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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-18
THE CROWDED STORES.
Christmas Trade Surprisingly Good
 According to Merchants.

s1Al1slnaS Trade Surprisingly Good
 According to Merchants.
 The Christmas trade is surprisingly good, so local merchants report. Some say that it is larger than the trade at Fhis time last year, while all agree That It is as large. It was thought That the high price of coal and other articles of necessity would affect the Christmas trade somewhat, but local maerchants state that they are unable 70 see any disastrous effects. Of course, the weather last week was rather disagreeable, but that was only E. temporary barrier Yesterday. last. night and to-day all the local FIores were crowded with GUS toner's. Extra clerks have been added to the regulars and yet all are kept constantly busy. Last night FnrOngs. of people were in the stores saDout the center and it was hard to gain entrance into any of them. At Jurran's Democrat reporter was told That the crowds in that store last night were Just as large as those in the store on the night before Christmas last year. The same sentiment was ex- pressed by those in other stores visit ed At Miller & Peck's it was easier 70 gain entrance than in the past ow- Ing to the fact that there is an extra entrance this year through the old Hudson store. People should remem- per this when shopping. Tn all the Ftcres there is a wide and varied stock rom which to select one's presents. High priced articles are selling as rap- Idly as low priced articles. The peo- pie appear'to have much more money Ehan last year and are anxious to spend t, though coal is S275 a quarter ton. Toys are selling in abundance. Dolls, games, toy engines, steam cars, auto mobiles, are in great demand. A great onslaught is being made on pretty Iandkerchiefs. Of course the great Pst demand is for staple goods. From Fhe information gained by the report er in visiting different stores this morn ing the Christmas trade this year will Tar surpassfhat of last year, provided he weather remains anywhere near favorable. Little shoDIifting is being lone of late. or atjIeast little or none has been detected. At this season Ehe fioorWaikers have to be on the alert and must keep 8 sharp lookout Tor women who nave a fondness for wrapping things up under their shawls and forgetting ito pay for them
 What can be said of the trade in the Try goods and department houses may Pe said of the other stores-jewelry. 3hoe. tea, etc. All are doing a fine
 business.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-18
TO KILL HYACINTBs

Tallahassee, Fla. Dec 18.-Governor
 Jennings yesterday received a tele- gram from Palatlza. Fla, stating that
 fhe fluid being used by the United
 States authorities in the efforts to kill
 hracitth in the St John river and it's |frib,5faries. by spraying it is daily caus- 5nr fhe deaths of hundreds of cattle |nn +1,e ranges bordering upon these tFa+<=z The sender of the telegram urged prompt action to secure an 1n- II<es+,1zfion looking to fhe ending of E3e danger 10 the cattles
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-18
LEASED TRACT OF GROUND.
Will Be Utilized for Amusements Dur
 ing Louisiana Exposition.

Will Be Utilized for Amusements Dur
 ing Louisiana Exposition.
 St Louis, Dec 1S-A tract of ground along the entire northern boundary of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition site, known as the HCattlin tract, :, 4,3OO feet long and 500 feet wide, was leased yesterday to NJ. Xavier Pene of Marseilles, France, and his Ameri- can associates for rental of $45O,- OOO
 NJ. Pene stated that the track will be utilized for amusements during the exposition.
 M. Pene was the concessionaire at the Chicago fair for the Dahomey vil- lage and at Buffalo and the California mid-winter fair for Darkest Africa '
 John IT. McGibbons who was chief of the department of textiles for the United States commission of the Paris exposition was appointed yester- day the eastern representative for the division of exhibits of the worlds fair with headquarters in New York.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-18
SUES FOR s5.ooo DAMAGES.
Estate of Laborer Killed at Reeds Gap
 Charges Negligence.

Constantine Calliechio of Walling- ford, administrator of the estate of Raffaele Iscaro, has brought suit through Attorney Walter Pond against the Connecticut Trap Rock Quarries company, claiming $5,CO0 damages. Iscaro was killed on Au- gust 19. while in the employ of the Quarries company at Reeds Gap in Wallingford. Iscaro was shovelling stone from a car that stood on a side track, when switch engine shunted other cars on the same tM2ck. The force of the collision threw Iscaro from the car and he fell under the wheels and was killed. The plaintiff alleges that the manAYas killed through the negligence of the defendant in not hav- ing proper safeguards. The suit is Teturnable to the superior court on the first Tuesday in January.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-18
HOSEA KNOWLTON SINKING.

New Bedford Mass, Dec 1S.-At the home of Hosea M. Knowlton here this morning 1t was reported that he was. gradually sinking. His pulse was said to be. weaker and his respiration higher than before
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-18

IsTRIcT OF WATERBURY, Ss PRO- bate Court, Dec. 1S 1902 .. Isstate of Mary J. Fruin, late of Water bury in said district deceased
 Upon tnc application of James J. Fruin, administrator, praying that ne De autnorlZeo A one-halt undivided interest in certain piece of land with buildings thereon, situated on the pIicatton on file more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED, that said applIcat1on De heard and determined at the Probate Off1ce. Tn " a. tcr5lry in said District. on the 22nd day Of Dec A D. 1912 at o'clock in the forenoon. ana that notice pc given of the penaency oI said application and the time and place oI nearing thereon, by publishing the same one time ln some newspaper having circulation in said district.
 Es% By order of Court.
 james J. CaSsin Clerk.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-18

Pork is marked at q low figure at the Public market. Sauer kraut 5c quart. fowls Pc a popnd-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-18
TAKE YOUR PICK.

Three family house. Division street, $4,000; three family house, Court street, $3,000; three family house, Cos set street, $5,000; three family house, Charles street, $3,5OO; three family house, Round Hill street, $3,500; three family house, Mill street, $o,3OO; four family house, Union street, $5,O0O.
 J. II. PHELAN.
 42 Bank Street. Take elevator.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-18

nISTRICT OF WATERBURY Ss PRO- GI bate Court. Dec. IT, 1902.
 Estate of Mary. J. Fruin, late or Water bury ill said district deceasea.
 Tne Court eI Probate for the district of Watt erbury hath limited and allowed six months estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those. who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons indebted 10 sad estUte are requested to make immaculate pay ment to
 James J. F'ruin, Adm ministrator,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-18
FOR SALE

The large fine brick residence with lot of about 120 feet on North Main street, being No 161, formerly occu- pied by myself and family, and for the past few years by the Union Club, is now in the market.
 This is to-day one of the best Ioca- tions in our prosperous city for a doc tors home and offices, or can be used and improved for other profitable pur- poses.
 l will give the right party one of the best real estate deals that was ever offered in central property. Mi make terms to suit purchaser. Cali
 WILLIAM J, SCE9LEGEL. For this and other bargains in Water oury real estate, in the Lewis build ing, No 65 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-18
VaDtS-FOr Salt. .PORent'

mo RENT-Tenement of 6 rooms at e32 East 1 Main street. All modern improvements Inquire Heffernan'S store. 12-i2-o
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-18

rEsO RENT-Tenement of rooms; also one of 4 6 rooms Mrs Rushton, lS Rushton Place.
 12-12-6
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-18

rs OR RENT--The best room flat on South G Main Street, every modern improvement excellent for renting rooms or taking boarders Apply J. 0. Howe, S4 Mitchell Ave. l2-l1-tf
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-18

1y.OR RENT-Tenement of rooms, Martin n,le 12-4-tf
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-18

mo RENT-Tenement rooms, second floor. 4 All improvements, Opposite church and school I3o Washington street l2-2-R
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-18

F ADIES to work for on sewing machine 4 at home. Materials furnished any dls- tance. Good wages Stamped envelope for particulars Arnold's Co.,. Operative Sewing Go, So. End, Boston. R-l-lm.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-02
I VIEWS OF
Y A WOMAN

Il VERY excited woman halted q
II big policeman on Washington
4 \ avenue the other day and in
sisted that he come straight to her
house and settle" her husband.
Hes breaking things she ex-
planned. Hes smashed every dish
and is now beginning on the stove.
want you to come right over this
minute or send somebody and make
him stop"
"Why don't you stop him?" queried
the policeman
And sure, he'd kill mel" she replied
but he'd kill a policeman, too," said
the officer.
AN isn't that phwat y're for?' she
demanded with fine scorn. And really
isn't her idea the prevalent one?
Speaking of policemen, reminds me OF
guns, and then of two small maids and
their conversation the other day at the
County club. There are some camping
young men in the delectable pines back
of the club, and their methods are
truly luxurious with mosquito-barred
cots, electric light, hammocks, ct
cetera. The little girls were occupying
the hammocks, in the absence of the
owners, and one of them was telling a
thrilling story.
Just Think" she said impressively,
"Sarah Ellen makes the young gentle
mems beds, and what-do-yo
Well, right there, under two of the
pillows, she found a gun-two guns, one
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-02
Movements of People.

Miss May Albro is in Brooklyn, N. Y.
A. u. Hunt, jr., has gone on a trip to
I New Mexico.
| Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Brooks were in
| Pottsville this weel..
Manager II. Il. Dixie, of the Dixie
theater, is in the city.
| Mr.. and Mrs. A. 8. Osterhout arc visit
| ing friends in Tunkhannock.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Harry Fisher will go
to Barnegat Bay next week.
Ralph Megargcl is on an automobile
| tour through New York state.
| Miss Anna l.. Amsden will go to Brook
lyn next week for fortnight.
John Mullen, of North Sumner avenue.
is spending his vacation at Atlantic City.
Mr. and Mrs. James w. Oakford will
spend the next fortnight in West Virginia.
Congressman-at-La Large Gausha A.
Grow, of Glenwood, was in the city yes
terday.
Irwin A. We'll left yesterday for Lake
Winola, where he will remain for two
weeks.
DR.. and Mrs. C. II. Triton left the city
yesterday for a two weeks vacation at
the seashore.
Mrs Helen s. Buchanan. of Washing
ton avenue, leaves today for a month S
stay at Mt. Clcmons. Mich.
DR.. and Mrs. ID. A. Capwcll, who have
been spending some time at Blanchard,
Ahe., are eSpeCleu HOHle lulS evening".
The Misses Mary and Emma Heffron,
of Adams avenue, will leave today for
a weeks vacation in and near Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Stillwel. formerly
of this city, were in town this week as
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Stillwell.
Captain Thomas, P. Murphy. of the In
ternational Text Book company left yes
terday for Cincinnati. to take charge of
the company's office there.
NJ. j.. Judge and sister, Nellie Judge,
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MIR. and Mrs T.. H. Fuller are enter
tanning n house party OF Scranton
young people at their summer residence
on Shelter Island. The guests are Miss
Gladys Watkins, Miss Elizabeth Dick
son, Miss Janet Storrs. Miss Dorothy
Warren, and Messrs. Will Matthews
Douglas TOrrey, Kenneth Welles and
Edgar Coursen. One member OF the
party, Law Watkins. is too i'll to join
his friends in this delightful outing.
The home of Mr.. Weingart was the
scene of very pretty event, last even
ing. when crowd of merry children
gathered to celebrate the eleventh an
niversary OF the birth OF Mr.. Vein
CARTS daughter, Bertha Games of all
kinds were INDUCED in, and an elegant
rcpast was served. Mr.. Shriever photo
graphed the merry group, and after
several hours of amusement, the guests
departed for their respective homes.
Among those present were: Misses
Edna Landau, Elsa Roos Evelyn Sam
ter, Kathleen Hendricks, Grutelle Har-
ris, Stella Phillips, Louise Gruener,
Ophelia Hirshtield and John James.
Rev. Joseph II. Odell and family are
N. Y, on Lake Ontario. Their infant
daughter, who was taken very i'll after
they arrived there, is reported to be
improving and anxiety on it's account
has been greatly relieved.
Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Richmond
and family have gone on a driving trip
through Connecticut, to be absent for
q month or more
Miss Helen Jones has been entertain-
Ing a house party at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Jones, at
Lake Ariel
Mr.. and Mrs. Curry have been at
tending a reunion of the Curry family
at Danville, Pa.
srDr. and Mrs. Tilton and C. l.. Griffin
and family are camping at La Grange.
Mrs. Madison Larkin and son, Ches-
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merse the garment in luke warm wa
ter and rub we'll.
If the spot does not come out, re-
peat the operation. letting it soak
moment longer in the solution.
If you want to know how to tell
Oleomargarine from butter. try this
test:
Take a little bit of the doubtful ar
ticle and rub upon II piece of glass.
Then look through it toward the
light II the smudgc forms smooth
blur the article is butter; If light,
with bright specks and spots through
1t. 1t Is oleomargarine. Pure lard can
be distinguished from the compound
in the same way, The lard will make
a smooth blur.
These are crystals of beef fat stear-
inc.
One of the best cosmetics for camp,
ers or persons upon the water Is
fresh cucumber juice Peel the GU
cumber, cut into thick slices and press
the juice out with lemon squeezer.
This will keep the skin of the faco
soft and smooth,
Severe wind burns may be removed
by Il mixture of equal parts of olive
oil and vaseline. Soft linen cloths
dipped in solution of baking soda
and water and laid upon cheeks and
forehead will also give prompt relief.
Many prominent physicians in this
country are now advocating whit Is
known in Europe as the grape cure.
In this cure, grapes for several days
form the exclusive diet. The patient
commences with the consumption of
from one 10 two pounds daily, with Il
gradual increase to eight or ten
pounds. After IL few days of this diet
n marked Improvement Is noted in the
general health. The appetite improves,
the digestion becomes easy and rapid,
and increased capacity for endu ing
fatigue is noticed. The grape cure Is
particularly recommended for the
anemic, consumptive and dyspeptic
and in gout and liver troubles.
Did you know that peanuts could be
baked and served as vegetable?
Remove the skins from cupful of
meats and put into an earthen baking
dish. Pour over them a quart of
boiling water, cover CLOSELY and bake
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-02

OF Nerth Hyde Park avenue. left this
morning for Atlantic City, Philadelphia,
Long Branch and Ocean Grove for three
weeks vacation.
Judge e. Purcell. of the Broad oyster
house, Penn avenue. James Farrell and
Edward Judge. of Jessup. left this morn
ing for Atlantic city, New York and
Philadelphia for an extended trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Pryor son Carl
ton, MIR. and Mrs George Easterle, Of
North Sumner avenue. have returned
from Mauch Chunk where they attended
the marriage of Miss Mamie Pryor, Sis
ter of Mrs. Pryor.
Miss Lillian Gherst. of the Millersvllle
State Normal school faculty, daughter of
Major Gherst, president of the BeHks
County Title Guaranty and Trust com
pany. Is the guest of her former class
mate at Millersville, Mrs Il. Il. Roba-
than.
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from four to five hours in moderate
oven or until the nuts are tender
When about half cooked, season with
salt and q teaspoonful of butter.
Tomato butter is a California. pre-
serve much esteemed as a relish with
hot or cold meats. To nine pounds
ripe tomatoes, pared and sliced, allow
three pounds OF sugar, one pint of
vinegar, three tablespoOnfuls cinna-
mon, one and one-half tablespoons of
allspice, and one tablespoonful ground
cloves. Cook slowly on back of range
until thick. stirring frequently to
avoid scOrching.
And here is fruit salad that comes
highly commended. Its ingredients
are one pineapple. three large or four
small oranges. three bananas. one
half pound white grapes. the juice of
one lemon and a cuDful more or less
of powdered sugar. Peel the Or
anges, removing every bit of the white
skin. Cut the grapes in halves and
seed them. Slice the pineapple and
put Oae-third into glass dish. Over
this foundation slice one orange. taxi
ing care that no seeds go In. Add one
sliced banana and one-third of the
grapes, sprinkllng them generously
with sugar. Repeat until all the fruit
IL USeN, poNl Ntc JulNS oNct ~
and set in cold place until ready to
serve.
In apartments in which windows or
doors of plain glass are found where
there should have been ground glass,
a good imitation may be made I'm this
way: Take q piece of very soft putty
and tie in corner of cheesecloth.
Pat the plain glass over with the pad
until every part Is covered with
thin, white coating, When this has
dried so that II will not rub off, cover d,
with coat of white varnish, ~.
The window may be cleaned Nike -
plain glass.
If you have a garment of eiderdown :
that requires washing, make suds of
luke warm water and the best laun=
dry soap, Put in the garment and
wash thoroughly but do not rub soap
on 1t, as that causes it to shrink In z
spots. The best eiderdown does not
fade and will bear frequent washing.
Fat should always go in tin. never
in earthen or agate ware.
DO not use agate ware for frying or
any fat cooking. r'"''
If uncooked mutton fat is soaked In
cold water twenty-four hours. then
cooked i'm water putting scant quar-
ter teaspoonful of soda to quart of
water, 1t loses its strong taste and :
can be used for pastry. no the same p,
with mutton drippings. All ,bason and.
ham fat should be clarified and Kept
to fry eggs in. 'N'
Salt cod fish just picked up and
scorched quickly over hot Goals, can
sometimes be retained on the, stomach
when nothing else will,
Almost any kind of white fish Is
good cooked i'm milk in the oven. : r iss'
Salt herring and mackerel are pea
soaked i'm cold water over night. then
baked In the oven with milk. Another
good way is to parboil them, then
make white sauce and put them In =
ii to tnish baking. :,
In making sour cream biscuit or,
pancakes, use a little soda first to
sweeten. then the usual amount OF
baking powder. 5 ts ~" q. "a.
~, EMMA PADDOCK TELFoRD.. a.
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Weeks Social News

ter, had an exciting experience this
week at Summit lake, when both had
a very narrow escape from drowning
The little boy was bathing in the
lake and the treacherous nature of the
shore being unfamiliar, he stepped into
a hole and had gone down for the
third time. His mother dashed into the
water and although almost drawn
under, herself, weighted as she was by
her clothing. managed to rescue her
son. Both were very much exhausted
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: Menu for Sunday, August 3 !

BREAKFAST
Rocky Ford Melons, Iced.
Cream of Wheat Moulds.
CriSped Bacon.
Creamed Potatoes.
Beaten Biscuit.
Coffee.
DINNER.
Iced Clam Broth in Cups, with
Crackers.
Sailed Peanuts. Black Olives.
Soft Shell Crabs.
Sauce Tartare
Cold Roast Lamb. Mint Sauce.
Cold String Beans.
Sliced Tomatoes.
Cream Cheese. Waters.
Peach Ice Cream.
Sponge Drops.
Black Coffee.
SUPPER.
Cold Baked Bean Salad.
Brown Bread and Butter.
Currant Tarts. Gingerbread.
Tea
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pudding" as Alan Dale expressed it in
his criticism of the performance.

The scenery for the gorgeous spectacu-
lar production of '"rhe Tempest in
which Wagenhals 4 kemper will pre-
sent Louis James and Frederick Warde
as joint stars. is being painted by II.
Logan Reid, for many years scenic artist
for the late Augustin DAY. and the cos
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-02
tunes are designed by Mrs. Siedle. of the
Metropolitan Opera house. New York.

George J. Appleton, who has been man.
ager for N. C. Goodwin and Maxine Eli
OFT for several years. will be the man
ager of I<law & Erlanger's production of
"A Midsummer Nights Dream" in
Mr.. Goodwin will appear as Bottom sea-
son after next. .tr
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-02
New Wash Goods

DimitieS, light and dark, &c value ......... SC
Batistes, new styles, &C value. ............ &c
Sekrsucker Ginghans, &C value. ......,... &c
Fine Batistes. many new styles. 15c value. Ioc
Batistes, Swisses and Lappets. Special. ..I21 nc
Scotch and French inghams; 25c value... I5c
New Spot Pique Skrtings ....I2Hc
All soc Fine Wash Goods, cut to. ........ 75c
soc Silk Ginghams for Observation-Disclosures. 7oc
Egyptian Sheer Gnghams, 25c value. ..... I5c
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Hot Weather Underwear
and Hosiery

Ladies Lace Timmed Vests .............. IOc
Ladies' Silk Ribbon Vests. sts...............I7I-7 IL lac
Ladies' Fine 25c Mercerized Vests. ........ Ioc
Ladies' Fine Lise Vests. ts.................. 75c
Children'S Sleeveless Vests. ............ IL lac
Misses Fine Grenadine Stripe Hose. e...,.... 7sc
Ladies' Lace Hose. e................... Isc
Ladies' Fine Grenadne Hose. ............. 2sc
Ladies' Lace Hose. ....... 4oc, soc, 75c, ST.. 90
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Linens

Stevens Pure Linen Crashes. ..... .6I-2c to I5c
Silver Bleached Table Linen. 35c value ..... 2oc
Silver Bleached Table Linen, 4oc value .. 3sc
Pure Linen Damask, special .............. soc
Pure Linen Damask, extra heavy. 75c
Best German Damask. SI.25 value. ...... 05c
Bleached Damask, snow white $I.oo value 7oc
Bleached Damask. snow white, S1.25 value. $I.oo
Bleached Damask, snow white, $l.65 value $I.25
White India Linon, loc value ............. I5c
White India Linon, 15c value. ue............IaHc
Turkish Bath Towels, 25c value .......... 7Ic
Turkish Bath Towels, lSc value .......... I5c
Turkish Bath Towels, &C value .......... IOC
White Toilet Quilts, special a.......... ST. 90
White Toilet Quilts, special ............ $I.75
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White Goods

White Open-work, stripes and madras ef-
fects; 2oc value e....................I2 ..I2H'
White Pique Willis, 16c value ...I7H'
White Piqus Wits, 2oc value ............ IS
White Pique Willis, 25c value ............ 49,
White Pique Willis, CSC value ............ 25
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Seersucker Underskirts, blue stripe. .......
Black Mefcerized Underskirts. ............
Duck, Pique and Linen Skirts at special
sale prices.
Black Silk Dress at about one-half price.
big reduction in price.
Ladies' Shirt Waists, ginsham, madras,
ETC.. 75c and 81. 90 kind for ..........
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-16

lniana Pastor Stirs Up Lively Dissen-
sie.1 in His Church.

MishaWalla, Ind. June 16.-Because
Rev. T. G. ,dosier, pastor of the Watch
Tower Evangelist church, has dared 70
declare in special discourse to 4
crowded church that no man should be
permitted to marry before the age of
80 is reached, and that women shout,
be p before they can enter the
matrimonial state, a great disturbance
has arisen among the members of his
flock The women openly condemn
him for his alleged unreasonable theor
les and dissension has entered the
church. Pastor Mosier also advocates
the doctrine that law should be
passed requiring rigid physical ex
animation of all coules before the
marriage license be granted.