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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-07-16
The Wilburs' Dairy and Farm.
DR.. Rev. J. w. Wolling, D. D.

ABOUT three miles out from New
berry Mr.. Welch Wilbur and his
brother, Mr.. Joe Wilbur, have a farm
! and dairy which show what industry
and intelligent direction can DO. l
had visited the place b,t"re but wish
ed to 90 again and 50 when my friend
Dr.. S. G. Wrlrh offered to take me
for dr;;,e ont there behind his fiery
steed. wnite-foote. | Immediately ac-
cepted.
Right after breakfast we left for
the farm and on reaching there were
met by Mrs. Welch, the mother, who
kindly gave us hearty welcome and
refreshing drinks, and then out We
went with Mr.. Joe Wilbur to see and
admire the fine COWS. and beautiful
crops.
am not we'll enough informed as
to farms to give any extended juds-
ment. but can say that the crops do
look fine and we'll cultivated. The
dairy is we'll mounted with all the
! modern improvements. The large
: barn is furnished with a gasoline en-
gine for cutting and preparing. the
food. large lattice windows keep all
dark and cool. and the entire build
ing is Illuminated with electricity,
and though they are milking now
about twenty COWS everything Is kept
clean and inviting.
This is the time to visit the pond
to see the lotus plants. the beautiful
water-lily. As We went we passed by
where the Jersey bull. a fine animal.
is fastened by ring in his nose to
tho running wire. As he paved the
dirt and lifted his noble head to look
at US | could not help but look at that
little cord and wonder if it was resal-
ly strong enough to hold him. When
we reached the pond great, immense
bull frogs, with a grunt Of disappro-
val Of our presence, plunged into the
water while the blackbirds which
seem to have their nests among the
reeds flew away with notes Of warn
ing.
But how shall I describe the beau
ty Of the lilies? Down on the surface
of the water rest the beautiful white
blooms of the water-lily while the
handsome bloom Of the lotus in deli.
cate pink and white lift their heads
in every direction. They are Egyp-
tian lilies whose ancestors no doubt
grew along the banks Of the Nile and
it may have been among such beauties
that Moses was hidden in ancient
times in his little arc Of bulrushes.
1t is worth a trip. to the friendly
home Of the Wilburs to see these
beautiful flowers. Mr.. Joe Wilbur
without further ceremony waded out
into the pond and gathered for me
some beauties which brought home
and distributed to the delight Of
friends and home folks.
Before returning We went down to
the nice modern home of Mr.. Weleh
Wilbur where we had the pleasure OF
meeting the good lady Of the house,
who, bright and cheerful as usual,
gave us cordial welcome. Of course
she would, she was a Methodist and
Just a few years ago we passed her
over to the Presbyterian. TheSc Pres
byterian friends are all riglt, but
there is no discredit on the Metho-
dist, especially such as Mrs. Wilbur.
And thus ended our visit among the
growing crops and beauties of that
country home.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-07-16
COUNTY S. S. ASSOCIATION.
Annual Meeting Of the Association
Will Be Held at Smyrna
Church July 21-22.

The County Sunday school associa-
ton will hold its annual convention
on July 21 and -, 1909, at Smyrna
church. The following program has
been arranged for the occasion:
July 2l, .10:30. Song service and
devotional exercise conducted by Mr.
Jno. c. Goggans.
Organization.
Enrolment Of delegates and col,
lecting pledges.
Report Of the secretary and treas
urer.
11:15. Topic: The 2Oth century
Sunday school awakening by Mr.. J.
N. Way. general State secretary.
11:45. The men and women Of the
future, what shall they be- by Miss
Grace W. Vandiver. State superin-
tendent Of the elementary department.
II m. What the church owes to the
Sunday school by Col. ". H. Hunt.
12:15. Report Of the State conver-
tion. by Jas. F. Epting.
IntermiSsion.
, p. n. Song service and devotion
al exercises by DR.. E. c. Jones.
2:15 p. m. Round table on primary
work conducted by Miss Grace ".
Vandiver.
2:45 p. m. What books should be in
a Sunday school teachers library
and why? Open discussion.
3 p. m. Round table. The Sunday
school teacher conducted by Mr.. J. NJ.
Way.
3:45. How to increase Sunday
school attendance, Rev. J. E. James.
Adjournment.
July %. 10 a. m. Song service and
devotional exercises by Rev. E. Full
enwider.
1915 a. m. The organized adult
Bible class by Mr.. J. NJ. Way.
1915 a. m. The cradle roll in the
Sunday school by Mrs NJ. A. Carlisle.
II a. m. The home department by
Mr.. JAS. F. Epting.
Ills. The Sunday school and the
pastor by Rev. j. H. Harms. presi-
dent of Newberry college.
11:30 a. m. Teachers union, what
they would do for the Newberry coun-
ty association by Miss Grace ". Van
diver.
l1:45 a. m. How to hold the boys
in the Sunday school, Prof. S. j.
Derrick.
u m. Mission in the Sunday school
DR.. J. W. Wolling.
1880 p. m. Appointing committees.
Intermission.
Afternoon, 2 p. m. Song service
and devotional exercises. H. NJ. Hen
rv.
2:13 p. m. Raising pledges for next
years work.
2:45 p. m. Round table. The Sun
day school superintendent by Mr.. j.
NJ. Way.
3:15 p. m. The preparation of the
primary teacher for teaching the les
son. Miss Grace ". Vandiver.
$3.50 p. m. Report Of committees.
Election Of officers. Election OF
delegates to State convention.
Miscellaneous business.
4 p. N. Adjournment.
The pe>Nle Of the Smvrna commun-
ity expec- large crowd at this con-
xention ard are looking for you, pas
tor, ~"nc. ;ltendent. teacher and dele
gate
F.. G. Jones.
J. F. James.
Horhor+ Wallace
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-07-16

WANTED-Everybody to know the
excursion goes to spartanburg, July
16, 1909, via Greenville. Round trip
$3.50. Leaves Newberry 7:l5
Sharp. P. F. Baxter.
4t-7-6-09.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-07-16
BARBECUE

I will give barbecue July p at
Mr. R. H. Burton's place SIX miles
from town, known as Mr.. George
SHeh 5 home, near Beth Eden. Speak
inc on good roads: amusement for
Young people.
r. n. Cromer.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-07-16
WE HAVE oPENED a shop back Of

postofice. If you want all kinds Of,
woodwork and horseshoeipg done it
will pay you to see Williams and
Fred. Horseshoeing, 60c. Setting
tires $3.50 per set. All other work
at cut prices. All work guaranteed
or money refunded. ,
Davis and Robinson.
7-2-'O9-St. 4
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-07-16
Ice Cream Supper.

1CE VI 6dA OuPP01'e
The c~~an committee Of the East
Side and MolIohon Sunday schools
will give an ice cream supper at the
eot Joining the store of I. T. Thinner
man, Saturday night, July II. All
are cordially invited to attend.
B. F. Dickert,
D. C. Driggers.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-07-16
GET YOUR GLASSES from D

W. Connor, a graduate Of the lar
est optical college in the world-tl
Northern Illinois College Of Chid
90. DR.. Connor is located perra
emily in Newberry, gives both I
objective and subjective tests
electricity and guarantees his w3
Office over Copeland Brothers.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-07-16

LEMoss- Slime, fresh, Is cents
dozen for this week.
3t-7-13-O9 Theo Landry.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-07-16

A FLOCK of sixty sheep and two
pair of well broken oxen for sale.
Apply to S. B. Aull.
2t-7-l3-09
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-07-16

IDEAL ROOMS TO RENT in chan
Der of commerce, with water6 sew
erage, electric lights, and tsiephon1
Apply to secretary in building.
It.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-07-16
scHUMPERT's ROLLER MILL

now been grinding for two weel
and is in good shape to render per
feet satisfaction. All rules now oh
served as heretofore.
Mrs. A. C. Schumpert.
2t-7-16-09 -
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'09-St.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-07-16

T. H. Cromer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
Rock Island Quiet After Sem
sationaI Performance.
REPORTS FROM CAPITAL
stock Market Hears That Federal
Authorities Are Showing Renewed
lntsrsss in Possible Regulation o.
Speculation.
fBy Associated Press,)

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-In the stock
market today Rock Island fell into
The background. after its highly sem
sational performance OF yesterday AS
for the episode itself not much fear
was felt of direct consequences for
harm from 1t, since II was SO soon
over as 10 have prevented time for
the operation OF harmful influences
The sppposition continued to gain
force that reckless and laundering
misapplication Of manipulatiye meth
-> were at the bottom CT the incident.
Eok the widened indirect conse-
qaences likely to result from the epi-
code there was feeling of anxiety.
The matter having taken on the
proportions q scandal and the stock
exchange committee appointed 10 IN
ysstigate II being engaged during the
sIay IN the work the subject was kept
IN conspicuous place in the days
events.
From washington also came re-
mort tbgt the federal authorities we're
showing renewed interest In the ques-
zion q possible regulation OF specula-
give dealings In futures. This was
accompanied by intimations of an ear
ly submission TO congress of the spe-
cial messages OF the President deal
ing with proposed measures for reg
Nation of corporations.
S. These considerations, and the con-
3Inued preparations for the annual
money settlements kept the stock mar
ket operations under restraint. This
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
sAsss svRnEo 70 OEArH.


MANASSAS. VA. Dec 2s.-Two
children. aged : months and years
respectively. were crcnatea In their
home. N Manassas. late SATURDAY
morning
Florence Thornton. <ae mother OF
the children. licked them Up m the
bcuse. while she vent 10 cali oa
nsizhbors with the intention Of re-
turrin< home IN short While she
had b>sE absent scarcely thirty min
ufss 0hen che o. the Western Union
telegraph force discovered fz1ez
bursting through windows OF the
fo~cr c.ory q the building Ne
f1schcd the scAue 10 time 70 rescue
one <-yesr-cic cniid through a via
lov. Breaking into the house. he
searckef al the rooms except one en-
tie lo<rr Gocr. Which vas hlied win
sncke end fzmcs
II as beneath the snoldcr.nz
debris of the uncxpIorct rooa TIA.
the partially cbarref bodies Of the
fe1 ctIstren we're TOMAS.
The rescued child says the car
dreB rsr- paying fftA Heated strsrs
witch set fre 20 f1c bed cisutIn<-
snfrk sfairmrrf b generally ac
ceptca - TIE origin u ibe b:<zs
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29

NEW YORK. Dc. ls-Nonry on
call. erras 5asik per ccat; ruling rate.
5 per cent; closing bid. 5: crtred ~
81. Tine leans. quiet ard stee4y:
sixty days. sizefz per cent: ninety
gays. ~ per cent: SIX months, shah
Cicse. Prime mercantile paper 5 10
81 pcr cent sterling cxsssEzr Scsk-
er. Nth aciuAi brsIncss IN b<nkcIe
Al8s g, isfz5aEsfso Ger sixty day
bilis. and At fs7Jto FOX dem.nd Com
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
TRUSTEES SALE
TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED

TRUSTEES SALE or IMPROVED
property. Corner Oak Ave and
Twenty fourth street
/, Default having occurred under the
terms OF deed OF trust recorded In
the clerks once Of Newport News
Corporation Coart. deed book ..
page s.. from Anthony olsnsen and
~Ife 20 undersigned trustee. at re-
Quest of party secured. undersigned
VIII sch In Trent Of premises. AZ II
a. n. Tuesday. January II 1910,
property conveyed IN said deed be-
Inx lots 8, and 9. block lee. On =
certain may entitled -MsD Of The
CITY % Newport News a Plat o.
ehich = recorded IN said clerks Of
Gee. plat boo. 1. page q TERMS,
CASH Deposit Of fico a tine Of
xzic Terms % b. complied via
~lthfn I've days OF property rcsoid
a. cost % defsslfiaz a purchaser.
SECURITY TRUST q SAYINGS
Rank Or NEWPORT NEWS VA
Trustee.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
Chicago Grain Market.

CHICAGO, ILLS, Dec. 2s.-Reports
of unfavorabls weather in Argentina
gave the wheat market a strong start
here today. but prices declined sharp
" 10 the Anal half of the session, ow-
ing to profit taking. Closing quota
ticns showed net losses Of II TO %a@
cents. Coarse grain and provisions
also developed considerable Weakness
and clos.d at about the bottom
Articles Open High Low Close
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
MAN WHO CAPTURED
I" GENERAL IS DEAD
Passing Of Aged lrishman Re-
calls Wild Chase After Lo-
connective During War.
tBy Associated Press.)

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 2S.-AntnOny
Murphy, aged so, piopeer citizen OF
the South and one of the men who
pursued and captured the famous en-
CINE General when the latter mad
been seized and carried off from Ma
rietta. Ca, by federal raiders. during
the Civil war, died here today.
Murphy was born In Ireland and
came to this country when 16 years
old He became one of the construc-
tors CT the Western & Atlantic Rail
road. but when the war broke out en-
tered the Confederate service, and by
his skill In mechanics was assigned by
Governor Brown. father of the present
governor, to assemble men to make
guns. On April IL. 1862. the Federal
secret service arranged to seize a
train at Marietta. cut of the engine,
run II frem Big Shanty, Ga, to Chat
tanooga, Tenn. burning bridges and
cutting wires between the two places
and thus cutting the Confederate line
OF communication.
Almost Successful.
The Ilan wss carried out almost
successfully The federal officers
boarded the train at Marietta. Ca, and
while the passengers and crew were
at breakfast at Big Shanty, seven
miles north of Marietta, cut of the
engine and started en- mad race of
destruction.
The action CT the Federal party.
who posed as Southern refugees
anxious to join the Confederate army,
aroused the suspicion of Mr.. Murphy.
who was then foreman CT the Western
& atlantic round house at Big Shan
ty. When the General" started on
its wild race. Murphy and two others
started on foot In pursuit. seized a
hand car later, ran II to Etowah, Ca,
whe-e the. engine Texas" was i'm
pressed.
Captured After Wild Chase.
For afty-one miles the race con-
tinued tc Tinrgot. Ca. where the
General" was csptrred. as the men
In charge attempted to burn bridge.
Several Ct the Federal officers were
summarily executed. But the plan OF
the Union forces 70 cut the Con-
fede-ate Communications was defeated.
Although the engines were OF a
Grade type. wost Of the race was made
- the rate OF sixty miles an hour.
Murphy was the engineer and Jel
Can. the train engineer. and Captain
Fuller. the conductor. frsd fcT him
The var left Murphy psnnlless. but
be set &c work se,in cheerfuIiy. and
wasn nc died. hat amsssed fortune
OF halt million dollars in the saw
mil business.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
restraint, while keeping dealings


small. did not depress prices.
Individual stocks advanced brisiy
from particular causes not always
specified. The coppers wefc strong
and we're influenced by a rise in the
London price OF the metal.
The quick sale OF the Delaware &
Hudeon refunding bonds by the bank
crs who took them from the company
made good impression of the invest
ment situation, although the general
bond market continued dan and I'M
responsive.
Bonds were irregular. Total sales.
mar value. so,77a.000 United Staten
bonds were unchanged on call.
!. Total Gales for the day were 6l2,-
500. including: Amalgamated Copper.
SO 600; American Smelling. 42.400;
Sugar, 100: Anaconda Mining. $4,000;
Chesapeake & Ohio, 2.700; Louisville
4 Nashville, 300: New York Central.
29. ZOO; Norfolk & Western. 200 Rock
Island, i12.700: sloss Sheffield. 100;
Southern Railway. 1890; United
states Steel. $500; Virginia Carolina
Chemical. LOO
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29

Gotten Market.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.-Cction;
spst closed quiet: ten points higher;
middling uplanfs. 1855; middiins
gulf. 1910; No sales.
Futures opened frm snc closed
steady.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
Treasury Statement.

WASHINGTON, L. c., Dec. 2s.-
The condition of the treasury at the
beginning of business today was as
follows:
Trust funds:
Gold ccin. ss79,3O3.s69.
6 liver dollars, 4ss.060.o00.
Silver dollars of 1890, $3,955.00o.
Silver 70 certificates outstanding.
sass, 100000.
General fund:
Standard silver dollars in general
fund. 81 .42i 1891.
Current liabilities, s10s.040. 426.
Working balance in treasury Offices,
$24.160.S65.
In banks to credit of treasurer OF
the United states. s37676.943.
Subsidiary silver coin. s15,559.60S.
Minor coin, $l,0l9.393.
Total balance In general fund, $751;
332,0l5.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
E 31ERSISTENCY
+ DRAWS BIG WAGES

Enough persistency to make something
else probable of accomplishment will al-
most always finish the task in want adj
vertising. This quality of persistency
draws it's biggest rewards in want adver-
tising--wins its surest laurels.
To "know when to quit" is important in
some things. To know when to KEEP
ON is important in want advertising. It's
the secret of the person who is called
fortunate"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
baltimore Grain Market.

BALTIMORE, MD, Dec IS
wHEAT--easier: spot contract. l.21;
southern on grade. 1l3h.
CORN-easler spot contract,
63xsA; southern white corn, GAN;
southern yellow Germ. 63A a66%.
OATS-firm; No. white, 5Oa5Sls:
No. mixed. so.
RYE-No. western. s0is.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29

meTcial bills, 4s3%a4s4A. Bar sii
yer, 52%. Mexican dollars, "A.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
LOST.

LOST-PIN BEARING PICTURE OF
little boy. Reward if returned uc
A. FRANKIE, Mckeon's saloon.
Huntington avenue and Thirty
eighth street.
LOST-A SMALL BLACK COIN
purse. containing sum CT money, on
c. & o. car between Forty-elghth
street and shipyard bridge. or on
Main line car to Chestnut avenue
Finder will receive reward by re-
turning same to 1903 Huntington
avenue. IL
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
PATENT MEDICINES At
CUT RATES

A csniibusscc Of pa.rcnzes 70 THIS
pcpaiar place n so1-itcd
z. I FORD. ~ ,.dsr.-
B.B CAMERON. xsnaseF
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
WANTED.

WANTED-TO BUY A NICE NEW
pert News dwelling, well located
for 1000 cash. Write quick, CIV
ing number and street, to Postomce
box 1927. T.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29

WANTED-IF YOUR TAILOR
doesn't suit you, try T. P. KEAT-
ING. He will fit and please you.
POI Twenty-fifth street. 12-24-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29

FOR sALE-FARM 3 MILES FROM
Newport News and Hampton. Only
$4,000: dwelling and barn: good
orchard and fine timber; excellent
trucking land. A bargain. SOM
MELVILLE TRUST CO., Inc. 80.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29

For SALF-FINE 5-ROOM Dwell
ling on the James near Newport
News. Acre of land and acres
oyster ground. Fine water view;
high bank. Only $500. SOMNER-
VILE TRUST CO., Inc. 80
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29

HOW ABOUT THOSE OLD BILLS?
We can collect them Guarantee 20
collect OF no charge MERCHANTS
ECTIvE ASSOCIATION
room 2, Coleman Bldg.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-10-24

Chronicle.-T The wedding of Miss
Edna RObotham and Ernest n Smith,
which took place in indianapolis, is of
much local interest, as both have many
friends here, where their future home
is to be. The wedding ceremony was
performed at the home of the BRIDE
uncle, Almus G. Ruddell of Indianapolis,
which was artistically decorated with
palms, autumn foliage and smilax for
the occasion. The marriage service
was read by Rev. NJ. L. Haines before
an improvised altar erected in the
drawing room. The bridal party in
Guided Miss Sue Carpenter of Los An
geles as maid of honor, Miss Clara
Vickars of Los Angeles, Miss Agnes
Smith of Honolulu, Miss Edna Brown
of Rockford, ILL.,, and Miss Mae Browne
of Rhinelander, Wis, as bridesmaids,
and Harry Green of Rockford, H., who
was best man.
The brides gown was of tandem
broideYed white satin, trimmed with
duchesse lace, and those of the attend
ants were of bloom silk in pastel shades,
Miss Carpenter IS being pale blue, with
an overdress of silver net; Miss Wick
ars wore light green, Miss Edna Brown
pink, Miss Mae Browne pale yellow,
and Miss Smith golden yellow, with
yoke and sleeves of dotted net. They
carried bouquets of maidenhair tied
with green chiffon.
Mr.. Smith and his bride arrived in
San Francisco Thursday after a brief
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-10-24

" Mondays-Punahou, College Hills, se
& Manoa Heights, Makiki. W
" Tuesdays Waikiki, Kapiolani &
" Park, Kaimuki and Palolo. "
w ednesdays-Nuuanu, Puunui and W
Vi Pacific Heights. Above Nuuanu W
" bridge, first and third Wednes- sg
sg days; below, second and fourth; "
W Pacific Heights, fourth. W
sg Thursdays-The Plains. W
" Fridays-Town and hotels; Fort "
" Shafter, first and second Fri &
& days @
" saturdays-Kalihi; Kamehameha "
& Schools, third and fourth Satur- W
" days of month. &
W w W & W " " " w W " w " " " "
honeymoon trip, and win be at home
at Burlingame after November Is.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
Adella Tucker Robotham, and at Stan
ford University was member of Delta
Gamma Sorority. Mr. Smith is the
son of Walter Clifford Smith of Homo
lulu, Stanford man and prominent
Chi Psi. Since leaving college he has
been identified with a large business
firm of this city.
The Y W. C. A. Homestead was the
scene of a pretty wedding last night,
when Miss NJ Carolyn Helmstein be-
came the bride of Clinton Fl. Medcalf,
the ceremony being performed by
Rev. J. T. Jones. The bride was at
tended by Misses Phronie Dyke and
Mae Weir, and E. B. Blanchard acted
as best man. Mr.. E. T. Winant. an
o1dtime friend, gave away the bride.
Immediately after the ceremony the
wedding party repaired to the Young
Hotel, where dinner was served.
Miss Helmstein came here from Cal
ifornia two years ago, and during that
time has lived at the association home
Mr.. Medcalf is with the Hackfeld Co.
and is also a teacher in the Y. NJ. G. A.
night school.
The young couple will make their
home on Koko Head avenue, Kaimuki.
- - -
CalI.-The announcement of the en-
gagement of Miss Helene Irwin and
week to enliven the social monotony,
and the denial the same day made a
morsel of unwonted gossip for the eager
ones who enjoy the passing show and
regale on the social dish of the day
Miss Irwin and her mother, Mrs. Will
liam G. Irwin have been abroad for
several months, and at last accounts
were in Paris. 1t is really impossible
to say how rumor was begun in New
York and flashed across the continent.
Templeton Croker was in town when
the announcement appeared, and his
denial effectually stopped all conjecture
and further gossip. The friends of
Miss Irwin were surprised beyond words
at the news of her engagement, since
| if an announcement had been forth
coming they would have expected the
| name of another devoted somebody.
However, "you never can tell" and
every one was almost ready to accept
the announcement as it stood until the
| positive denial of Crocker. Moreover,
| everyone is suite sorry about that
publicity and all that sort of thing, and
nothing will be heard from the Irwins
for some time, since they are on their
way to New York and, probably up to
date, know nothing of the announce
ment. Miss Irwin and her mother will