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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
Mr.. W. H. ROLLINS
Appointed Supervisor for Stafford to Suscsso
Mr.. las. 0. Les.

Judge J. Z. Mason has appointed Mr.
W. II. Rollins q member OF the Board OF
Supervisors OF Stafford, Tor Falmouth
District, 70 All the vacancy occAsiOneo
by the death OF Yr Jas. o. Lee.
This Is good appointment. Mr..
Rollins has been member OF Falmouth
School Board for % years and OF that
time II years It's clerk. He leaves a
balance 10 the treasury to the credit o.
the school board OF 1924 OIL. He Will
qualify on Thanksgiving Day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
METHODIST REVIVAL
GROWING IN INTEREST

Rev. Mr. Henry, Of Washington.
preached at the revival service at the
Methodist Church Tuesday night and
much interest was manifested. FIVE per
sons went forward and indicated their
purpose to unite with the church. nv.
Henry will preach tonight. Services be
Gin Mt 7:45 O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
EXECUTRIX'S NOTICE.

Having qualified as executrix OF DR., )
Edward Tompkins all persons Indebted
to his estate are requested to make I'M
mediate payments, and those having
claims against the same will present
same. properly authenticated for pay
ment' without delay, to me or my attor-
new. B. P. Willis, 90S Princess Anne
street, Fredericksburg, Va.
Minnie E. Tompkins,
Nov d 1908. Executrix.
.,ouOi ~ A wlnovof-W4W
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
$4,000 FOR UNIVERSITY

President Alderman announces an un-
conditional gift to the university en-
dowment fund OF $4,000 by Col
Oliver II. Payne, OF New York.
The donor Is an sdmirer OF Thomas
Jefferson and Of the University OF Vir.
ginia, and had become impressed with
the greatness OF the university's work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
FOOTBALL TOMORROW

The fredericksburg College football
team will play the Agricultural Dept.
team. Of Washington, at Hanover Park,
Thursday. at 8 O'Clock. Admission Zoe,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
FIRST VISIT IN FIFTEEN YEARS

Mr.. Geo. F. Harris, OF Amelia county,
is a guest OF bis brother, Mr.. VIM: Harrl'.
This is the first time he has been here Tor
fifteen years. He Is an old Confederate
and was born and raised In Spotsyl-
yania.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
REVIVAL AT BETHEL CHURCH

A great revival Is going on at Bethel
Baptist church in MOnteithville neigh
borhood conducted by Rev. W. s. Leake,
the evangelist, OF Sherwood Park, Rlch-
mond. de ia one OF the greatest preachers
we have ever had. Great interest is man
ifested in the meeting. b. IL. u.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
CARNIVAL AT THE RINK

On account OF Thanksgiving dinner oil
St. Georges church Thursday, the "Rube
Carnival will be given at the rink on
Friday night. There will be six prizes
three for gents and three Tor ladies.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
NOTICE

There will be an entertainment at
Fletcher's Chapel. King George county
Thursday, beginning at 7:l5 p. m
Adults loo. children loo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
LIGHTNER-JONeS

Mr.. Geo. E. Llghtner and Miss Helen
Jones. both OF Falmouth, were married
in Washington Monday by the R'v. Il.
Hez Sven.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
NOTICE

The following stores will be closed al
day Thursday Thanksgiving Day
Nov 20:
The T. N Brent Store.
]. T. Lowery < Co.
C. W. Jo2es.
G. Frank Timberlake.
A. II. Wallace.
A. P. Dempsey.
e. NJ. Curtis.
Boston Variety Store.
Mrs d. 4. Smith K Co.
|. Hirsh & Son.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
NOTICE

Thanksgiving service at Hull memorial
church IN Stafford. Thursday at III q. ID.
Rev. A. Il. Lynn will preach.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
PROLIFIC CORN

Mr.. A. Hansiord. of the Bend farm. In
sootsylvanis, brought to our office Wed
nssdsy a stalk OF corn on which there
are ave good ears.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
DONATION DAY

Thursday, Thsnksgivin6 Day, Is dona.
tion day ct TIE Mary Washington Hos
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
PIANO TUNING

T. q speskman, the piano tuner OF
Washington, d. c., is in Fredericksburg
this week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
ARCHBOLD TELLS
OF OIL FIGHTS
Trust Vice President Watched
Rivals andTriedtOBGatThe
100000 BARRELS STORED

John D. Rockefeller, In Closing His
Testimony, Tells OF Investing His
Tremendous Earnings In Railroad
Securities, Mostly 5cnds-Oeelares
He Opposed the Keeping Of Millions
Of Dollars Surplus BY the Standard
OIL Company.
New York. Nov 25.-Closing his tes-
timony In the federal suit to dissolve
the Standard oil company. John ID.
Rockefeller threw some unexpected
light on the popular question OF into
what channels Of investment he turned
his tremendous earnings from the oil
combination. Mr.. Rockefeller was
loath to state the names OF the rail-
roads in which his investments were
made. but did so after entering his OBJ
lection. The head Of the so-called oil
trust declared that his holdings In
railroads consisted chiefly in bonds,
and that, with the exception of few
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
q. FRANK TIMBERLAkEs,
~ apxrT CORNER FREDERICKSBURG, va

~. ICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
Up AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
Az Schedule elective Sept. 9th, lsoo'
Leave Fredericksburg, Northwsrd:
COS a. m. week days, local; 100 q. 10.
lajly: 7:21 a. m. daily 1929 a. m; daily
Iocnl: los D. N. week days; 6:S0 ?,
n. daily, local; 7:0l .. M. daily; lo'oS
D. IN. daily. s.A,a.
5:55 a. m. daily. A. c. L. train; 6:ol .
n week days, local; 1928 a. m. sundays
,nIy. local; 1896 Q. m. daily, 8. a; .a u;
rain: 1919 D. IN. week days, local; o:zo
m daily. <. C. L. train; sos ?. m
Tally, local; 900 .. m. daily, s. A. L.
train. 90
: l Il, val, and and 'dstsSsAaat guarsn'
eed. 80
9. G. Cox, Agent a e
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
Headquarters For
Building Materials

keep all kinds Of North Carolina ina
and Virsinia Lumber, dressed ana
addressed, Shingles, Lathe, sasn'
Doors, and Blinds, Lime, Cement,
eslcine Plaster, P!sstering Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. I'm ana 40
IRON Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, al
xinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry
Paint. Linseed Oil. Turpentine, Dryer
vsrnish and Lewls's White Lead,
Paint Brushes of all kinds, window
4Iass and Putty, Builders Hardware
n All Kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheafhlng
Paper and fine Brick. ,,s
Kesp large stock Of Sewer Pipe ano
Fire Clay Pipe. = " oo
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
CANNON FOR
TARIFF REVISION
Speaker Declares People VIII
GatWhat They Voted For.
GIVES OUT A STATEMENT

SAYS He 10 Not Attempting to Dictate
to the House Of Representatives and
There Is No Present Need Of Fret
ting" About the Selection OF q
suesker-Cites Examples Of Hasty
Action In Enacting Laws Demanded
By Public Sentiment
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-26
COMING TO OPERA Ho0sE

lOv. "a, IvUo. E~'
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12
Neighborhood Favorlte.

Mrs. E. d. Charles, of Harbol
Maine. speaking of. Electric Bitters
says: 1T is neighborhood favorite
here with u.s. 1t deserves to be 9
favorite everywhere. 1t gives quick
relief in dyspepsia. liver complaint
kidney arrangement, malnutrltion
nervousness, weakness and general
debility. Its action on the blood, a,
although purifier makes it tespecially
usefel as spring medicine. T h i
grand Alternative tonic is sold under
guarantee at all druggists. soc.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12

Wilkesboro Hustler: A fatal
tragedy occurred between Pur-
lear and Champion post offices
Tuesday evening about 8 miles
from this place. in .wylchLindsay
Huffman was shot through the
body and died early next morn
ing. Lindsay and a brother nam
ed Carl, and q cousin whose name
we did not learn, were at t h e
home of Mrs. Martha Foster
when it seems that Lindsay and
his cousin after scuffiing h a d
some words and Lindsay drew
his pistol. While the two were try
ing to take the weapon from him
Lindsay was fatally shot, or shot
himseh in trying to hold to it. 1t
1t se-ms to have been accidental,
and no inquest was held.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12

no good but maketh us poor in
deed. We who have not the bulk
of our effects in this lie therein
invested can never show the graf
itude properly due Mr.. Hackett
for hislabors in this matter.
/ wonder If that gentleman who
wrote the article mentioned will
stand off and fail to answer to
his name when called up yonder
(if called at ally as he he did when
he struck, as he thought, the
most fatal blow at Hackett Just
because he did in this matter
what he thought to be right. and
just what n great majority OF the
true thinking citizenship will
readily endorse when Hackett's
tickets are presented at the polls
ip the coming ele tion from 900
to 1900 at least more than in
the last election.
Very respectfully,
JOHN H. BINGHAM.
Anantha, N. C.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12
Anantha, N. C.

At times when YOU don't feel just
right; when you have a bad stom-
ash, take something right away that
will assist digestion; not something
that will stimulate for time but
something that will positively dc
the very work that the stomach per
forms under ordinary and normal
conditions, something that wi i'll
make the food digest. TO do this
you must take natural digestant
like Koboi for Dyspepsia. ;Kodol is
a scientific prepara'', al of vegetable
preparation of vegetable acids with
natural digestan.s and contains the
same juices t. be found in healthy
stomach. Each dose will digest more
than 5000 grains of good food. 1t is
sure to afford prompt relief; 1t di-
gests what you eat and is pleasant
to take. Sold by j. M. Hodges.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12
The Jumping Off Place.

"Conaumption h a d me in it's
grasp; and had almost reached the
jumping off place when | was ad-
vised to try DR. Kings New DIS
covery; and,I want to say rightnow
it saved my life. improvement began
with the first bottle, and after taking
one dozen bottles j was we'll and
happy man again." saws George
Moore, Of Grimesland, N. G. AS a
remedy for coughs and colds and
healer of weak. sore lungs and for
pre-, enting pneumonia New Disco
very is supreme. soc and ST.. oo at all
druggist. Trial bottle free.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12

tack the vital organs, causing catarrh Of
the bladder, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles almost always resuk
from arrangement OF the kidneys and
cure is obtained quickest by proper
treatment of the kidneys. II you are feel
ing badly YOU can make 10 mistake by
taking DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-RoOt, tile
great kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
1t cortects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain iii passing it, and over
comes that unpleasant necessity of being
compelled to 60 r'en through the day,
and to get up many times during tile
night. The mild and the extraordinary
effect of Swanip-Root is soon realized.
1t stands the highest for its wonderful
cures of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is
sold by all druggists in fifty-eent and
onc-dollar size bottles. You inay have
sample bottle Of this wonderful new dis.
covery and book that tells all about it,
both sent free by mail Address, DR.. Kil-
nier & Co., Bingb rmton, N. Y. When
writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper. Don't make any
mistake, but remember the name, Swamp.
Root, DIR. Kiliner's Swamp Root, and the
address, Bingha:iIton, N. y, on ever
bottle.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12

Everything taken into the stomac h
should be digestedfully within a GER
tain time. When you feel that your
stomach is not in good order, that
the food you have eaten is not being
digested. take good, natural di.
gestant that will do the work the di.
gestive juices are not doing. The
best remedy known today for all
stomach troubles is Kodol, which
is guaraiecd to give prompt relief,
1t is a natural digestant; it digests
what you eat it is easy to take and
IS sold here by j. M. Hodges.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12

"How did you get through the
summer" inquired Yorick
Hamm. II hire out on u farm
nearn literary colony, 'answe ed
Hamlet Fatt, "and make good
money talking dialect for novel.
isis" Washington Hs.ald.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12

Jobs Cabin township claims the
prize on multiplying ard replen-
ishing." A COW up there recently
gave birth to four well developed
calves, two m ales and two
females. -Wilkesboro Chronicle.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12
Suffering & Dollars Saved.

+. $. Loper, Of Marilla. N. r.,
says: II am a carpenter a n d have
had many severe cuts healed by Buck
lens Arnica Salve. 1t has saved me
suffering and dollars. It's by farthe
hest healing salve | have ever found.
Heals hurns, 5, ulcers, fever
sores, cxzema, and piles. a5c at all
Druggist.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12
The Candidates.
Greensboro Record.)

40 ubS v'tp'H lOiI NY ullu lUt
people read more newspapers,
there IN less talk ahead OF time
about the elections. Time was
when the candidate for all offices
were out u year ahead. This il
not the case now, though itisoff.
set by candidates for the b 9
oHices-Governor, U. 5. Senator
and Othprs-who loom MP two
years ahead. And 80 it is that
candidates for the local offices
are slow in coming out. In this
county one hears precious little
talk. this may he accounted !or
on the ground chat the people
refused to get excited 80 soon.
prefering to cross the bridge when
they get to it.
However, "lest we forget, it i.
not amiss to give the names OF
those mentioned for the higher
State offices:
F,r Governor there are Ashley
Horne, OF Clayton; Locke Craig
of Asheville, aud w. W. Kitrhin,
of ROXboro. The name of Col,
William II. ,Dortch, OF Goldsboro,
has been mentioned, but Col
Dortch has not announced hi
candidacy.
Superintendent of Public ln-
struction j. Y. Joyner has no op
position nor has Insurance Com
missioner James r. Young.
For treasurer, Mr.. B. r. Lacy,
thrpresent incumbent, is opposed
by Mr.. W. r. Odell, OF Concord.
| Auditor B. f Dixon also has
opposition in the person of Mr.
Frank D. Hackett, of Wilkesboro
Secretary Of State, j. Bryan
GRIMES, is opposed by Gen. W. +
Roberts, OF Gainesville.
For Commissioner of Labor
and Printing there are a number
Mr.. M. l.. Shipman who has been
doing the work of the Commits
sioner, is a candidate, and 30 ar,
Messrs. W. W. Wilson, Raleigh
W. W. Haywood, Charlotte: L.
E. Powers, Rntheriordton: J. B
Sheriff., Concord; II G. Cobb
Moreanton.
| Another offire tha. isn't go ine
beg ging is he Office OF Commis-
sioher of Agriculture. For this
| there are no less than six asDir-
ants, these being Major W. A
Graham. Lincoln; Col. +. F. Nc.
Rue, Robeson, c. G. Moore. Char
lotte; E. l.. Daughtridge, Edge.
connie; T. b. Parker, Baleigh; r.
W. Scott, Alaman,e.
There are four names mention'
ed for Attorney General. Mr.. Ha,
den Clement, the present assist,
ant. is Il candidate and these 9th
ers have either announced them.
selves or their friends have. Mr.
John E. Woodland, Wilson, Spea.
kcr Il. j Justice, Greensboro, ant
ex-Judge B. B. Winborn, Muriees
burO.
There may be othernames men
toned, but these are all that we
are aware Of. There are enough
however, to make the convention
as entertaining as a fiddler's con
test.
The convention will probably
be held about the middle of June
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12
The Proposed Prohibition Law.
WHAT 1T WILL DO.

Nhhl II Will ~.
1t will abolish every licensed
whiskey and brandy distillery in
the State.
1t will abolish every saloon and
dispensary in the State.
1t will stop, the wine traffic with
in the State. For wine can be
sold only at the place of manu-
iacture in quantities of two und
and one hall gallons or more and
not shipped anywhere in t h e
State.
1t will stop the sale Of all those
chemical mixtures by whatever
name known that will produce
intoxication.
1t will place under the m 0 s
stringent and binding regula-
tions pharmacists and physi-
clans, who may handle intoxica-
ting liquors for medical purposes
only.
1t will allow the officers of any
county or town to regulate or
prohibit the sale OF Intoxicating
liquors by pharmacists in t Ii e
drug stores.
WHAT 1T WILL NOT DO.
1t will not prohibit the farmer
from making cider from fruits
grown on his own land and SELL
ing the same at home or in h s
market town.
1T will not stop the manufactu-
rer from making his wine an d
shipping it.outside of the State.
1t will not stop the sale OF those
medical preparations and essen
ces that may have alchohol in
them to preserve them or to
hold the medicinal agents in So
luton, such as camphor, vanilla,
etc.
1t willn repeal existing pro-
hibition laws.
Itwill not prohibit the sale of
vine to ministers or church Off
cials for sacramental purposes.
If this law fails to be ratified
by the people at the polls on May
26t, 1908, it will not effect the
present status of any existing
prohibition law in the State. In
other words, the dry territory
will not be changed.
We are sure when you have
studied this law you will agree
with us that it is fair.
Under the law, Greensboro's
voting wet would not make it
wet, and Salisbury's voting dry
would not make it dry. Under
local option Greensboro has vo-
ted dry, and as a locality s h e
must remain so until the locali-
ty as such votes wet, while Sails
bury has voted the other way.
This vote on "the manufacture
and sale of Intoxicating liquors
in North Carolina is quite a dif-
ferent thing from local option.
Again, this law is right. For
the influence OF liquor isnever To-
cal. Salisbury or Wilmington cit
izens, while controlling the sale
OF the traffic, the influence is felt
for hundreds of miles around.
Every citizen in the State has a
right to self-protection against
the influence of this traffic, now
centered at a few points, and the
only way of protection is the alb
clifton Of the traffic throughout
the State.-Lenoir Topic.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12

tive. Many sutiden
deaths are caused
by it--lieart dis
ease, pneumonia,
heart failure or
apoplexy are often
the result of kid.
hey disease. II
kidney trouble is
allowedto advance
the ekidney-poison-
ed blood will at
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12

Some men wenr good clothes
because they can't afford not to.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12

Bilious attacks, sick.headaches, indiges-
ton, constipation, dizzy spells - these
are some Of the results Of an inactive
liver. Ask your doctor II he endorses
Ayers Pills In these cases. The dose
is small, one pill at bedtime.
-Msds By the J. @. Aver Co.. lowell. Msss.--
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12

A Wahsingtondoctorh has given
a very simple test to insure one
that lie is entirely extinct IN a
body supposed to be dead If,
after an attack of acute indiges-
tion you are dead, slap yourself
violently on the lower back. liza
red mark appears you'e not.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12

Total. 49,. $I7,33I.aS.
State of North Carolina, Watauga
county, SIS: |. G. M. Sudderth,
Cashier of the above named bank,
do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my
knowledge end belief
&. NJ. SUDDERTH, Cashier.
Correct-Atest: e. j. Parlier, w.
l. Holshouser, j. b. Clarke, Direc
tors.
Subscribed anG sworn to before
me this aSth day of Feb, 1908:
j. B. CLARK, Notary Public,
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12

Fame usually comes to an artist
after he is dead and doesn't need
the money.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12
BANK REPOGT.

Following is d report of the con-
dition of the bank of Blowing Rock
at Blowing Rock in the state Of
North Carolina, at the close of busi.
ness Feb. i4th. 1908:
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths,

There is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because SO decep-
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12

Bert Barber, of Elton, Wis, says:
"l have only taken four doses Of
your Kidney and Bladder Pills and
they have done for me more than
any other medicine has ever done. |
am still taking the pills az / want a
perfect cure" Mr.. BARRIER refers to
De Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills.
They are sold BY j. M. Hodges.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $lr.4o3.3s.
Overdfafts secured Io4. IL,
Overdrafts unsecured aIS.35.
Banking house 100000.
Furniture and fixtures 'r,3o8,6l.
Due from b'ks aud b'krs I,sa3,s3.
Gold coin 63s.5o.
Silver coin, including all mi.
nor coin currency 722.8a.
National Bank notes and 9TH
er q. S. Notes, aaS 90.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-03-12

LIABILITIES
Capital stock IS ooo. 90.
Undivided profits less cur
rent expenses and take p'd IIa.33.
Time certificates ofdeposit 3. .e5I.ao.
Deposits subject to check S.i73 o6.
Cashiers checks outstandin' 90 10.
Certified checks 3. 60.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
LOVERS MARRIED ON STAGE
What Audience Thought Part of the
Play Was Real Wedding.
Parents Outwitted by Young Couple,
Who Take Chief Part in
Amateur Drama.

Vienna. May "A remarkable story OF
a surprise" marriage comes from Cas-
telmoro, Dalmatia. where a young couple
were welded in the presence Of their
friends and relatives, although the latter
objected strenuously to the match.
The bridegroom was Anton Iron, a
young and penniless lawyer. and his
sweetheart an eighteen-year-old girl
named Estelle Berger, the daughter of a
LEGAL merchant As her parents refused
to sanction the match. and the girl re-
fused 10 take part in clandestine mar
riage, the lovers were in despair until
Herr Iron thought OF an ingenious way
out Of the difficulty.
Both he and his sweetheart we're en-
thusiastic members Of an amateur dra-
matte club. He arranged a theatrical per-
formanee. in which both Of them took
part. and which included a two-aet com
edy. In the last act Of the comedy the
hero and heroine were married on the
stage in full view Of the audience
The theater was crowded the proceeds
Of the entertainment being devoted 20
charity. Fraulein Bergers parents we're
astounded, when they waited fer their
daughter after the performance. to be in
formed that she had been really married
and that the actor who impersonated the
clergyman was really q minister
The brides father was so delighted at
the clever way in which he had been out
witted that he gave the couple $3.50 note
Tor their honeymoon, and has promised
TO furnish a home for them