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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06
a Moderate wedding.

A moderate outfit for bride would
be a good street costume. several odd
bodices, a black skirt. a silk gown and
a house gown. These. with the clothes
which she already has, entirely reno
waited and remodeled, and a sufficient
amount of neatly made under-clothing
is all that any girl in moderate circum-
stances needs for her trousseau-evep
less would be in order.-Ladies' Home
Journal.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06
First Victorian order For Women.

1t was soon after the death of Prince
Albert that the Royal Order Of Victo--
ria and Albert. the first Victorian order
to which feminine subjects of Her Ma
jesty were eligible, was instituted by
Queen Victoria. The first and second
classes are open only to royal prin-
cesses, the third and fourth to past or
present members of Her Majesty's
household.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06
NEWS %N0TES
Z M0MEN
A Royal Poetess.

Queen Helene of Italy Is about to
bring out volume of poems which
are written in her own and the French
language, which, according to num-
Der of critics, are very beautiful. The
Prince of Montenegro, her father. is
acknowledged to be poet of some tai
ent and it is said that his daughter
has inherited his gift.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

at love Americans said Paderewski
as-he sailed away with $125,000 netted
during the past season. Kubelik says
au revoir in the same way. These mu-
sic;ans can agree on something after
ALL
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

CfIION no
motto is thus ann
crat in Principull; AZ
and Revenoos; A Fl
Fair Count; Wildcat
Terbacker."
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Another dividend has been declared
by the Standard Oil Company. which
shows profits of so per cenS on its
$100.o00,000 capital for the phst six
months People who own STANDARD
on stock will continue to have meat
on the table.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

The decision of the American Alkali
company to reduce it's capital stock
from $40. 1000, 900 to $3,00O.OOO seems to
be sensible move. There are other
corporations whose capital should be
divided by ten.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

bine will not make any effort to OPP
pose the formation of the soap trust.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

After two farewell tours and a "a
nal" farewell Actor Mansfield says he
will leave the stage and devote him
self to writing plays. What will some
of our critics do when he is no longer
behind the footlights?
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

A New York doctor argues that In
digestion is at the bottom of the lying
habit. If pepsin tablets may be pre-
scribed as-a~~cure for prevarication.
the manufacturers may be justified in
announcing a considerable rise in
prices,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Herr Most caused riot in New
York Sunday evening. AS public
nuisance Herr Most has already brok-
en- all records, and there is no reason
to hope that he is anywhere near
through.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

A Chicago man lost $4,000 playing
the races on tips that he received
from spirits. It's a wise spirit that
knows just how the jockeying is to be
done.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

A Kansas man has named his baby
daughter e. Pluribus Unum. He isn't
as crazy, however, as might at first be
supposed She is his eleventh, and the
other ten are living.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Nicholas of Russia has bounced his
minister of war and foreign affairs.
He gives no explanation. That's one
nice thing about being a car. He
needn't give explanations If he doesn't
feel like doing so.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

A new sleeping car is provided with
a bath for each passenger, but the
use of it is not compulsory.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

The name of the Austrian cruiser
Szigetvar and that of Capt Praprotnik
are almost equally formidable.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

AS the sultan of Turkey gets only
10000, 900 year it is no wonder that
he cannot pay his personal debts.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06
AT saAKEsPEA1

at am finishing a tour OF y
i've had over hoe Is q eoa
here from home."-C. II. McCy
cal Drug Co., Of Chicago, II.
Ing akin troubles; soc a Dox Dyl
trine, savannah, Ca, II your n
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Why not let William Waldorf Astor
step into the peerage? No man ever
paid dearer for whistle.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06
Halls Catarrh
Is a constitutional cure.

The biggest pump
used in an American
Fieldensville. 1t pun
a minute, or 30.0o0.O0
over a ton of coal an
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Evidently the Russian peasants DO
not consider it good fun to sit still ano
starve to death.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Baltimore has mobbed an umpire
already. Who says interest in tho
game is waning?
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06
In the Puniab

In the PuHJdU F.
plague now averageV
monthly. The 'squirff
Mysore, caught the dig
been completely wiped
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Your Money Rel
II SoAFEs's PILE CURE fails
druggists. SAMPLE FREE oy
CO., HOUSTON, TKxAs.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06
False Colors.

Occasionally there is man. NOR
allied the professor. who acquires
the reputation of being Il, mystic when
he is merely pessimistic." - Chicago
Tribune.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Indications are that if Paris were
France it would be a cold day for the
latter.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

PaderewsN wept when he started
for Europe last week. Perhaps he
was afraid that before he could come
back again Morgan would have it all.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

w. K. Vanderbilt. Jr., has bought
the fastest automobile in the world.
Get out the bandages and keep the
surgical instruments handy.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Baseball rules should be revised in
such way as to permit each captain
to give his legal counsel chair near
the umpire.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Now 1t is Worcester man that 10
at work on flying machine. The
aerial bacillus is getting in its work
Il around the country.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

A sporty woman is
when she's after the 4
wife.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Prince Henry seems to have carried
home with him from this country the
reprehensible practice of riding his
bicycle on the sidewalk.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Paderewski, the prince of pianists,
cleared $4,000 in three months. AL
most good days work for J. Pierpont
Morgan.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

A genius is a man J
dispose of his troubles
alton.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

$40 A WEEK AND
zen with rig to introduce 2
md stp. Javelle Mfg. Co., Dep
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

The crew of. the Chicago evidently
mean to live UP to the name OF their
ship.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Newspaper writer's are at last max
ing a concession to ordinary readers
and talk about Siderable balloons in
stead of dirigible ones.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

BE virtuous and you will be veal
thy" says the venerable Russell Sage,
enjoying retrospect of his own
speckless career.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

1 am sure Piso's Cure 4,
my life three years ago.
Maple Street, Norwich. N
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

A woman jumps at a
wins; a man hesitates 1
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

AS summer advances there is the
usual revival of interest in the prob
lem of getting into closer touch with
the north pole.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Try me just once and
come again. Defiance Sq
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Variety is the spice 81
is the cayenne pepper
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06
eRlcHT.s DISH

I suffered from A
which finally beca1
that 1 was obliged :
ton which was pd
month, and l car
treatment, but aft
was worse instead
vised of Smiths 5 a
I bought q bottl
well that ! shalljret
ter position. My cure
most miraculous. MY a.
suffering. and she has
your medicine for a shor'
10 much improved that y
CARDS a cure for her as 6
J. H. WRIGHT, Clark
Price 50 cents. For sal
gistS.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Don't Ruin Eour 4
Eat ATLAS OATS and
Be troubled with indtgestii
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

A wife's Mysteries neve|
from a horse race or a
ball.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

One COW in the trust is worth two
on the farm.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06
Stops the Cod
Works on I'll
Laxative Bromo Quinine

Make a companion
will soon become it's
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Honor bright, wouldn't you be ].
Pierpont Morgan If you could?
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

FITS Permanently Cur-d. 80 nts
nrst days use of DR.. Hines ST
send for FREE $500 trial
Oa- R II. KLINE. Esd.. sSi Arch
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

A $40 bill will do |
luck more good thai
so" sermon.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Pride makes some ped
and prevents others III
so.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06
IRoNtNe A sHt|

1HONtNS a Sn ~
Not infrequently 81
ends it necessary to u
waist at home for e.
when the laundrymana&
want cannot doslt. +
tons for ironing th.
summer-sAirt WASTE
look like. new it isT
them starched evenly
starch. then made d
and rolled tight in a d
laid away two or third
ironing have q bowl
clean piece Of muslin
ing board. Have YOU
not sufficiently 80 to d
lutely clean. Begin
back, then the front
sleeves, followed by Il
the cuffs. When wriM
ply the damp cloth AMI
Always iron from the
to the bottom. If the
the front iron them d
first raising each enc
knife, and with the e,
follow every line of sti'
distinctness. After thl
ironed, 1T should be VI
fire or in the sun bel
and put away. saya
Inquirer.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

The trolley lines OF Philadelphia now
distribute the morning papers at a
speed OF Chl,N ave allcs AN hoSLr.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

BE BEAUTIFUL --PuriI
RTeck1es and all skin diBesld
fAc9 bleach known. Send
. sample. A. K. KlESLI4
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06
INSIST ON 81

INSIST ON q
Some grocers say t
nance Starch because
in hand Of II OF. brand
cannot be sold to a
once used the 16 OF. ~
Tor same money.
Paradoxical thoug
It is hard to to touch
Mrs. Winslowfs 81
For children teething. soft
namn.1tion, sllayis pain, cur
The tastes, of a M
inpFisOpsd lin a.paf
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

You can't serve Z
1t must be a full COT
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

Be sorry in time, it
q sorrow-in' time.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-06

The police justice in Advert, Kansas,
woman.
Edna Lyall is the pen-name of Miss
Ada Ellen Bayly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-05
A Suspicious Act.

The suspicious act Of young colored
woman employed in a residence on
south Fairfax street early last night
caused some sensation in the family and
for Tine was the subject of comment
in the neighborhood. 1t seems that
supper had been prepared and the mem
bers of the family were about to gather
around the board when the lady of the
house saw the colored woman about to
pour Notwithstanding liquid into the
coffee pot. The coffee having been pre-
pared, the lady asked the woman the
reason for her act, aud getting no salts
faction took possession Of the liquid and
expressed her suspicion that the
servant was bent on mischief. The
latter became sullen and denied the in
situation that she intended poisoning
the members of the family and subse-
quently she told the mistress that she
would leave the house. Alter the
woman had left the lady carried the
liquid to a druggist for analysis, but he
was unable to tell its nature. 1t is gem
orally supposed that the colOred woman
had compounded some conjuration
decoction and that the contents of the
cup were not poisonous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-05
Opera House.

A large audience again greeted Conroy
and Mack last night, when "a Daugh-
ter of Cuba" comedy drama in four
acts, was presented This piece deals
with the Spanish war and of course the
many sensational climaxes brought forth
continued applause. The entire caste
acquitted themselves in an admirable
manner. Each night six specialties
are introduced between the acts and
this part alone is worth the price OF
admission. Fred May, as of old, is a
favorite, while Conroy and Mack come
in for their share of the applause. Miss
Anna Goodwin has also won favor with
her audiences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-05
Personal.

Messrs. G. II. Rucker, Richard Mon
cure and w. Garrett, of the county,
have returned from hunting trip in
Hanover county.
By an error yesterday it was stated
that Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Lukens, OF
Fairfax county, had on Saturday cele-
brated the fftieth anniversary Of Their
marriage. 1t should have been Their
fifth anniversary, but their many friends
hope that they may live to celebrate
their fftieth anniversary.
Cards are out for the marriage of Miss
Marian S. Hopkins and Mr.. William
A. Moore, which will take place. in the
Second Presbyterian Church on Wednes
dav. November 10, at 11:80 a. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-05
Deaths and Funerals.

Another old and respected citizen,
Mr.. Joseph Kaufman, was gathered to
his fathers last night. The deceased
had been in failing health for several
wears. and of late had become 50 weak
that walking was impossible. Organic
troubles grew more serious until the en-
tire mechanism succumbed. Mr.. kaui-
mann was born in Germany ga years
ago. In early life he went to Baltimore
and at the outbreak of the civil war was
engaged in business in Washington. In
the early summer of 1861 he removed to
Alexandria and formed partnership
with the late Mr.. Weinberg, and through
ont the four wears war the firm of Vein
berg and Kaufman was a well-known
place of business in Alexandria. In
later wears he continued the business in
his own name at the old stand which he
occupied over A. years ago. The de-
ceased was quiet and unassuming gentle
man. and during his long residence in
Alexandria he enjoyed the respect of all
whoknow him. Heleaves six children
four sons and two daughters. Mr.. Kauf-
mann was member of Andrew Jackson
LODGE of Masons and of the Merchants
Club.
Word was received in Warrington
Yesterday of the death of Antonio
Bregazzi, well known actor, who died
in New York city at the home OF a rels-
tive Monday evening of heart disease.
He was thirty years old and had been III
the theatrical business since he was
eighteen. His stage name was Tony
Cummings. He received his education
Of the St. Johns Military Academy, IN
this city. After graduating he immedl-
ately went on the stage.
The funeral of the late james Rector
Smoot took place from his late residence
ON King street, between Patrick and
Henry. at 10 o'clock this morning. A
large number of the relatives and friends
of the deceased were in attendance. The
pallbearers were Messrs. w. b. Smoot,
! Clinton Smoot, l.. +. Smoot, w. A.
Smoot. ir.. James Smythe and X. +,
Whitehead. The services were con
ducted by Rev. Bergman Green.
The remains of the late Henry Ma
honey, who died at his home on
Prince street, between Lee and Union
Monday night, viii be taken to Somerset
Reach tomorrow morning for interment
Funeral services will be held at Mr.. b
Wbeatley's undertaking establishment
this evening, Rev. DIR. Hunt officiating
The funeral of the late Henry Egan
who died in Washington Monday morn
ing. took place in this city this morning
Tbe iuterment was in st Mary's GENE
terv. Rev. Father Cutler officiated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-05
Wedd nys.

One of the prettiest and most impress
sive marriages of the season was ceie-
brated last night at the home of Mrs.
Snsan A. Smoot, when her daughter,
Hiss Sue Ella, became the wife OF Mr.
Alfred Thomson. Mrs. Smoot was as
sisted in receiving her guests by Mrs. A.
III. Thomson, Mrs. Robert W. Wheat,
of UpperyilIe, and Mrs. J. Clinton
Smoot. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. james l. Vance, ID. d., OF New
ark, N. J. "a former pastor of both
families), assisted by Rev. DIR. Brooke,
the present pastor of the Second Presby-
terrain Church. Miss Sybil III. Smoot, a
niece, attended the bride, while Mr.. Ed
ward S. Leadbeater was the groom's
best man. Little Miss Frances Smoot,
another niece, and Master Worth Demp-
sey, as ribbon bearers, preceded the
bridal party. The bride entered upon
the arm of her brother, Mr.. j. Clinton
Smoot. The bridal party came into the
parlors, which had been tastefully dec
GRATED by Loose with palms and chrysan-
themnms. to the strains of Lohengrin's
. Wedding March, feclingly sung by Miss
Grace Bouldin, of Baltimore, with violin
'obligato furnished by Donch, and were
grouped about prize dieu, above which
hung a floral monogram composed OF the
initials of the families of the contracting
parties. The bride wore gown Of
panne crepe, with duchess lace, and veil
iooped with orange blossoms; her bouquet
was a shower of white carnations and
lilies of the valley. Miss Sibyl Smoot
wore point d'esprit over white silk and
carried white chrysanthemums. Little
Miss Frances Shoots frock was of point
d'esprit over pink silk Master Demp-
sew was en- regle in evening dress of black
broadcloth. There was large assem-
blage of personal friends from this and
other cities. who. after the ceremony,
enjoyed a delightful supper in the hand
somely decorated and spacious dining
room. The bride was the recipient Of
many costly and beautiful presents. The
brides going-qway suit was blue broad
cloth. with hat of blue, trimmed with
green wings Mr.. and Mrs. Thomson
left on their bridal tour under pour of
rice and with the best wishes Of all for a
long and joyous life.
Miss Cordelia Waters Janney, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Edith Janney, and Mr.. Al
ward Lee johnson, of Christiansburg,
Va, were married this morning at the
residence of the brides mother at Deco
GUAM. Rev. 5. V. Hildebrand, broth
er-in-law of the bride, of Mount Craw-
ford, ofliciated. He was assisted by Rev.
j. w. Bayne, of Occoquan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-05
LOCAL BREvITIES.

"The PRAYER Meeting" will be the
subject of the discourse at the Gospel
meeting tonight at ll6 south st. Asaph
street.
A letter from King George county says:
The fishermen along the Potomac are much
encouraged by the result of the fall fisheries,
and some of them report the most successful
season thus far for years Fine prices are re-
allied for the fish SHIPPED to city markets.
Capt. r. +. Knox, auctioneer, sold today
for Messrs. J. J. Lelke and J. X. NJ. Norton,
trustees. a brick house and lot Of ground on
Columbus street, between Oronoeo aud Pen
dleton, 10 Mr.. A. J. Thomas for 800.
The County Court, Judge Love, was today
engaged in the trial Of the case of waite
Magruder, charged with selling liquor OF
Sunday. The Gaze was compromised, Ma
gruder agreeing to lay SlOc.
At Fau's Church few days since TIVE
Washington gunners were fined for shootlnt
Surgeon- General Rixey's domestic turkey
ON his Fairfax county farm.
A marriage license was issued in Rockville
Md, Yesterday to Tbeophilus G. Crawford, Q
Allegany county, and Eleze Fitzhugl
Henry, Of Warrenton.
The vote in Arlington district, Alexanjri,
county Yesterday, was Eixey 90, Skinker IL
! The vote in the other two districts have no
been reported at the County CoGis Ho1s
today.
A marriage license was issued in Washing
ton Yesterday 10 Alheno G.. Thompson, Fair
fax county, and Mamie Reed, Loudoun county
The Norfolk st, amer, due at this port a
G o'clock this morning, did not arrive unit
ll:4O having been delayed by fog.
An interesting article headed Virginia,
taken from the southern Field, is publisho
on the first page o.iolay's Gazette.
The Standard OIL Company is building al
other large tank on their premises opposi'
the gas works.
Mr. Robert Trayers will have sturgeon an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-05
Will Admitted to Probate.

The will of the late James Rector
Smoot was admitted to probate in the
Corporation Court today. His brother,
Mr.. w. A. Smoot, qualified as executor
and gave bond in the sum of $50, 600
The deceased left one-third of his estate
to his wife, except his residence on King
street, which he leaves to his two sisters,
Misses Laura L. and Carrie A. Smoot.
The remainder of his property he leaves
in trust to his executor for the benefit OF
the children of his two children, Mr. "A.
Z. Smoot and Mrs. Washington Danen-
hover The appraisers are Messrs. Geo
S. French, w. B. Smoot and VIM. A.
SmOOt. ir.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-05
several fine varieties of salt water fish in
market tomorrow

ANOTHER CHANCE FOR BETTINA.-
Bettina Girard is to have another chance.
The one-time society belle, whom the
curse of drink has dragged to the depths,
has uplifted herself again. On Monday
she took a sworn pledge before Father
Ducey, of st. Leo's Church, New York,
that she would never, while life lasted,
taste liquor again. Armed with this she
went forth to search for an en-
gaeement, but everywhere she was firmly
and decisively refused. Finally she secur-
ed the good Offices of the Shubert Bros,
Marcus Mayer and Tedd Marks. To
these gentlemen she made a solemn
promise backed by her sworn pledge,
that she would never drink again. She
secured letters from the managers men
toned and waited on G. +. Zittel, man
agcr of the Herald Square Theater Sun
dav night vaudeville concerts. Mr..
Zittel was moved by her pleadings and
called upon Mr.. Mayer and the others
who had given letters to her, and asked
them if il would be wise, in their opin-
ion, to give her the chance she asked
for. To man they stood by the letters
they had written. and next Sunday night
the reiuyenated Bettina will sing at the
Herald Square. 1t is furtherstated that
man of wealth has interested himself
in her reformation, and he holds before
her the promise if she keeps, her pledge
that he will star her in comic opera next
season