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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

Tying knots in the handkerchief 10
jog ones memory had its origin IN
China thousands of years ago. Before
writing was invented in that country
which did not happen until 5000 b -
memorable and important events WERE
recorded by long knotted cords. Inc Nc
most ancient history of China is SUI
preserved as told by these knots. Nhen
Emperor Tschang HI invented writing
the entire system of knotting WIS
abandoned. And to-day the memory
knots made by ms in handkerchief arc
the only surviving descendants OF In4'
ancient and curious custom.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09
THE AMERICA CUP.
Trophy for which the Columbia and
the ShamrocI< VIII Race on or
About October 8.

1t is just 4S years since the trophy for
which Columbia and Shamrock will
race came into possession of American
yachtsmen. During all of that time the
United States has proved its superiority
in the building and sailing of yachts,
The Royal Yacht club of Great Britain,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

The majority of motor ears in Iaii''
are now driven by petroleum, but .
French engineer recommends the y.
Of alcohol instead. and motors are :"
ing altered so as 10 consume tnat H.'.-
There is no fear of explosion with ale..
hol, and il is said to be less costly INN
petroleum.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

secure in its belief that it would never
pass from British hands, put the cup
up as prize to be competed for 10y all
nations in 1851. 1t was a splendid piece
of audacity for John c. Stevens, Of New
York, at time when American yachts
could almost be counted on ones
fingers, to take his schooner America
across the Atlantic and enter it against
the crack English boats. America won
although it took it from 9:55 a. m. 70
S:35 p. IN. to sail about 60 miles, its lead
ing opponent being 20 minutes behind
1t. The cup which it brought back was
given to the New York Yacht club, ana
since then has been challenge trophy
Ten times the British have crossed the
Atlantic and competed for it, and eaeh
time their representative has been
beaten.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

Officer No Yes; ran in that WON
an thief very easy, though she was dis.
guised in mems clothes.
Officer No. How did you do it?
Officer No. oh. by following out
Sherlock Holmes system Of observa-
ton. ! noticed she walked right past a
saloon door and then stood for ten min
utes with her nose glued to the pane
of a millinery show Window. Y.
World.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

Fried presume you physicians
learn to look upon death quite calmly
D0ct0r-NO, we can never do that
You see. there is no more money to be
got from a patient after he is dead
y. Y. journal.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

carbide of titaHium. the discovery of
q : Feheh sa'ant, is harder than the dia-
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1899-09-09

Bramblc-Dobbs thinks he is a GOOD
poker player, doesn't he?
Thorne-Yes. butit costs him a good
deal Of money to think so.--N. Y. Jour.
nal.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

pcdy Won cent NIT bolice courts or any
more kangaroo courts. Vot you thinks,
eh?" Mr.. Prescott speaks with a
slight Alsatian accent.
DIDN'T KNOW HE WAS LOADED,
But SOON FOUND OUT. "A couple
of young fellows strolled into a res
taurant last night about midnight
They had besn working hard all day
driving cattle and as night caught
them in town they had evidently
made Up their minds to stay and see
how the capital city looked by gas
light By midnight they had evideLt-
ly seen the most of it and one OF
them n particular had undertaken to
carry away an segregation of liquid
inspiration that had been made up of
samples carefully selected all the
way from Five Points to the NJ. & p.
depot. 1t was apparent bJth from his
youth and conduct that the experience
was new and novel to him and that
he WAS enjoying it, but by the lime he
had concealed a mince pie under his
vest he began 20 fsei as though he
had done wrong and wanted to make
an explanation to some one. He also
felt as though lie needed business
manager and a little later a Doctor
with strong apprehensions that an
undertaken might prove desirable be-
fore morning. Asked if he mad good
lime, he said: Yes, I've had a d.
c. a time Asked if he knew where
he was he replied that he cid not, and
what wzs mora, he did nSt care. Asked
where ne was going, he said he thought
to HI, and if he did not feel
batter pretty soon he id not care how
soon he gCs there. Then he grew re-
pentant and said he would never do it
again-bUt he will. Like Mark Twain
When he was sea sick he wanted to
die, but he couldn't. He said he was
sorry he was ever born. but it was too
late TIC do anything about it.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18
ACCUSES SUPERINTENDENT.
Former Inmate of West Virginia In
sane Hospital Makes Charges.

Weston. w Va. Aug. 1.-THE in
yestigation by the board of directors
of the state hospital for the insane of
charges of gross immortality against
Dr. w. f. Strathers. the superinten-
dept. was begun today
Mrs Mary L. Sommerville, an at
tractive young woman, who was an
inmate of the asylum and discharged
as cured. told of DR. Strather's con
duct toward her just before her dis
misSal: of his visits to her room, to
which he gained entrance by means of
a pass key. Mrs. Sommerville was
for a few weeks mentally unbalanced
by nervousness. She Was still on the
stand when the board adjourned till
tomorrow.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18
PERSONAL MENTION.

w. D. Hammond has returned from
the coast.
! Miss Lola Tandsen of Wilcox is
Visiting in the city.
+ Mrs. T H. Stein left over the N. &
+ P. last evening fer Portland. Ore.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. K. Scofield left. for
Chicago Lass evening via Maricopa.
Henry E Kemp and family have
gone to the coas. for a short outing.
Mr.. E. B. Gage Of Prescott was
among las. nights arrivals from the
north.
Captain J. G. Evans returned from
his mining properties on Tuesday
evening.
Dr. J. NJ Ewetnam, who has been
visiting on the coast, VIII return to the
city tonight
Supervisor George Schuerman OF
Yavapai county came down from Pres
colt last night.
Governor y. o. Murphy returned
yesterday from trip to the southern
part of the territory.
Thomas J. Prescott feft last night
for u three weeks visit on Catalina
Island and other coas: resorts.
Nj. H. P. Anewalt, general freight
and passenger agent for the S. F. P
& P, returned to Prescott last night.
Mr. J. H Fmmert, assistant to Pres
ident Murphy Of the S. F. P. & P.
came down from Prescott last night.
r. II. Grotte of Louisville was ar
arrival in the city yesterday. He is
among the guests of the Adams hotel
f. Z. Haraden of Wickenburg came
down on last nights train from the
north. He lis registered at the Adams
hotel
DIR. W. \. Craig returned on Wednes-
day nights train from trip to the
Grand canyon and other northern re-
sorts.
Joseph Harris. who has been in
Phoenix for the last week, left
Wednesday night for Chicago. He is
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18
MATTERS OF RECORD

The following instruments reported
by the Phoenix Title Guaranty and
Abstract company were filed in the Of
flee of the county recorder yesterday:
Guy B. Martin to Horace PettengiIl,
deed 80 lot 8, block t'P,' University ad-
dition; consideration, $500
Charley L. Peterson and wife to Hor-
ace Pettengin, deed to lot II, block
''P." University addition; considera-
ton, $500.
Horace Pattengill to Imogene Cham
berlin, deed to lots 9 and II. block
'P," University addition; considera-
zion. 81, 900
Ada Irwin to Bartolomeo Corgiat,
deed to neA, nw1A and ely, e1a, nwA,
ton. 81. 900.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18
HAVE YOU
been to our Annual
Clearance Sale yet -?

Big, plain Drinking Glasses. 15c
for &c.
Ivoi oide and Green Water Sets,
Pitcher, six Glasses and Tray, only
csc; former price S1.75.
Iyorcide and Green Table Sets worth
S1.50 per-ssss, only SIC
Ivorofde and Green Berry Bowls,
worth S5c, only 49c.
Green and Gold decorated Berry
Dishes, 63c.
Alaska Table SITS, worth $3.50, only
Csc
Vaseline, sc per bottle.
White Cotton Hose, 3.69 for 50 feet.
Buggy Whips, sc each.
Masons new improved Jars with
Aluminium tops; pints- Csc dOz-;
quirts, 85c doz.; half gallons, S1.15 doz.
Selby's loaded Shells, new and fresh,
just from factory, only S49c box.
1920 Winchester Rifles, s13.75.
A good Uncle Sans Watch, only 77c
OUR entire line of Chine Cake
Plates, Salad Bowls Mush Bowls.
Chocolate Pots, ETC., regardless of cost.
Half Soles, zoe pair.
White and gilt Picture EaseIs, about
feet high, Csc.
Pure white Metal Teaspoons only
SC per set.
AL Vases half price.
All GARDENERS regardless of cost.
No. 28-9-quarS Granate Preserving
Kettles, 45c.
Hoy','s Spring Clothespins, sc doz.
1OO-piece decorated Dinner Sets,
1886 a set.
Blue Flame Oil Stoves, the best
made, at from sic 10 $50.
Our store is chuck full of useful ar
tfcles at bedrock prices.
Don't forget to call for Ehe present
Of a bar of Topaz Toilet Soap with
every SOC sale and over A first-class
pair of shears or good pocket knife
with every sale of SO and over, except
on rifles.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18
NOTICE TO FREIGHTERS.

We will let the following contracts
to The lowest bidder:
To haul 1000 tons sacked concen-
trdtes from the Gladiator mine over
Crown King road to the smelter
at Fig Bug, twenty-one miles distant.
To haul 500 tons iron ore unsacked,
three miles over good down hill road.
800 tons loose ore from Boston Girl
mine, twenty-three miles distant;
good road and water, excellent feed.
500 tons Of lime, a haul of three
miles, good road.
500 cords of wood, a haul of six
miles, mountain road, contract to in
clude cutting
HENRY B. CLIFFORD & CO.,
Pres .ott or Mayer. Arizona
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

"a brother of the famous song writer,
Mr. George K. Harris of Milwaukee,
author of after the Ball.
1t is expected that the Latham
Sturges party which has been visiting
the Grand canyon for several weeks
will return here in about week.
DE-. w. W. Hubbard returned yester-
day morning from an Interesting trip
IL six weeks along the coast, going as
far north as Vancouver
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18
DROWNED AT A FERRY.

Washington, Ind. Aug. 17.-Mrs.
Albert Hensel1 and four children and
Miss Dillon were drowned .oday in at
tempting to cross the White river on
a ferry.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18
THE DEMAND FOR MEAT.
The Prices of Cattle VIII Be Higher
Than Now.

Chicago, Ill, Aug. 17.-An ivestiga-
ton at the stock yards in regard to
recent advances in the price of beef
has brought out a statement that new
er before in the history of the Ameri-
can cattle market has there been such
a demand for all kinds of meat as at
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

the present time. The demand for
export cattle is enormous. The state
ment is made that the prices of all
cattle will be higher next year than
they are now.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child. softens the gums,
al:ays all pain, cures wind collie and is
the best remedy for diarrbOea. Twenty
five cents a bottle
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

every day in the year. at rs cents a
month, by carrier or mail.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18
DOMINICAN AFFAIR.

Havana Aug 17.-Jiminez, who as
pired to the presidency of the republic
of San Domingo, left here today for
Batabeno There he will take a steam
er for Santiago de Cuba.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

Do you believe in protecting
yourse1f from loss of property by
fire? The old Hartford, of Hart
ford, Conn, and Phoenix, of Lon
don, with lightning CLAUSES, are
safs. The ROYAL, of Liverpool
(assets $53,28t, 824.S9), carries the
largest single policy IN Arizona,
$383,OOO. Also other standard COM
paniss ageregating over $780,
100000 assets.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18
LOCAL BREVITIES.

$40 REWARD for the address of ].
r. Lynch, better known as Jim Lynch,
formerly of Geronimo; was at old Fort
Bowie December 5; 1896, afterwards
went to Pearce, A. T. Address this
office.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

The hot weather cuts no ice at Trib=
Diets meat market. In the big cool
ing room are chops and steaks and
roasts and boiling pieces,"3 fresh and
tempting. Mr.. Tribolet makes a
speciality, of the best cuts.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18
WE CAN SAVE YOU TINE

And time is money. The Union Pa
sific makes the quickest time TO nearly
all points east.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18
LOCAL BREVITIES.

WOOL and HIDES bought at 143
East Monroe street. BEN BLOCK.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

Phoenix Botthng Works is sole
egent for Ironbrew, famous tonic.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

McKeIlfgon's wnere you can get
the finest handmade sour mash, bour-
bon and Pennsylvania rye whiskies.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

Try sack of Eureka Flour, The
best high patent flour in Arizona.
For sale by all grocers.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

All fruit, meats, eggs, milk, cream
etc, fresh from our own cold storage
plant at Coffee AIS place
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

The following weather conditions
prevailing in Phoenix yesterday were
reported by the United States weather
bureau:
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

The popular rendezvous Is at Wake
Inns Pharmacy, the most comfortable
room in town.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

Strawberries and cream and ice
cream, best in town, fresh from our
own cold storage plant, at Coffee All
place
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

100000 to loan without
delay in sums to suit at s per
cent per annum. E. E. PaScOe,
7 South First Avenue,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18
LOS ANGELES LOCALS.

The Belmont, 425 Temple ST., Los
Angeles. A pleasant summer home fol-
tourists.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18
NOTICE TO WATER CONSUMERS

Water for lawn and garden use will
be furnished only between the hours
of and p. m. where a nozzle is
used on hose. Water will be cut off if
not used as above.
THE PHOENIX WATER co.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

Cards of thanks, notices pertaining CO
organizations and societies, church fairs
Or socials will not be printed in The Re-
Rublcan except when paid fer.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18
HOTEL NApEAU, LOS ANGELES.

This well known and popular hocel
has reduced its rates for the summer
months to all Arizonians. Fifty
rooms so cents per day; fifty rooms
rs cents per day; so rooms, 81 per day:
sixty suites of rooms with bath
"a fre-proof hotel is what you want
when yicu go to Los Angeles. The
ROSSlyn can't burn. It has appliances
to eXtinguish any fire in any room be-
fore it can spread.
Hotel Ramona, Los Angeles, most
central and coolest; SOC per day up.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

Trunk Factory, 48s W. Washington.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

Chamberlain, Jeweler, II N. 1st Ave.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

NEW NOTARY. A notariai
commission was issued yesterday to
Fleetwood Bell Of Kingman.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-18

HAY FUR THE NORTH. -Four
carloads of hay went out last night
over the S. F. P. & P for points along
the Santa Fe Pacific.
The Burke County news., 1899-12-08

Mems suits, a real good
wearer, real value $3.50,
our price $500
Mems suits in worsteds,
cheviots and cassimeres,
real value S., our price $3.50
We will sell choice of 500
mems fine dress suits in
worsteds, cas- S eres,
peacedale and cheviots, in
round cut, square cut and
double breasted, hand
somelv tailored, realvalue
S1Oand 80, our price 81. so
Boys suits from $500 up.
Children's 8 $ 28c .
OverCoatS $3.50 -
The Burke County news., 1899-12-08
CAPES AND JACKETS
DEPARTMENT.

Ladies' capes, made of good
Black cheviot, sale price 39c
Ladies' astrachan capes,
trimmed with thibet fur,
our underselling price Csc
Ladies' double cape, made
of extra heavy beaver,
trimmed in coney fur,
braids and beads, real
value $3.50, sale price S1.5C
Ladies' black beaver Jack
cts, fly front, real value
S4.OO, sale price $500.
Ladies' fine black beaver
double-breasted Jackets,
real value $500, sale
price S4.OO.
The Burke County news., 1899-12-08
DEP ART
MENT.

Ladies' ribbed vests, feeced
back, real value 25c,
each 12Hc
Ladies' heavy ribbed vests,
fleeced back, real value
35c, pants to match, dur
ing this sale 23c
Ladies' Egyptian yarn fine
ribbed heavy fleeced union
suits, real value SOC, sale
price 35c
Misses union suits, heavy
ribbed, each 25C
Mems undershirts, heavy
knit, real value 21c, sale
price 12HC
Mems extra heavy under
shirts, in white and gray,
real value 25c sale price 1oc
Mems ezra heavy feeced
back undershirts, IN tan
and gray, real value Sc,
sale price So
The Burke County news., 1899-12-08
DRESS GOODS DEP ART
MENT.

A wonderful bargain offer
ing of an mmense assortment
of desirable fall dress fabrics.
1Oc quality double-fold
plaids per yd 7c
Solid color worsted per yd &c
Double-fold black figured
brilliantine, 19c quality,
per yard 10c
40 inch fancy novelty cloth
per yard zoe
SO inch all-wool dress goods,
in plaids and solid colors,
per yd 25c'
t0c fancy silk mixtures
per ward 3oc
Fancy black and plain bril-
liantines, crepons Seci1ian
cloth, silk warp Henri
ettas, that sold at 50 and
6Oc, per yd 39c
SIPS quality silk and wool
crepons per yd 98c
Red and white wool flannel
per yd 15c
Red and white wool flannel
extra heavy, 35c quality,
per yd 25c
Turkey-red table cloth, 90
inches wide, per yd 21c
| NOTION DEPARTMENT.
Hair pins, ? papers for 1c
Pins, ? papers for 1c
Ball thread, II balls for Sc
Coats cotton, 3 spools for lie
Good machine thread for &c
Mems black and tan seam
less hose per pair Sc
Silk yelling per yard 15c
The Burke County news., 1899-12-08
GENTS FURNISHING
DEPARTMENT.

Men S Hundred white shirts,
real value SOC, our price 39c
Mems Hundred colored
shirts, cuffs to match,
real value 75c, our price 59c
Mems Hundred colored
shirts, with collars and
cuffs to match, real value
SIPS, our price CSC
so doz. 4-ply linen collars, all the
newest styles, real value 15c each,
our underselling price &c
Four-ply linen cuffs, in all styles,
25c quality, our underselling
price 1Oc
DOMESTIC DEPART
MENT.
Yard wide unbleaChed sheet
ing &C
Sc fast color calico per yd Sc
Yard wide Sea Island sheet
ing per yard sc
SC quality canton flannel 8 &c
1Oc $ :" I" 7C
1Oc quality cheviots per yd &c
1Oc quality extra heavy dark.
outing per vd 6HC
Good outing 4HC
The Burke County news., 1899-12-08

nice fancy cloth, sale
price S1.2S.
1O-4 heavy white blankets,
real value 69c, Sale
price 4Sc.
11-4 extra heavy wool mixed
gray and white blankets,
real value SITS, sale
price S1.34.
All-wool blankets, real
value $3.50, 500.
Good size comforts, 4Sc.
Extra heavy large size COM
forts, sale price 79c.
Ladies heavy solid leather
shoes, riveted front and
back, also in dongola, peb-
bic and glove grain, lace
and button, real value 81,
during this sale 75c.
L2dies' dongola shoes, but
ton and lace, in all the
Eewest toes and spring
heel, real value 81. so, dur
ing sale 0SC.
Ladies' dongola and kid
shoes, in lace and button,
every pair guaranteed,
real valueS2, sale priceS1. SO.
Mems brogan and dress
shoes, during sale 0Sc.
Mems shoes. were so,
at S!.24.
Mems hand-sewed shoes
at 200.
Mems calf lined shoesat $3.50.
Misses heavy and dongola
shoes, sizes 13 to ?, sale
price csc
Children 5 heavy and don
COLA shoes, sizes 9 to II,
during this sale SOC.
The Burke County news., 1899-12-08
We Do Sell Cheaper


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neverydo rspent
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
I A DennO ia IN move his black

j. A. Demo is to move his black
smith shop on Monday from Elm street
to Granite street.
Harry Kellar withs his assistants
left this morning for Rutland where he
appears to night. Tomorrow evening he
win be in Burlington.
The many friends in this city of the
Rev. Edward Halves, d. d., of Burling.
ton, will be surprised to learn that yes
terday he rendered his resignation from
the pastorate in that city, where he has
been for the past fifteen years.
Chief Judge Taft has called special
session Of the supreme court for the Goth
inst, at 9 A. M. in Burlington. to receive
the report of the commission appointed
to settle the question of the Rutland
Canadian railroad crossing of the Central
Vermont railways tracks, also to pass
upon certain questions as to the scope OF
this commissions power.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15

There Is a peculiav portrait In Wash
ington which has created much inter-
est among those who know Of Its ex'
istence., Its popularity is that every
year 1t has been changed to show the
changes which time would have made
in the original. The portrait is by
Washington artist and Is that OF his
wife and was painted many years ago
when she was a young bride. few
years after the portrait was painted
the young wife died, and so great was
the grief Of the artist that he deter
mined to keep her likeness with him
all the time, and to do so he decided
that year by year he would change the
portrait SO as to make 1t grow old with
him.
Every year, on the anniversary OF
his wedding day, the artist locked him.
self in his studio and changed the lines
of the face Of the portrait, adding what
he thought would make the difference
of one year. There have been many
anniversaries of that marriage day
and consequently many changes In the
portrait Today the picture is that OF
an old woman, the hair turned gray,
the face wrinkled and pale, but still
beneath the marks Of time, as made
by the brush Of the artist, can he seen
the early beauty Of the bride and the
attractiveness of the young woman
Washington Letter.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-09-15
A Strange Marriage Custom.

It was an old idea that a husband,
whose wife at her marriage IVES cloth
ed only in a sheet, or in the most ele'
mentary linen garment, was not in any
way liable for the debts previously
contracted by her. Our parish regis
tiers and local traditions give us ample
Illustrations of this quaint idea. At
Chiltern All Saints, Wiltshire. is the
following entry: John Bridmore and
Anne Selwood were married October
18th, TIA, the aforesaid Anne s'elwood
was married in her smock, witt. cut any
clothes or headgier on" Similar cases
occurred at Gorton Green in 1885, at
Ashton under-Lyne in 1771. AMI at Of
ley in 1908.
The latest example Of which the
present writer knows comes from Lin
colnshire. The register Of GEO has
this commonplace entry: ''Doc. 2nd.
1912, David Wilkinson. full age. bache-
lor, laborour of Gedney," to Susan
Farran, full age. widow, of Gedney."
Local tradition supplements this brief
account by relating that the bride was
dressed in a sheet, stitched about her.
with holes cut for the passage of her
bare arms.-"Lore I'd Legend Of the
English Church"