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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
HIS SKULL FRACTURED.
Geo. Ferris ia Hospital and Cornelius Connors
in Station at Lawrence.

Lawrence Mass. June 2.-Genrgc Ferris
4 Syrian. is at the general hospital with
his skull fractured and in il precarious
condition from a wicked blow with d
hammer. His alleged assailant. Corneliu,
Connors. is locked up at the police sta
ton. Ferris was assaulted in front Of his
house on Elm street. about 10 O'Clock. ia,
fight growing out of Ferris resenting dis
paraging remarks concerning 'DagOes'
made to his son. In the miNup Ferris
was struck with the hammer. The physI-
clans are doubtful as to his recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
THWsRT6O IN LOVE.
Jessie Peacock. Manchester. N. H.. Parted
from Lover. Attempts Suicide

Manchester. \. H.. June l.-Jnsair
Peacock, because she could not mari,
the boy she loved. attempted Ia commit
suicide. today. by drinking murja;ir
acid. She was under is years Of age
ana wanted to marry John Ergan, 4
youth Of Is. Her mother objected ~
the ground Of her age. ANA the attempt
" tn" couple "a take out ! marriage
license being thwarted. she sought ~
take her life. She may recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
SUBSTITUTE RECOMMENDED
For Senator Pritchard's Resolution Concerf
inq Franchise Exclusion Because Of Race.

Washing on June Itch Senate com
mittrp on privileges ana elections. today
had under consideration senator Iritch-
ards resolution declaring exclusion from
the privilege of the franchise because Of
the race tn lee unconstitutional. The com
mittpc decided to recommend the adop-
iinn Of "A Substitute. directing The com
mittec "a inv, StiGatr whether such cX-
cluSiun l. autagunistiC to the constitutions
The substitute passed the committee ~
q party Not. ANA il Il is agreed o. hy thr
senate the investigation Will De und s-
taken hy the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02

in that island should be referred To
Puerto Rico in order that the insuiar au-
thuritirS there may advise the llWma king
branch of the government Is to the bear
ing Of such legislation.
The secretary adds that the President
faNorS the request ANA suggests that
even without legislation a rule might he
made hy which the publication of all res
nlutions and bills affecting the admins
tration of government in many at our in
stilar posse ssiunS might he sent mat
ter of The regular COURSE Of business 10
the representative of the government in
charge for his information and Tor any
suggestions which he may think proper TO
En
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
TOO British Repu!se 1000 Beers.

cape Town. May 3l-Gen. Warren
with 200 men occupied 4 Str ug d"fen-
-ive position at Fabersput. May -. Al
dawn n" found that b" W1s surround
"a and he was tierccly attacked by lono
rebels. The horses w"rc stamprdtd,
hut the force concentrated ana the
Beers Wer" repuls-i.
\ small party in a garden c,ntinued
to fight tenaciously. bnt evacuated As
the charge began. leaving a number Of
wounded. The British last l. killed.
Including COL Snrncr. and 30 Nnunlod.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
MAINE PENSIONS.

WASHINGTON. juno The following
nouncsd:
Restoration and increase. charles y.
Brown. dead. Blaine. so. Increase,
Fr-dcri, X &. Ward. National Homo.
Tosus. s.; William +. Dearborn. Ken
nrbunk. IS. Original. widows, ETC..
Lucinda Drawn. Blaine, S..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

At Il meeting Of the Blackstone Vale :
Weavcrs Association. Friday night at
Lonsdale. r. l.. il was voted tn Withdraw
from he National Federation of Textile
Operatives.
From examination made at Boston.
Friday, it appeared that the loss from.
the lire at the store of the Pitts X i'm
ball Co, Thursday night. would not
exceed $4,000. This is covered by in
Suranca
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
mccoy WHIPS BONNER.
The Miners Seconds Throw Up Sponge in
18th to Save Knockout.

New York. June kid Mccoy added
another tu his long list Of victories at the
broadway \. a.. tonight, By defeating
lack Bonner of summit Ia.. in Is rounds.
EonncrS seconds We're forced to throw
M the sponge in order to save their man
from being knocked out.
Bonner proved To hr game to the core
ana il took an ~ McCuys clcyernesa ana
hard hitting capabilities ~ bring the hig
miner down. 1t was a fast ANA clever
boxing exhibition ana the loser put TN
Ii splendid fight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
Burned to Death While Drunk.

Providence. Il. T.. June 1.-Margarrt
Taft. 40 years old. was burned Ia
death AT her home here. this afternoon.
II is said the woman was drunk. last
night. ana that. today, she drank
Kerosene from two lamps. In some
way she set fire to her clothing later
and was burned to death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
The Beers Resisting Near Senekal.

Winburg, May al-Aft"r siderable
fighting, the Beers with twa guns and
several Maxim Nordonfeldt guns are
making a plucky stand miles east Of
Senckal Gen. Rumble has succeeded
in driving of the fcicrais Thus per
hitting unnpposrd the rc-occupatlnn
~ I.indley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
Uncredi!ed Report Of kruqer's Death

London. June IA belated dispatch
from kroonstadt dated Tuesday MAY
-. reports that Presiden, Kruger IS
very i'll. and that the station master
ut Eruonstadt says the President Is
dead. This statement is not credited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
PUERTO RIcAN LEGISLATION.
Governor Suggests that Pending Matters 8,
Referred to Island Authorities.

Washing ton, June THE secretary OF
state, to-day. sent Il letter to President
FRO TEN. Frye of the Senate. informing
him that the governor of Puerto Ric"
mad made the suggestion that pending
legislation in Congress affecting matters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
Christian Scientist Meeting at Boston

Boston, June 1.-Several hundred
Christian Scientists are in Boston for
the annual communion services and
annual meeting Of the First Church oi
Christ Scientist at Norway and Fal-
mouth streets in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
Rev. G. ]. Bloomfield Banqueted.

Pawtucket. r. l.. June IA reception
was rendered Rev. George J. Bloomfield
tonight. on the eve of his departure after
a nine-years passionate here for MIchiaS
Me. where he will become pastor OF the
CONGREGATIONAL church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
Ministry Expected 10 Resign.

The Hague. June 1.-The first Chamber
has rejected by % to ~ votes. the govern-
mont bill to insure workment against ac-
cideltS. 1t Is expected that the ministry
viii resign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES

WashinGtn June 1.-Thc following
four th-cln-s pastmastcrs were appoint
,.d today. East Thorndikc. J. +.
I.cath. ) nth Windsor, Edwin Bul-
lock-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02

Seed testing establishments generally
allow ten days as the limit WITHIN
which red clover will sprout. Fresh
seed is generally bright and plump IN
appearance. and such is most valuable
Samples that have a large admXlurr
of dull. dark brown seeds should De
looked upon with suspicion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
IN SUSPENSE.
CONTINUED from page -

Pacific. left for the East. last night.
where he will meet the l}Oer ENJOYS
ana explain in detail the proposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
Sons Of Confederate Veterans Elect Chief.

Louisville, June 1.-BiscOe Hindm1n oi
Louisville. was elected commandcr-in.
chief of the United Sons Of Conredcrat4
Veterans. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
MOfhiiI1Q
In the
Wide
World

has such q record for alb
solsfeIy curing female ills
ana kidney troubles as
has Lydia e. PinA1k'ans's
Vegetable Compound.
Medicines that are ad-
ves't.ised to cure every
thing cannot be specifics
fer anything.
Lydia e. Pinkhans's
Vegetable Compound will
not cure every kind of ill.,
ness that ss,ay affIfcf men,
women and children, but
us'cof is monumental that
ii will and does cure all
fAse ills peculiar to women.
THIS IS a fact ii,dISpuf-
able and car, be verified
by more than q million
women.
IF you are sick don't ex-
pertinent, take the s,sedj-
cine that has the record
Of the largest number of
CEsssHSs
Lydia + rinkham Med Co, Lynn, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02

Disguised. played out. tired anu Com-
because OF d weak aching back ,ina
fort ana instant soothing. invigoraWlaan,,s7.
effect if the Hop Plasters are usea. SoId
backache will disappear. Try thehi' -
everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02

The khaki craze has now gone 50 far
that statues in many West End Lon
don villas have been painted tnat
color. ana in one small area, the ~
james Gazette says. one now sees ~"
Mercurys. LAGOON group. an
Achilles. an Aphrodite and 4 Hercules
all respondent in the popular hue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
CORRECT FORM IN LETTER WRIT
ING.
Points for Those Who May be fiji Doub
as to the Best Usages

'ltiLN I'i iH'St " 10 NAY ne IN DOuDt
as to the Best Gsages.
To every one outside the family circle
the Christian name ana surname should
br written i'm fun. A married woman
writes her name. Mary Bruce Talbot. and
in "a business letter adds beneath IT, in
rlcd woman writes Miss in brackets
before her full name. TO Il stranger when
a reply is expected.
Typewriter letters are only admissible
for business communications In such
epistles the signature should be written
by hand.
Speak first If the interests OF your cor
respondent and afterwards Of those
which concern yourself.
Never write anything over your own
signature OF which you might later be
ashamed.
Never allow any one to read a letter
intended fpr your eyes alone. 1t is in
trusted To- your honor. even III not SO tx
plicitly stated.
one docs NOT use the word "house
party in IN invitation hut says Il am
asking Il Few friends. etc
\ letter Sent ny hand should h. left I'M
sealed, unless a servant he the messen-
ger.
business letters should begin with
sir, Dear Sir or MY dear Sit" " i
IN the plural. with "Gcntlcmrn." ana end
with Yours truly or Respectfully
yours '- never "Rcsp-ctfuIiy" alone
emitting the subject M the sentence. Ia
dies arr addressed iS Madam" whether
married or uumurricd.-M Mrs. Burton
\inESlanl, in thr June Ladies HOME
journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-02
Another s ugar sdyanca.

New York, June AL grades Or refine
pound, today.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-30
Gladstene and Rra6laaeh.

In some "reminiscences Of Gladstone
published in Chambers Journal occurs
this passage: "Ths late Mr.. Charles
Bradlaugb, incredible as 1t may seem,
exercised & strange fascination over Mr..
Gladstone, for which no satisfactory ex.
PLANTATION has hitherto been given. When
the honorable member arose to address
the house. the aged statesman would
leave his seat In order to get nearer to
the speaker, and il Mr.. Bradaugh uney-
pectedly took part in debate during the
temporary absence Of Mr.. Gladstone tho
latter would almost invariably enter the
house few minutes later. as II he had
come specially from his private room to
hear the speech, and it seemed as IL hs
had made arrangements to be informed
Immediately Mr.. Bradlaugh caught the
speakers eye
Some time after the death Of Mr..
Bradlaugh there was debate in tho
house Of commons ns to the advisableness
of allowing a Roman Catholic to become
lord chancellor. Mr.. Gladstone delivered
most eloquent speech in favor Of the
proposal, and in the course Of his re-
marks incidentally paid tribute to that
distinguished man Mr. Bradlaugh."
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-30
XariOuA Incomes.

Not long before her Mrs. Proctor's)
death Mr.. Browning. Mr.. Matthew Ar
mold and were standing in front of the
fireplace one Sunday afternoon talking
about the various incomes made by prom
incnt persons. Mr.. Browning told how
at the house Of distinguished surgeon
he had met an exalted parsonage who to
much bonhomie joins an inordinate curl
osity. He said to the surgeon, II should
like to know-of course do not speak
Of present company-what a first rate
surgeon makes in his profession"
swell. SIR" said the host. II should
say that about $4,000 year would be
the mark"
"What," said the prince. turning to the
then acknowledged leader Of the English
bar, "does great barrister make2'
II suppose, sir, f25.0O0 would hit the
mark"
Sir John Millais was also present, and
he was the third asked. Possibly. sir.
f35. 900 year."
"Oh, come, come" said the questioner.
"Well. SIR" said Sir John Millais, rath-
er nettled, "as matter Of fact, last year
l made 100000 and might have made
more had ! not been taking holiday lon
ger than usual In Scotland"
When he had finished speaking, Mr..
Browning put his arms through Mr.. Ar
nold's and mine and said, "We don't
make that by literature. do we"-J. Ks-
SAn paars "RaminiSrnncaan
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-30
Mast bread.

In Saxon and medieval times. even
after the introduction Of wheat and 9TH
er cereals. there can be little doubt that
acorns were regularly used by the poorer
peasants for the purposes Of making
bread, and not only in seasons Of search
ty but as general article of food. Oak
trees were then chiefly valued because Of
the acorns which they produced.
In The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for the
year 1llG. which is described as "a very
calamitous year, the crops being spoiled
by the heavy rains. which came on just
before August and lasted till Candle
mas" 1t is expressly recorded as an ag.
gravation of the "heavy time" that mast
was also scarce this year that none was
to be heard Of in all this land or in
Wales"
The days Of mast bread are happily
gone forever, and even barley bread. in
common use during severe winters not so
many years ago, has now everywhere
given place to that Of "the finest wheat
hour. ."-Longmnn's Magazine.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-30
GlndstOne's Self Possession,

This faculty was strikingIy manifested
when, In the position of leader Of the
house, Mr.. Gladstone had to write fre-
qucnt letters to the queen giving his i'm
pressions as to public business. These
letters he often wrote while sitting on the
treasury bench after the dinner hour. and
they sometimes appeared to tax even his
mental resources. He wrote them in a
small and not very egible hand, and
their composition occupied considerable
time. Sometimes he would pause for
few minutes before finishing half writ
ten letter and would occasionally delete a
word or two after reading what he had
already written.
In no duty did he seem to take such
care, and keen observers often remarked
that he could more easily deliver q long
speech than write letter to her majes-
ty. While his mind was apparently alb
sorbed in this work he was at the same
time listening to the speeches which were
being delivered. us was evidenced by the
fact that he often jumped up to correct
an oral statement or to explain some
point in regard to the subject under dis
cussion.-Chambers Journal.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-30
ITEMS FROM
new CASTLE,
March 30th, 1900.

"Harmony under any Honorable
means,' is to be the watchword of
the delegates from New Castle to
the Union Republican Convention
to be held at Dover on Tuesday
next. At meeting Of the Union
Republicans held last evening there
were about 90 persons present.
John B. Vining presided and Harry
W. Hushebeck acted as secretary.
The following delegates were
chosen: George w. Vantine, John
B. Vlning, J. Harry King, Jr., John
Rodgers and Willard Murray. AS
there will be no opposition Secre-
tary Hushebeck will cast the vote
on Saturday for the delegates.
They were instructed to vote for
harmony under any honorable
means and that harmony must be
from the head Of the ticket to the
foot.
Shad is beginning to run right
lively and the Delaware street
wharf is assuming all OF its old time
business like appearance. The
boats that were out yesterday
caught all the way from l to 26.
Frank Atkinson came in with &C
which he caught down the bay.
Owing to an accident to the little
steamer that Captain Fowler is to
run as market boat the New Cas-
tie men at Smyrna creek were
obliged to express the shad direct
to New York. Joseph H. King
shipped $50 shad to J. A. Mcclure
of Philadelphia. The shad fisher
men are elated that the Wilmington
and New Castle Electric Railway
Company has placed the arc light
in position at the Delaware street
wharf.
Business was never as brisk in
the harness trade, according to the
statement of John T. Stoops. The
latter has finished set of harness
for party in Newark, and three
for persons in this city during the
past week.
Charles V. Palmore, eldest son
OF Robert H. Palmore, formerly of
this city, died in Philadelphia on
Monday. Deceased was raised in
this city until he was 18 years of
age, when he removed to Phladel-
phia. He was engaged in fitting
up butcher shop 4 few weeks ago
and in putting in refrigerator
was poisoned by the lead. A num-
ber Of relatives from this city at
tended his funeral Yesterday.
About s o'clock on Wednesday
evening two colored men were dis
covered in John Kings hen coop.
An alarm was given and the men
ran away down the railroad tracks
and took ten chickens with them.
The New Castle fishermen who
have been down the bay say it is
a curiosity to watch the work of
the men with the big seine net.
There are forty men, eight horses
and two windlasses used in con-
nection with the net.
Two names were added to the
roster of Company H, N. G. D., Oh
Wednesday night.
Ladies $50 Crescent bicycle, $17.
Stoops.
Cards OF invitation have been re-
ceived here for the marriage of Miss
Susan Parker to DR.. John c. Sites
of Middletown. The ceremony will
take place on Thursday evening,
ADril 18th.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-30
Pennsylvania Railroad.
PHILADELPHIA. WILMINGTON AN
BALTIMORE r. n.
10 eject Jan uary 10, 1900

Schedule in effect January 10. 1900.
Trains leave Wilmington as folioMs:
So: ~ 7.5e, sSO. s.s5. sss: ~ ~. 1sG
is. IT, w. H. 81. w. So. & % s. III H. III ses s2 aaa M
n : e H. :uS IA q : ~, II"
j, i EoT She:tsr 4 $sSsgPrs;. { 8 81 III : IT, -
IS. So. sSS ~ sss' ~. ?' al q and M ~ - a "
m; lss9 2.s2. 40, 5,3s. $50 and io'4s p. M.
3d. F0s 5 StB BniSE HSrk ca cstS1?Sussa Ss cesaspi1s
sdMi M 50 lDainlnC ;Sta1' 5' ,4@.ss @ and sis 3 =:
fIh5iaassRhia, IG5a d. % ,ssS .SS ~ a. S IT. H. rs rs ~ ~
6O7, 1923. 9 16 and 1913 p. m.
For Boston without change. 1eH a. ms
=, Fos : Sewssrk Center : s9a 4! ;, ,n,ermed.a,.
H. H. II s5o 5as s @ sio. a. sss % 7ps H. H. ~ iii
m. and lO6 night.
~ he.ys ~ fSilsdslph., BSssd g street, ts.
H. IT, 5 s' 1s} bSs. "a 5 IT, e. H. IT, H.
< s "a ~ e. "9a e. ! s., :
!;2ss 3.l7: 4.A. +h. 6h. s.2i. sSs, lV'z0 ana
Loo y y" SUNDAY TRAINs
For Philadelphia teHp,ess'. t57. Soz, ~.
e. Is 8 ST. g. % g. SoS g. and t s.ls 5, p M M '' ~"
Accommodation. 7.l0. S& a. M; l...S
iGs 4sS, rs; 7;ss and iS4 ?, n; n :. :.
Acoommods m: NM Dat ton 5S' 7iS ID SIS sss q M uls
ZOO, 400, 6.26, 1928 and 1913 p. m.
For New York (throngh sSpress) i.S1.
~ ~ s3 bnDs B:nIeHs esr. S' so ~ ss l'! s5 6inIai s. RI
sa s4es, 81 ssason sis p ehadslpsa % ssass 4s ~ liz
d m; l.37. 800. 400. 4.SS. 6.o7. 72s and la1
FOR Boston, WITHOUT change. 7np. m.
10 Balsmsrs and MssshisastspaS iso s5S H.
Baltimore and intermediate citations, 6sl
r$ssss f. sSs :sSEs.: EEsaf sfss M f
a. M; iis, si2, IA. b.Os. sos. So. a. Is.
MS: Is 2 M, ,,oa and ,s99 L night >.
For New Castle, , a. NJ. 2.s5. 1T anS
"iP For Il: Lewes, lis a. n: 42I .. NJ, week
FIor Dover. Harrlr gton and pelmar,
sl3, ll,a g, m; ~ s'SS and I'LL y. n
For Wyoming and way stations. saS ..
"is Express press 1 ior cap> Charles. Old roin.
days, and Eli niSht daily.
TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET STA
TON. PHILADELPHIA,
FOR THE WEST
$50 a. m, daily, Pittsburs. Chicago. Gin.
ceinnat! Louisville and St. Louis. tDis-
v.s5 2s a 1a =. daily for plttsours and CHI.
cago. mo coaches to fttshurg.) Lin
tied to two Buffet Parlor Cars.
Ik.2O p. m. daily, Limited" PittsbufR,
Chicago. Cleveland. Toledo, Cincinnati.
Louirville and ct. Louis. Dining Carl
,i25 D. m, daily. Phtsburg and Cleveland.
$50 p. m, daily, Pittsburg Chicago. Mash.
vile VIA ClnclnnatD, Indianapolis aIl1
ST Louis. Dining Carl
eiS for Toledo, except Saturday.
louisville, Cleve and and St. Louis.
Il.20 D. m daily Pittsburg and Chicagos
daily for Knoxville. VIA Shenandoah
Valley Route: for Cleveland. exceps
(.:1 ngressional Limited Express. All
Parlor Cars and Dining Car.
No extra fare other than the usul ,'u!ls
o'a a Limited Express. v.sttoule Parior
Cars, Vestibuie Passenger Coaches aa4
Dining Car No extra fare.
The Wilmington Transfer Company WI
call for and check baggage from hotss
Eor further Information. passengers are
re ferred to the ticket agent Al the stae
J. ). HUTCHINSON. J. r. WOOD.
General Manager. Gen. Pass. AsssS
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-30
QUARREL OVER A WEDDING GOWN.
Which Finally Resulted In . substi
tute Bridegroom.


The historical and genealogical socie-
ties often bring to light interesting fami-
ly tales and traditions. In paper read
before a local society q New England
woman recently related an amusing. an.
ecdote Of spirited ancestress Of Revolu-
tionary days.
The damsel, Abigail by name, was
loved by twin brothers. Asaph and Ashel,
but only Asaph had had the courage to
propose marriage. Although the girl had
been suspected of an inclination for the
shier brother, she accepted the more
venturesome -'Asaph, perhaps partly
through pique. The wedding day was
set, but then difficulty arose. She was
an ardent patriot. he rather lukewarm
one. 1t was during the very darkest
days Of the war, and 1t did not appear
to her fitting that the marriage should be
celebrated with much expedition or dis
play. All the money that could be spar
ed was wanted to help the cause, while,
as to the wedding dress, she would not
have dreamed of wearing imported fnery
even If she could have afforded it. She
vowed she would be married. in home
spun or not at ALL
Asaph's ideas were different. He was
not willing to dispense with either feast
ing or fine clothes and desired to make
the wedding grand occasion. A quarrel
ensued, which ended by his declaring OBJ
stiDately that wife should submit to
the authority of her husband and that he
should expect his bride to stand up be-
fore the parson in a silk gown and moth
ing less.
"A bride, sir. is not yet Wife" was
the girls reply, and upon that they
parted.
1t was but few days before the we'd
ding. During the interval Abigail re-
fused to see her lover, sending word that
she was busy with the preparation of her
wedding outfit. This Asaph complacent-
ly accepted as evidence Of submission
to his will. The silk dress was no doubt
in hurried process Of preparation, he
thought.
The day arrived and the hour of the
ceremony, but to the groom's anger and
confusion his bride appeared before the
assembled company in plain cotton
gown, a kitchen apron. her sleeves rolled
up and her hands foury from the knead-
ing troughl
"Will you take me as am?" she ask
ed. with courtesy.
"Never" shouted the groom and left
the house. Not in the least disconnected,
the fair Abigail smiled invitingly at
Ashel. who, plucking up his courage.
stepped without a word into the place
vacated by his brother, and they were
married there and then. Moreover, they
"lived happy ever after" quite in fairy |
tale style, despite the dubious promise at
forded by the lady's temper. Asaph re-
mained bachelor till bis death.-Youth's
Companion.