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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

The Nlcarnguan government Is to be
brought up sharply Tor obstfucting
American official correspondence. Pres
ldcnt zelaya has boon careful not 10
interfere with British dispatches. while
his discourtcuy TO this government has
been 10 marked that the Detroit and
Marietta have been sent to investigate.
and 10 enforce American rights 10 the
full extent. with these two war vca.
sois In Nioafnsuan ports. under tho or.
dofa given their commanders. President
Heloya h likely 10 exhibit a greater Dc.
gree u courtesy than h. has been show
iuH
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

The funeral OF the late President
Fnure takes place tomorrow. Thursday.
In view of possible demonstrations in
Paris. the police are seizing all sedi-
tious ombloms and orroating The wear
ora. and win disrcrse aii street gather
inrs. Today 1900 medals bearing the
head ~ the DUKE 81 orleans were
seized. Tho situation g. decidedly
ominous. though official viEor and
promptners are likely 60 prevent any
serious outbreak
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22
san FrnneIaco Chronicle.

Rumora ~ coup d'etat follow the
death n President Fnure as they I'D
Tho disgrace of Grevy and the resigna.
ton " caaimir- icfler. when Grevy
came 10 gfief the Duke Of orleans.
L,FitlmHi pretcnder 10 tho throne. who
then lived 10 the interior Of England.
moved ln solemn state tn Dover To
await the call ~ his countrymcn. nut
the call was never sounded. and IN due
time like that king Of France who
marched up a Hill with 2o.000 men aud
lhon marched down again. the Duke
~ orleans returned home 10 await a
more propillouH season.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

a Chicago dispatch this morning rays
that eggs have broken the record there
this week. selling at 90 cents per dozen
IN The Wholesale MARKET II ir a good
thing for dealers that the eggs were not
broken. ~ the dispatch states further
that fresh cREs were fcw. and Tar be-
tween. By the way. eight carloads ~
the hen fruit In tho Chicago market
came from California. although Illinois
is rcckonod one % the great cFg.pro-
ducing States " the Union.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

Chicago Daily News.

The career u the dead president has
been fnmeihlnr ~ an Inspiration to the
masses ~ France. Tor he wnH product
OF The business element of the state.
and has nllsd, with credit tp himself.
AMI honor 90 his country. many official
Positions and was dcyutcdly loyal 10
the best Interests Of the republic with
a less hfm hand at the head of annira
France might not have sustained her.
nplf IA we'll ny she has duriuF tho trials
through which she has rvccntly passed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

The death n President Fnuro has not
the trugir Interest that attached Co tho
death ~ President Carnat. nor can n b.
said ln have much political Significance.
NJ, fuufc WlH not an Indispensable
man, but @ respectable modlOorlty,
whose Impress upon events was not
deep ana " not likely TO he lasting
Had BE- lived on tho Dreyfua agitation
would have continued. and whatever
prrils Il may Involve would not have
been diminished In any essential par.
uculnr by his personality
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

In me departure NJ President Faure
The sister rupuhlle of France loses one
VI the beet aud most conscientious
public men called 10 the executive de-
partmrnt in recent years, While there
have been more gifted men In the cnun-
ellis ~ that nation. there was none 10
administer the affairs Of the executive
office with more honesty and singlrnrss
Of purpose. In private. as we'll az In
public litc. ~ fture was deserving NJ
the respect and esteem OF his fellow
citizens.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

The sudden death of President Faure,
tho h0nurgd and trusted head OF the
French republic. Is great loss 70
France and viii be deeply rogrcttef
everywhere iiy his thorough knowl-
edge of The French people his great
tact and popularity aud the upright
ness ~ his chaiac he has contributed
greatly to the stability OF the repub-
lie through many trying ordcals
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

II ~ fortunate that France n not
cursod With any acute difiicuity with "a
foreign nation. u President Flurr had
died Just before the FaHhodn AMIR
there o. nu tnlllng how that Incident
might have ended. Hut even IN the
present state ~ unusual international
qulei In Europe there IL no certainty
that The excitement Ia France Will not
imporl ihr peace of other nations.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

washington's Birthday was formally
observed IN this city today by a num-
her N the ward Sunday schools ongag-
ing In appropriate ex rciscs and amusc-
ments. and by the closing Of the public
schools and most Of the leading busi-
meas houses. The occasion was APP
nrophate for such Observance. IN I'M
pressing lessons of patriotism among
the people.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

The French and nrazlllans are quar-
rcling arain over their boundary line.
but there Is satisfaction In the prob
ability that the disputatlon wili not
have much powder In the way OF ac-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

Nrwspaperdom. a Journal devoted 10
tho Interests u newspapers and news
papcrmon. published In New York.
contains In Ia February number an
excellent account ~ tho annual gather
ing N tho Utah Press association IN
this city last month.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

The "Ncws" some time ago contained
a notice about the iliness Of King oscar
u sweden ana Norway, Tho London
Daily Chronicles Stockholm correspou-
dent now says that the health OF KinR
Oscar has been restored and that he
has resumed the government amid
general rcjololngs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

Con. Gomez. who Is expected to reach
Havana tomorrow, Thursday, says
the Cubans must decide their own iu-
ture. ~ the same time he gives his
voice for cuhan Independence, yet In
Inmates that he win not raise q dis
turbance II the majority should be for
annexation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

The Kickapoo Indian delegation 10
Mexico had a pleasant time az Presl-
dent Diaz' reception last evening. no.
cording To today's dispatches. THIS
tribe OF nborgines Is preparing to move
to Mexico, having become weary OF the
way some OF Uncle Sans agents kick
the poor Indians,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

Aguinaldo has issued another manl-
frsto. In witch he saws that the whole
population Of the Philippines ia at his
back iIe must be- on tho dead run"
Ia get va FAR ahead ON the retreat.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

It VIII anord grain N comfort 10
those who fear that Uncle sam has de-
sirns of territorial ACKNOWLEDGMENT to-
ward Cuba, 10 note that while
this government sends four mil.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

The British are not through nghilng
In Egypt, by any means. News has
been received today OF the advance u
tho Hhnllfa with greatly augmented
forces. ON tho Nile outposta.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

II can create no surprise that the
sheet. which regards "excesses" as an
avenue to light. finds pleasure in fstic
encounters among law-makers I'VE
are Glad II happened such things clear
the air." the advocate 81 sxcesses says
In the meantime decent citlsns viii
feel humliiatcd az the spectacle. and
lament the conditions that have made
IL possible.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22
$8.755

odd suit sale has been such great sue.
cess that we are going 10 break ms
rule and continue the sale Of our suits
In Single ana Double breasted sacks
those odd ones that sold for $500 $3.50.
tlS'oo, $500. $500 and fsoO1-lllack
Worsted excepted III the end ~ the
week. This Is strictly cash sale and
no charges viii be made VI these suits
at the advertised price,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22

lion United States stamps 10
Porto Rico today. for use IN
that island. a special stamp is to be
used In The cuban nostal servlce.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-22
As a Rule
We Make
It a Rule

To always observe the rule Of not COM
unulng any 81 our sales longer thar
the prescribed time but our
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
For saIe--MusicaI instruments

FOR sALk-Upright piano. $50. or would
spy.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
FOR SALE.

VERY DESIRABLE NEW HOUSE r. w.
Emerson Of Boston, architect, lower story
of stone, hardwood finish, electric light
fences, large lot Of land with room for
stable and good-sized garden. situated
on Park way, off Bupncoat street, with
in $50 feet of car line, only II minutes
hall viii be sold on very favorable
terms. Apply to Elnora w. Curtis. Tel
ephone 1924.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
NARRAGANSETT BAY.

The Oakland Beach Hotel, 200 guests,
and the Buttonwoods Beach Hotel. 100
guests; both irst-class and desirably To-
Gated. with grand water and land views;
81 minutes by rail from Providence Open
June II. under the management OF l. A
TillinRhast Catering Co. Providence. X L.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
For Sale Real Estate.

FOR SALE-On the west side. fine ioca-
ton. three two-tenement houses, new
and up to date. all modern improve
ments; price and terms TO suit; corner
lot. J. T. Roche. SO Main St. room y.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
RIVERSIDE HOTEL,

Now open. Newly furnished and fitted
looking Narragansett Bay. Bathing, boat
Ing, .hshing and everything that goes Tor 10
Special rates for families. Address
GEO. w. PATTON, Riverside, r. l., or
Hotel Patton, AGA Westminster St. Provi-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
For saEs or Repair Clothing.

81 90 SUIT cleaned and pressed: 500 silk
velvet collar on coat. Upham & Padula,
tailors. 81 Main st.opp. Elm. one fight
Open evenings.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

LOST-Saturday afternoon, on car from
Lake View to city hall. Pleasant, Irv-
ing. Chatham or High streets. small
gold watch. Finder return to q High
St for reward.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
ClaIrvoYants and Massage.

Julia A. Spaulding.
magnetic, business and test clairvoyant,
has removed to So Pearl St. where she
will be happy to greet old and new
patrons; examinations and massage 81
each. Room z. one flight.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

SITUATION WANTED-By married man
for general work or second man; I'M
derstands care of horses, good driver
etc; good Worcester references; adj
dress T. w Malone, II Norton pl.
Cambridge, Mass
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

SELL CORBIN'S LIGHTNING SCISSORS
sharpener and make great profits; any
lady can sharpen scissors in half min
ute; would not be without it, is gen.
eral verdict; greatest seller; your OPP.
portunity; they want them; sample and
terms. postpaid, % cents. Francis
Packard Stoughton, Mass, sole New
England agent.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
Help Wanted Male

AGENTS Both sexes, we have the most
wonderful best selling article on the
market, something entirely new sells
at sight: we help and advertise yous
from SO to $40 daily: exclusive territory
given; terms, circulars and sample,
two-cent stamp; write Immediately.
Kno Phire Manufacturing Co, incor-
porated Rochester N. Y.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

TO RENT-The Gew Esta-
brook, cor Pleasant and High sts-
seven rooms. steam heat and all modern
conveniences, just renovated from top
to bottom; also, offices on first floor
for doctor or dentist. Wood, No. ia
State Mutual building.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
WORCESTER. MASS.
A BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RESORT.

Much patronized by business men who
have sent their families to suffer the pri-
vations of country and seaside resorts
that they may enjoy the comfort of living
at the Creamerie.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
For saIe-LIve stock. Produce.

FOR SALE-Arrived today from the
country. l. extra new mich cows and
springers, ! fine thoroughbred Jersey
bull II. r. King, Tatnuck: box 7S9
city.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
Situations Wanted = Male.

WANTED-Situation as draughtsman or
uate of Zurich Polytechnic (Switzer-
land in mechanical and electrical en-
.gineering; has a few years shop and
board experience; speaks English, Ger
man. French and Holland Dutch. Adj
dress M, p. o. box 700, Hartford, Conn.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

FOR SALE-A furnished summer cottage,
South Well1eet, Mass, Cape Cod stu
ated high land house has chambers,
parlor, dining room and kitchen, piaz-
zas driven well water on premises; fine
and safe for bathing; good fishing and
excellent view Also house lot adioin-
ing for sale, Inquire of III. G: White,
admir-. 1856 Central ST., Lowell, Mass.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
BAKERS OVEN

stable, in good location, by c. b. Eaton
Office 554 Main St, room 3.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
Help Wanted Fems.e.

WANTED-Laundress IS; kitchen girl.
$3.50: private cooks all-round cook for
mountains, housekeepers Swede cook
Mrs Jones, 40 Main ST., room II.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

DRUG CLERKS WHO ARE NOW EN-
ployed can learn of an honorable and
easy means of adding to their income
without interfering with their present
position. by addressing E. G. c., box
3S2. Schenectady, N. Y.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

Have you thought of Yarmouth as
good place to spend your vacation in? II
not, let US send you a booklet. The sum-
mer temperature at Yarmouth is con-
slant delight: other conditions for enjoy
ment are excellent; good fishing, boating
and bathing, good roads and charming
scenery; air that cures hay fever in a
day. Yarmouth has also the one thing
needed to enable you to thoroughly enjoy
all these-one of the best hotels in Canada
1.-THE GRAND" Address
+. C. WILSON. Manager.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

TO LEASE FOR TERM OF YEARS-At
south end, near Main st, within 10 min
utes' walk of city hall. double house,
30 rooms everything modern, in the
best of repair; furnished or not, as any
one desires; witt be leased on easy
building room 513
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
IF FRSCSS SITUATION is DESIRED THE VERY BEST OPPORTUN
TIES CAN BE FOUND in THE SPY "WANT" COLUMNS
To Let Flats and houses.
Advertisers under this head can secure
ITO LET"

Cards, to hang in windows or elsewhere,
free of charge, by applying at THE
SPY office.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

of the Penobscot Bay. For rates ADDRESS
T. c. ROSS. 565 Washington St. Boston.
COME TO HIGHLAND FARM II you
wish to spend a few quiet weeks in the
country; large. cool sleeping and dining
rooms: pleasant scenery. large grounds;
hammocks, settees; all kinds of berries,
vegetable garden. eggs, milk, cream,
butter: trout brook; good team, pleasant
drives: mail every day; one-half hour
drive from station near many places of
interest: IS per week. Highland Farm,
F'reeport, Ne, box l50.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
Business Notices.

OLD RANGES or parlor heaters taken as
part payment for the National Acorn
Crawford Grand, Diamond and other
oranges. We put our secondhand ranges
in order and sell them cheap. Guy Fur
niture Manufacturing Co.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

FOR SALE-Nice new mich cow (Guern-
sey). Elliott Moore Beaver Brook
farm. Amherst st.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
CAT1P WHITE,
CHANpLIN COTTAGE :. NaRRAGANSEIT PIER

Good accommodations for summer
boarders; 81 to $12 per week; ocean
view E. c. Champlin, box 1923, Nara
gansett Pier. r. /.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

FOR THE NEXT 90 days I will make
over hair mattresses at your residence
for $3.50, within 20 miles of Worcester.
M. +. Huffey, 164 Southbridge St
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
Stores. omces. etc.


SMALL BARN. stall 81 Chandler. ]. S.
Tyrell
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
BRANT ROCK HOUSE, sFf &as ssooN'

Beautiful Sea Shore Resort. Hotei Mttnin
20 feet of high water. send TOR circular
c. T. SUMNER, Prop'r.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

TO RENTAL 81 Dayton St, to families
of adults, 2 very desirable tenements Of
with all modern conveniences; furnace
heat if desired. Inquire on premises.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
TO RENT.

DESIRABLE RESIDENCE at Is Burn
coat ST. opp. North Park. unusually
pleasant rooms, spacious grounds and
Veranda. For particulars apply OF
premises between 3 and p. m. or Z ana
in the evening, or telephone 1873 ana
make apDointment
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

FOR SALE-Summer home or small
farm situated at Seabrook Village, N.
H., of five acres, two-story house, with
l.; barn SO by So, with plenty fruit and
ornamental trees; on main road from
Boston to Portland, within six miles
from Newburyport,. Mass, and five
miles from Hampden and Salisbury
beaches; church and school within a
few rods; handy to steam cars; electric
passes the door; must be sold to settle
estate. For particulars inquire of John
Locke, Seabrook, n. H.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

FINE MODERN S-RoOM APARTMENT
in the Gladstone 80 William St, neigh
borhood all right; abundance of SUM-
light and air Inquire on premises or
Desmond, State Mptual building
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

SILVER BEACH, NORTH FALMOUTH,
Mass; we have got six new cottages
for sale or to rent for the season at
the right terms. all near the water;
four bed rooms, large sitting room,
fireplace, kitchen and dining room,
pump in kitchen, good water; good
boating, fishing, plenty of shellfish, and
Bay; come and see us or write for full
particulars we can sell you a nice lot
to build on. B. B. Nutter, f. P. Williams.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
AURORA"

10 LET. Desirable unfinished
rooms, single or in suit, with or with
out table board, at $50 Main street;
building warmed by hot water; hot
water FOR toilet purposes furnished day
and night; passenger and freight ele-
vators Best of references required.
C. F. STEVENS.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
AUCTIONS.

This property includes the entire s, l1m be
hauling outfit of H. W Pond, Wnlch mas
been engaged in the Lincoln street lun-
Der yard. Property described as Iolio 1sa,:
- HEAVY DRAFT HORSES: l pair Bay
and Gray. VT 300 lbs; l pair Bay ana
GRAY. wi. $3.50 ms: 1 Brown Mare WI;
ls91 lbs: l Sorrel Mare, VT. 800 Ibs.;
Bay Mare VT. loo lbs; / Brown bo 1r2'
VT 1000 lbs: HEAVY Bon ROLL
IT-MBER WAGONS. all Archibald
wheels: / big Cut-under Lumber Wagon.
No. Archibald wheels, nearly. new;
Two-horse Tip Cart. No , Archi9ala
wheels. nearly new; ! Qne-horse Roll
Lumber Wagon: good Trick Wagon; 5
sets Double Harnesses. an IN good shape
2 sets Lead Harness. good ones; single
Truck Harness. and number OF otner
articles. including Chains. Ropes whine
trees Neckyokes and Eveners. too nu-
me.cus to mention Everything that
goes toward making a complete lumber
hauling outfit All in good condition, be-
ing in active service till today.
Sale positive. rain or shine; no reserve.
Terms cash.
we viii also have a fresh carload Of
HORSES. which we shall receive Tues
day. 27th. A complete description given at
uas u s H. w. POND.
o. A. KELLEY. Auctioneer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
For Sale and Business Chances

This well established business plant will
be sold or rented on favorable terms The
plant is thoroughly equipped with all APP
planes, tools, fixtures and stock in trade,
ready for immediate use. Apply to A. B
Davidson. on the premises or to Frank
Buckley Smith. S45 Main st.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

SUMMER COTTAGE AT HARRINGTON
to let near the Darlington river; fur
nished, and convenient TO two stations;
Stanley's Hampden Meadows. Address
+. C. Mathewson. Thomas St, Provi-
dence. r. J.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27
For Bicycles.
chnopodlst and ManIeure.

ALL ILLS OF THE FEET scientifically
and carefully treated without pain:
warts removed: also manicure. Miss A.
" Carberry, room IS. Burnside building.
Main ST. Evenings until 7.30.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

THE WAQUOTT AND HILLSIDE farm
East Northport, Me-; one of the most
picturesque localities on the Maine
coast; excellent facilities for boating,
bathing and fishing; mackerel arS
Penobscot salmon unsurpassed in the
world are in abundance here. Address
l.. C. Ross. manager
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-27

HOTEL, Seaconnet Point
r. IA delightful home for families and
guests. First-class in every respect
The best point on the coast for fishing,
sailing and bathing. Two steamers dali
ly between Providence and Seaconnet
(40 miles,. For circulars and informa-
ton address J. F. Hartwel, manager.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-01-20
How Jannnrne Woo.

japan is a long way OF, aE5 tbs
charming story of how. .courtshirE are
carried on among the elite of their So
ciety comes to Us from this farawny
land. In certain districts. in houses
wherein resides daughter Of marriage
able age. an empty fiowerpot is encir--
oled by a string and suspended frn1I =
window or the vernnda. Instead OF sers-
nades by moonlight and other delicate
ways Of making an impression. it iR
etiquette for the Japanese lover to ap-
proaeh the dwelling of his sweethears
bearing some choice plant in bis hand.
which he reverently proceeds 20 plant
in the empty vase. This takes pIacs
when be is fully aware that mother and
daughter are at home.
This act of placing a plant IN the
fiowerpot is equivalent 70 q formal
proposal to the lady of his choice. The
lover, having settled the plant to hia
mind. retires, and the lady is free r.
act as she pleasss. II he is the right
man, she takes every care Of his gift,
waters it and tends it carefully with
her own hands, that all may see tb1t
the donor is accepted as q suifor. But
il he is not the favorite, or il the stern
parents object, the poor plant Is torn
from the vase and the next morning lies
limp and withered on the veranda on In
the path below.