTOR
OF the will of The late MIS-. JEANhl p
GIrNST. au persons owing claims 10 her
estate are requested 10 make prompt pay
ment of same. and those having claims
will present. them 70 the undersigned Al
his office. go east Main street.
HENRY ;. HUIIbER
Executor Of jeanette Gunst. deceased.
Richmond. Va, January -, lseo ja list
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
ADVERTISING RATES.
1yArt> INCH OR LESS.

vance C25 words or less)..'...''.'''
Above rates are for every DAY VI nv
vertisements running consecutiveiy'
Reading notices IN reading-matter 'yps'
Eve lines or less. 81: in nonpariei' ie"ueu'
five lines OF less. 70 cents.
Card OF rates for more space furrisheu
on annlicatlon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
Oh DomlnIon RuLldlng ana

IIIU ANNIIIHTIITII
Richmond Va. January 10. ISIS.
THE EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
OLD DOMINION BUILDING AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION Will be held In the
hall Of the Chamber Of Commerce Rich
mond. Va, on TUESDAY, January -,
1898, at II o'clock A. NJ.
T.. A. BARBER.
ia ltd Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19

All letters recommending candidates
for office must be paid for TO insure their
publication. This is a long standing rule
of ours
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
EDUCATIONAL.
INSTITUTE,
RALEIGH. y. C.,

Ky ~
one of the great Female Schools OF s..
South. noted for It's advanced an" ,.-
rough courses: FOR the high social sltn.
inc Of its pupils and FOR the superior e..
ture and elegant manners or rs
ates Three courses Leading 10 tnc
grees b. A.: B. L.. and H. = ass
second term begins JANUARY ~ lN''
For catalogue. Sc. address .,,,,,,r,
JAMES DiNWlDDiE,
NJ. A. OF University OF Nirtin,.e.l
in l2-2w iii''N't
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
+e4o4G4e+
The Bell Book and Stationery Company
72S east Main street.

Mr.. JACK ENGLISH. formerly with
J. W. Randolph & English. will be glad
to welcome his friends at this house,
and to be favored with their orders.
either in person or by mail. which viii
have prompt attention.
Ola 2-Su. VIVID
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19

Resolutions OF respect TO deceased
members passed by societies. corpora
tons. associations. or other organiza-
tons will be charged for as advertising
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19
The Bell Book and Stationery Co.,
Publishers, Law and General,
Booksellers,
and StatiOnerS,

have in stock the finest line OF
CORRESPONDENCE PAPER
in the city, in all the popular sizes, with
surfaces varied to suit any hand or pen.
Special attention is given 70 engraving
Of WEDDING INVITATIONS. RECEP-
TON and VISITING CARDS. STAMP
ING and ILLUMINATING CREsTs. and
making MONOGRAMs and ADDRESS
DIES. Also. NOTE PAPER in pound
boxes. All the NEW publications OF the
day and the Popular Magazines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, 5s EAST BROAD
STREET. ..l..
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1905 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-19

Richmond. Va, January ). l~s.
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
UNITED BANKING AND BUILDING
COMPANY will be held az the office of
the company. 6zi east Main street Ricn-
mond Va, MONDAY, January - 1895.
at o'clock =. NJ.
SAMUEL $. ELAN
ia s-td Secretary and Treasurer.
Office of the American Telautograph Co..
Richmond, Va. January s. ls92
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
AMERICAN TELAUTOGRAPH COM
PANY will be held at the Office of the
company, in the Chamber OF Commerce
Ruilding. Richmond. Va. az y O'Clock
noon THURSDAY, January %. 1895.
j. TAYLOR ELLYSON
ia s-2w Secretary.
The columbian Building and Loan
Association, Of Richmond, Va.
January g. ls9s
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE CO.
IITMBIAN BUILDING AND LOAN AS
ISOLATION. Of Richmond. Va, viii he
held al the Office OF the association. IN the
Planters National Bank Building. Ricn-
mond, Va. on WEDNESDAY. January
9e lSaS. at u NJ. l.. ID. AYLETT.
ia std Secretary and General Manager.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-28
TANNER AS PLUNGER.
Illinois Governor Said to Have Lost
100000 in Letter Deals.

Chicago, June 2S.-Did Governor Tan
ner really drop 100000 into the slump
pot of the Letter wheat deal? Those of
his friends who take especial pride in
speaking of his qualities as a plunger
and who delight in relating with what
sang froid he can boost poker "bluff''
from the green cloth to the ceiling,
fully accredit the report that comes
from Springfield. It is pointed out by
them that more than once the governor
has INDUCED his fondnesS for opera
lions in margins, issuing therefrom
with a variety of experience, not profit
able in the sum total and that it would
not be surprising in the least if Joseph
Letter had intimated to Tanner what
was expected to pan out richly as
positive wheat corner.
Letter and the governor are good
friends. They attended the Mckinley
inaugural in an official capacity to-
gether for Letter is a colonel on the
governors staff. What could be more
natural, it is argued by those who rea-
son out ample confirmation of the
rumor, than the friendly desire OF
Letter to see Tanner make a little turn
and the willingness of Tanner to take
advantage Of the advice OF such a wise
and powerful mentor of the pit?
1t is said that Tanner, who never
stops at way stations or water tanks
when it is a question of getting some
where at high figures, dipped into the
deal deeper than Letter expected, the
latter having probably suggested a
flyer" to the governor, as he is known
to have done to many friends and ac-
quaintances, who Jumped the Wheat
corner train before it got wrecked. If
this be the fact the governor can cher
ish no resentment against his young
military appOintee.1 r
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-28
THRICE MARRIED.
Chicago Couple Practices the Cere-
mony In Earnest

Chicago, June 2S-A couple were
married on the North Side last week for
the third time within three days. And
it happened this way:
Invitations had been issued for an up
to-date wedding, with a reception to
follow. The young people, to be sure
they made no mistake on the all-im-
portant night, decided to have a de-
tailed rehearsal two days beforehand
Incidentally, the grOOm-to-be secured
the marriage license, SO as to have al
things in good time.
A minister who was not overwise was
sent for, and, at the request of the cou-
pie, went through the whole ceremony
with them. The young man solemnly
promised to take this woman to be
his welded wife, and the fair one by his
To be doubly sure that no mistake
hearsed again in the same way the fol-
lowing evening.
When the few friends had departed a
thought flashed through the mind of the
bride-to-be.
Mother" she exclaimed, ct don't see
why I am not as much married now as
ever will be-
The mother was aghast at such a sug
gestion, but the father and the neigh
bOrs were consulted, and all decided
that the couple were at that stage mar
ried not only once, but twice.
The wedding, however. was solemn
lied as intended, and the little god of
love rests happily over the home of the
lovers, who are more contented, if any
thing, because they are, it is thought,
thrice bound together.