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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24
GrNBOAT FOR c4y4L COMMISSION.

Washington oct 23-The auxiliary gunboas
scorpion now ar Norfolk has been assigned 70
transport the isfhmian Canal Comm!ssi on 10 Mica
ragla and Colon The vessel r. ready for sea, and
70 IS expected that the Commission VIII BE- able 10
sail hy the end q the month. While IN Colombian
waters the scorpion can look after American IN
feress there during the progress II tho reyoiutiea
II u shall last that length OF time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

The following contributions were received ysster-
day Art studies lace designs twenty-four copies
or a magazine and pieces 81 Canton flannel from
Il l. pieces Of Six ribbon from Jessie F and
Franklin r Bernstein: picture cards and booklets
from w. r g.. photographs from Mrs r Wugin.
Nomans Pages and music. from VI o Van F0s-
sen six stamped envelope containing cards
crooheted slippers. pretty pictures and five books
from Mrs Theron =. Parsons. sunday school pa
pcrs. from Hattie VI Robertson. religious papers
without Tho name OF tho contributor. Woman's
Pages, from Mrs. W. Hayes. and fashion pict-
ures. without name
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

,houlders and again into bands AZ the wrists
TIE neck is finished win roIoyeI co.ai
Of button and button holes As shown me mate
rial ls stripped French flannel hut hanneietfe or
trinning consists of friis and bands o. embrolery
but n can be varied 90 suit the taste or, II pre-
ser-et the garment can be made quite plain
To make these night drawers FOR a child o. SIX
years WI require three and one-hait wards .,
fhirtv-six- inch material The pattern No IN y
cut in sizes for child q two. four six. eight and
ten years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24
49, RE4rI IN THE ma ~ PAINTERS.

Miss Beaux ~ PhiadelIh MIA. an artist. has been
er,o,nted one Of the jury FOR the selection Of
hihifs in the Fine Arts Department ~ the United
States al the Paris Exposition. Miss BeauK IS the
only woman on the jury u painters. TWO other
Philadelphia artists have neen appointed by d.
rector caldwell on the juries Il exhibits They
are Charles Crafty. the jury Of scuptors, and
Frank Miles Day. on the jury Of architects
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24
RATIONAL DRESS LEAGUE.
A MEETING OF THE MEMBERS IN
READING. ENGLAND.
7yryY rrrpRArE THE FIFTIETH ANNIvERsA AIRY
OF MRS BLOOMER's FIRST APPEARANCE
N DIVIDED SKIRTS


The Raaonai Dress League u England held a
meeting e. Reading yesterday 10 celebrate me
aftieth anniversary OF Mrs. Amelia Boomers hrsi
appearance r. divided skirts.
London members Of the league wen On niSyr rs
Reading There va t5srnsrton Of
queens rI0evH ae winch N4sCou-leSS --'-' '' -
London presided
Lady Harberton has been for years a strong ad-
nerert az reform iu dress and The Rational Dress
League - which she IS president includes many
women prominent IN social and literary cTcieS
among .henl being Lady Henry Somerset, Lady
Randolph churchill Mrs. Hall Game and Nine
Sarah Grand
Prizes were awarded for the two most rational
AID worar. IKE" costumes worn
II speaking 2 this meeting 20 a Tribune re-
porter yesterday Mrs Elizabeth Cady Stanton
said
MRS AnLLERs INVENTION
Taere has been some discussion Of late as 70 who
Ms Ezsae.s s~lth Miller daughter OF Gerrit
sm'-h n Patero-ro. The great pnianthropist
visited ne q se.e.e Falls she VS. aIessea n
and which she .-rse-t had invented. See'1 - rs
great convenience 7 a. once adopted me dress.
never dreaming rst sensible men and women would
fam and tr..-.- or nay .rst appearance warned
NE o. the coming nurrieane Mrs Blo0ner also
pape- THE I.E." which she was then publishing
s1sar + A.-tony Lucy Stone. charlotte 2.
W'-lr srf setera. others .den-Hed with the SUI
rll1er ot farmers wives iu different parts OF nc
Country 7, was received with a universal shout
u r5.r-.e and wrath .,-
B.ocrer wss s. more fortunate name than Miller
wolt have been as there was religious sect
ca 81 .,e "Nalertes that Were Just then pre-
Yarrg tl.r ascension robes for The heavenly jour
rey
iatar-ored the costume a. the end % TWO years,
as tii So ~ nose "no had innoeent4X enlisted
Mrs u ~ wore hers for seven years. The mem
me1t .-r mine on the contrary. were vexed be
CERT SMITH expressed actual disgust with tho
r-4,....-s --r.4 u dress which. he declared, re-
tIce1 women ln Christian countries 10 condl-
ton - bondage and made them almost as help
less as tho "-.rese women IN their iron shoes
Yrs 81 -- always had slender graceful
Hg--- and wren gJwned IN the boomer COS
velvet tr .-frr.l Tor street wear. or II me light
sst.-s e-r SKIS Tor dinners and receptions. she
vas according 20 my idea OF beauty without
N-!.se- .., T-rslsh nor straight -rolsers ever
pleased OH artistic taste. and not until We
ADO, --s t-- rg-t leggnss u me costume OF me
f-cf. By tsa- time most o. US were ilied OF ne
family AND friends retired into long skirts once
nor ..l sacrifice convenience 10 me ap4iO-
BATON ~ nose We loved ., r..
dyes may cow oe seen IN all the fashl. iaD.e ave
rues - or METROPOLIS with none 70 modest or
make afra. tre graceful rider or the "ic5 rIe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

The T. s S. members VIII please not forget tho
social gathering o. the Newark ~ j. r & :
Branch tomorrow Mrs William Robothams
No 1895 Br0ad-st Mrs. starr the president says
Il Will nor be- an elaborate function 0lt just
social good time where members from different
branches may become better acquainted with each
other" All members and friends viii DO made
welcome
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

BIS uncle Is Commander William Emory. OF the
Navy Tho marriage was the result 81 romantic
meeting while the bride AZ school IN syracuse.
A wedding breakfast served AZ Colonel TIL
mans home and tho happy couple departed tor
guests We're Dr and Mrs Emory. Mrs Denis Nc
earthly. Of Syracuse. Mrs Thomas Mccarthy, oc
Montreal daughter ~ former Governor General
% Canada Mrs Charles Lansing. J Townsend
Lansing Edward Reed and Mrs Reed Mrs F..
Townsend and tho Rev Dr Seiden The maid %
honor was Miss Anr7 Williams. sister ~ The BRIDE
and the host man was Percy Franklin Emory.
brother of the bridegroom.
Saratoga y !. oct p CspeciaD The marriages
Of Miss Grace Dows Vassar dauehter ~ Mr. and
Mrs Matthew Nassar. II his place. and Edward
Hamilton HouEh of New-Y0rk CITY. a member OF
the Now-York stock Exchange. took place today
ar Baiistou spa. The Rev Dr Joseph carey or
Saratoga. officllted The bridesmaids were Mss
Manning, Of Saratoga and Mss Helen Nassar. ~
sister ~ the bride The 0esf man was Arthur
Hacan r. q Philadelphia There We're present a,
large number q guests from New-lork Pniladel~
pha. Baltimore. Albany. Troy and Saratoga
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

3 Duncan MISS Lizzie Westaway. Mss Alice Y
Bird. Miss Corinne Gertrude sewyer Ms Jessis
Fow er Mrs Ada Brown Talbot. Dr. Maud
Miller Miss Tusi / VI bradley. Miss Jessie ASH
ey Mrs Thomas Henry and Mrs Mary Wilke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

r. Of Brooklyn. has sent g. for the Crippled
chldrens Branch Of the T. 5. :. II has been for
Warde1 % Mrs Fish the president. Mrs T z.
Parsons has given - cents IN stamps 10 mail box
% sunshine sent by her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24
HOSPITAL SNIP FoR THE cAMpAIGy.

FUND STARTED AMONG AMERICAN WOMEN M
ENGLAND
London oct 23-Lady Randolph Churchill
and Mrs Arthur Paget are organizing fund
among American women in England. with thu
intention Il equippng completely a hospital ship
for service on the South African coast. at cost
OF 5000 Lady Curzor and Mrs Bradley Mar
tin have been invited 70 join the committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

Woman's Club Of Jacksonville Fla and Mrs
Brandies A prominent ciubwornan from Omaha.
Al the close Of the programme refreshments were
served. and hour devoted 70 sociahllty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

The stained r.ass window which vas unveiled
sunday So Tie Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian
Church. Brooklyn 30 memory q Mrs Louise
Frances 0-yler vas pronounced especially appr0-
pirate
Ne cugler Was The mother Of the late DR..
,.sooore L c-y.er and as she had dedicated nm 10
.sr''e - 80 Lord. So the scene 81 the W.ioo"
t''a ner l.. AS d! took for IS subject 70
-.o. - San .e hy ais mother hannan, ana ils
81, EAsnst The design was oy trederl-K
.-.' me Tiffany Glass and Decorating DoA'-
-.- inscription was az follows
LOUISE FRANCES crYLER.
a-i - aa Rev T'heefore / Cuyler
A-g-s = lN. september "a 1887.
have ert him 10 the i>lri a.
o. DC lfath
~, ,iec.a musical programme was arranged ana
e-.. '-t under The direction ~ John Hyatt
f,- .igatst Most % the selections were
c-o.. .Ds,as Et" with full quartet and chorus
Tailor MADE GOWNS
-"e picture ~ tae four stylish tailor made gowns
--ea 'r t.e heading Of Tie only Womans
So. stsier1ay should have been credited 20 The
~ 49,. d. ~ Journal By an oversight ihat part
'alil1r was omitted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

Miss Matte Spencer. Of Clinton Mich. desires to
thank oil who sent her sunshine greetings on her
birthday She Is 100 80 20 write her appreciation
70 each contributor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

The marriage OF Miss vernona Mitchell Spencer
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Samuel spencer of No
q West Seventy -third-st.. 10 James Dawson Laying
jr,. son Of James .. Laying Il No s3i Flfth-ave
VIII take place In St Thomas's Protestant Episco-
pa church Fifth-ave and Fifty-third-st on the
afternoon OF october 81 The wedding reception
VIII be he.d AZ he home n Nj and Mrs Spencer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

The marriage Of Miss Kate Brewster 70 George
z McCord vii take place tomorrow afternoon at
ne home Of the bride IN Barlow-ave. Croton-on-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

The marriage n Mrs Adah Louise Morgan 10
Maurice Simon. son % Edward Simon. Of this
ely, whose engagement was announced a shor,
lNe ago, VIII take place on December a al the
nome II tho bride. 10 24 West Seventieth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

Mrs Theron r. Parsons has sent s. 70 Miss "
walls for bookmarks, the purchase being made as
sunshine help
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

Invitations viii soon be issued hy Mr. and Mrs
Eugene Stewart Hand for the marriage o., their
daughter Miss Grace Ferris Hand 20 William
Erskine Torrens. The ceremony will be performed
on Tuesday evening Novem ber a. al the home Of
Mr. and Mrs Hand No = West One-hundred-and-
nireteenth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

Mrs. George L Kngsaud. who arrived from
Europe few weeks ago has bean visiting friends
IN LenoN, Mass Mrs Kingslaad will this winter
occupy her home AZ No al Fisth-ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

M and Mrs Cortland Field Bishop. whose mar
rage took place about fortnight ago. AZ the
n Bend IN East Forty-sixth-st.. have arranged
spend the winter abroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF CHILD's |
NIGHT DRAWERS 40 In FOR
COUPON AND 70 CENTS

No mother needs 20 be reminded that night
clothes which cannot be kicked aside essential
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

Mrs. Frederick Kuhne and her daughter. Miss
irma huhne who passed six months In Europe
have opened their home No AZ West Fifty-seventh-
ST., fOr The winter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

Nj and Mrs Joseph T Low and their daughters.
Miss Low and Miss Laura Low. who passed the
entire summer travelling IN sweden. are expected
20 return 10 NeH-York IN short the. Mr. and
Mrs Low and their family will make their head
quarters al the Plaza Hotel until thsir nome. No
r West Fifty-second-st, IS ready FOR occupancy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.
Francis c Lawrence. ir. whose marriage 20
Miss Susan Willing. daughter ~ Mr. and Mrs I'd
ward 5 willing. is announced 70 take place on
Nebstar-st Newport. has taken apartments AZ
the Ia Farge cottage. Newport until the wedding
day arrives
The wedding Of Miss Catherine Cecilia chapman
10 James stephen Ravden VIII DO celebated to-
morrow evening" IN The Church % ne sacrea HfaT.
the rector, the Rey james A. Mullen. and r.
home o. tho brides parents.
Nj and Mrs Joseph Low and their daughters.
Miss Low and Miss Laura Low. who passed the
entire summer travelling IN sweden. are expected
to return TO NeH-York IN n short tine Mr and
Mrs Low and their family Will make their head
quarters al the Plaza Hotel until thsir nome No
r West Fifty-second-st, IS ready FOR occupancy
Mr. and Mrs Cortland Field Bishop whose mar
rage took place about a fortnight AZ the
homs o. me AYERS gaTSnt Mr. and yrs Gs9s
to spend the winter abroad.
Invitations will soon be issued hy Mr. and Mrs
Eugene Stewart Hand for the marriage o, their
daughter Miss Grace Ferris Hand 20 william
Erskine Torrens. The ceremony will be performed
on l!esd,ay etg5nnf Der a at the nome q
niueteenth-st
Mrs George L Kngsaud who arrived from
Europe 'ew weeks ago has bean visiting friends
IN LenoN, Mass Mrs Kingsiand will this winter
occupy her home AZ No 496 F,th-ave
The marriage OF Miss vernona Mitchell Spencer.
daughter Of Mr and Mrs Samuel Spencer of No.
@ West seventy-thrd-st. TO James Dawson Laying
Jrri son ,a, o. James Laying q 10 s3l Fifhave..
3 flffn-aNe he
, afternoon OF October 3d. The wedding reception
will be held AT the home Of Mr and Mrs spencer
Mrs Frederick Kuhne and her daughter. Miss
lrma huhne who passed SIX months IN Europe.
aaye opened their home. No AZ West Fifty-seventh-
ST.. ior The winter.
The marriage ot Mrs Adah Louise Morgan TO
Maurice Simon. son % Edward Simon Of this
;,iiJy whose engagement was announced shor,
une ago, VIII take place on December a at the
nome II tho bride. No 2i4 West seveniieth-st
The marriage OF Miss Kate Brewster 20 George
Z McCord vii take place tomorrow afternoon at
ne home Of the bride. IN Barlow-ave.. Croton-on-
IN ST Thomas's Protestant Episcopal Church
Fifth-ave and Fifty-third-st. al $50 O'Clock this
evening Miss Caroline shapter Sterling the eldest
daughter " Mr. and Mrs Richard Sterling will be
ne, 80 -s II, Jus j. MAR a son N Jon1 T. Mahr
parents. 10 20l West Finy-afth-st Several hun
The wedding Of Miss Ann or. daughter q Mrs
John OFT of No. ~ East Observation-Disclosures
ninth-st. 70 Frederick Van der Heyden vii be-
celebrated tomorrow evening IN s. Johns LI-
and Futon-ave
Mrs william Pickhardt. who has occupied the
George Bonner place known as stadacona in
Bard-ave., Ne"-Brshton Staten Island for the
last Two years has arranged 70 pass me winter In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

IN 81 Thomass Protestant Episcopal Church
Fifth-ave and Fifty-third-st AZ $50 O'Clock this
evening Miss Caroline Shspter Sterling the eldest
daughter - Mr. and Mrs Richard Sterling will be
married 20 Julius y Mahr a son u John r Mahr
me reception Will follow ar the home OF the brides
parents. No Z1 West Flfty-ffth-st Several hun
dred invitations have been issued for the reception
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

The wedding Of Miss Ann OFT daughter o, Mrs
John OFT. of No. ~ East observation-disclosures xty-
ninth-st, 20 Frederick Van der Heyden vii be-
celebrated tomorrow evening IN s. Johns Luz
theran church. Northumberland sixty-ninth-st
and FultOn-aye
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24
POSITION OF SERVITUDE.
THE PLANE OK WHICH THE WOMEN OF
JAPAN FIND THEMSELVES

A NEWCOMER WRITES OF WHAT HE SEES IN
TOKIO-REFORMs oF THE LAST THIRTY
YEARS HAVE Not CHANGED THE
q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

Francis c. Lawrence, r.. whose marriage 20
Miss Susan Willing. daughter ~ Mr. and Mrs I'd
ward 5 willing, Is announced 10 take place on
Thursday November 2, at the willing villa. N
" ebstar-st Newport has taken apartments AZ
the Ia Farse cottage. Newport until the wedding
day arrives
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

Mrs William Pickhardt who has occupied the
George T Bonner place. known as Stadacona IN
Barf-ave.. Ne"-Brishton Staten Island. for the
last Two years has arranged 10 pass the winter In
town Nj and Mrs Charles Warner Sh0pe who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

The wedding Of Miss Catherine Cecilia chapman
70 James stephen Rawden. VIII DO celetated to-
morrow evening in the Church O., ne Sacred Heart
tIlghbridge The ceremony VIII DO performed hy
the rector, the Rev James A. Mullen. and r.
ceQt0n vii he held Immediately atter~ard AZ the
home % The brides parents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-24

The eneas.rent Is announced q Richard p
Chew. r.. son or Chew. OF Washington.
b g.. and Mrs Alice Bruce Harden daughter Of
the late William " Bruce ard formerly u Lex
ari.est = the coming sena5a AZ the Nailona, cap
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-13
Knights of Columbus.

The first anniversary of the institution
of Calvert Council, knights of Columbus
of Baltimore was COMMUNICATED yeSter-
day with an all day outing at the q ounds
of tho Baltimore Pleasure Club on Middle
river. Largo delegations from Santa Maria
Council, of Wilmington, SAN Domingo
Council, of Philadelphia and Wa ,hington
Council, of Warrington was present as
guests. Among those In the Wilmington
group were John G. Fahey, Mayor elect;
Rev Hugo Patf and John Il. Ford prom
inent leader in the Democratic party of
Delaware
A great deal Of interest was conferred In
baseball game between thine from Santa
Maria Council! and one from Calvert Coun.
Gil. The Wilmingtonians won and took d
handsamo silk flag, which was tho prizo
offered the winner. Athletic evonts, such
as boat racing, putting tho shot, throwing
the hammer and foot racing, were also on
the program. An address WINS delivered
by MIR. Potter j, Campbell
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-13
Our White Goods Sale
Will be Continued Dur
ing This Week.

A wonderful counter Of
ladies' muslin underwear,
might say as white as snow,
the quality, the make. the ma.
terial is as near perfect as can
be had and prices break the
record, even Of ''hard times
prices.
Ladies' white shirt waists,
two rows Of embroidery, some
plain with embroidery, Others
three pleats and embroidery
from $l.25 to CSC. Can sup
ply you with the fine grade
equal reductions.
Mems handkerchiefs, ladies'
handkerchiefs, misses hard.
kerchiefs, child's handkerchiets
d big show Of them this week,
big cut in prices, no coming up
to the values again.
Mems white shirts-if you
want perfection in a shirt, just
buy one If our soc or one Of
our 75c shirts, you will always
want them.
500 yards plaid muslin re-
duced from 12a to l0c a yd.
1000 yds. India linen, re-
duced from 121c to l0c a I'd.
100 yards pure Belfast
bleached damask, 81 inches
wide, reduced from 65c to SOC.
Children's lace caps--about
100 caps that were $1.25, $3.50
and $l.75 for 75c, the last of a
manufacturers stock.
Ladies' separate skirts, no
more stylish skirt made than
our tailor made P. X. skirt, it
will be useful as a pattern when
you have no more use for it.
Ladies' pronounce it a charm.
ing garment; 81 it is.
Our determination to give
you as usual the best goods in
the market for the lowest
prices is what keeps US busy.
If the weather is not too hot
come in and buy a sewing ma
chine. 1t only costs you ] the
price of others.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-13
r1arine Corps Recruiting station,

A marine corps recruiting station has
been opened at the Gibson House Oh 4th
street Lear Market. Tho Office will be
in charge of Major w. P. Biddle, U. 5. M.
C. who was in charge of the guaru of the
Olympia at tho battle Of Manila.
application for enlistment in this
branch of the service must be between the
ages of II and 81, of good character and not
addicted to the use of liquor, able to read
and write English as well as speak it and
be unmarried. Tho pay of marines Is from
$3.50 to Sol. co month, and a clothing al
lowance of $500 for his enlistment. A man
Is generally able to save half Of his cloth :.
ing allowance and n marine at the end of
his five years OF service generally has from
$50 to $500 duo him. When the men in
this branch Of the service are at home
they are stationed OF the navy yards, when
on the sea are stationed on the warships.
There are 1000 men to DO sent to the Phil
ippines to guard the navy yard at Cavite.
Marines are also stationed in Porto Rico,
Cuba and Honolulu. After twenty years
service, II in1lrm, thoy are retired on half
pay for life. On his last cruise Sergeant
Logan who is now in charge of the local
office travelled over 500 miles, and saw
all of the prin Opal sights of the world.
Corporal Richard Sloan, who Is associated
with the sergeant. and who will take
charge Of the Office in few days, Is a Del.
aware boy, who who has been four years
in the navy and in the last war was with
the marines in the trenches at Guantana-
mo.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-13
SOCIAL J0ITINGS
AND PERSONALS
A nelange Of Interesting Notes Picked
Here and There Of Whining tonlans
and their Many Friends.
TO BE MARRIED IN PHILADELPHIA.

TO BE MARRIED IN PHILADELPHIA.
Chestertown, Md, June 12-Miss Kath.
arine Rlackiston, of Kent county, who
will on Wednesday marry DR.. Alfred
Stille, left Tor Philadelphia this morning.
DIR. Stiles ageis given as IS, while that
of Miss Blackiston Is 50. The bride elect
is woman Of culture brilliant oonver-
sationallst, has for years been oontribu-
tor to many Of the leading dailtes and
periodicals and Is one Of, n not tho most
interesting woman in her native county.
During The Civil " ar she passed through
many thrilling experiences and was An
angel Of mercy to Confederate prisoners
and soldiers wherever and whenever
found. She made many visits to Fort
Delaware, bearing delicacies and neces-
sary articles for tho prisoners aud her
home was an asylum for any loot weary
soldier who came along.
About eight years ago she came to Ches'
tertown and with her sister has since &C.
cupled rose EMPOWERED cottage home ut
the foot of Washington College campue.
No one knew Ut the pretty romance,
which for . years had been shaping the
des,inics of two kindred spirits. Or.
Stlle has been professor in the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania for many years, Is an
author OF medical books accepted as au-
thority in his profession His wife was for
many years an inmate Ut an asylum, but
he remained loyal. refusing to seek d.
vorce. She died several months ago. lilo
has one married son living in Mexico.
Miss Blackiston's family Is one Of the
old and most highly respected In Kent
county. Her father, David 9. Blackislop,
was at ono time clerk Of tho county.