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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15
HIT TWINE TRUST
Illinois Senate Plans Bill to Pro-
vide for Manufacture in
Penitentiaries.
SUCCESSFUL IN MINNESOTA
Divorce Measure Reported, AS is One
Giving Women Broader Suf-
frage.

Springfield, H., March Is Mem
bers of the senate committee on appro-
priations believe that state convicts
could manufacture binding twine to be
sold direct to the farmers at a good
profit 10 the state and at the same time
solve the question of employment for
convicts.
a bill will soon be presented in the
senate carrying a small appropriation
for the establishment of a small plant
in one of the state penal institutions
for the manufacture of binding twine.
In the Minnesota state peniteEtiary
at saltwater 225 convicts are employed
in the manufacture of binding twine.
This plant cost Minnesota $50 1000 and
last year it yielded profit to the state
of $4,000.
Divorce Bill Reported.
The distance between the divorce
courts and the marriage license desk
in the county clerks office will be in
creased by several miles by a bill re-
ported out of the house judiciary COM
mittee yesterday afternoon.
Remarrying will not be permitted to
either husband or wife within a year
after the date of the decree, and in
case the divorce is granted on statu-
tory grounds the person decreed guilty
may not remarry until two years have
elapsed.
Bill for Newspaper Men.
The senate passed Senator Mueller's
bill. The bill is of particular interest
to the newspaper reading public and to
the publishers, editors and reporters on
papers. 1t provides that whenever any
person shall inform any editor or pub
Usher of any newspaper published in
the state, or any reporter or CORE
spOndent thereof of crime that has
been committed, the editors publish
ers. reporters or correspondents shall
not be compelled against their wills to
divulge before any grand jury or other
body investigating the said crime, the
name of such person or persons giving
the information, and the same shall in
such a case plead a privileged com
munication.
More Rights for Women.
BY a vote of II to the committee
decided to report out the bill giving
women the right to vote on members
of. the state board of equalization,
boards of assessors and review, the
sanitary board, and city and town off
GERS, except police magistrates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15
NO APPROPRIATION
FOR EXPOSITION

Madison. Wis. March 15.-The Wis
consin assembly today killed the senate
bill appropriating $4,000 for the ex-
hibit at the Lewis and Clark exposi-
ton at Portland, Ore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15
AGED MAN is HURT
JOHN JOHNSON is IN CRITICAL
CONOITIoN-BREA HIS
THIGH IN FALL.

John Johnson. Is years old slipped
on walk in his yard at 1917 Fourth
street. last evening. and fell, fractur-
ing his left thigh. This morning he
was removed in the city ambulance TO
St Anthony's hospital. Owing 10 his
advanced age il is doubtful if Mr
Johnson will recover from his injury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15
SETTLES PIPE LINE CONTEST
Will Resume Laying Ducts Through
Warren County.

Monmouth, H.. March ia set
tlement was effected yesterday in the
injunction proceedings preventing the
Standard Oil company from building a
pipe line through Warren county with
out permission of the board of super
visors. The injunction viii be dismiss
ed and the company will resume work
at once
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15
Official Rohhed Mails

Baltimore. Md. March 10 Sydney
Adams. chief clerk in the postoffice,
pleaded guilty in the United States
district court to robbing the mails. and
was sentenced to serve three years in
The penitentiary. Two weeks ago he
was caught by means of a decoy let
ter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15

London, March IA storm of hur-
ricane force burst over the Irish and
coasts during the night and it
is feared many disasters have occur
red, but telegraph lines are broken
at many points. Numbers of minor
wrecks accompanies by loss of life
have been reported.
Postpone Trip.
The departure of Queen Alexandra,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15
POLICE CAPTAIN
is FIFTH VICTIM

Denver. Col March l5--POlice Cap
tain W II. Bohanna. who was shot by
George Shissler Sunday. died this morn
ing Including Shissler himself. Bo-
hanna is the fifth 10 die as a result of
the fury Of the madnan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15
Ms. shaM Under knife.

Baltimore. Md. March l5.-Mrs.
Leslie NJ. Shaw, wife of the secretary
II the treasury was operated on yes
terday for a serious ailment at a pri-
vate sanitarium.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15
New Scheme by Colorado
Republicans to
Gust Adams.
LEAVE MCDONALD IN
RumOrs of kidnapping of Two
of Adams Supporters
Proves a Canard.

Denver Colo. March 15.-Au sorts
of wild rumors regarding the situation
in the gubernatorial contests were in
circulation early today. One of these
was TO the effect that two of Adams
supporters in the joint legislative con-
vention had been kidnapped. but all
members were present when the morn
ing session opened.
Vote VIII BE Close.
II is evident the final vote which
will determine whether Adams shall
continue to hold the executive chair
or shall surrender il to Peabody, will
be very close. II was on this account
that the Peabody leaders secured the
adjournment of the joint convention
yesterday.
Adams Friends Confident.
Although As republicans, only one
less than a majority of the joint con-
vention. voted yesterday for a recess.
it is confidently asserted by Adams
friends Peabody will not have more
tion of the contest.
Seated to ReSIgn.
Immediately after assembling the
joint convention took a recess until
$50 p. m. The Peabody and anti-Pea-
body republicans then conferred on a
with the understanding that he will
Immediately resign, leaving the office
to Lieut.. Gov. Mcdonald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15
MAN AND WIFE DIE TOGETHER
Couple Found Dead at Saginaw, Mich,
Probably Suicides.

Saginaw, Mich. March I5.-Henry
Stadlander and wife were found dead
in their home here. The police be-
lieve they committed suicide together.
Stadlander was travelling agent for
Cudahy Brothers. of Milwaukee. and is
said TO have been short in his ac-
counts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15
Explosion at Moseow.

Moscow, March 15.--A violent explo-
sion occurred in Theatre square last
night. Several persons, one of whom
was injured, were arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15
SECOND
TRIAL UP APRIL 10

New York. March 15.-It was an
nounced at the district attorneys Of
fee today that Nan Patterson's second
trial viii begin April 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15
U. s. Consul pies.

st. Thomas. March 15.-Col. S. J.
Bergus. United States consul here since
1897. died today Of pneumonia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15
TREATY NOT DEAD
Domingo Agreement, However,
Will Not be Ratified al
This Session.
ADJOURNMENT IN DAY OR TWO
Measure VIII Be Taken Up Again at
Session in Fall-Nomina-
tions Confirmed.

Washington. March 15.-Hope has
been abandoned of ratifying the San
Domingo treaty at the present session
of the senate. The treaty is not dead.
but will be laid aside a few months. II
is quite probable the senate will ad-
journ tomorrow or Friday.
Nominations Confirmed.
The senate today confirmed the nom
nations of all officers nominated 10 be
brigadier generals on the retired list
Senator Bacon. who was seized with
illness yesterday while making a
speech in the senate, is much improved
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15
Drr,, Parry Lines.

Washington, March 15.-Discussion
Of the Dominican treaty in executive
session Of the senate yesterday result
ed in the drawing Of party lines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15
SeIse American ship
Jap Cruisers mt Singapore.

London. March 15.-A Singapore dis
patch says four Japanese cruisers ar
rived there today from the eastward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15
THE WEATHE r

Light rain snow tonight and
Thursdays warmer tonight; minimum
temperature about the freezing point.
Temperature. II. m. 26; $3.50 p. M. 40.
J. VI. SHERIER, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15

shall be allowed 10 days of free time
before the application for storage or
demurrage charges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-15

Tie Pass. March 15.-As after the
battle of Liaoyang, the advance of The
Japanese army against the new posi-
tions of the Russians at Tie pass /:
slow. The leading columns are eigh
or 10 miles southwark and in toucl
with the Russian van posts. but th'
operations at present are not serious.
Field Marshal Oyama shows sligh
intentions of pressing his advantage il
an immediate attack on Tie pass.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09
pace

Y9zr -. aGd f-e insurance ~ita
a. fta-retsc>a. % 9tt-s1 na-tTe a
.fe-4ferss.a county d ca4 cs1-anee BUS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09
Bears o. Trate Excenoed Him Cor

Bar Mayor das PIanehes the
l=aiian ambassadet . tae United
states Is expected to arrive here -
morrow about ; O'Clock and will spend
iHst fe9 minutes in Pine Bluff.
No arrangements have been made II
this CRY % meet the ambassador. De
cause thA baron seems 10 have crt
Pine Bluff out Of bis Itinerary pr
f-rricg rather 70 spend an hour er
McGeaee than a half hour here. TIL :
board of trade mas corresp sponded With
the ambassador, and be has been Civ
aa .. cordial invitation o spend a few
c.urs her- but tae trai2 will remain
4 Pine Bluff cut : .ax minutes. TIE
ooa-d of tcade vii not appoint \ corn
c1tttea TO meet he 5ar2a.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09
BATH ROOM COMPLETE
For S54.35

" have placed IN ort=r Etl1 III
STANDARD Sanitary Manufacturing
company for ore car II porcelain
enameled bath =u5s and oa4 car Of
plumbing material CONSISTING o eies-
= outfits. layatories sinks &c, W
have received h iehber's prices d
-hes= goods Al Of his material vi
bear rhe green AMI gold guarantee "a
bel Of the Stsndar5 SaatraeE Nanu-
tacturtng company. y ea7= fed 70
-ae following 6a-ae39r cuff = :
price hat Ve believe car c.r y cE2l.
cad MS side 3s s Louis
Ore .S-actars@ 3-tuca ri et1 Dor-
cztat- a1ame,-d ba-a -t,s VIZ c.ek-I
pla-4f double oarh cocz X cie<at
plated supply pipes ant ntc1-L CLa-=t
CONNECTED waste 1T. ,s=cla1 ~tCl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09
CLOTHING THIEVES CAUGHT.

Detective Stewart ibis afternoon
arrested John Todd one Of The smaaI
n gro boys who infesr The ccmmuni1y
on Tie charge Of stealing clarh
from th= dry goods store Of 3 x
Panton Todd and another neg-s.
uttered the store last night and sroie
3bour q half dozen suits Of clothes.
Tie mother of the boy will be A.
rested This afternoon for receiving
ssolen property. Four Of The sui
fave been recovered
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09

chain aet seopcer.
0ae STANDARD porcelain 2-sIalei
5n==p5ec= .aFarory. ". X 3:El
&c nickel PLATED tsE5e=,s 1ioae
pla-ad supply pipes. -sca- s-t rap
with Tas5- > 7o2r. rte@- a1zzz soap
i.sk aGd chain vi s59q9=
Ora sEDlar wash--5Hr= - vi.
r-eeus x4r43 with faGc.- ccg-- )ak
s-ar. az - 81. copper ...-= Il Ink,
NE nickel PLATED srack=.s supply
e1d irsa pipes. c1at- ps. screws,
&c cO-ple.a
" .:ii place DC aaa9- Ezz1res
eom9i4sa v..ta al conn4c----acs II my
ballroom II Pt1- Blg- t2- a ,ln 1t
So " Ia / s4n9e .1ese
fx-ae-s - tsp a. Z 3i- s11e 7o0m
Call s-t sae rh=- an .eav= Y2r- Or
Ger e2r ere a4fcr- -a4y a. III gone
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09

Tae o-a-ttest aood IS childhood; tie
most expensive is Vonarho0d.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09
PROPOSALS WANTED.

We will receive bids I'D % May I.
1905. for new TWO story brtck bank
building. for the Planters and Lam.
b4rnaens bank. Thornton. Ark Plans
and specifications will be furnished
on application. We reserve he right
to reject any and all bids
J. r Harris Secretary
Wa VI. Iayior. Chairman
Building Committees
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09
REMOVAL NOTICE

Mr.. J. ". Matthews has moved his
place os business from East Third
avenue 70 100 East Fs4rta avenue.
where he viii Dr. pleased - serv- -A-
public. M Matthews BARBECEF.S
BEEF. PORK. and MUTTON daily,
and handles only the 5ast Kansas City
meats Your ocdars solicited
J " MATTHEWS
tc 1903 East Fourth ageaue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09
--= WAX
az
Quotations.

EsD MARKET aa#aTs
/ Ta= 9cz7 II za- E-rrn-a- T--.S.g
.sees. "a sa- e.s-aa Conditions e -a-
a- H- C Tav.
azr -xeaa- ~ morning -
/ ae.5cz a. follows
--xas-EEa Ea5fHer rsra. fa5s l.oz- 2s
r. v=4. a- --- we're d-4ar show.
-a- Ii aa- a--a ana central counties
1as.ue =-aazaa 5aa as - F=@s.
- F=r- Iaaaz=a s5od
saa 5afa 5tr- progress
oaea1 7iar az tn northern and
6-ra counties 3raca If frs
0an-la4 g-5 10 b. d.n4 Large acr--
- Requires r==3lan..a2 cotton up
ra5 v-FF. promising. t7G5 ard 90 W.
-a=4e worked szs-h Con il z8-e-
-@z condition f6oaza 55eal Image
ram cho11Iaz II progress
65acreia-E-ek warm azd x=-
fam work 5adIs dala9=d planting
aamoI=f-d except 4 north h Cor
'8a god stands F.@comIng grassy
aee5inz cultivation
latter oar - H=ek
warm rains heavy n wzsr zao4rallv
fn- growing weather and vegetation
r. adj rapid progress. Cotton 1.anetn2
rearing conpfeefon. coming - val
=aFiy plantlngs being 7orE=as crop
.95ks N-ll
FIori4a-fserar5us aad vel #I.zef1f-
ufsa rams over greater portions of
state. sema laeaIiy heavy in western
caantias ratardad WORK ana caused
chr 9ama9a c5tr1n growing nicely.
.oma .ata planted faadg % r. chop
ped
Eo1fsfana-Waak warm wfsa 5eea-
-tonaI lfghs showers followed BY
heavy rains seventh aaf eighth.
Farming operations progressed rapid
y Cotton planting c5mDfated n soma
localities nor half completed n 5ther
secticns. good stands !
Misstssfppf-Warra cloudy waas
ONE excessive rains n ives Firm
ing operations progressed val in
.cuth. bnt much retarded n north ~
wet soil Much cotton Yat % 81 plant.
ID aptands crops growing wi. cot
to1 coming HD rapidly c.ooptag val
advanced
iabama-Hearhe generally fager.
able for growth and work. cotton
making satisfactory stands eAoopiag
well advanced
Arkansas-F'ir4t # @aek f8qarahsa
Tor farm operations. exeassige rains
after par: about half cotton planted,
where up, stand good
Norrh Caro,laa-Dan5 1am
weather exceptionally fa4or35ie f9r
,apid germinarion and growth Cor
ION planting ce'atinaad aets7alY II
.arlg portion Of 3aek bns a. farm
work Interrupted BY srequent showers
owarf elosA Al crops aourishing
good stands fer cotton
sonth Carolina-Coojoaa rainfall,
o,ansing felaqaf Cotton planting m.
stands good to ooor. with
n ore replanting ttan usual; son1e al
.aady chopDat
Oklahoma and indian Territory
rrigh winds and hail damaging IN 10
aatftias; rain benafcial cotton plant.
ng progressed; cotton hsls 0!aated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09
NOTICE!
Soda. Water Weather Will
Soon Be Here

Our success in this line Of
business far exceeded our expec-
tations last year. Why Be-
cause We Handled nothing but
the best OF pure fruits and syr-
ups. Many new drinks will be
added this spring that will be
very popular. We make our
own ice cream from pure cream
and have now the largest line
and biggest variety of crushed
fruits for fancy drinks in the city.
Experienced dispensers to wait
on you promptly. Our ladirs'
parlor will be prettier than last
year, and we especially solicit
the ladies trade. We expect to
double our soda trade this sum-
mer. Cleanliness our motto.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09

Wanted-My Gus ONES aas r-ieots
TO know that saye nogae ny once
and an now locaCet At IL Pice Ct
where vii De glad ID receive any
business taa- yon 14aT 1a7e "a real
estate line. ais2 IN Or. paced 10 wits
are Insurance II stock companies
Than dag yeu t3- past sayo-s a1t 4
cont 1ance u the same
Yours sr business.
CHA3 lfAYCDCK
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09
ROBINSON BROTHERS
2i6 West par-aque Street.
LOOK HERE, LADIES!

It's Just easy keep Chairs Tables a,d al Furniture
yotr house looking bright and will give them
Varuish It aud varutsdes all the
best that made al coors SOC quart
have plenty of al coio Eaa1les Iron BED aud
Bath Teb Don't need OF them? This the time to
do your house cleaning aud I've lots helps for Don't
your Buggy need Of Paint wt new
dress aud hat? think does Al colo best made quart
o a mac
ag eape and re lots s'si
u m 5 n
atandwa
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09
BOARD MEETING
Of Directors Of tne Frenchtown Levec
District

TIE first annual meeting of The
toard Of directors of the Frencntoefr
levee district was held this nornina
at to O'Clock in the Offices # City
Attorney W. F Coleman. There were
present: " H. Langfcrd, Leo Nj.
Andrews. W. R. Greenfield, jam 5
Could and A NJ Barrow The board
simply took action on the contracts
and work already done by the officers
and ratified the assessments as mad ,
Ly the assessors of the district. Tn
wots, On the Frecbto9n legee will o.
com pleted by June /.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09
AMERICAN SURETY
COMPANY
OF NEW YORK.
PINE BLUFF TRUST
COMPANY
LOCAL AGENT
BUSINESS RESTRICTED TO
SUaETYSHiP ON BONDS

TIE above company IS not only tne
strongest and best in the world ou'
Is not and never has been 4 msNnef
os rating book Or combination reg
ulating rates anywhere. It is hefs
fore nor affected by the recent LII
trust law. and Will remain ID Su'
nate for the transac;Iou ST business.
Most all other surety companies VIII
leave the state after March 23rd. 1919.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09

Right row i vi
the housewife. I've
house furnishings n.
II keeping WITH the
W hen you call
things that car we'll
prices that ever Wer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09
INSPECTION TAP.

4qa.r1c-aafart z. E g7-=ly's Or.
vate ca arrived this aearcing al Z
> ne Vaaag feaos v Ho-eIy 3 =
t-ia - sasp4ett2e oger re lines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09

h o-ce~ 70 re1ose 9ur stock % 4sa|j
paper. WI ich IS tee Ise9est IN ere c y.
NE ~,ll sell ar pst.e~G n t1e raase
~ greatly reduced pe4ces foe easa 90
thirty GAYS. Pine Bus Pant arc
Pager corrparY
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09
RUGS MAJ FROM
YOUR Old CARPETS.

Make handsome rugs. U.d Eea- 4
hea.!na can Use any ktud }. Gid car
pet. w~ita sor circaiors u4tt )-teC5
solicited Memphis Rag COMPANY
Z33-240 Jefferson skreat. aem2a )
= -snE (5t2i
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-08-22
THE PHENIx.
Legend of How 1t Lived and Died
and Lived Again

Legend of How 1t Lived and Died
and Lived Again.
The ancient tradition concerning the
phenix has introduced into nearly ev-
cry language the habit Of applying that
name to whatever is singular or IN
common among its kind. According to
ancient writer's, the phenix was bird
Of great beauty about the size of an
eagle. A shining and most beautiful
crest adorned its head, its plumage
contained nearly every tint of the rain
bow, and its eyes sparkled like dia-
monds Only one of these birds could
live at time, but its existence covered
period Of 500 or 900 years. When its
life drew to a close the bird built for
itself funeral pile Of wood and arO-
matte spices, with its wings famed the
pile into fame and therein consumed
itself From its ashes worm was
produced, out of which another phenix
was formed having all the vigor Of
youth. The first care of the new phenix
was to solemnize its parents obsequies.
For that purpose it made ball Of
myrrh, frankincense and other fra
grant things. At Heliopolis, city in
lower Egypt, there was magnificent
temple dedicated to the sun. To this
temple the phenix would carry the fra
grant ball and burn it on the altar Of
the sun as sacrifice. The priests then
examined the register and found that
exactly 500 years or exactly 900 years
had elapsed since that same ceremony
had taken place.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-08-22
mners brought rorrn a low DOW,

manners brought Iorun a low DOW,
while Gladys scarcely nodded
And wasn't that the grip asked the
mystitied Mary when they were in the
carriage.
YES" Strong replied, but he was
silent for long time.
"She was so uppish to me-" Mary
finally ventured, while Miss Miller
treated me as if / was a real lady"
And you are, Maya thousand
times the lady that some one thinks
she is" he said seriously.
But why did you call me duchess?"
THAT was little joke on the bogus
count" he replied, his face relaxing
'That will make both of them think a
bit. But here we are at your home
And you say your father is too i'll to
work, and you support the family?
Well, You are a noble girl, and don't
half appreciate the way you look after
me and my apartments" he said as he
assisted her from the carriage and
slipped. fifty dollar bill into her
hand.
Thanks, Mr.. Howard" she said
gratefully, thinking it was her monthly
TIP OF S.. This viii help father
lot. Mr. Howard. you've given me the
best time | ever had. r.
''Tut, tut Mary. It's been a selfish
pleasure for me, fear. l took you as
an experiment, and lucky one it's
proved. You have helped to open my
eyes to the true woman-the woman of
my heart. | can never forget that
Good night
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-08-22

Morning! Gov'nor in?" inquired a
confident looking stranger of a young
man who was weighing sugar in a
thriving village grocery store.
Eyes, sir"
'Um-m! Advertised for a manager,
l believer
"Yes, we have"
present manager anywhere about?''
I'm acting in that capacity at pres
ent."
"You are! Well, then, you can give
me tip as to what kind of a codger
the govn'nor is, anyway. OldY
"No; about my age"
whats your trouble with him-close
fisted?"
Some people think he isl
That's the trouble with most of 'em,
but trust me to get the worth of my
time out of him, one way or another"
with wink "Just give him my card.
will you?"
Pm engaging the new man, if you're
applying for the place." returned the
other.
on are! Wen, now, do you think
you could come to an immediate de-
cision if l made it worth your whileY'
with another wink and drawing a bill
from his pocket
Shouldn't wonder"
"Ah!' chuckled the applicant, flick
ing the greenback across the counter,
Il thought that would fix it. When
shall l show up for biz?'
''Why, l don't believe you'd better
show up at all for business here" re-
piled the other quietly, pushing the
money back to its owner. You see,
| happen to be the governor myself,
and-I don't believe you're just the
man we're looking for. Good morning,
sirp'
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-08-22
A SILVER BRIDGE.
Quaint Ceremony That Goes with q
Roumanian Wedding.

Quaint Ceremony That Goes with q
ROumanian Wedding.
At Roumanian weddings it is the Gus
tom at the wedding feast for the
groom to receive his bride over q
bridge of silver
Z Coins are placed In a double row
across the table, and over this the
bride daintily steps to her husbands
waiting arms.
The ceremony of laying the bridge is
one of the interesting events Of the
wedding feast following the religious
ceremony. When the guests are
brought to a proper spirit of festivity
by the good cheer at the board a space
at the head of the table is cleared and
from bag are drawn silver coins pro
cured for the purpose, the proper pro
vision being the production of coins
fresh from the mint.
These are laid in double row across
the table, and when all is ready the
father Of the groom makes a speech to
his son, admonishing him to see that
his brides way through life is always
paved with silver.
A proper response is made, and,
mounting chair, the elder man swings
the bride lightly to the table. Carefully
avoiding the displacing of a coin (for
that would mean bad luck the girl
makes her way across the short silver
pathway and leaps into the arms of her
spouse.
At wedding feasts where ostentation
is desired the bridge is built lengthwlse
of the table.