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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

' A most remarkable marriage, or
rather a ceremony performed under re-
markable circumstances, occurred at
Henderson, KY, recently. The parties
wished the ceremony to remain secret,
fearing paternal wrath, so, to insure
against any eavesdroppers getting in
their work, they had themselves, the
magistrate who performed the cere-
mony and the witnesses locked in the
big vault in the Office of the circuit
clerk, where the marriage occurred. De-
lection or interference being thus made
impossible, the rites were completed
and the party returned to the open air.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26
Deserving the FalIacy.

The Wyoming republicans, who have
long tried to be republicans and free
silverites too, have given up the effort
to continue to be of two minds on one
question, and at u late meeting of their
state committee it was decided that the
party organization should come out
fairly and squarely for the gold stand
ard in the coming campaign. Free sill
yer will be left where it belongs, with
the Bryanites. This action marks a
decided change in public opinion in
what is silver mining camp state, for
it has been the custom for years for
the Wyoming republicans to indorse
free coinage of silver as "a local ISSUE"
Either the Wyoming republicans have
notheard from Senator Jones of Arkan-
sas that the gold standard has worked
such hardship on the toiling millions
that the lives of our people are made
bitter with bondage" or else they have
heard it and do not believe it. Senator
Jone will find other people than those
of Wyoming equally disinclined to &C.
cept his assertion that the inhabitants
of the United States are in such state
of suffering that relief can be obtained
only by overthrowing the gold stand
ard. Nor will Senator Jones find it an
easy task to demonstrate his PROPOSE
ton that "the crime of 1873" was a
"cruel confiscation of the lives and lib
erty of the laboring millions of this
country" The people heard all about
the crime of 1873 from Mr.. Bryan in
1896, and then went and elected Mr.. Nc
Kinley.-Boston Transcript.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

Some statistical genius has discov-
cred that in arguing the point, giving
instructions to her better half, teach
ing the young idea how to shoot, assert
ing her rights, retailing gossip, saying
good-by and negotiating bargains, it
has been calculated that woman's
tongue travels 5,643,450 yards IS inches
in the course of an ordinary lifetime of
ures are something appalling, and will
be apt to make the ordinary young man
hesitate before entering the holy
bonds of matrimony. Yet how empty
and silent the world would be without
a woman's voicei
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

Heretofore American girls have
found it comparatively simple matter
to buy titles, but the American men
have been compelled to remain plain,
unadorned citizens, without handles tc
their names. All this is to be changed
if bill which the Italian government
proposes to submit to parliament be-
comes a law. According to the pro-
visions of this bill anyone desiring to
become prince may secure that title
by planking down $4,000. Five thou.
sand dollars will purchase the title of
marquis, $4,000 the title of count, while
titles of baron will be sold in job lots
at $1,000 each. Here is an opportunity
for that class of Americans who pine
for the mark of nobility. Perhaps
however, if they wait little longer
other European governments in strait
ened circumstances will enter into com.
petition with Italy and titles will be
sold on bargain counters at big depart
ment stores.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

A city youth who was desperately in
love with fair young lady sent her as
q token of his esteem bracelet. After
she had received it and hung it on her
dainty arm and he had locked it with
his lily-white hands there came cruel
rival, who promptly relieved the arm
of it's ornament, and then came the
trouble. The youth heard of the action
of his rival and at once wrote the young
woman to return the token of friend.
ship. She answered by saying she had
destroyed it, but if he would send her a
statement of the cost of the bracelet
she would pay him for the same. The
young man sent the bill, as follows:
"To 1 bracelet, $3.50. Please remit by
return mail. Terms strictly cash. No
goods sent on approval" The next day
he received a money order for $3.50. It's
all over now.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26
A WORD OF ADVICE
To Those Coming to Alaska or the
klondike Gold Fields.

One thing should be impressed upon
every miner, prospector or trader COM
ing to Alaska, to the klondike, or the
Yukon country, and that is the neces-
sity for providing an adequate and
proper food supply. Whether procured
in the States, in the Dominion, or at
the supply stores here or further on,
this must be his primary concern.
Upon the manner in which the miner
has observed or neglected this precau-
lion more than upon any other one
thing will his success or failure depend.
These supplies must be healthful and
should be concentrated, but the most
careful attention in the selection of
foods that will keep unimpaired in
definitely under all the conditions
which they will have to encounter is
imperative. For instance, as bread
raised with baking powder must be re-
lied upon for the chief part of every
meal, imagine the helplessness of
miner with can of spoiled baking
powder. Buy only the very best flour;
it is the cheapest in the end. Expert
ence has shown the Royal Baking Pow
der to be the most reliable and the
trading companies now uniformly sup
ply this brand, as others will not keep
in this climate. Be sure that the bacon
is sweet, sound and thoroughly cured.
These are the absolute necessities upon
which all must place n chief reliance,
and can under no circumstances be
neglected. They may, of course, be
supplemented by as many comforts or
delicacies as the prospector may be able
to pack or desire to pay for.-Alaskd
Mining Journal.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

A current report says that young
women are still so scarce in Idaho that
it is almost impossible to keep female
school-teacher unmarried and at work.
A lady named Miss Busch recently
went from Iowa to teach in Givensville,
Idaho. She became engaged to prom
inent man and they were married at the
end of the term. Miss Buschs sister
came to teach the school and she was
married in the middle of the second
term. A third sister finished the term
and she was married at the end of it.
Why don't those down-east old maids
emigrate?
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26
Modern conveniences have their dra,

Modern conveniences have their draw
backs. Over 600 letters, embracing a
number registered and for special de-
livery, were destroyed in the postal
pneumatic tubes in New York one day
recently. The doors of the cylindrical
cars which travel in the tubes came
open and the matter was spilled, to be
ground into shreds by the cars that fol-
lowed. This is the first serious mishap
in the system since it was placed in use
several months ago.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

The country minister has no sinecure.
A Baptist clergyman of birmingham,
Mass, the other day drove 81 miles over
the rough roads of the Berkshire hills,
preached funeral sermon at Mont
vile and another at birmingham, con-
Quoting the service at the cemetery,
presided at a ministers conference at
West Otis, and hurried home to dona-
ton party which lasted until midnight.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

A book of receipts for all kinds of
cookery, which is specially valuable for
use upon the trail or in the camp, is
published by the Royal Baking Powder
Company, Of New York. The receipts
are thoroughly practical, and the meth
DDS are carefully explained, so that
the inexperienced may, with its aid,
readily prepare everything requisite
for good, wholesome meal or even
dainties if he has the necessary ma
terials. The matter is in compact
though durable form, the whole book
weighing but two ounces. Under
special arrangement, this book will be
sent free to miners or others who may
desire it. We would recommend that
every one going to the Klondike pro-
cure copy. Address the Royal Baking
Powder Co., New York.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

Grace" he began, between you and
me-"
Bob" she interrupted, between you
and me there should be nothing"
And what could he do, in face of this,
but move up 10 her end of the sofa?-
Ainslee's Magazine.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

Taking the rates of the growth of
New York and London throughout their
history, statistician says the popula-
ton of the two cities will be equal AZ
years from now. AS each city is cred
tied at that date with 100000 in
habitants, the estimate can scarcely be
called conservative.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

Early morning exercise is denounced
nowadays by the majority of hygienic
teachers. At that time, they say, vitali-
ty is at its lowest ebb, and needs the
stimulation of food. About mid-after-
noon is the best time for gentle outdoor
exercise. At this time, too, it is most
desirable that mental labor should
cease,
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

Keokuk people were swindled by a
smooth gang which sent out circulars
announcing that to introduce their
goods ''ten yards of red, brown or
green silk would be sent for one dollar"
A number of people sent their money
and in return received spool of silk
containing ten yards.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

The prize ring and, the university
seem to have little in common, yet it is
asserted that wedl-known pugilist ex-
ponds his winnings in sending two sis
tiers through college. 1t would be easy
to make a tiippant comment; but I'M
fortunately he is not the only man who
has done evil deeds and expected some
how to balance them by good ones.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

A Georgia exchange has this item,
headed Railroad News" 1.-THE presi-
dent of our railroad was in town yester-
day. Our railroad is ten miles long and
hauls lumber to Johnson's mill. The
president says he is going north to in
spect the system of roads there. Some
of them are larger than ours"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

A youthful author who had received
a check for five dollars for short
article, retained the check, but wrote
the editor: IF that article isn't worth
five dollars and half, it isn't worth
anythingl" He placed high estimate
upon his work.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

In the whole of New England last
year only SO miles of steam railroad
was built, while in Connecticut alone
the trolley roads were extended "a
miles, making a total in that state of
3S5 miles.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

A bureau of courtesy is among the
novel features of the Trans-Mississippi
exposition. Any citizen who wishes
can join it, and will be provided with a
badge. The duty is to answer all ques-
tons and aid visitors to find what they
want.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

A Boston milliner has applied for a
patent on 'separable hat, the leading
features of which are that the crown
and brim are entirely separate, and can
readily be attached or separated at will
by patented device. This must be in
tended for theater wear.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26
Geninlity.

n quality often found in men whose
whole mental and physical organiza-
tons are kept vigorous by diligence
and temperancet and in simple minded
men who love IN asd comfort without
falling into vice Pf folly.-Judge.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

They do not put up with any nonsense
in Knoxville, Tenn. A drummer was
fined five dollars the other day for wav-
ing handkerchief at girl.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-03-26

CJSome of the democratic papers are
trying to gather the remnants of their
party together on a bimetallist plat
form in the congressional elections
Iowa State Register.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-19
TPOLLEV.CARS CAUSE A BIG JAW.
THE BRIDGE SYSTEM PUT TO A SEVERE
TEsT-OFFICIALS THINK MORE
CARS CAN RE RIM

The Bridge troleys had another critical test yes
terday. and although no accidents were reported
after day OF heavy traffic the public Is not YET
thoroughly convinced that the loops at the Man
haitian terminal not somewhat dangerous. The
alert policemen and inspectors guard there
succeed In managing tho thronGs In the evening
rush hours. and do their best 10 teach the passen
gers how take their In the right way ana
the right place. Stories published yesterday
that the limi, OF trolley trafic on the Bridge mas
already been reached stoutly denied by the "o-
ley Superintendent Mccormick Of the Brook
lyn Heights system said last night that he expected
trouble in having cars from every line In Brook
Ign run over the Bridge. The confusion noticed
now he says Is the natural result OF the newness
Of the scheme. and he expects that as soon as the
Bridge passengers learn the ms and outs OF the
arrangement there will be no trouble what
ever
The creates, trouble a. he Manhattan terminus
is with the iron pillars standing between the tracks.
The railroad hope TO make an arrangement
by which these pillars can be removed. and Com
missioner Shea admits that the pillars will prob
ably have TO come out
The trolley managers now believe that tho full
capacity Of tho Bridge will be ESQ day.
This 4. sOO moro than were yesterday. In tn"
additional there will be ample allowance for
representatives. from tho lines which have not get
been admitted 20 the Bridge
President Rossiter OF tho Heights company IS
making a careful study Of the venture. Tie Is
looking for opportunities 10 Improve me service
but says thinks that things are going now as
smoothly possible He is not ready yet to make
an estimate OF the effect OF the FREDERICKSBURG
project on the finances OF the road. but does not
deny that he expects It 10 be paying venture
The rushing pushing crowd seeking entrance 10
the trouev-cars about O'Clock last evening had a
large gathering OF spectators in the Bridge ter
minal gallery. Many people were dlsmayed at the
prospect Of taking part in the scramble. and paid
toll to the Bridge rather than save two and half
cents the expense OF torn clothing and ruf'ied
temper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-19
DIED.

.rrrS-on Friday morning February "a Edward A. n
In nr;nr,pa! OF Friends seminary. in his 'oh
pRADFORD-on Friday February Is julia Ware Brad
o, he Rev. H. r. Bradford. u. D.
Funeral from, her residence. AZ Upper Montc.ar
X ] on sunday afternoon. AT naf-past 3 o CLOCK
coGGEsHALIl-At summit, y J.. February Is suddenly
~ nn.uu0nia Harold Willets only ron of Morton g
and Harriet G. Coygesha In the 10Th year of his age
Funeral services residence q hts parents on Mon
dan 2l., inst the arrival ~ the train leaving
parrlay and Christopher SITS. at 1910 a m.
CRlcHTOE-E into rest. on Thursday. February
~ lane, MaIcolrn widow = William Crlchton.
Services AZ her late residence No II Fast 37th ST. sun
day February D. az l:3p = m
Baltimore papers copy -
HAGUE-On Monday evening February ~ Mh's "''
Fclie wife Of James ID Hague 60. -. 49,
Funeral services will De held AZ me Ohurcn ot ~
Heavenly Rest 5,h-ave, ncar soth-s ST. on InesoSy'
February - az 10 a m .
HALL suddenly. at NJ Vernon, y l., feprua'' ="
1885 Mary Jane wife OF Robert Hail - .--,
RELATIVE. and friends invited 20 attend the
seryic. AZ her late residence No IL ltr-aN-'' "''
yern.n IN saturday .-b 10. AZ ? ?. m
PEIPERs-At wiesoaden. Germany on rso'""'s ~
Hugo Pep,rr. formerly d Sew-fors
RHoADEs-A s,ratford February !, NAY. VIC "
David p Rhoades. In the 10Th year OF ns' az
Funeral service Monday. 2iss. ct zaSo D. o"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-19
THE ROYAL OPERA or NEW-AMSTERDAh

Her Majesty Lavinia H. Van WesterVet Deh'p,
80 ,ho reu,lv crowned Queen Of the Holland
MS Yesterday submitted 10 Edward f. Rice
nov comic opera. for which she mas written
words and music. The theme was suggested WINE
Her Majesty was preparing parer upon COSTA
pica and the title is The Flibusters Tier
aiostv was surprised TO hear that waiter JONES
had an opera with the same title nut as she pos,
sessas ample copyright she will vigorously defeh'
. -, .. the extent Of banishng ordering 10
N. block all pirates who attempt to capture dne
t,tTfn,,s,'rs Thus much comes from the pres
I'd was all that parade at the Waldorf.
Astoria then, merely the latest artfui means .,
H5,,or,isire al operetta? or did Her Majesty gei
asrtis nrou,ned in order that she might compel
her subjects pain OF her royal dsp5eas,ut so i,
Pc boid speculation for IL is pretty prosperous
operetta that brings in to It's author as i Tec res
10 ,,ysnn Tho throne and the stage, II is gooh
oor,Inity for those who feel that they are con-
tr-r-r-embie.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-19
FIRST TO ARRITE N THE COnnOyS.

From The London Daily News
Nh Ashcroft writes A correspondent has been
relating in The smoking-room Of the House Of Com
mons mis- feats in early attendance IN the House OF
Commons thu first day OF a new session He
has. during the four sessions IN which ne mas had
seat I'm the House OF Commons. been on three
occasions the first arrive an opening day.
In 1895 h. put IN an appearance AT a. m in 1896
a. m, and yesterday $50 a. m. In 1897 Mr.
Ashcroft. who arrived on that occasion at 625
m. was beaten in the race by William Johnson
who was FIVE minutes before him.
The oddly Of this ambition 10 be first conner is
all the more striking when considered in the light
OF the experiences OF early corners the House OF
Commons IN winter. They allowed 10 enter
Palace Yard by the policeman guard They
then grope their way TO the Members entrance
and. on Knocking admitted by policeman
who narrowly scrutinizes them with his lantern
Ihey tnen manage 70 ind their way through the
passages and siaircases. which are in utter dark
ness, TO the Members lobby. to which they are
admitted by the constable duiy. The passage
from the entrance to the lobby. which is a sorne-
what perilous one, Mr.. Ashcroft made on former
occasions by the aid Of box ~ matches Yes'or
dey morning he Was armed with small candle
winch ne Lighted when he had passed the Members
~ rance The door % the chamber of the House
OF { ommons Is not opened til a. m. The inter
va ,ween arrival IN the lobby and the openinc
o. NE door Is morally passed IN sitting on The
House Pe'' VI '''e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-19
MISS DUER ENGAGED TO c. Fl. MACKAY.
AFTER MANY DENIAIs THE FORMAL ANNOUNCE
MENT is MADE-NO SURPRISE TO
4 THEIR FRIENDS

After many denals the formal announcement OF
the engagement of Miss Katharine Duer tho only
daughter of Mr. and Mrs William A. Duer to
Clarence ". Mackay. son OF John w Mackay. was
made last night. Tho news o. the engagement
created TO surprise nearly every one in society
Vas fully aware that 1t existed. The Tribune said
4 short tine ayo that the announcement would
ne made ny Miss Duer's family when Mr. Mackay
returned from the South. Mr.. Mackay returned 70
town yesterday, and the engagement was published
10 the friends OF the young people. For weeks the
existence OF the engagement has been secret.
ana the young persons to whom II confded
lost no time ia communicating Il their friends
Miss Duer Is handsome girl. who It IS said In
herits wit from her grandfather. the late William
K 1ravers. Miss Duer has been out in society for
several years. and IN that time has been reported
engaged 10 two young men. One was Reginald
Brooks. OF Mr.. and Mrs. II Mortimer Brooks
This report afterward denied Last summer
when MI Duer and his family were in England en-
joyins the sights OF the jubilee of Queen Victoria
the cable reported that Give Wilson the son OF
the wealthy shipbuilder. had succeeded in winning
The hand Of the young American This report was
also denied by Mr.. Duer Miss Duer was brides
maid AZ the marriage Of Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt
20 the Duke Of Marlborough.
Mr.. Mackay is a handsome. stalwart youth who
Will DC twenty-four years old next month. He was
born in San Francisco. but received his education
in England and France. He Is graduate Of Beau
mont College. a large Catholic educa :ional insti-
tuition IN England Mr.. Mackay finished mis- educa-
ton in France. where his mother lives There are
Few OF the wealthy young in this country. or
IN any other for that matter who excel young Mr.
Mackay in athletic sports He is az expert with the
gun, at the traps or in the field and certainly can
ride and shoot straight, many valuable prizes
ne mas won In contests are kept by him as souve-
mrs. lie gained an envia BILE reputation a sports
man In France HIS efforts TO build up the ;rotting
turf in that country and his many successes with
sacaza Belle Alden and other noted trotters the
principal racecourse In France did much toward
creating a demand for American light harness
horse on the Continent
Mr.. Mackay takes decided interest In the thor
oignored, and Is vel. up In the knowledge OF ped-
srees OF the foremost horses at home and abroad
Ills love Tor outdoor sports did not prevent his
entering INTO business he has filled creditably
many Important places in several of the enterprises
In which his father is interested and is looked upon
by the men with whom he associates ener
setc, vigorous. keen-sighted man, who would be
c1pa Ole OF making MS way In the world n com
PEELED TO rely upon his own efforts. Moreover he
is loved and respected by friends, acquaintances and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-19
An OPERATE CONCERT.

-h.,. Vas what was called gala perform
49, AZ the Metropolitan Opera House last night
-. meaning 81 the phrase interpreted by the
...,s sc TIA, instead Of giving a lyrico-dramatic
,s,-.sertatfon the MANAGEMENT opened a bottle
=. musical mixed pickles. Everybody IN the Dam
Ellis rrpany except Nine. Nordica, sang
.o-,s-hirg and SANG Il in costume. which together
,.h .be dav Of the week helped 20 distinguish
-. s~a,- from Sunday night popular concert
--Aa ,-ogra-,rne onened with the second act OF
"ro,1bausa-" which ended with Herr Roth
--,ibl anproprfately clad. starting out on a pill
-r,,,sra n Rome from which 1t is more than
frysl he Will never return so for rs Newly orkers
GO concerned And 60 Elizabeth Gadskfs grief
vii ~ everlasting Next Nine. Melha and the
,o,rl N hos. with slight assistance, gave por-
80, n. The second act Of Gounod's ROMEO 81
Yrl,a.,e" Then sgnor Campanari donned
clowns tozrery and sang what is allotted
~ ,hs voice in the prelude 10 rag
r.c,,". Nine GadsM changed her costume and
Gang the familiar scene and air beginning Leise
,eisa from, Der Freschutz" Nine. Melba let her
lair aoV-n rur on gown-sown. and dalNed with n
Cute in some music from Lucia Al Lammermoor
and carried OF as a reward silver loving cup one
c7re-y- bird and q magnificent bunch Of roses
Tils gladstone episode over the scene changed 10
q rlc,ure Of Wagners imaginary Tiuskoland' ana
serfred was killed in approved style. the oataS-
.rophe putting out the moonlight which had PLAYED
q. The surface Of the Rhine until its attentions
we're diverted to the dead man shortly before
midnight The last scene from Gounod's Faust
va: sung and Eve thousand people went home