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Is unpopular custom in this country. The
methods of the suitor unique. as is the case
in almost every foreign country. II a man
and a maid happen to eat OF Of the same piece
of bread it is taken for granted that they are
to fall in love. then. after the marriage. the
bride runs away the next day and hides She
is sought out by the whole village and when
found. is brought back. set up in her new
home. and made to dispense liquor to the vii
layers week is generally given over to the
bridal festivities.
The matchmaker is always a prominent in
stitution among foreign brides and bride
grooms: he Cor she. as the case may bel is a
sort of bride-merchant, middleman. who sorts
out a likely husband for an anxious wife. and
vic. versa Generally 1t is the other way:
generally the wife has to be sought. and
sought with care. The matter of the dowry
has to be arranged, and the matchmaker has
to be paid by the wife's parents. In the
United States We frequently hear. among the
Ghetto tribes. of the "shaetchen," which is the
same thing as the old world matchmaker.
Greece. Palestine. Persia. India. practically all
the eastern countries have this sort of traffic:
and these willy wife-merchants make a very
good living. indeed.
In Greece the "match.makers" practically ar
range all the marriage among the lower
classes. There too. are orange blossoms used.
one of the few countries besides our own in
which this flower has GONE especial signif-
cance. There also the best man has rather
delicate job which probably would not be popu-
lar in this country. The groom presents his
bride with a pair of shoes and 1t is part OF
the best mans duties, during the ceremony. to
get down and put these shoes upon her dainty
feet In the photograph here given the Gre
clan woman has arrayed herself in splen-
did costume and is standing in mock simplicity
(the usual Grecian CUSTOM while part of the
ceremony is being performed. 1t is this ira
di,ional arectation of hers whicn has given
rise the Greek saying. "as affected as
young bride"
In India there is curious way Of getting
rid OF the women" II IT may be said in that
brutal phrase. There a young bachelor Is apt
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the blackened ends of the hrebrands towards
him. a sign there is no mistaking. The peas
ant girl admits a favored lover to pariement
which corresponds to n consent to Keep com
pany." as say in this country. The SWAIN
is now allowed to dance with and call upon
her. and 20 make himself useful In thousand
little ways. Should no better suitor come tor-
ward the two will probably become man and
wife
But with the better classes in France there
is little opportunity for courtship. In Paris
Young unmarried girls go out occasiohaii!
into society: in the provinces this Is not al
lowed. When a young man resolves on matri'
mony and hears OF a young lady whose family
and circumstances in every way suitable.
he makes informal inquiries. through a priest
or some lady OF her circle, about the girls do
nestle aualities-and amount of dowry. This
last particular Is Of the highest Importance
1t is rare for Il dowerless girl to marry In
France though the portions which wives. even
OF the. comfortable middle-class, bring their
husbands only consist Of sum OF three or
four figures. On receiving satisfactory infor-
nation the suitor who wishes TO do the thing
In a decorous manner commits the afair to
elderly woman, perhaps his mother or
aunt. This good lady has;ens to acquaint the
,Srls family with the offer. and in her turn
informs them of the suitors unimpeachable
character and good circumstances.
Marriage is more dinicult OF accompaniment
in England from the fact that there Is so
much red-tape attached to IT. Most Of our
customs have come from England. though
born of earlier times. The best man dates
back to the days Of marriage by capture, as
he helped the bridegroom to catch his bride.
Nor is this the only relic Of the most ancient
OF human institutions; for what was the hon
ey-moon? 1t not merely a pleasure trip as
Eow but a rapid and hurried flight of bride and
bridegroom, rendered necessary by the anger
of outraged father.
Presents to the bridesmaids form another
interesting link with primevai days. They
were originally form OF toll which the couple
glad to pay in order to be alone. BY
the act Of uniformity only one method of mar.
riage can be used but the state allows Ger.
tain indulgences to the wealthy. who may be
married privately by a special license: or by a
license, given upon the oath Of the man that he
knows no legal obstruction to his union: or
by the publication Of banns used among the
poorer classes. As in other countries. SO In
England. there is much joyous feasting on the
occasion of wedding. This 10 clearly shown
by the very word bridal" which is simply
another form OF "brideale." or "bride-feast
Originally II meant only the carousal. or
drinking in honor of the bride.
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q ily marriageable. He marries her to
a bououet of flowers and then throws the fiow-
ers in n well! This makes her technically
a widow and as such. very cheap. on the mar
ket After that. the process of wedlock Is
easy A wife is decidedly handy thing TO
have around the premises. She can work
equally as we'll as the man and. in time OF
debt she is accepted by the creditor as SO
much cash
We are apt to gather from the Rubayat of
Omar Khayyam and from other Persian poets
that the Persian is a very poetical man. yet
here is the burden OF one OF his wedding
songs:
"Ah. Lalla Laia. you have made roast meat
of my heart,
But TO tell all the customs of all the tribes
of the universe in regard to weddings. be
trothals and married life would NIL a big
book: indeed. IL has been written about ex-
tensively enough TO fill two volumes
The thing that is OF most interest TO Ameri'
can women. naturally enough. is the American
proposal and the American marriage. How
many of our love songs have been written
around this enduring topic? How many OF the
very greatest love poems have breathed this
sentiment? Under a moonlit sky. by the ocean
side on the western plains. on the European
hound steamers in the silence OF the parlor
with the gas turned low las in our picture)-
every conceivable place has marked the set
ting OF a love AFFAIR and a proposal Faint
heart ne'cr won fair lady: and the brave
hearted have not baked to propose even IN
motor car going at the rate OF so miles an
hour Such is America. Then. after the pro-
posal comes the solemnization of the new life
before the two young people-the wedding
ceremony itself. More and more in the United
States is this function becoming home af-
fair" as is shown in the picture. Then fol-
lows the period of congratulation-the wedding
supper or breakfast. with smiling friends and
happy faces around the festive board. And
last OF ALL the sweet, silent moment when the
bride and groom are clasped in each others
arms. the moment of highest consummation.
Alone at last,
The Dauphine maiden is past mistress in the
art Of encouraging or discouraging lovers
attentions besides saying in so many words
that he is welcome had better be gone.
When a swains visits are pleasing to her. she
makes his soup thick with grated cheese; II
the contrary. be will find a handful OF oats
in his pocket Should he persist she will turn
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Wheels.
He was a great inventor.

He was a great inventor.
THE thing | am working at now"
he began. stroking his thin beard with
a thinner hand. will be a boon to ev-
cry family and will startle the whole
world. In fact. it will put the alarm
clock trust out of business. The idea
is simply specially prepared tablets
that help you to get up In the morning.
For instance. II you want to arise at 5.
you take five tablets; II you want to
get up at 6. take six tablets. and SO on"
But how will 1t affect the alarm
clock trust?"
why these tablets will cause ring
ing In the ears at exactly the hour de-
sired"
But the little crowd could wait to
hear no more and hurriedly disbanded.
-Harper's Weekly.
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A Few Yeara Hence.

Mrs. Knickerbocker (boastfuiiy)-
My ancestors came over on the May
flower.
Mrs. Var Scadds tpityingiy)-Too
bad, SO slow and such wretched accom-
modations, too! Now. mine waited and
came over on the Luistania-first cabin
at that.
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The Usual Reason,

The Rev. Sydney Goodman-his
Mems church at Atlantic City, with its
smoking congregations and its moving
pictures. has already brought out many
imitators-is noted for the brilliance
and originality of his sermons.
of his sermons.
Even in a begging Sermon" said
member of the Mems church, "Mr.
Goodman can amuse. He began a re-
cent begging sermon in this manner:
ga deacon said to the minister's
wife:
"'"Why is your husband always ask
ing for money, money. money!"
1.-The minister's wife sighed.
"'.I suppose it is because you
never give him any," she said"
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Something Stronger.

Pat: "Sir? Ye nivver heard o. ~
big wind in Ireland? Begobbs, mon, ~
wan in tin thousand! Thot wind blew
ivveryting lengthways.< = sideways-hic
-idgeways, shortways: sure-hic-it
was tn strongest thing as ivver blew
against a mon!"
The Listener: There Is something
stronger. Pat"
Pat: Tell me what, now! Phat is
stronger"
The Listener: your BREATH"
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Matrimonial Repartee.

He-Why. oh. why was ever foolish
enough to marry? =,
She-Don't ask me, I gave up thS
same conundrum long ago.
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Her Looks Sufficient.

Mr.. Buggins (whose better hall is not
renowned for her beauty)-I've just
bought hundred dollar bulldog for
my wife to take along for her protec-
ton when she goes out walking.
Mr.. Blunt-Huh! Why not let her go
without a veil and save all that ex-
pense?
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any OLD tlme
is a good time. From
China to America and
from Iceland to Patago-
mia the whole earth is
perpetually smiling with
brides. Think of the
truusseaus that are be-
ing prepared. from the
red silk veil of the orr
ent to the white tulle
of the occident: OF the
girls that are being CIV
en-. of the odd. strange
ceremonies that are be-
Ing performed. of the
rites and feastings, In
deed 1t is a wonderful
time: and a time when
all should be happy.
And. in general. We
may suppose that all
brides are happy. but
In the land of the joss
the little Chinese maid
who is about to be mar
ried doesn't seem to
look forward to the ven
ture with anything like
the enthusiasm OF her
American sister. 1t is
a time Of wailing and
lamenting with her. She
is looked upon from hel
very birth-if. indeed.
she is not smothered n.
a babe-as something
despicabie. A girl bab,
finds no favor in tn,
eyes of the gods OF tn,
Flowery kingdom: al
honor goes TO the NAL,
child over there. Henc,
when the girl bab!
grows up there Is small
wonder that she is dis
posed OF lightly to som
man who. instead O
looking upon her as .
wife. views her as a ser
want. and a profitabl,
one. too. inasnuch a!
he DOESN'T have to pa,
her anything for he,
services And this 1.
even shown in the mar
rage service: for At tn.
conclusion of the rite.
she is received by tn,
austere groom as h.
sits upon 4 high stool
indicating his superior
ity. and is made TO pros
feet, The women OF the
served. are far more alb,
that the women OF the ives
In Japan. the dear litt
blooms. the wom?n is IT,
inasmuch as this modern
taking on the customs and
their treatment of the fair
"fairer." and this is shown
youn- girl is given the O
ing her suitor II she doesn'
Iege that is frequently d
bride In Nippon the WOO,
a sprig OF shrubbery on tn
he would like to marry:
lected. It shows him that
Il is taken into the hou:
the wall. II means the you
jections." Then she. to sh
turns his affeCtionate re
teeth. After they are ma
her eyebrows, and then th
are allowed to talk toget
know. the young men are
talk to the girls over In tn
In Korea, close at hand.
up the oenedict's life. 1t
that young boys. scarce l.
ried to girls Of the same
wife is a bullock. and. nee
bullock is regarded over
much more value than a
photograph shows a brid
to the wedding: 1t is tai
southern part OF the islam
hot, and a servant is seen
Ing groom from the rays
large umbrella. A curiou
ton with Korean wedding
the bridegroom's hair. Bt
is left long and braided
afterward 1t is coiled on t
as the American woman c
is surrounded by q wire al
bird cage or a mouse tra
as a sign: doubtless TO
that he is already took
pered with.
In Norway the crown
head. as can be seen by
photograph. 1t is a mag
Is rather cumbersome and
NO doubt It is considered
mere fact that the bride
and day for a week woul
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Opportunities.
The things that might have been" are
naught
But shadows of the past so gray.
Let's talk about the fish we caught, N
Instead of those that got away
Washington Star
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HERE may
be special
months or
seasons IA
wore d b y
! brides to be
in different
climes for
the ringing
of wedding
b e IL $ but
any old time
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to wait a long time before purchasing
a bride, because the cost is too great
Widows. however. are cheap! What
does the willy father of the rapidly aging
laughter do. in order to make her read
ily marriageable: He marries her TO
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-27
MRS. GUINNESS UBIQUITOUS
Mayor of La Porte Gets Another
Letter from Man who
Saw Her.

LA PORTE, Ind. May 26.-Mayor Dar-
row today received another letter from
Samuel Harvey, who recently wrote him
from Kansas City, saying that he had met
and talked with Mrs. Belle Guinness IN
Ogden. Utah, on May 4, six days after she
was burned to death, according to Coroner
Mack. Harvey is in Chicago. where he
says an attorney advised him not to come
to La Porte, for he would be locked up as
witness. He says he will tell his story
to the authorities If they care to hear 1t.
The matter is being Investigated.
A convict in the Chester. ILL.,. prison has
written here that Mrs. Guinness house was
a fence for a gang of Chicago cut-throats
and robbers. He says he is in possession
Of valuable information which he will di-
vuige to the proper officials. ]. Frank
1anly, governor of Indiana, has turned
over to Sheriff Shutter a letter from
emma c. Klob of South Coventry. Conn.
elling of a strange woman in that town
Who resembles Mrs. Guinness.
The Coventry woman describes a mys-
erious woman in black who has been
swindling the people over the eastern part
If Connecticut and says she believes the
)erson is no other than Mrs. Guinness.
The writer says she has seen a picture of
Mrs. Guinness and that the resemblance is
so striking that she could hardly be mis-
AIKEN in her conclusions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-27
MONITOR TO BECOME TARGET
American Guns and TOrpedOes VIII
BE Trained Upon the lit
tie Vessel.

NORFOLK. Va. May 26.-Everything is
In readiness for the gunnery tests to which
the monitor Florida Is to be subjected in
lower Chesapeake bay tomorrow. when it
becomes a target for heavy firing from
the turrets OF its sister ship. the monitor
Arkansas and torpedoes to be shot at it
under water by the torpedo boat Morris
All the vessels that are to participate In
the novel experiment in Hampton
Roads. having left the Norfolk navy yard
yesterday.
Commander Quimby and his men have
full faith in the ability Of their ship to
Withstand serious damage from the guns
of the Arkansas, and they have no doubt
Of the repelling by the torpedo net" about
the Florida below the water line of the
torpedoes that will be shot at IT by the
Morris 1t will be a testing of the armoi
plate of the Florida and the ability of that
class Of vessel to Withstand heavy firing
from modern guns, as well the marks
manship of those doing the firing.
Practically all OF those who will occupy
hazardous positions on the florida are
volunteers who offered their services when
the call went out from the Navy depart
ment. The tests are being watched with
great interest not only here, but by the
officials at Washington, as well as by for
eign representatives.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-27
MAY YET TAKE ALDRlcH BILL
Every Possible Effort BeinE Made at
Washington TO Push Currency
legislation.

WASHINGTON. May 26-The numerous
informal meetings among republican sen
ators and representatives which have been
in progress during the past few days cul-
minated this afternoon in a formal con-
ference between the republican conferees
Of the senate and house on the currency
bill. The conference adjourned shortly be-
fore o'clock with the understanding that
another meeting would be held later in
the day. From admissions made by mem
bers Of the conference, Il Is understood
that while no positive agreement was
reached there was general acceptance OF
the conferees OF the plan OF compromise
between the Aldrich and Vreelsnd bills
which was outlined yesterday and which
provides for the issuance Of emergency cur
rency alternately under both the vreeland
and Aldrich plans.
Both houses are making earnest prepara-
TORS 70 take up any report that may be
made and renewed efforts were made today
to hold members in their seats. Repre-
entative Burke. acting whip for the repub
licans Of the house sent a letter TO every
republican member, urging him to. remain
In Washington and be prepared to attend
meetings OF the house when the currency
question shall come up.
An investigation made by the sergeant
alarms Of the house shows that of the 500
votes, 800 members of both parties are now
in the city. OF these 100 are republicans
and l9O democrats.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-27
DANGERS CONFRONT REPUBLIC
Governor johnson Makes Alumni Ad-
dress Before Graduates of Ala
bama Alumni.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. May 26-Governor
John A. johnson Of Minnesota, was the
principal speaker Of the day before the
Alumni association at the commencement
exercises at the state university at Tusca-
loosa. His subject was Landmarks of
American Liberty
Governor Johnson declared that the pro-
gress Of the republic is opposed by two
dangers. One is a tendency Of the federal
government to a Capitalization Of power
and the assumption of sovereign powers not
delegated to 1t by the constitution and be-
longing to the state and TO the people. The
other is the power OF centralized and pred
atory wealth fostered by special privileges
and defiant of both the public welfare and
the law OF the land. The exercise of these
dangers is not only contemporary" he said.
but in a measure cooperative. Both
threaten the liberty and the power Of the
people and the untarnished perpetuity Of
our Institutions
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-27
SOLDIERS TO SHOOT TO KILL
Mayor johnson OF Chester Instrurtu
Men to Prevent Further
Disorder.

CHESTER. Pa. May 2s.-Absolute quiet
prevails today following the disorderly
scenes Of last night. when crowds Of men
and boys attacked some Of the trolley cars
operated by men who had taken the places
OF the striking motormen and conductors.
The company decided not to operate cars
until later in the day or until special po-
lice protection is afforded.
3 The attack on the ears began early last
night soon after the troop Of the state
police. who had been on duty here for
weeks, left for their barracks in another
part of the state. There were no dis
turbances here while the state police were
on guard. The cars were not molested.
But they carried very few passengers.
A half dozen cars were attacked last
night in different sections of the city and
several were stoned while passing through
nearby towns. Several shots were fired
also, but on one was seriously injured.
Mayor johnson today said
We will take care of the situation this
time ourselves We have sworn in extra
policemen and l have instructed them in
q crisis to shoot TO kill
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-27
EIaea. HiEA DeEree Mason.

ST LOUIS. Mo. May ee-(speo:al Tele-
sram.l-ceremoniss attending the TWO days
funeral Of Martin Collins. the eldest thirty
third degree Mason IN the United States
VINO died yesterday, aged 3. we're begun
al the home al n O'Clock this morning and
were private for the family and friends
The body will lie In state al the Scottish
(Ene cathedral until 2 O'cloek tomorrow
IN he Masons win have an elaborate
ceremony. Leading Masons are arriving
for the funeral Mr. Collins broke the ia
nous deadlock thirty years ago. sending
Erastus Wells. father Of the present mil
nonAirs mayor. % congress
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-27
BODY OF WOMAN IDENTIFIED
Mystery Surrounding Death OF New
Jersey Girl Partially
Cleared Up.

CAMDEN, n. j., May 26.-The mystery
surrounding the finding last Sunday of the
body OF a well dressed woman on the flats
of Big Timber creek. near Gloucester, n.
j., was partially cleared today when the
body was identified that Of Maize
Mooney, aged %, of North Woodbury.
three miles below Gloucester. The identifi-
cation was made by relatives
II developed today that the young woman
disappeared from the home of relatives at
Steelton, Pa, on Saturday, and how she
reached the vicinity OF Gloucester is not
known. She was remarkably attractive. A
month ago she suffered a nervous break
down and. upon the advice of physician.
went to Steelton to remain until fall.
The authorities believe the young woman
committed suicide by jumping into the
creek, or fell from a trestle bridge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-27
DR. LEWIS PROMINENT IN IOWA
President OF MOrninEsIde College,
Near sioux City.


SIOUX CITY, Ia. May 26.--(Special. THE
election Of Rev. DR.. w. s. Lewis, president
OF Morningside college. as bishop Of the
Methodist Episcopal church. has aroused
acussion in Sioux City as to DR.. Lewis
future plans. 1t Is said Dr. Lewis declared
he would not accept an election to the
bishropic unless he were to be permitted
to finish the work OF securing the 10000
endowment for Morningside college Many
feel that an episcopal residence will be
established i'm the west and 1t is hoped
here that Or. Lewis may be given this sta
ton. II would not be contrary TO all
precedents n Dr. Lewis should be allowed
TO remain in the executive chair OF the
college for some years to come. other
Methodist bishops having carried on edu-
eational work IN connection with ecclesias-
tical duties
The board Of trustees of the college will
meet on June 2. DR.. Lewis year expires
June 10. The news Of his election has been
received with great Joy I'm northwestern
Iowa. where Or. Lewis is widely known,
There viii be regret over his departure
from this part OF the state. but his friends
are pleased over his promotion, feeling that
II Is a deserving recognition OF good work
on the part of a good man.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-27
FOREIGNERS WITNESS HANGING
PennsyIvania sheriff Admits Them In
Hope Tendency 20 MURDER
May He Checked.

POTTSVILLE, Pa, May 26-In order
that they might impress their countrymen
with the enormity OF the crime Of murder
and the terrible punishment that the law
OF this country calls for, large number
OF Slavs. Hungarians, Poles. Italians. Rus
SLAMS. Lithuanians aud other foreigners
we're invited TO attend the execution today
of Felix Radius. a young Pole convicted Of
the murder OF a woman and her child al
Shenandoah. six months ago Five hundred
persons were in the prison yard to witness
the hanging. the sheriff having distributed
tickets nberally on his theory that the
story Of the execution told from the lips
OF the foreigners VIII have a salutary ef-
Esct IN curbing murdeTous tendencies