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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-10-15
LIST OF LETTERS.

The uncalled for letters remain
ing in the postof6ce of Brownsville,
for the week ending Saturday.
October II 1907, are as follows:
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-10-15
PERSONALS.

Ed. Box came up from Point
Isabel last night.
Mrs. A. S. Hord is saying at
Lerdo, Durango, Mexico.
D. S. Connect of ShepleS, Texas,
is registered at the Miller.
H. c. Franks. of San Antonio.
is here in important business.
Mrs. John Scanlan and children
returned from the Point last night.
William Cramer and wife ar
rived here from Dayton, Ohio last
night.
Mrs. o. Shoemaker, of Indiana
polls, Indiana, is a guest of Mrs.
Moore at the Miller Hotel.
o. c. Hildebrandt of San Anto-
MO, arrived in the city last night
and is a guest at the Miller.
R. H. Riggin and wife of Shep-
ley, Texas who arrived in the city
last night are guests at the Miller.
J. A. Tillman of Brownsville
and w. NJ. Hill of Bay City visited
Llano Grande and Mercedes yes
terday.
J. B. Parson and wife of Pend
Teton, Indiana, are in the city to
look over the country in the lower
Rio Grande Valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Jones ar
rived in Brownsville last night
from Toledo, Ohio. They are
touring the state fer pleasure.
Mrs. w. A. Neale, who attended
the convention of the Order of the
Eastern Star in San Antonio last
week, returned home Sunday
night.
John Champion and niece, Miss
Erwin, Miss Broughton, Joseph
Kucke and Master Albert Egly |
went down to Point Isabel Monday
morning.
Mrs. J, A. Thompson and chill
dren arrived here last night from
DesMoines, Ohio. to reioin Mr..
Thompson, who will make his
home here.
Colonel Alba Haywood. presi-
dent of the San Benito Eand and
Water Company, arrived in the
city last night and is guest at
the Miller Hotel.
Col. Vim. Doherty has returned
to Corpus Christi, accompanied by
Dave O'Brien, of Houston, who
was recently in the employ of the
Texas railroad commission as ex-
pert tariff calculator, is to be chief
clerk to Traffic Manager VIM. Do
herty, of the Gulf Coast Line.
Mr.. O'Brien, it is understood, will
take up his new duties at once.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-10-15
TEXAS LAND

Homes for a miIIiOn---DO you want oHes
Life may bea struggle for yen and yours.
Get a new start in Texas. Get on the
land. The last cheap fertile farm land
in the United States. Take your choice.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-10-15
For Sale.

A 16-H. P. Fairbanks & Morse
Gasoline engine, with a No. 8 Van
VIE centrifugal pump and other
fixtures, making complete outfit,
ali in good condition, Can be
seen at ranch of J Y. Adams.
1mS14 J. S. & NJ. H. Cross
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-10-15
LADIES' LIsT.

Alvarez Srita. Cuca, Benavides
Candelaria, Celicardo Srita. An
tonia, Chapa Celistina, Foster Miss
Annie M, Figeroa Juanita, Con
zales Srita. Cesaria NJ. Cd. Garcia
Mrs. Cruz, Galindo Tomasa, Lopez
Maria Antonio, Moore Miss Mag
gle May, Ochoa Tomasa A., Ro-
driguez Srita. Dolores, Rodriguez
Josefna, Ramirez Sra. Paula, Ro-
driguez Sra. Teofla, Serrata Srita.
Concha (2), Trevi1o Josefa, Tur-
ner Mrs. Tomasa T., Villa Sra.
Juana, Yumada Srita. Refugia.
GENTLEMEN.
Bali Juan, Beckeam J. H,
Chandler Mr.. & Mrs. R. B., Cath
cart DR.. J. West, Castalleda Louis,
Dixon R. A., Flores Benito, Con
zalez Dario, Galvan Sabos R. de,
Goumer w. B., Hus J. w, Ibarra
Albino, Longoria Juan P, Locke
S. D., Lazarte Ynocencio, Martin
]. F.. Nike Tony, Olivarez PRINT
two, Pierce Rev. Charles S., Ur-
bano Refugio, Rodriguez Genaro,
Ramirez Geronimo, Reyes Luis (2),
Rodriguez Lorenzo, Tandy Clyde,
Stevenson Paul, Sertudar S. Tho
1ibo Bartolo, Tripes c., Tester
Rev. E., Vega Rafael.
Person calling for the above
etters please say advertised.
J. B. SHARPE, Postmaster.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
EMPLOYEES MUST TAKE RISKS.
District VIII Not Pay for Men In
iured In Line of Duty.

In the case Of John Wells. an employe
Of the District pound. who was bitten by
a rabid dog while returning the animal
10 its owner. and who has since made
numerous trips to the Pasteur Hospital
I'm Baltimore for treatment, Corporation
Counsel Thomas holds that the employe
assumed the risk Of injury, and that
the District cannot be held responsible.
Wells was bitten April O. and four days
later the dog died, suffering with rabies
Or. W. c. Woodward, health officer, be
came interested I'm the case, and arranged
for Wells treatment al the Baltimore
hospital. paying his cost Of transporta-
tiou. amounting to S}5, out of his own
pocket according 90 the ruling Of the
corporation counsel Or. Woodward will
lose this sum.
DR.. Woodward modestly declined to
take any credit for this when asked con-
ceruing the case yesterday Wells has
been a faithful employe Of the District for
twenty-five years" said he He IS a
poor man. unable 90 pay for the treat
meut himself. and I would not have him
risk the possibility Of contracting hydro
phobia for the sake Of a few dollars
With the exception OF the police and
fire departments, no provision is made
by the District government for the care
Of those Of its employees who contract
disease or are killed I'm the line Of duty.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
Committee Want. AIIeys widened.

Mai. Richard Sylvester. superintendent
Of police; George S. Wilson. secretary TO
the board OF charities, and William p
Richard. surveyor Of the District. the
committee appointed to investigate the in
sanitary conditions Of alleys, yesterday
recommended that the width Of Blagden's
alley. bounded by Ninth, Tenth, NJ, and y
streets northwest; Logan place, bounded
by North Capitol. First. NJ and L streets,
and Pierce place northwest; and Free
mans alley, located between Sixth, Sew
enth. L. and VI streets northwest, be in
creased to forty feet. According 10 the
report. these alleys are occupied princi-
pally by negro families and are in poor
sanitary condition.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
PLACES OF INTEREST.

I5rr7ry of Congress-Open 3 q. m. 20 10 p. m. on
secular davs; from p. n. 10 10 p. M on Sundays
and on certain holidays.
Public Lihrary-Open 9 e. m. 10 ?. m. holidays.
10 g. m 20 10 D. m Sundays, TO 10 p. m.
Executive Mansion-Open 10 a. N. % Z p. m.
United States Capitol-0pen 9 a. m 70 ?. M
United States Treasury Open a. m. 70 2 p. IN.
State. War and Navy Departments-open a. m.
10 2 d. m The original Declaration ol idepen-
dence is in the library Of the State Department.
United States Patent Ofice-Opep = a. m. 10 2
y. m.
United States Pension Bureau-open a m. to
p IN.
United States Post -ofioe-open 2 a. m. to p. m.
Washington CITY Post-oaice-Open all hours The
Dead Letter Office IS in the city postorlce.
National Botanic Gardens-open a. m to p m
Fish Commission-Open a. m. 20 p. m
Army Medical AIuseum-Open g a. m TO .. m.
National Aluseum-0pen a. m to p m. TN
cluding holidays.
Smithsonian Institution-Open 9 a m. to P. N.
Gncludng holidays.
Agricultural Department-Open a. m 10 p, m.
Bureau Of Engraving and Printing-Open 3 a. m.
washington Monument f555z feet in heighO-Open
g q. m TO $50 p IN. Elevator does not rn after
40 p. M
Corcoran Gallery Of Art-Open go e. m. 10
y. m. in winter. 9 n m. 90 D m. m summer.
Sundavs-is0 o. m. 10 5 p. m, excepting IN md
summer Admission iree on iNesiA's' 9i'' -
Saturdays and Sundays; other days. 15o admission.
Government Printing Ohlce-Open 10 a. N. 10
p m.
Navy Yari-Open 9 a. m. 70 $50 p. n.
southworth Cottage Seth 81. and Prospect ave.
IL THE SUBURBS.
Mount Vernon. the home and tomb Of Washing
ton-Open II a. m. TO ?. m
Arlington National Cemetery-Open all day.
Cathedral Grounds. Tennalgt0wn road-Open 8 a
m 10 G p. m
United States Soldiers Home-Open 9 g. N. Il
sunset
Geological Park-open all day,
Rock Creek Bridge and Park
Chevy Chase and Ksnsingt0n.
Naval OtserIatoU-Open q. m. N 5 p. n.
CABIN John Bridge Catholic University, and Alex
andra.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
ASKS STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
East Brookland Association Also
Elects New Officers

Recommendations TO the District Com
missioners that several streets be im-
proved were adopted at meeting Of the
East Brookland Citizens Association last
night. One Of the recommendation was
with reference 10 Eighteenth street, which
the association thought advisable 20 have
graded and macadamlzed Similar action
for the improvement Of Irwin street from
Twelfth street east was also taken.
officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows: Charles McCauley
president; +. NJ Pierce, vice president.
+. F. Cox, secretary and treasurer; z. NJ
Pierce. Charles Guiles. L. J. Runyon. Jo-
seph Drice. and Arthur RosseN, directors
Ten additional citizens were voted In as
members Of the association.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
Special Officers Named.

The Commissioners yesterday approved
the recommendation of Ma Sylvester
that W. ". Mills be appointed special
policeman. for duty at the post-ofiice
building; that Robert Taylor be appointed
a special policeman, for duty on the
grounds Of the Universalist Church. Thir-
tcenth and i streets northwest; that c.
A. Snow and J. 2. Heap be appointed
special policemen. for duty with the
Washington Humane Society.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
REAL ESTATE NEWS.

Louis H. Schneider has sold through
Stone & Fairfax the brick dwelling at l720
Fourteenth street northwest for $500.
The property has q frontage Of % feet by
a depth of 12o. running back to an alley
in the rear, making the purchase price
nearly 81 a square foot The purchaser
intends to make extensive alterations In
the house. building It out TO the building
line and converting the front into store
room for his own occupancy.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
Pay Million in Taxes.

Approximately T,OJ0,00O was yesterday
paid into the office Of the collector OF
taxes by owners Of real and personal
property who desired to effect the saw
ing Of 1 per cent a month which is added
TO tax bills not paid before the 1st Of
June. At the closing hour yesterday As
SCISSOR Griffin and Tax Collector Davis
said that the last week was the busiest
their Offices have ever experienced.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01

Wiuige. Gibbs & Daniel have sold for
joseph J. Moebs and Michael O'Connor,
to Mrs. Augusta c. Motz, the apartment
building at Sc I street, on the south side
OF the block between South Capitol and
First streets southwest. The building has
eight suites Of rooms, and was construct
ed by Mr. Moebs about a year ago. 1t Is
understood that 5000 was paid for the
property. The purchaser intends holding
it as an investment
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

To Fort Monroe, Norfolk. Newport News. and ali
points S1uth-Norfolk and Washington steamers
every DAY in the year st So p m. ard day
steamer even dates In May leaving at a m.
To Mount YeruTl-Steamer Macalester daily. 10
a. n. and IS ?. m, from Seventh street wharf,
Chesapeake Besch-See time table.
10 Rock Creek Bridge Geological PARK. Chevy
Chase. and Kensington-Cars from Fifteenth street
and New York avenue every fifteen minutes.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
Named on Flour Commission.

Upon recommendation of Col W. c.
Haskell. sealer Of weights and measures.
r. L. Gait and Edward Graves were yes
terday appointed members of the -four
commission, vice George W. Cisseu and
Theodore J. Mayer. deceased. B. 3.
Earnshaw is the remaining member Of
the commission, which consists Of a
wholesale grocer, a wholesale baker, and
a jobber in -four
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
Storm Costs Parks 5000.

The superintendent Of parking has re-
quested that S5oG of the emergency fund
of 1907 be placed at his disposal for the
removal Of the fallen trees, broken limbs,
&C, resulting from the storm Of the 9th
instant. The damages from the storm,
he states. are confined principally to the
southwest. southeast. and northeast sec
tions Of the city
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
Oman Air sncred Concert To-morro1v.

The Naval Gun Factory Band will give
a sacred concert tomorrow Sunday ana
every Sunday during the entire summer
at Randle Highlands from to p. m.
Take Capital Traction Pa ave. cars going
east. marked F and g. and get free trans
fers to Randle Highlands. Only a few
minutes ride east of the Capitol a mag
nifcent view Of the city and surrounding
country from RandIe Highlands.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
Get street sign Contract.

The Commissioners have accepted the
bid Of the J. L. Mott Iron Works. of New
York, TO furnish the District with 100 cast
iron street sign brackets, TO be erected at
the intersection OF streets and avenues
where difficulty is now experienced in
properly designating the intersections.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
Moves Into New Store.

Mr.. 7. E. Gilbert has removed his tai
loring establishment from SIS f street.
where he has been for many years in bust
ness, to his new store at 925 F street. Mr..
Gilbert has spared no expense in fitting
up a modern and attractive store at 925
+ street with every facility for showing
goods and tailoring them.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
Excellent Rock Fishing
at Chesapeake Beach.
Norwegian Cruiser Coming.

United States Minister Peirce has noti-
fed the State Department that the Nor
wcgian government is sending the cruiser
Harold Haarfagre TO represent Il at the
jamestown Exposition. She Is expected
to reach Hampton Roads July /
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
VIM. Cannon's High-Grade Purissima

Rye has for many years enjoyed favor as
the best of whiskies for use in the home
II eXCels both as a tonic and as a stimu-
liant. Phone y. 52S. VIM. Cannon. 1925
lth ST NV.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01

At home. when bread Of equal quality can
be had by specifying Schneider's Malt
Bread at your grOCeT's. Uniformly pure
satisfying. and nutritious order il. sc loaf
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01

Is the purest and best medicinal whisky
on the market. Physicians recommend it.
Phone Main 20S2-Joseph p. Fegan, 4C6 9th
ST nw.-for a full qt. 81 delivered.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01

would create a fund Of s2S5,ooo, which.
with the $4,000 borrowed, would make
S3S5,0o0. enough to finance the entire enter
prise.
Mr Harper suggested a plan for dues
70 the club privileges for persons who
were not stockholders, and went into
comparative details Of the cost Of the
proposed building with the Willard Hotel,
the Ouray Building the Colorado Build
ing, aad the proposed Randolph Hotel 10
show that the income from the Chamber
Of Commerce would Justify the outlay. as
In the case OF the buildings mentioned.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01

For twenty years. and are still selling it
Maerzen and Senate-brewery bottling.
Arlington Bottling Company, same old
place Phone W a.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
ueodousrters for Choicest Butter.

Patrons Of James F. oyster. 9th and Pa.
ave. are always assured fresh, delicious
butter All leading brands. bib boxes
"Four-Leaf Clover Creamery a speciality
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
EaeIe Brand Condensed MIIk. 1ac Pcr

can; cans Challenge for 25c; fancy lem
ons, 2oc doz.; 25c Milk Chocolate, TIC; l0c
cakes, 7l7c, 25c UAll-No After-Dinner
Mints, TIC. Pyles' 10 New Method Stores.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01

The United States Geological Survey
Engraving Division will hold a smoker at
the Turn Hall. corner Seventh and L
streets northwest, tonight al s.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
The Mercantile Society.

ReisinGer Makes the Best Ice Cream.
81 gal, SOC \ gal. 235 C. Tel NJ. 2157.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
Estimate of Surplus.

In another statement Mr., Harper
showed how. on a liberal scale Of eXpendi-
ture. the gross income from the building
would be $39,5o0 annually, and the ex-
peuses 5000 leaving a surplus income
Of SIo.l60 annually, in excess OF 8 per cent
of the cost.
After the reading Of Mr Harper's re-
port. A. Lisner. c. J. Bell, and Mr.. Har-
per each announced they We're ready 20
subscribe 5000 each in the bonds of the
new huiIdlcE. an announcement greeted
with loud applause. The project was in
formally discussed. and In general ap-
proved by J II Magruder, Joseph Stras-
burger. John l.. Weaver Thomas C..
Moves. r. y. Harper. c. J. Bell. and
Thomas Hume
IL was determined that n committee OF
seven be appointed TO consider the plan
proposed by Mr. Harper and others. that
may he presented. and report at meet
( ing Of the committee % be held next week
az the call of the Chair. Mr.. Bell stated
/ that he would take time 10 consider the
personnel Of the committee Of seven be-
/ fore appointing it.
The committee adjourned 70 meet az
/ the call Of the Chair
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01

Manufacturer price. So, II taken at
once, S27.75. Apply 5lS 5th ST. NV.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
Cbicnvo Jewel Gns Rnnrea.

Most economical: best bakers G. A
Muddiman & Co, 616 9th st.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
Feean's Granville Rye

l06 T street northwest, claims the lowest
pan rate in Washington. Investigate.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
Do Not nuy MIIhurn's

Hotel Summer Garden. Rathskeller. n. Y.
ave. and llth ST. F. Endres, Prop.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
Encra.ers, Smoker To-night.

Malaria Capsules unless YOU intend 20 fc
low directions. All druggists, 25c.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
Carpets Taken Up. Cleaned, and stored
Nc Have Sold Henrich,. Reer

f. 3. HinkeI & Co, successors to ThorT
Carpet Cleaning Co. ass Me. ave. Tel. 2O25
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
The Finest Lynn Haven Bay Crabs
For snIe-sec,ionnI Bookcase.

Served every night at Schneiders Crab
Feasts, Navy Yard Exchange,
The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra at Pal

EmbIems for Colleges, Schools, SOcie-
ties-Pins, Pillows, &c. Costinett's, SIS 18th.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-12-19
Baptist Church Elects Officers.

The regular election of officers
OF the First Baptist Church took
place last Thursday night The
membership of the church has
grown so rapidly during the past
few years that it was decided to in
crease the number of. deacons from
nine to fifteen, and six additional
deacons were elected as follows !:
Messrs. E. C. Chapman, G. F. Nc
Gown, ID. d. Richards, Hon. III. l..
Whitfield, DR.. r. S. Curry, DR.. j. d.
Mccullough. The original board of
nine deacons consists of the follow
ing gent emen: Gen. S. d Lee,
president; Mr.. J. l.. Walker, secre-
tary; DR.. A. A. Wofford, Judge Jas
T. Harrison, Messrs w. n. Puckett,
F. NJ Jacob. B. l.. owen, T. o. Bur
ris and j. A. Goree. The organiza-
tion of the board will remain the
same, the newly elected deacons act
ing in conjunction with the original
members.
In addition TO the new deacons.
other church officers were elected as
follows: Mr. E. c. Chapman, treas
urer; Mr.. Frank owen, clerk; Mrs.
George Gatlin, organist. The fol-
lowing Sunday school officers were
elected: Mr.. J. A Goree, superin-
tendent Mr. E. E. Richards, secre-
tary; Mr.. E. H. Childers, Jr, assist
ant secretary; Miss Ollie Sanders, or
ganist.
The newly elected deacons will be
ordained at O'Clock this afternoon
at the court house, which is being
used by the congregation of the
First Baptist while their magnificent
new edifice is in course of cOnstruc-
tion. In the exercises incidental to
the ordination of the deacons, Rev.
w. A. Hewitt, pastor of the church,
will be assisted by Rev. w. T. Hud-
son, of West Point. The ordination
services will be very interesting, and
the people of Columbus are extended
a cordial invitation to be present.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-12-19
CHRISTMAS TRADE
HAS COMMENCED
NOTWITHSTANDING THE MANI
FACTURED PANIC HOLIDAY
TRADE j. GOOD AND MER-
CHANTS aRE SATISFIED.
Banks Are Furni>himg CursvneF fer
the PurcFsa~s- II Cesten. Nhieh T.
High. and There T. raemtx 90
Money In CIrrul.stfuu HER

Although We are supposed re o. 81
the midst OF "a great financial paale
and the weather last sees AS es-
.ceedingIy dIsagreeable Chris-mas
shopping has commenced wEh 8
rush and the merchants are belae lze-
eraIly rarronlzed- The s-a-es wez-
crowded with shoppers Thursday. ana
while the damp atmas here aaa1e
life out-of-doors rather uunle4saas
Friday. many people 1Eave1 the e@
ments and the streets ana stores Eere
fairly weIl filled wIrh people whe AZ
sired % purchase holiday zs h
fore the stocks had au baeu nlesa
over.
The banks are faru.shinz rhe ares-
ers money wIth Which ro bay earraa.
and there IS plenty of money - clr-
culatfon- The market. which reeeaz-
Is declined TITS points ou ree
strength Of a beari=h estimate g. tae
total crop. ts reeupersrinE raalelz
practically rhe entire loss having as-
ready been resained Farmers wAa
have been keeping rhelr eouaa
housed on their farms are lrzae5az
If to town. and the high pr5ces uhIea
the staple commands has naturally
PUT a eonsiderabIe SAM OF moaes 5a
circulation
Judging FROM statements uf cum-
merciaI travellers Who make regular
trips through this territory. Coluw-
bus has fared much better than tee
majority OF her sister toWus ANA clE-
les durins the financial panic. la
most of these places tne wlthzra ual
of bank deposits vas limited. uAEe
in some towns che bauks refused ce
pas ouf any money whatever En
Columbus. deuositors aha hrz @
anees to- their cHad5G haea aEaes ea
allowed ro lraH cer uoae
and for the pass faa u-eae- Haas
have been advaae5a- money se =
buyers The uaveGaE
that Columbus l- .1- moss
cts in Ni=sl--f ana
business Is besrar le
other point ll rEe -ae
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-12-19


The members Of Tombigbee lodge
No. -, Knights OF Pythias. are
thinking seriously of erecting a build
ing to be owned by the lodge. The
Masons. Elks, odd Fellows ana
Woodmen of the World all own build
ings in Columbus, and the Knights of
Pythias, who have one of the strong
est lodges in the city. are naturally
desirous 10 become their own land
lords It has been suggested that
the lodge erect a handsome building
with theater and two OF three
stores on the ground floor and lodge
rooms above. The building could De-
arranged 50 as to contain several
flats or suites OF rooms to be leased
to single gentlemen, the rapid growth
of Columbus during the past few
years having brought about a demand
for apartments OF this character
By an arrangement Of this kind. the
lodge could derive a handsome reve-
nue. from rentals. and the venture
would prove very profitable. The
scheme is still in an embryonic shape.
but the Pynthians are considering the
matter, and a building may be erected
at some date in the near fuue-
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-12-19
Observation-Disclosures Wedding.

An interesting wedding of the
month was that of Miss Agnes Bishop
and Mr. Daniel Dupree Richards,
which took place on the evening of
Wednesday,, December the fourth.
1t was a pretty home ceremony, to
witness which old friends of both
families gathere informally. The
decorations Of festooned evergreens
and cut flowers were gracefully ar
ranged in parlor, halls and library,
and the marriage service, performed
by the Rev. J. J. Hill OF the First
PRESBYTERIAN Church, was given an
added solemnity by the. impressive
words of the minister.
Miss Bishop was exceedingly hand
some in gown Of white crepe de
chine, en- traine, trimmed with lace
and pearl passementerie, the costume
finished by a filmy veil, caught with
a crescent of pearls, tipped with
diamonds, the gift Of the groom.
She carried a shower bouquet of
brides roses. Her travelling suit
was of brown cloth, with at and waist
in harmony Shortly after the cere-
mony, Mr.. and Mrs Richards left for
prominent Southern cities. Their
weddin gis encompassed by the
hearty good wishes of countless
friends.