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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19

Kansas city, Feb. I7.-saies by sample
on track: wheat-No 2 hard. S7lt9Sssfc;
No. q hard. e5it9oso; No, red. 7aic; No.
) red. eskc. corn-No. MIXED. ok0oc;
No. mixed, 0itdaeke; No. white, to&G
4iNc; No. : white. toh0iiMc oats-No. !
mixed. siGsiitc: No . mixed, &c; No.
white. &c; No. 3 white Sa0s5Mc Rye
No. 2. We Hay-Timothy. t&oo01aoo;
prairie, sloo09.oo Eggs. isAc per
doE Pouitry-Hens. inc; turkeys, no
lsc; ducks lie. geese. u: pireuns,
&c per doE. Buttsr-creamery, extra
fancy. &c per IL; fancy, itc; store
packed. 1Eto Potatoes, to7be per b.;
IWeet, 5o11tc per bu Beta so0toc PR
bu EgE plant. uloo9la per doa oni1na.
lo01bc per bn. Cabbage, e1ooo Per cWt.
Radlahos. G0tsc per doa bunohel Tuua-
toes, g1ootto per ak basket crata Ap-
plea Sase64@ par hoL
Chirags nnd %. Leuis Casa drain.
Chicago. Feb. i1.-whsat--No. : rsd ~
NJ. No. .1o4Hc; No. . hard Winter, ne
~: No. 4 G41lr. No. I northern Epflnl.
la1cc: Ne a 1qlle: Ne I uGQo Can
NO. 4 clf1ilc; Ne 4 l1eEle oats
M. 31I1EIe, Ne. 4 1lf61la
Ell E1uls IA Uhrtl--Fa. I "a
01s1 I|14.IrI Ne, track fI11rCfa NJ
tI3| mems run-Na 1Kat' ETnf
Dad. ""& CnIr~|. ! 80 -
VA. . || NA,4 E|0|s
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19

Alhambra, ILL.,, Feb. ls.-The I'LL
nois w. G. T. U. has voted to have an
exhibit at the worlds fair. The
building probably viii be reproduc-
ton Of crest Cottage" at Evanston.
ILL.,, the home Of Miss Willard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19

"A Caucus Of Republicans HsId %
Get II Considered.
rHE OPTiSI WILL EXPIRE IN MARCH



Washington, Feb. 1s,-The repub-
hcan senators held caucus yester-
day and decided to have the senate
continue consideration Of the Pam
anna canal treaty to-day and on flu
ture days until the treaty shall be
disposed Of. This result was reached
after an hour and half's discussion
Of the Legislative situation in the
senate. The conclusion reached was
unanimous. The understanding IL
that the statehood bill does not lose
it's advantageous position in the or
der Of business when the senate Is in
Legislative session. The republican
supporters of the statehood bill agree
not to antagonize a motion for an ex-
ecutive session to consider the canal
treaty, nor to make any objection to
the prolongation Of such sessions to
any extent necessary to secure rah-
fication. The caucus was opened by
statement by Senator Allison, chair
man of the steering committee, Civ
ing it as the conclusion Of the COM
mittee, that the Panama treaty
should be ratified before adjourn
menu 2, she Presen. sesslon ~
being responsible for the order Of
business, should be followed when it
makes . susgesuoh - 70 .ne oiuo'
!, s wn v, qusss'ons 'uou'p ''
lore 'ae senate n -.
senator ouiion' cnall au = ~
colni,''ee "n io,eisn ios.iVs, ~
sen'eu = ino'ion ueclaI,ns ~ y y ~.
sense o. ene caucus .na' y. 1880 s.
snouiu ~ ln'o sAeos'iso soss I. : II II
ruary 10 ini"coiae0iy si.ef sno 0on
ciusion q sne morning puslnoss' -
ra~iy che rsnana S''iiai elor -
pHe spce.n nc u~'' g ~ ~ 800 -
cnat inc oPuon ., tne om.eu o.syos
ON tne rlgnSs anu lrancnises y .ne
fanama canM .reasy e4Piios " 80
4en OF noAo M@cn nc sa.u s-1S
osneI intsrcs.s ~ 1snei 1850 .
might desire 70 conSroi - tinpo,ns
an enterprise, 80 Sn"v - was 49,
ge'ner possible Onas We wOuiu ny.
% ape Y renew N. w o upAUn - ~
low ngure - s4V.VOV'VOO, ese Prioo
wnicn inns country nas agreeu ~ Ivy
IN case tne bargain - consu ,u
AZ oniy TWO Weeks q inc Session II
nam ana tnere was ueteFinSu'
tnougn nmiteo' oPposiuon ~ ~
treaty II was ansoiuSeiy necessary
that no further ume snould De ioss
in getting down 10 serious WORK On
the treaty. Several friends q 1ne
statenood Dill In speecnes exPresseu
the opinion that the cniei purpose q
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
Three Trninmsn Fatally sealdsd.

Leadville, Col, Feb. 1s.--Conductor
John Summers, Engineer Benjamin
Spencer and Switchman w. e. Rogers
were caught under an engine that
jumped the track and turned over in
the Denver & Rio Grande yards yes
terday and were fatally scalded by
escaping steam. The accident was
caused by ice on the rails.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
'DEPEW JERKED UP.
Teller Takes Exception 20 Some Of
the New Ysrksr,s Remarks.
The laval APPROPRIATION BILL.
Ths House Debates ths Measure tRsse-
tuition Introduced BY Nj. Richardson
Regarding tire Isis Of PInss-Ths
stevens Bill Defsstsd.

Washington. Feb. lathe senate
yesterday agreed to the conference
report on the army appropriation
bill. Discussion of the statehood bill
was resumed and Senator Depew con-
tinued MS remarks in opposition to
IL. After Senator Depew had pro-
ceeded for some time Senator Teller
took exception to some Of his re-
marks regarding the unequal repre-
sentation in the senate. Advancing
to the center aisle and speaking with
great fervor, Senator Teller said it
was no small thing TO talk about
changing the form under which the
government had grown so great and
SO strong. Il have listened TO good
deal of nonsense" said he, II have
listened to good deal / consider be-
meath the dignity Of the senate, but
| cannot listen to Senator Depew's
remarks without saying here, as a
senator and as a citizen of the United
States, that / feel insulted and 1
think the American people win feel
this insult from the senator from
New York"
Replying, Senator Depew said he re-
gretted that Senator Teller felt in
suited. but ''when You add 10 the mi
nority representation in this senate"
he said. .and take it farther away
from the people, you are calling at
tention to condition where You can
not tell what the. people may do in
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19

washington, Feb. 1s.-Foliowing
promptly the signing Of a protocol
for the settlement Of the United
states claims against Venezuela, Mr..
Bowen began negotiations with N.
Jusserand, the French ambassador,
for the preparation Of a protocol for
the adjudication Of the claims Of citi-
Gems Of France against the South
American republic.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19

ST. Louis, Feb. 1s.--Louis @. Bohlei
former United States marshal and .
well-lnovn republican politician q
81 Louis. n dead IS The result Of "a
operation for cancer. He vas ap.
pointed N 1919 b. President Mckinley
ara served four year,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
Have Voted for . Strike.

Chicago, Feb. 1S.--Announcement
that an overwhelming majority Of
the Chicago City Railway compapy's
employees have voted for strike is
to be made tonight at conference
of delegates from unions comprising
the allied trades connected with the
operation Of the system.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19

Macon, 40, Feb. 1s.-Dr. P. V. R
Dafoe. q wen known citizenlof Te-
oumseh, Neb., died on the Ncbraala-
colorado express train yesterday
morning Just before Il reached this
cftv Al one O'Clock. HIS death was
due 70 consumption.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
B.r.A M,ddlsw.lrh. Ch.mp,ou wrestler

Kittanning, Pa, Feb. 1s.--In the
wrestling match here for the middle-
weight championship of the world,
Fred Barth succeeded in securing
two falls on Atherton, the former
champion, and is now entitled to wear
the championship belt. The first fall
was secured by Atherton in ~ min
utes. Barth secured the next in "A
minutes Is seconds. Barth then won
by throwing Atherton in 20 minutes
~ seconds. 4ttf5
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19

Topeka, Kan. Feb. is.-No further
Developments have taken place In The
Santa Fe wage negotiations NE
conductors and trainmen said lat
night they would never accept less
than q 90 per cent increase IN wages
while the road officials are equally
positive that no such Incrcaee rii'
bs Rranted. ne chnnc.l for settle
ment are uot ncallT % iaforarls
nov nr they nef. q r'sek 80. 4p'nr'
hing dsshlls VA p d''' '''' '''.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19

should ths supply Of asphslt 4 Irln-
dad become exhausted. according 70
an expert N Ne use o. thia material.
: rlin EIsataI I'D nhi1h pndeli|1I
~ area q Eyounl nsar 1ort D..
rarr1s' uI[t' nag X drawn rrrn. ~.
Ir1Inf \ 114 r1rl y m Iaa|.1 III.I.
@.|'|I RI ||||.. ||11|'.||
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19

New York, Feb. 1s,-The Associated
rress has received the following CO.
Sc dispatch from President Castro.
Enisd Caracas. Feb. 10; Il charge
~ Associated press 70 transmit To-
r1lher with my gratitude, my senti-
1nnls Of defcfencs TO the people Of
Is. unIted States.n
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16
SOuSA'S BAND.

A most enjoyable evening was in
dulged in not long ago by a party OF
.Thespians who had met for the purpose
Of killing a rabbit" after which read
ings were In order.
The works of famous humorists were
rendered to rounds of applause, while
the lines Of pathos touched the chords
of sympathy and the appreciative sill
ence following paid the highest complf
ment to the artists conception.
The two star" readings were "Su-
sizes Band" given by Harold Ashford
and an original composition by the
same artist which gave him great OPP
portunity to display his ability in a
character bit. Mr.. Ashford's original
piece was called "The Douglas Patent
Closet Beats the Cars" Bath the
Plumber.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16
MOlOkai Police Methods
Are Scored
By Wailuku Grand Jury

defendant for failure OF the prosecution
10 bring corroborating witnesses to the
evidence OF the complainant witness.
There were also other grounds for the
motion but the Court allowed the mo-
ton on this ground more than the
others.
The trial jury is sitting today hear
ing cases indicted by the Grand Jury.
Judge Kalua goes this evening to Ho-
uoluu and will return on Wednesday
morning.
Following is the report OF the Grand
Jury:
Hon. J. W. Kalua, Judge Second Cir
cult Court Waikiki, Maui.
Sir:-We. the Grand Jurors Of the
said Circuit Court. would make the
following report: We have examined
twenty-four cases, OF which We return
to this Court true bills. viz:
Territory Of Hawaii v. All Fat, lar
ceny second degree.
Territory of Hawaii v. Kane, larceny
second degree.
, Territory OF Hawaii v. Chas Munena,
larceny second degree.
Territory of Hawaii v. Harry Bar
telle, rape.
Territory of Hawaii " Manuel Sylvia,
larceny second degree.
Territory OF Hawaii v. Roke Pasane,
larceny second degree.
Territory of Hawaii " Chibo, assault
with a weapon.
Territory OF Hawaii v. Wong Lock,
larceny second degree.
Territory of Hawaii v. Taxi, assault
with weapon.
Territory Of Hawaii v. julie Rod
rigues. assault with weapon; 1.-TWO
other indictments).
Territory OF Hawaii v. Jose Comes,
larceny second degree.
Territory of Hawaii V. Jose Rod
rigues. polygamy.
Territory of Hawaii V. John X. Ke-
anu, burglary list degree.
Territory OF Hawaii v. Suyanaga,
burglary End degree; 1.-TWO other In
dictments).
Territory OF Hawaii v. ALBANIA, as
sault with intent to commit rape.
Territory OF Hawaii v. okano. brib-
cry.
Territory OF Hawaii v. S. All Nj,
bribery.
Territory of Hawaii v. William Pu-
Mai, perjury.
Territory OF Hawaii v. Iona Kaai
larceny second degree.
Territory OF Hawaii v. Kawano, as
sault with a weapon, no bill.
During our session we have investi.
gated the Police Department of Maui,
Molokai, and Lanai, as well as the al
legged irregularities of the Road Board
OF Wailuku, Maui.
Under the former we are convinced
that the police force of Molokai is IN
open to severe censure. We find that
at least two of the commissioned Off
GERS are in the employ OF private par
ties; that the larger proportion OF their
time Is spent in the services OF said
private parties: that the larger pro-
portion of their time is spent In the
service OF said private parties, and
that the larger proportion of their sal
aries is paid by the government. This
custom OF police officers being employed
by private parties to look after theiI
private affairs, we consider should be
stopped,
We would mention one especially
Kahaneli, who draws the largest sal
AIRY paid to any constable on the island
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16

The BUSINESS MANS HANDY IN,
pEx, published In the Saturday BulIe
tin and the Weekly Edition, gives a
concise and complete resume Of all le'
gal notices, calls for tenders, Judg
ments, building permits and real es
tate transactions. Evening Bulletin
rs cents per month. Weekly Bulletin
" per year.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16
ROOM AND BOARD.

ROOMS AND BOARD - The Metro.
pole Hotel has changed hands and
will be conducted as a first-class
boarding and lodging house, 1850
Alakea Street. 2i6S-lm
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16

Near Tiverton, Devonshire, England,
there is to be seen a blackbird with a
white head and speckled back.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16

FOR RENT: Furnished Rooms-Nice,
cool, mosquito proof rooms. AIakea
House, Alakea st. bet. Hotel and
King. 2265-tf
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16

FOR RENT-Five.room house, modern
improvements; South St.; $40 per
month. Honolulu Investment Co.,
Judd Bldg. PATTI
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16

COOL, mosquito-proof rooms; 50 per
week. Alakea st. House, AIakea St
bet. Hotel and King. 2265-tf
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16
r. e. KINGS LIST.
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
FURNISHED five-room cottage at Cot,
tage Grove, King st.
TWO ROOM COTTAGE, King Place;
$500.
FIVE ROOM COTTAGE at Cottage
Grove, King 81.
FURNISHED Housekeeping Rooms at
Cottage Grove.
FOR SALE.
FOUR COTTAGES at a bargain known
as King Place by the German
Church, Beretania st.
r. e. KING.
Cottage Grove, King Street.
Tel. white 1861.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-An almost new piano, lit.
tie used. Address b., Bulletin of.
fice. 247S.lw
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16

Fine Job Printing at tho Bulletin
office.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16

"For Sale" cards at Bulletin offies-
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16
HELP WANTED.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. statesmen. Az
ply at Sachs Dry Goods Company.
24S2.1w
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16

TO LET - Furnishing housekeeping
rooms; hot and cold baths. Los An.
geles, 1543 Fort st. 2355-tf
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16
WANTED

WANTED - Partnership in business
where capital and services are re-
quired. Address w. l., Bulletin of.
fee. 24Sl.lw
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

EouND-A remedy for dandruff. You
can get rid of this troublesome dis
ease with Pacheco's Dandruff Killer.
At Union Barber shop. 24S2.tf
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16

FOR sALE-Fresh Jersey COW. Ad.
dress A. w. Eames, Wahiawa, Oahu.
24S2.lw
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16

TO LET-Cottage on Vineyard St.;
doors from Punchbowl. Apply at 1852
Vineyard st. 2460.tf
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
HOTELS.

OCCIDENTAL HoTEL-All convent.
ences. Hot and cold baths. Tele.
phone. First..class system. Fine
rooms 81 per week. King and Ala.
kea streets. Best 25c meals in city.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16
FOUND.

FouND-Insurance against the break
age Of plate glass at The Honolulu
Investment Co. 2051.tf
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16
siTUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED - Position by experienced
coachman; Honold,u references CIV
en-. Inquire Magoon bldg, room 10,
from a. IN. to IL m. 24G2.lm
wANTED-Position as stenographer
OF bookkeeper: can do office work of
any kind. A. b., Bulletin office.
24S2.lw
SsANTED-Stenographer wants posi-.
zion. Address L. A., Bulletin office.
24S0-lw
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16

70 LET-Storage room in the center
of Honolulu. Inquire Of A. v. Gear.
2436-tf
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-16
BARRIERS.

W. r. Chiffon has removed his bar
Der shop to No. SO Hotel St., next
to the Honolulu Tobacco Co.
2450-1m
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-04-23
The Best Way to Teach History.

The idea of object teaching, the founda-
ton of the Froebel system Of instruction,
has in recent years met with general accept
ance and adoption in almost every branch of
education, high and low, with resultant ben
etits which are beyond question. Even such
subjects as grammer and arithmetic are
now taught in this way so far as practicable,
and with marked advantage over the old
dry and abstract method. The practice of
teaching history by making pilgrimages to
the very scenes where great historical events
have occurred is an application of the same
principle and much more valuable in the
way of impressing the reality of history upon
the minds of the young than any amount of
mere textbook instruction could be. A re-
cent issue of the "Four-Track Series" pub
lished by the New York Central manage
ment, gives a description of the historical
sites in the immediate vicinity of New York,
which will be of exceeding value for the
guidance of teachers and others who desire
to adopt this method of historical study
One Of the best ways to develop civic pride
and promote good citizenship lies in this
very direction, an increase of knowledge of
local history being accompanied with an in
crease of interest in matters of local govern
ment and higher concern for what affects
the welfare and good name of the commu-
nity.-From Leslie's Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-04-23
Men Gloomy at breakfast.

"Our business wouldn't be so dis
agreeable if we didn't have to serve
breakfast to men," said waiter in
one of the better cafes one morning
recently. See that fellow over there?
Well, naturally, he's one of the best
fellows that eats here, and at dinner
he is prince and never growls at any,
thing, but at breakfast he always has
a kick coming. IT'S the same way
with nearly all men. They act as if
they had got out of bed backward. In
the morning they are nearly all of
them cross, hard to please. 1t isn't
the same with women. The reverse is
true of them. If they find fault at
all, it is generally at dinner. Most
women are as sweet-tempered in the
morning as in the evening. If the men
were as consistent, we would not have
half so hard time of it."-Chicago
Inter Ocean.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-04-23

urine, infrequent and too frequent
urinary discharges tell of kidneys
out of order.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kidney
ills from common backache to dam
gerous diabetes.
a. L. Ritenour, owner of the wood
yard at 125 East Cork Street, VIM
chester, Va, says: Ever since l had
La Grippe L have been sufferer
from kidney troubles, which made
themselves apparent in racking
pains through the region of the kid
neys and across the small of my
back. The pains were always Sc
we're, and sometimes so sharp and
biting that they compelled me to
take to my bed. The kidney secre-
tions furnished further evidence of
disorders. They were off color, ir-
regular, and painful of passage.
Added to this there was an annoying
weakness. The newspaper advertise
ments of Doan's Kidney Pills attract
ed my attention, and 1 procured a
box of that remedy at Franck Baker
& Sons drug store. The relief l ex-
perienced was magical. The pills
lifted me from my bed of sickness,
placed me on my feet, and made me
well man. I can work as well as
ever. Doan's Kidney Pills, I believe.
saved my life. They are a great
remedy to stop kidney troubles re-
sulting from colds"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kid
ney medicine which cured Mr.. Rit-
enour will be mailed on application
to any part of the United States.
Address Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y. For sale by all druggists;
price so cents per box.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-04-23
SURE CURE FOR RHEUMATISM.
In This Case the Tomato Proved to
Be just as Good Rs the
Potato.

81 have been cured of rheumatism
strangely" said fat man, according to the
Philadelphia Record. 1T happened in this
manner: Il was groaning in my office the
other day when the janitor OF the building
entered and said
Are you i'll, sir?
oh, I'm nearly crazy with rheumatism,
/ answered.
Well, sir, said he, L tell you what you
do. just you get a raw tomato and carry
it in your pocket and in little while you
will be all right
Il got the raw tomato, and | carried it,
and, by Jove, the rheumatism left me. So
called in the janitor and made him pres
ent of box of good cigars.
You cured me, William, | said to him
in hearty voice. With your raw tomato
you cured me entirely
Raw tomato, sir?' says William why,
sir, you misunderstood me- | didn't say
raw tomato. | said it was raw potato that
you were to carry
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-04-23
AGAINST SECRET MARRIAGES.
DenunciatiOn by a Minister of a Gus
tom That Is Growing in
This Country.

There seems to be a prevalent and
persons who intend to marry to go
away from home to place where they
are not known, and, with none of their
friends present, to be clandestinely
married by some total stranger, who,
for a small compensation, is willing to
be the instrument of their union, even
though he has no assurance that the
parties have right to marry. Some
actually appear to think that they have
accomplished very brilliant ma
neuver, and that they are to be COM
plimented for their smartness in keep
ing the news from their friends until
some time after the event, or until the
fact leaks out through the list of mar
riage licenses granted, which appears
in the newspapers, writes Rev. Arthur
Gorter, in the Living Church.
The time waswhen a secret marriage
was either direct indication that the
consent of the parents had not been
obtained, that the parties were under
legal age, or that there existed some
other very good or, we might say
"bad" reason why they should have
slowed darkness rather than light"
In the eyes of those who look on such
matters in a reverent and sober way
secret marriage is considered to be
shameful and improper; yet it is
claimed that there are reasons of an.
Ot her, and difara1+ Govt ,,-l;.l -. l. 10
secrecy desirable and in some cases al.
most necessary. 1t is said that in some
communities a public marriage
done in a stylish way is attended by
such expense that it is greater than
circumstances can afford Also. that
the thoughtless ridicule and horseplay
of friends is so unbearable that the
only remedy it to escape from them by
fight.
The way to correct such a condi
ton is to have the marriage ner
formed in so simple, unobstrusive
modest and devout a way that the
expense is of small consequence and
the ignorant lack of consideration
and propriety of ones friends is
avoided
As long as the present state of af
fairs is allowed to continue, wher
one hears of a secret marriage, while
not wishing to be harsh in his iudg
ment. he cannot but feel distrustfu
of the cause; for, if all was right
the marriage ought to have been
done in an open and fearless way.