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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-24
MARRIAGE IN OTHER LANDS.
Curious Rules and Regulations on the
Continent Of Europe.
London Mail.

LOnQOn Mail.
In keeping with the season, for April Is
the month of marriages, the Foreign Office
issued, the other day, a report on marriage
customs in other lands. The report is of d.
rect interest to many English people. for
Englishwomen find their marriage cere-
monies with foreigners invalid through
some infraction of unknown regulation
There exists the utmost divergence in for
eign matrimonial practices. In the United
States alone there are no fewer than fifty
one distinct marriage laws, one for each
state or Territory and one for the District
of Columbia. In some parts little more
than personal declaration is wanted. In
others the preliminary proceedings may
take many months
seems TO have been framed with view of
checking legal unions. In Holland any child
over twenty-one. but under thirty. must
first respectfully ask the consent of its pa
rents. If they object the case Is brought be-
fore a judge. who attempts to mediate. If
he Is unsuccessful the aSpirants must wait
three months. II parents are dead, brothers
or sisters or uncles or aunts may act.
In the grand duchy of Luxembourg regu-
lationS are still stricter, although the limit
OF interference there is twenty-five years of
age. First comes the formal request; If pa
rents object, legal proceedings follow. If
the judge considers the objection we'll
founded he forbids the marriage. The ''re-
spectful request" of which so much is
made, has to be drawn up and presented by
lawyers. If the parents are not in the coun-
try, eight people. half men and half wom-
en-, have to swear to the fact, and the couple
have then to wait for a month. A child of
sixty or seventy who wishes to marry has
to ask his parents permission, If they are
alive. or give good proof of their death.
The age at which marriages are permitted
varies greatly. In Kentucky girl of twelve
and boy Of fourteen can marry. In most
places the limit of age is eighteen for men
and sixteen for women. In Germany a man
must be twenty-one before he marries. In
several parts of America it is unlawful for
white persons to marry black.
The law OF France is specially notable for
stipulating about the legal rights of each
party, and the relations of each to the earn
ings of the other if necessary. 1t is literally
true that the man who marries a French
woman becomes by French lav liable to be
called on for the support of his wife's near
relatives If they are in need.
The Hungarian law contains one provi-
sion which will appeal to those who have
been mulcted for damages for breach of
promise of marriage. The relations created
by betrothal are expressly declared to
give no right TO demand the conclusion of a
marriage. If either party retres, however,
without tustifiable grounds, he or she is
bound to grant compensation to the other
not exceeding the outlay incurred
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-24

day home. and the small boys admiration
quickly grew 10 devotion. He watched with
the most fervent interest every step of
progress S In book sS oil M Mp hnss as and
he had a moment of real ecstasy when he
held In his hand the first finished volume.
One day he came TO his father with an Gag
er, questioning face.
Papa" he asked, don't you believe Mr..
Kipling Is going TO write any more chill
dren's stories. something like the Jungle
Books, you known?
Don't know. my son." answered Mr..
Doubleday, but / wish he would"
I've been thinking of something" said
letter about II to Mr.. Kipling. 1 think he
could make great stories out OF Where the
Camel Got His Hump and about What
the Elephant Puts in His Trunk don't
II just imagine he could" said the father.
laughing
do you mind if send him the letter."
Not at all. Mr. kipling will be delighted
to hear from you."
And now. papa. want to make a bust
ness proposition. IL Mr.. Kipling should write
some of these stories / have asked him TO.
and IL you should publish them and they
should sell like hot cakes, would you be
willing to pay me / per cent. royalty for
thinking uD new plots?'
81 shall be most happy to, my boy"
And draw up a regular contract as you
do with authors?'
Most certainly"
"And advance me cents now off my roy
alties to mail letter TO Mr.. Kipling?"
Mr.. Doubleday gravely laid a nickel in the
boys hand.
The contract was drawn up that after
One month later came a cordial letter
from the famous author to say that the
suggestions were fine, exactly what he
wanted, and that already he was at work
on the first story.
Last Christmas, Master Doubleday re-
ceived his first check. the royalties of I per
cent on the Just So Stories" 1t amounted
to $500.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-24
A FAVORITE OLD PLANT.
The Rose Geranium That Our Mothers
Used to Grow.
Home and Flowers.

I1Olue anu lOWeTS
Why is il that we so seldom see good
specimen of the rose geranium nowadays?
1 suspect that the craze for new plants has
had tendency to crowd it into the back
ground, along with many other most meri-
torious plants which were formerly favor
iites. am sorry about this, for many OF
these old plants were far superior TO most
of the new ones. This is especially true of
the rose geranium. Specimens five or six
feet tall, with corresponding spread of
branches, were not uncommon fifteen or
twenty years ago, and most beautiful plants
they were with their large foliage. No one
ever was at 6. loss as to what TO use as
green among cut flowers when there was
one OF these geraniumS at hand The plant
requires but little attention. Give il a soil
of rich loan, a good light and a moderate
amount Of water, and IL asked no more.
Unlike Towering geraniums, Ii had TO be
given considerable root room, because be-
ing grown for its foliage instead of its flow
ers, Ii could not be allowed to get cramped
at its roots without interfering with the
vigorous development of branches upon
which its beauty depended. 1t was neces-
sary TO either shift it TO larger pots at least
once a year, or use fertilizer freely. Once
in while the aphis attacked IL, but a fire.
quent showering was generally sufficient to
keep this insect from injuring il. Most speci-
mems were grown in tree form. This was
easily done by keeping the young plant
from branching until il had reached the
height of three feet or Whereabouts. Then its
top was nipped off, and very soon new
branches were sent out in profusion. All but
five or six OF these, near the top, were re-
moved. These formed the "head" of the
tree. BY nipping these branches il was an
easy matter to make the plant bushy and
compact. Old plants could easily be Ere
newed' by cutting of most of the old tops.
Few plants were more tractable, and few
more satisfactory. hope TO see IL again in
general cultivation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-24
Our Silk Department

Has been famous for the extensive
stock and great variety of weaves
and special offerings Of the best silks
from the looms Of France and Amer
lea. This week we will further add to
that fame by presenting for your
favor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-24
A BetrOthal Prayer.

Piedging his life and love. he humbly begged:
Fair bride. o let your constant prayer be-
With downcast eyes and lowly Bonded head
Lord. daily make him worthier of me! 3"
Each day she cast her eyes upon the ground
And prayed. with Bonded head. The shadows
dim
Grew solemn with the prayer of her heart:
Lord, daily make me worthier OF him.
-Aloysius Coll, In Good Housekeeping.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-24
Coffee for Horses.
Philadelphia Record.

Coffee said a dealer in horses, "is a
fine thing TO fatten up broken-down nags
on. 1t is the best tonic that a horse can
take. II gives strength. spirit and appe-
tite and there is no reaction-no falling off
in health as soon as the tonic is discon-
states. To those that will take IT it is
served in water. and 10 those that don't
like il that way serve il powdered up and
mixed with grain. A horse dslikes coffee
at first; but In a little while a taste for IL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-24

develops itself. Only last January
bought a trotter. to all appearances hope
lessly broken down. and put her under the
coffee treatment She began 10 pick up at
once, and last week I sold her for 500.
She had cost me Just S60.''
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-24
O3C per yard

This attractive offering consists of
all new choice silks, up to date in
every particular-black grounds with
fine white lines and novelty stripes;
also jasper and navy blue, browns,
greens and the new red, all with dain-
ty lines, alike, neat and fashionable
just now. Particular attention is
called to one fine lot of dark grounds
with polka dot stripe-a handsome
combination and always sold at 81
a yard. Remember, all of these silks
are perfect, stylish, excellent quality
and quite suitable for summer cos
tunes and particularly desirable for
shirtwaist suits. The purchase is
large. Out-of-town people who cannot
possibly come to see them can have
samples mailed by dropping us a line
expressing that wish.
West Aisle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-24
Summer Hosiery

Women's Richlieu ribbed Isle Hose
fast black. full. regular made with
double heels and toes. 35c 10
quality, Monday, a pair........ ~
women's lace Isle Hose in fast black.
pure white, 2 shades OF gray and 2
OF mode, in all sizes, Monday, o.
a pair ......................... S>O
IA dozen women's Hermsdorf black all
over lace Isle Hose with double
heels, soles and toes, 81 quail ROo
ity, special Monday, pair :. OSC
East Aisle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-24
A Remarkable Offering in
Fancy Silks

Many have been sold at s1.25 per
yard, others as low as 81. Now the
entire lot to be offered this week at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-24
Golfers Weekly.

Collier 3 " tthy.
Mr.. Doubleday, OF the publishing house
OF Doubleday & Page. has sman SON
whose regard for Rudyard Kipllng borders
on hero Worship. Mr.. Kipiing, when In
America. Is = frequent visitor at the Double
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-12-24
@RdTI1nHdS
af VOW AR


Heavy white sutehingz are always
smart on black
Fur scarfs are broader and longer
than last year.
shirrings form girdls effects o.
many pretty frocks.
White and pale ooiored Hbellnes are
used for dressy gowns
The average woman looks best IN a
hne net ven without spots
Have two or three sets OK iiag@ae
sleeve rumes for the one gown.
Insect forms q ieveled Eunmetal
are wcrn a. oorsaee and IN colGure.
safety lies halfway between . troop
ing blouse and q uEht-fttiag bodice
Yoke and sleeves Of Eoad net add a
rich finish 10 the white evening gown.
Mirror veivets are the ilghtcst and
best fitted for tucktng and stirring
coaceitA
Most women are AZ their best IN The
dainty fu1y thinEs they call home
gowns"
For the street there Is the coRt aad
skirt costume az navy blae velvet Ia
walking iength.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-12-24


When . nan IL uflking hs saouid
bar IN mind that he Is handling .
too3 product which VII u~z1ozateeJ
se placed o. the tables og nazy 20
PIE n essentially ne sane enndiuon
that q l. 0btEined from him. says
Pref Z Il FArriEgton He shosit -
tust as particular and ~ careful Whsl
milking % uppsy his customers q tos
a fnStoy a. Ne ts when tIilns ~
glass PlteAer shieA hts vie o. cana
brings him when milking and Aakn "a
have II alled for his eva supper table
Mia and itE proGGctk ara. a. . r4ia
used rae WITH al tie Impurities hat
may have gotten iate then ca The way
from the oou te the table sa4 The con
sBuer Goes nOt iike t. - reminaed
az these possibilities o. contamination
~ the appearances q tie milk vhea
Re gets H. Mlk + nomettmsa a sesres
% positive tenEer 10 4 Community.
as d has been deunassrated Ast dia-
eases RAY he sprcat ~ hs nooS
product fFon one farm 70 mAag heass-
hol1A Whoa secA c~oataxsoas ats
eases a. NF1al4 fsysz. t~ls3fAer,E
scarlet ,eyef. ge qccaF h 4 fGEiiy
selling uiig. tbs faes sAoeld a. eeee
- ma1e keoua % the pFuper sathort
uss aHd ths MIA pzo4ncet 90 taas
taFm Should D. disposed 81 - a.
rscisa ~ Aen.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-12-24

Rub light gloves With fne bread
crumbs after each time u wearlnE n
you aiiow them 70 get reEy dirty. home
cleaning Is seldom q success; but
treated IN thls way they vii look
nice for cutie . long time.
~ lace IL irpned directly after wash.
ing. hrst under a cloth. finishing on
with nothing between Il and the iron.
there ia 10 need 70 starch " ironing
while wet gives Il jsst the right
amount Of stiffness.
After baking a cake stand the TN
directly you take Il from the oven
on a cloth which has been wrsng Out
Of hot water. Leave a few minutes,
snd then turn out. The cake viii
come out without any trouble.
When furnishing use the same pat
tern carpet in all bed rooms; then.
when the carpets begin to wear. o.
you move 70 another house. the bes'
part Of q OF two can be joined 70
gether. and viii make quite a present
able carpet.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-12-24
carried Ais Tunnels VITA Him.

Gen. sherman was IA the habit o.
accomplishing such great things with
such little loss Of time that he won .
remarkable reputation among the Con
feaerascs Tor overcoming difficulties.
remarked Gen. ". r. Clark q the
Army OF the Tennessee % q reporter
for the Washington star.
The Reneral had some Of the best
engineers In the business with him
art whenever 3 read or bridge was C
be constructed q was to be done IN =
hurry When he wanted a bridge built
De Just sent out Gen. Dodge, the great
est bridge builder that ever happened.
I guess, aud IN a little while a strue
ture would be throWa across the
stream or river. whichever the case
might be.
Il remember one time on the cam.
paiFn 60 the soa the Confederate
were planning To blow up a tunnel
that Gen. sherman was intending "a
use The matter was discussed by
the Johnnies. and one Of the Officers
remarked that he thought the blow.
inE up 81 the tunnel would be an enec
tive move. when another oaaceF. who
appreciated Gen. Sherman's ability 70
gurmount obstacles. said.
what's the use % blowing up the
tunneig sherman carries tunnels right
along with him.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-12-24
From cavaIrr . ArtIIIerr.


"The Second Ohio cavalry. said the
Captain, was on the frontier in Sep
tember. 1862. when Gen. Blunt decid
ed he wanted a battery. He detailed
thirteen men from each company Of.
the Second cavalry and formed what
was afterward known as the Twenty
nth Independent Ohio battery. The
men. receiving guns and equipment
went 10 active service AZ once. and the
adventures Of the cavalrymen trans
formed into artilierymen came thich
and fast.
For example. Private James A
Russell. armed only with 4 revolver
dropped out one day L look for water
In going through a corn field he wal
halted by two rebel scouts. who. with
( rifles a. a ready. demanded his sur
render. Russell raised his revolver
and all fred at once. The rebeii
missed their mark, while Russell
blazed away until he had disabled
I both his antagonists and received
their surrender. Then he procured 8
conveyance and took mis- two prison
ers into camp.
In one Of sts long marches in the
Southwest the battery crossed the
Ozark mountains in m~idwinter snt
was warer-bound at the crossing Of
White river. The river was seventy
Ave feet wide. fifteen feet deep, ant
the curreat WAS very rapid. There
vas no boat large enough TO carry
even one gun across and Il was de
cided TO make a raft or boat. Tbs
wagon boxes were dashed together
covered with tarpRulins. and rails
were used for decking. When the raft
va completed and loaded, the prob
lem vas how 20 get a line across
Several plans were suggested and
tried. First a mar started across in
a dug-out. The boat was swampeS
and the man vas rescued with dif
acuity. A man tried TO ride a hors'
across and failed. Then a line wal
Tied to a mules taii and an attemp.
wa made Z drive the mule. riderlesa
acrOss 20 the other side. The mule
landed on our side Of the river and
being driven back. went Oh dowI
stream. line and all. Al last Lieut.
, l. Hadley attached q line 20 ~
empty ease-shot and fired Il from on,
Of the guns.
The shot hcding Judgment on th'
other side. a mar swan across. aide,
by the line. made Il secure and th'
whole battery was ferried acrosi
without the loss Of a single article o
equipment Omcers and men were =,
elated over the achievement tina.
ghen all were safely across they ere,
a salute. The battery had many up
and downs, but was finally recognise,
As one OF the regular Ohio Organise
tons. although there was a row owe
cur not returning 20 the Second cav
airy Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-12-24
Inerpentlve 80 e..

Pretty wash hanneis In pink or blue
are Just the thing for bath gowns.
1ney are warm and comfortable for
Don wear and save a more elaborate
gown. says the Philadelphia Bulletin
Fer Z q average height six yards e
enough. and rs they need no trimming
the cost Of the gown Is trining- Cut
IN three widths. one in back " two
In front; hem. and mount on a double
yoke, finishing the neck wIlh a vide
turnover collar. Gather the fuli
sleeves into q wristband. and stitch
hens. cuts and collar. Put a big
square outside pocket ou the left
front and fasten the garment VITA
pearl buttons.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-12-24
4
WITH THE
VETEDANS
Al

movement. and the line was steady
again. thought OF this when I read
OF the aRht over the works. the men
coming 20 ciose that = Union omeer
caught an Az from one OF our men
and carried Il back with him. Sup
pose-the Union column thst pressed
up close 70 the works had struck the
point whore the C~onfedsFates broke.
what would have happenedf
There was a minute at the crisis OF
that battle when the Union troope,
climbing the Confederate works might
have gone over on 70 the backs Of men
r~etreating. The chance vent with
the minute, however, and the Union
troops az that very point were the
next minute met by a murderous IRE
The Incident illustrates the fear oul
men had OF sherman's hanking opera
tions. They had been ianked 50
many times that they were lOokinG
for a flank attack that day. instead OI
the furious assault in front-ChicsgS
Inter Ocean.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-12-24

When pruues are served they skould
fail apart fnom ihe stones ani b. very
tender. In order that sAo pranes
SHOULD reach the perfection ~ ien1er
ness q l. better 20 snas them 10 cold
water Tor tWeucefour hoar before
cookinE First taey shoala - washed
thorouehiy la scaidinE water thea
put a soak Aner TIE soaking taos
msy be boiled With sasar-nof tao
mnch-or they may b. soaked = sex
oaa tueaN four hours 10 mlik ana thsn
SERVED vita honey Honey Is alNags
better with eream than suEsE ~
Rsssan X as Rpss caa s@1re Az Nsf
Nsatoa rsusHa tnEsurAsra sleeve ~ n14x ggt
a. tRnks b e11FeA $50 uaatnE WilA gaek
toE q HRrt1a&G o. 0Fymssss Pass ca.
oesa pasiaz al esans1 rr12ELY
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-12-24

Yea can never aH1rt % forget foF
sac nomezt gh4s l. ne chtect q oEr
forest pciicy. THAT eetect - Ao1 %
preserve ne forests because they are
besuntaA tAough that 3 soca In itseiL
nor becaoss tksy are rooagez for TIE
wtit creatures q the EntsrassA
thaash tat TO- II Ecoa IN iess1f. bat
The primary oosscs q eur f1rezt pof
tcy. as q ths land policy q ne uaited
Stales Is the mAkinx q Prospsroas
homes Il Is part Ok tAu tra6iitonal
potcy q hans Hakins IL car ooaauy.
EreEy other ccazi3erstion comes a.
seconcarg Tha whole eGort q TIE
s~oFcrnmeat n teaiing Ntih hs for
ests NEST Be directed q thfs end.
keePinE n view tha fact that 4 n.
nct oniy necessary 10 start TIE hcmes
q Erosperoas out 30 keee then 10
That Is Ehy he fOrests have sot .
te kerL foa ca start q prosporous
hons ~ destreyinG tha fores,a hal
yca calRat keep n prosperoas tAaa
~GPyeaideat Roosevelt
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-12-24
Ths Nsw prIdaI 20.

AZ a recent New York society wed.
ding a decided novelty was in evi.
dence. instead Of the orthodox b0u.
quet Of orange blossoms or white and
silver prayer book, the bride carried
q fan OF costly point lace. which was
attached 70 her wrist BY means Of q
narrow white Eatin ribbon. Her long
and narrow point applique veil was
81 arranged as 10 conceal little Of her
hair. The top was twisted in a loose
fold. which vas arranged In two loops.
. much lower than the other, at the
side Of her moderately high coiaure
A very long and full spray Of orange
blossoms was fastened At the left Of
the tulie loops and trailed almost e
her shoulder. A stin larger spray wa
used on the cOrsage.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-12-24

Make a strong infusion Of ca. pour
Ing q quart Of boiling water over a
tablespoonful Of Ceylon or English
breakfast tea and letting Il stand IN
I'll cold Strain and add 70 the follow
lowing mixture: The juice Of three
lemons and the Juice Of three oranges.
the pulp snd Juice Of a shredded pine
apples and one pint Of sugar. When
the sugar IS entirely dissolved add
one quart apoIlinaris and one box
fresh strawberries or raspberries,
used whole Pour over q block Of ice
in the punch bowl A eupful Of clsret
and q tablespoonful Of curacao may be
added IL desired.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-12-24


excellent model Is vel aezpted 10 is
use and Is suited 70 many MATERIAL
Il also can be made either high or
with a square neck As illustrated r
Is made OF blue chsilis dotted with
black. the yoke being Of ecrn lace ard
the trimming black and white braid
The wrapper combines lose fronts
with a fitted back. but Is made over a
fitted front lining that means perfect
neatnesS The pointed yoke WITH The
sleeve caps give the breadth Of sho1I-
der that Is SO fashionable. but the
square yoke can be substituted and
the sleeve caps omitted Il preferred
To make the wrapper for q woman
Of medium size vii be required III
yards q or I yards a. inches vide
with \ yard Of allover lace. A Nay
Mantou pattern No ASS. sizes 81 70
-. VIII be mailed to any address On
rsceipt Of ten cents
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-12-24
A Critical Minute N BaltIe.

cone story. said the Georeis ser
Eeaut "oalls up another. In al the
talk about Kencsaw no one has ~.
forred "a what took place within tie
Confederate lines AZ the moment when
the Union troops seemed on the point
OF breaking over the hreastworka AZ
the dead angle. on Cheatam's hill
Just a. McCook's brigade received the
heaviest are % the Confederate line
in their immediate front the Confeder.
ates 20 the right % the anEie broke
and the men were moving 20 tho rear
when Major Smart 81 q Georgia reEi.
ment. coming % with ensorcements
checked the panic. I'ha men faced
again 20 the front and took their
places again behind the brcastWorks.
where they remained.
"The story was told that day that
some of the men Of Maney's brigade
heard that the Federals had aanked
the Confederate position on the left.
This word vas passed along the line.
and there Vas. Cor a few minutes.
something like . panic As Major
Smart eame up the retreAung men
we're assured that the Confederate
cavalry had checked the banking