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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-22

Affection is the lining that's miss
ing from breach-of-promise suit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-22

The surest way not to find trouble
Is not to go looking for it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-22

When a woman argues with man
she is outspoken and he is out-talked.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-22

Tennessee has developed a second
Tracy and we have yet to hear from
Texas.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-22

A golden opportunity doesn't all
ways glitter.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-22
WHEN WOMAN TALKS OF WOMAN.

"You saw her with young Barker at me
dance the other night?"
The tone alone would indicate 1t was q
shameful sight.
"She's always changing servants, and !
wonder why they leave"
A meaning shrug of shoulders that must
make the angels grieve.
1.-The manners OF her children, nave you
noticed what they are?'
The thought expressed unspoken wouio
do credit to star.
However, this is nothing to the exclama-
ton heard
When of the neighbours husband one may
chance to say word.
II gives the chance she's seeking and &C
cords well with her plan;
The essence of unkindliness Is the way
she says, Poor man"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-22

In the stock market the man wha
is ION" hopes soon to be well off.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-22

If a miser leaves a will it's merely
1 dead give-away.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-22

Some people get overheated rush
ing around for a cool spot.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-22

rtvs Permanently Cured no hts aftea
6rst DAVIS use OF Dr. Klines Great Nerve Restorer.
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
DE- R. II. KLINE. Ltd ISL Arch st., Philadelphia r.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-22

Stops the Cough and
Works OFF the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price DC
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-22
Kansas Land

Price $40 to $50 per acre. Address D. Il,
Ritter, Yates Center, Kas.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-22

won't shake out or blow OUT by using
Defiance starch you obtain better results
than possible with any other brand and
one-third more for same money.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-22

1t doesn't worry beekeeper to
have hives.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-22

Patriotism is packed tightly in the
firecracker.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-22

Nothing makes man quite SO mad
IS to have friend try 70 tool him,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-30
IN, SOUTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1902.
APPRECIATE KINDNESS
General WheeIer's Opinion of the Fil-
ipino People.

New York. April 30.-In a lengthy
interview published by The Herald
General Joseph Wheeler, retired. who
is at the home of his sister In Brook.
lyn. has discussed the Philippines, in
the light of recent DEVELOPMENTS
from his point Of view after six
months service there in command of
a brigade,
My service was confined" he said
to that section of the country extend
Ing for about 1913 miles above Manila
and some 80 or 40 miles in breadth.
1t is a thickly populated country. it's
cities have schools and the people are
more or less educated The impres.
sion had from these people was that
all they wanted was an honest. fair
Just government, and | found them
very appreciative of kindness.
We had a great many fights with
the insurgents. but in no instance was
there any cruelty by our soldiers. or
50 far as know, any killing except &C.
cording to the rules of war.
Il never heard of any water cure or
any other infliction Of torture upon the
Filipinos."
is it true" he was asked. that
Sherman's army on its march to the
sea was guilty of such acts as have
been attributed to our troops in the
Phlippines?'
1T is true that Shcrman's army did
burn buildings, but ! never heard OF
his ever killing or hurting a non-com
batant. replied General Wheeler
fhoughtfuily.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-30
ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY.
General Macarthur and the Plan Used
70 Capture AauinaIdo.

Washington. April 3o-Thc senate
committee on tn" Philippines resumed
the examination Of witnesses in con.
necison with the investigation OF af-
fairs in the Philippine islands. Gen
eral Arthur Macarthur continued h'r
examination. lie explained the state
ment in hts annual report Of June 80.
l9an that the United States had ac.
quircd sovereignty by treaty and in a
way owned the Philippine islands but
did not own the Philippine people.
by saving that these conclusions were
reached after conversation with ar
infinite number of people and observa-
iion ani that they represented the
bulk of the views OF the Nationalist
PARTY H then. in response 10 quos-
iions hy senator Patterson. described
the iin rent towns embraced "lthln
the American lines on the night OF
Feb :. 1899. when tho outbreak oc-
Cured. and identified what purpor'ei
10 be n copy of the order OF & neral
Luna for the massacre OF the foreign
resia nis of Manila Senator Patter-
son sought to show that II was not dif-
ficult To deceive Agunaldo by forgery
and referred 10 his capture by Generai
Funston. through forged letter sign
ed "I.acuua" General Mac Arthur.
with considerable emphasis. declared
that General Funston was not respon-
sible in any way for any OF the meth
ods which obtained in the capture oi
Aeuinalio.
II am responsible in the matter IN
every way and particular. said Gen
cral Macarthur. II was one oi IN"
dcccptions frequently practiced IN war
and whatever deception attaches there
IN take"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-30
HAD EXCELLENT RECORD.
Captain Wynn. Imprisonec AZ Venice
for Discrdcrly Conduct.

Washington April 2o.-Captain Rob
cr' Francis Wynn. one of The American
officers arrested Al Venice. Vas al-
pointod second lieutenant In the ma
rine corps. later joining the District I
regiment Immediately after the war
with Sran was declared. II was in
the fight AZ Guantanamo and won dis
tinction there and elsewhere in Cuba.
He was then assigned To the Oregon
and sailed 10 the Philippines. where
he had hard service. chiefly in tn na-
ture Of outpost duty: was in the hatti"
of Noyeletta. whore he acquitted HIM
self with great credit He was sent
with the marines TO China under MAJOR
Waller during the siege OF the loSa-
tions and was in the five days march
10 Ticn Tsin Major Waller recon-
monded him for bravery. For II hours,
during the battle OF Tien Tsin. he was
under fire and Colonel Mead recon-
mended him for Ealiantry. lie was IN
the march TO Peking and was made
ranking fleet officer in recognition OF
his fine service.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-30
SUGAR TRUST OFFICIALS TO
TESTIFY BEFORE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CUBA.
NO OTHER NAMES MENTIONED
Decided for Obvious Reasons That
President Havcmcyer and the Other
officials Of the Company Should Be
Questioned as TO Their Holdings OF
Cuban Sugar Before Other Inter
es:ed Parties Are Called Upon.

Washnrton. April 3o-l'rcsdent
aastmcyer and other officials of III"
American Sugar Refining company
VII be asked TO appear and give 'es-
'iMohy before the b-commlttcc oi
We senate committee on relations with
'Wa appointed to inquire into the
WESTON OF Cuban sugar holdings. and
'aes VIII be the first witnesses called.
he sub.commitice held its irsi
meeting during the day. with all the
members of the committee Senators
n'a't Of Connecticut. Barnham and
''.'f-prcsent. The discussion was
aNefy general one. but no definite re-
SUI beyond that Of deciding TO call the
'us' officials was reached The sug
.esuoh that they should be summoned
ass made by Senator Platt. who said
a' ior obvious reasons the inquiry
,"ouia begin with them. Senator Tel
!, feIll'd that the proposition met
"'s 'h'ire approval
w liine was fixed for the next meet
- - plt II wac agreed that IL should
- pace as soon as witnesses could
be secured.
~ names Of other witnesses were
mentioned. but Senator Teller said he
,o o'ia from time to time make sugges-
ms IN that respect. He said he had
iy extended list and the opinion
yal,, va, Generally expressed that the in
m, sa'ion would not be long drawn
,r",. unless men should be summoned
mia,. uba. in which event some time
gonn s"' be necessary to secure the per
no wanted. The committee reached
ba,s aoi'lusion as to whether any Gu
NJ = should be asked to attend. but
mr. "iier indicated his purpose to
,, As, Tor their appearance.
enc u. me adjournment OF the confer
conn.,. senator Platt. chairman Of the
the '''ee. expressed the opinion that
bin ,nohsidcration of the reciprocity
Of ~ h"o''d not be delayed on account
com,",p proposed inquiry but that the
with with,a'oe ~, probably would proceed
Of thn = work on the bill independently
' investigation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-30
ENTERTAINED At MEMPHIS.
Crowds Turn Out TO Greet Admiral ana
Mrs. Schley.

Memnhis. Tenn. April 3o.-Better
weather permitted the programme LOT
,he entertainment OF Admiral ana Mrs.
Schlcy 10 be- carried ont iuliy. AZ
Ia ~ O'Clock a military and ci'lc pa
raae moved through the streets "n'eh
were crowded. and Admiral ana NIT
Schley were cheered eohtihuous'!
The admiral acknowledsed me ehe'. !.
hy>waying his hand and bowins. a,
-, couare reviewing stands had
,aa, erected and an address OF wei
,.a,n. was made by Mayor }. }. Will
Jams and replied to by the admiral
af,ar which the party went TO the COT
tom Exchange. where members oi !he
o,chanre Owe received the admiral. AT .
:, m Admiral and Mrs. Schley rcvie"-
cd a regatta on the river front occupy.
inc the steamboat Robert L. Lee as
Qarship
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-30
TOWN IN RUINS
GLEN ROSE, TEX, STRUCK Nv A
TORNADO; AND PRACTICALLY
WIPED OUT.
LONG LIST OF CASUALTIES
Halt Dozen People Are Known to ee
Dead and Fifty or Sixty Injured
While the Property Loss Is More
Ihan Quarter of Million-Storn
Came Without Warning and Resi-.
dents Had No Chance IN Feca,e

Houston Tex, April 3o.-Tle small
.o"H oi bieh Rose. county seat OF
sonervell county, has been nearly
swept away by a tornado. As a re-
suit OF the fearful wind storm six are
known 10 be dead and between 40 and
- persons are injured The dead are
Mrs. {. a. Milan, Mrs. James Mus.
grove. little child Of Mrs Mnseroyo
daughter Of j. r. Milan. Mrs Mary
'ohn"il and Rev. Ford
Glen Rose is located on the paluyy
river IN valley. Tho tornado came
down the valley. sweeping everything
before it II struck the town in the
business district and about one.thirl
OF tn" stores were wrecked.
4 hard rain succeeded the storm and
stocks We're ruined. damaging what
had not been destroyed BY Tho wind.
The western portion Of the residence
section OF the town was struck. Here
Was located most Of the fine resi-
denccs. Thr town being a small one.
hnt not d health resort. some OF
these houses were coMmodious aud
Well furnished
The frame houses were simply torn
asunder and scattered The inmates
had no warning OF The impending ca.
lami'y AMI il was here all the fatal.
ties occurred
The residence of Mrs Connen. ono
Of those wrecked. caught fire and with
two p'larr was burned
The property loss IS roughly est.
mated II n quarter OF million dollars.
Ii NAV prove to h much greater when
all the facts are known for there arc
undoubtedly other sections which have
been devastated mp and down the riy-
er II may be several days before tho
entire story Of the disaster is known.
Later details received from thu VI
cinity Of Glen Rose are that the prop
er'y loss is greater than al first r2-
port ri. No mention is made ot great
or loss Of life than is shown in Tho
early reports. II is now said that 81
or So persons were injured. \ report
received from Morgan says that rWo
persons were killed near PraZos Point
during the storm.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-30
ALONG THE BERlNG COAST.
Another Rich Discovery Of Gold il
Alaska

Portland Or. April 3n-Accordine
to the Nome Nugget oi Feb. II
which has arrived from the North
coming by registered mail. via Daw
son, Very important discovery has
been made there. A New York syn
dicate. at the head cf which is wei
known mining man of the Pacific
coast. had been for IS months quietl,
prospecting the Tundra, between
Nome and Penny rivers The resul'
Of the work accomplished the paper
describes as startlir-
II shows that millions of gold dus,
arc deposited in the vast Tundra plains
which SKIRT the Rcrine coast.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-30
Could Not Breathe. !.

Coughs, colds. Group, grip, bronchitis,
other throat and lung troubles are
quickly cured by One Minute Cough
Cure. One Minute Cough Cure is not a
mere cxpectorant, which gives only tenn
porary relief. 1t so:tens and liquiti s
the mucous. draws out the inflammation
and removes the cause Of the disease
Absolutely safe. Acts at once. ''One
Minute Cough Cure will do all that is
claimed for it" says Justice Of the Peace
J. 9. Hood. Crosby. Miss. My wife
could not get har breath and was re-
lived by the first dose. 1t has been a
benefit to all my frmily.'
Cook & ODEF
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-30
WILL COME BACK AGAIN.
Santos-Dumont to Sail for Europe
Thursday

New York, April 3o.-Santos-Du
mont. the aeronaut, has announced
that he will sail for London Thursday
The belief was general that his stay
would last some months
MY affairs he said, make it nee
essary for me to cross at this time
I'll be back in a couple of months for
am impressed by the progressive ma
ture Of the American people and | be
licve | will get the encourag cement
that desire to carry on my expert
ments here"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-30
OWNlNSHtEuD AFLOA1.
New Rear Admiral HOSTS His Flag or
the Illinois.

Now York. April 3o.-Rear Admiral
Aren't Schuyler Crownnshield. the new
commander-in-chief Of the European
squadron. hoisted his flag during the
day ON the ba;tleship Illinois. The
Illinois will sal for Europe shortly.
The illinois has been fitted UP with
palatial quarters for the officers who
will represent the United States at the
coronation ceremonies of King Ed
NarN
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-30
RESULT or AN EXPLOSION.
Plant Of the Hagers Steel Company Al
Madison, Ills. Destroyed.

ST. Louis. April 3o-The plant OF the
Uacers Steel company al Madison,
Ills. employing 400 men. Is reported
DESTROYED by fire which resulted from
an explosion The damage is estimat-
cd at $3.50. 900. with insurance OF slo".-
600. The plant had been in operation
only six weeks The fire companies oi
Venice. Madison and Granite city are
making efforts to save surrounding
buildings and prevent general con-
flayration in Madison.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-30
stricken at a Celebration.

UIi,h' ." Lac. Wis. April 3O.--Mrs.
bra,in. ."ser of Elmorc. while cclc-
Ne1d;as WITH her husband their golden
with wi,h"s ' anniversary. was stricken
ter ~, r.a'ysis and died two hours Ia
ont ,n a~o hundred guests were pres
ao,u ana At the time were extending
they "latlons naa'ns to the aged couple as
The faaa, r",Sed INTO the diningroom where
'ahl was waiting
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-30
Inventor Watson Dead.

Paterson. n. j.. April 30" 'l'iain III,
r watson. an inventor. died nj ms
ho,nn here. aged 81 years. In inc
early SOS he patented al l'ir,o ~.
type Of sewing machine. An'umI .,;lrnnJ NOD,
more recent inventions was ,',''u"n ar,
car coupler. thousands OF wn,en ,n az.
now in use on various lines 'h'o"s"'
o,,t the United States.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-30
...... AZ L aid Up for Repairs.

Hamburg. April 3o.-The HAMBURG
American line steamer p'n'S.,,'"J =, Snr md.
disabled at sea by the loss OF her n, Inn
a,s" ',n, While ON a voyage from New YORK;
ras m been examined and the officials ans,rs ..
.he nns company admit that the repairs .ni
wiI, ncccssifatc laying up the 'esSe'
ror co,uo ti,.c
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-30
DISASTER ON TRIAL TRIP.
Submarine Torpedo Boat Fulton Ha;
a Serious Explosion.

Philadelphia. April 30.-The shnna-
r;nc boat Fulton and her two conveys
the yacht Mindora and tug s,o. ~
King. put into the Delaware preah"a'
ter mt 10 a. m 49,, r.,
An explosion occurred on tne ru..
ton a short time after she reacheo 'he Inc
hreakwater. Five of the crew were III
iurcd one of them perhaps fatally;
The explosion is supposed TO nave
bccn caused by gasoline.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-30
many Fishermen perish.

receivaa =. France. April 3O.-Adviccs
iny e. eoa. here say that the French fish.
In the Nas was recently caught in q gale.
foundera. 'h sea. that three scho0ners
lost. a aud that many lives were
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-30
Continues to Improve.

The Hague. April So:-A bulletin, nn,d; a.,
ferring to Queen Wilhelm'nas eo "';et
lion saws her majesty passed = i".u. i"H;.
night and that all hef symptoms 'n'
announcement.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-05-01
An AfchInnn IrnchInn

Here is story Of lynching in the
early days OF Atchlson: 4 man named
Sterling was hanged first. He was u
vicious fellow and did not finch In
deed. while the rope was around his
neck he announced that he was the
best man in Kansas. Sandy Corbin,
one or the lynching party. was some
what OF a fighter himself and did not
like Sterling's talk. Men" he said to
the lynchers, IF you will postpone pro-
ceedings ten minutes | will take the
conceit out of this scoundrel" The
committee thought il would not be
proper to let Sandy whip Sterling be
fore hanging him. and the lynching
went on, although Sandy grumbled
loud and long because Sterling's bluff
was not called.-Atchison Globe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-05-01
COOKING HINTS.

Don't salt cucumbers or eggplant
before cooking. IL makes them indi-
gestible and unpalatable.
Avoid pechng rhubarb when IL is
young and tender. for IL only needs
wiping with n damp cloth before using
A piece OF tough meat can be very
nicely stcwed in n double boiler. II
will take twice as long. however. as II
cooked directly over the fire
Fish which contain few bones may
be converted into fllcts by dividing
the flesh from the backbone in long.
wide strips and then removing any
smaller bones. SOles supply the best
fllleis.
Crusts and crumbs OF bread left over
from the table should be dried. put
aside for rolling and dipping or 10 be
used In scallOped dishes or mixed with
a few sliced apples and baked and
served as a dinner dessert
To prevent sausages bursting when
cooking put them into n saucepan, COW
er them with cold water and bring
this to a boil. after which take them
out and fry them in the usual way.
This, II Is said. will not only prevent
the sausages from bursting. but will
improve their flavor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-05-01
THU RSDAY.
CHASING A GHOST.
The Way whale Hunters Ar. some
times Fooled by "spoutiuE.-

times Fooled ny "Spoutiug."
While the right whale is not SO large
nor SO vicious as the sperm whale. the
danger OF hunting IL is greater. In
company with a fleet OF ships. also
bound for the arctic Whaling grounds.
says writer I'm contemporary. we
sailed from San Francisco In Febru-
airy. and early I'm April we encountered
the edge OF the ice in Bering sea. The
whales live far I'm the ice. and thither
we went TO find them. Occasionally Il
mother seal with one or two pups
would dispute our way. She would
not fiy because OF the little ones. hold
ing her ground quietly. with fear I'm
her eyes. while the pups barked vigor-
ously at our presumption I'm disturbing
them.
We had been icing for more than a
week when we reached Cape Navarin.
on the Siberian coast. bleak. noun
tainous. dreary place The next morn
ing We saw another ship coming to-
ward MS. the dense black smoke from
her try works showing she had recent
ly caught a whale. In the afternoon
we pushed ON beyond t. cape. and
the lookout was cautioned to be extra
vigilant. From his place in the crows
nest he secured the sea with a long
glass. and presently there came the
welcome cry. "Blo-o-o-w of the lee
bow
Every man strained his eyes. ON the
edge of the lee some two miles away
was the familiar spout. The wind had
died away until there was not a ripple
on the sea. Boats were lowered. sails
set and everything made ready. We
drifted about hclplessly. Every man
knew that to place an oar or paddle in
the water would "gally" the whale
for the big animals have marvellous
ly acute sense Of hearing. and the min
ute there is nm unusual sound they dis
appear.
One boat drifted in the direction OF
the spouting. which continued with
clocklikc regularity. Presently the
sail OF that boat was dropped. and the
men rowed back to the ship. We had
been "cha sing a ghost" The spouting
was caused by water squirting through
hole i'm the ice with each heavy
swell.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-05-01
TRAINING A RIDING HORSE
The Master MADE Good Hfs Asser-
tiOn 40 Go what HE Gould Do.

The Master MADE Good Hfs As.er-
tion A. Go what He Could DO.
Yes" said the riding master. "I
have to be horse trainer as well as
riding master. In fact. couldn't very
well be the second without being the
nrst. l always have horses in my
school stables here that are sent TO me
10 train for my pupils. One came this
morning. and II you have the time TO
spare will show you how l give the
frst lesson IN obedience"
The master then ordered one OF his
men 10 bring the horse out into the
school" a great oblong space. COW
cred with sawdust and inclosed and
rooted. The horse was a fine. spirited
animal. with an intelligent and kindly
eye. and the master said At once that
he would be n tractahle and teachable
subject. explaining that he had not
yet had a chance TO make his ac-
Quaintance."
Now" said he. you must remem-
Der that this horse has never seen me
before and that l am. therefore. a per-
feet stranger to him. and yet think
can establish between him and myself
50 good feeling that I'm five minutes
time he will follow me all about the
school at a word OF command-perhaps
without a command. Let us see.''
He then approached the horse. and
the man stepped away. Speaking a
few words gently. he patted the ami
mails neck and rubbed his hand over
his head Telling the man TO give him
small riding whip. long and straight.
with a keen lash. he placed himself
with his right shoulder close to the
horses head. holding the bride rein
near the bit with his right hand and in
his left hand the whip extended back
horizontally so that the lash was oppo-
site to the horses flank.
"Now." said he. for our lesson
And he began leading the horse around
the school. keeping his shoulder close
to the animals head. Presently he
took his hand of the bride. and the
horse at once began TO move away
from his shoulder. but a sharp turn OF
the masters wrist brought the lash OF
the whip against his flank just hard
enough to make a little sting. and at
the same time the master caught hold
OF the bride and gently pulled the re-
fractory head close 10 his shoulder
again
This was repeated half dozen
times. and then the horse evidently
reasoned out the situation somewhat
In this way:
AS long as I keep my head close to
this mans shoulder It's all right. but
the minute l take IT away something
back there jumps up and sticks me.
| Therefore I'll not take 1t away any
more
That must have been the way no
reasoned. for within the five minutes
time allotted by the riding master the
horse was following him all around the
school like n big dog. nor did the mas
ter have to touch the bride once
Atlanta Constitution.