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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-17
AGED Lady Dead.

LYNCHBURG. VA, July 16.-Mrs.
Elizabeth Rucker Almond, aged sixty
Eve. wife Of Charles II. Almond, head
of the c. IT, Almond Dry Goods Co
OF this city, died late last night at
Craig Healing Springs. where she bad
bsen for three weeks. She had been
In declining health .or months.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-17
LITTLE GIRL 5AiLED.
Child Who Killed Her Father Reicas-
ed on $1,000 Bond.
fRv Assoclated Press. }

RALEIGH. y. C.. July 16.--A special
from Smlthfeld. y. C.. says Mary Pull
ley, the little twelve or fifteen year
old girl who killed her father with
an axe last Monday morning. was re-
leased from Jail on bond OF $1,000 to
das furnished by two leading business
men of Selma.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-17
FARMER BEAT EDITOR
W. n. WinoIe Must Pay Heavy Fine
or Co 10 Jail.

YORKvTLLE. s. c. Jaly ie.-w. H.
windle a wey to DO farmer. living
near Fort Mn. York county. today
NaS convicted OF assault and battery
Of an aggravated nature the jury re-
ccmmending the mercy Of the court
lie was sentenced 20 SIX months i'm
prisonment or a fne Of S5Oo
W1ncle was tried for an attack on
". u. Grist. editor Of the Yorkville
Enquirer. Wlntle took onense al =
statement published in the Enquirer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-17
TWO MORE VICTIMS
Four Now Dead as ResuI. OF Autcno-
bile Accident.

SYI.yANA. GA. July 1.-two more
victims in the automobile accident at
Jacksonboro bridge Tuesday night
have died Mrs. george NJ Hin died
last night at midnight and Miss Ruby
Thomas this afternoon.
George VI. Hin. .Jr-, Miss Lur;ine
Cooper and George Hilton are doinS
well. The condition OF George NJ Hin
ST., Is not so favorable tonight.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-17

WASHINGTON. n. C. July Is
President Taft has decided g. appoint
Charles r. crane. 81 Chicago. of. the
manufacturing firm Of Crane & Com
many. minister 20 China
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-17
kiI'es BY Lightning.

w1NNSBORO. Ia. July 1s-John
8 sullivan. a prominent business
man and bis daughter were killed BY
lighipirg today while returning from a
ricnc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-17

THE DAILY PRESS Is the
only newspaper published IN
Newport News that receive the
full news service OF the Asso-
ciated Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-17
THE WEATHER.

Fair except showers In south
east portion Saturday; Sunday
fair. Hight to moderate west
winds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
TRANSFER COMPANIES.
OLD DOMINION BAGGAGE TRANS
fer; Offices c. & o. station. Phones
Citz. and Bell. 90. IL
TRUSTEES SALE
TRUSTEES SALE OF NO 11fs
THIRTY-FIFTH STREET, NEW


TRUSTEES SALE OF NO 11fS
THIRTY-FIFTH STREET, NEW
PORT NEWS. VA
Ey virtue of a Deed Of Trust exc
cuted to the undersigned Trustee by
WaIter Charley ct Tx. dated the attn
day of March, 1907. and recorded. in
the Clerks Office of Warwick county.
Virginia. in Deed Book 20. page 2ls,
default having been made in the pay
ment Of the note therein secured. and
at the request Of the beneficiary there
in named. I shall sell at Duldic auction
On the premises a. I O'Clock p. m. on
the 9Th day Of September. 1903. IN
execution Of the said trust the follow
ing property. to-wit:
An ,hat certain lot in the County
o. Warwick. Virginia. designated By
the Ict number FIfty-eight (5S). In
block number ono Oh ID. on certain
map entitled. Map Of part 81 the
property Of the Old Dominion Land
Company In Warwick Comfy. vir-
einia. adjoining the City ~ Newport
News said map u recorded IN
Clerks Once 81 the County Court Of
warwick County. in Plat Book No. 2
page :.
TERMS or sALE-cASH.
Milan u. JONES.
Is Trustee
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
The Road to Success

has many distractions. but none SO
desperate as poor health. Success
today demands health, but Electric
Bitters is the greatest health builder
the world has ever known. II compeis
perfect action OF stomach, liver, kid
neys, bowels. purifies and enriches the
blood, and tones and invigorates the
whole system. Vigorous body and
keen brain follow their use You
can't AFFORD to slight Electric Bitters
IL weak. run down or sickiy. Only
soc. Guaranteed by Academy Phar-
macy Co. and Petzold Drug Co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK, Sept. 15.-Money on
call, firm. 2%a3 per cent; ruling
rate, 8; closing bid, "a, offered at
pa. Time loans, very strong; sixty
days. 31zaA per cent, and ninety
days, 3%a4 per cent; six months,
4Aak per cent
Close: Prime mercantile paper, Az
to 5 per cent. Sterling exchange
steady with actual business in bank
ers' bills at 4.s470aS0 for sixty day
bills, and at 4.S6.25 for demand Com
mercial bills. 4.s4ais; bar silver, BIS /;
Mexican dollars. 43.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A BEAUTIFUL HOME
very near the Boulevard, between
Newport News and Hampton, iocat-
ed on five lots, view of Hampton
Roads etc. Nice dwelling near
Twenty eighth street school house,
in fine condition only s1,10O. An ele-
giant home between Washington and
Huntington avenues near F1ftieth
street, $2.750, all modern conven-
fence, cost over $1,000. Other bar
gains for sale or for rent. NELMS
& COMPANY, Inc, Real Estate, In
surance, Rents and Loans, No. 25Ii
Washington avenue. Newport News,
Va IL.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
keeler's Hit Beats Athletics.

NEW YORK. Sept, 15.-New York
defeated Philadelphia to 2, in the
last game the visitors will play here
this season. The Philadelphias tied
the score in the ninth inning through
an error by Keller, but Keller re-
deemed the error by making the hit
that won the game.
Score X n e
Philadelphia O0OOOO002- 6 .
New York 1000O1001-3 10 1
Batteries: Morgan, Dygert and Liv-
ingstone: Brockett and Sweeney.
Time. 1:40. Umpires, Connolly and
KERN.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
A Hurry Up Call.

Quick, Mr.. Druggist-Quicki-A DO,
OF Bucklen's Arnica Szive-Here's a
quarter-For the love OF Moses, hurry
Baby's burned himself. terribly-John
ME cut mis- foot with the axe-Mamie's
scalded-Pa can't walk from piles
Billie has boils-and my corns ache
She got it and soon cured all the
family. Its the greatest healer OF
earth. Sold by Academy PharmaSI
Co. and Petzoid Drug Ca.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
Second Choice Wins Easily.
(By Associated Pressl.

GRAvESEND. y. Y. Sept. ID
The speculation stakes. the feature
OF the card at Grsvesend today. re-
suited in an easy victory for the sec
ond choice. Firestone which won by
four lengths from the favoTite. Wise
Mason. was the only other starter.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
Operations not Confined to Handful
Of Stocks.
EFFECT Of PRESIDENTS SPEECH
Endorsement of Central Bank Scheme
and Cheerful Remarks About Era OF
Prosperity Tend 10 Restore Conf
denee-United States Steel Rises.
(Ry Associated Pressl.

NEW YORK, Sept. 15.-The spec
ulat.on in stocks today gave greater
evidence of vitality and OF naturalness
than for long time past. Operations
were not confined so entirely TO a
handful of stocks or even as has been
the case often 10 the three stocks.
Union Pacific, Reading and United
States Steel.
News to account for the movements
was not forth coming always and con-
lecture was Obliged to fall back on
some general explanation which would
apply either to business prospects or
to opportunity for speculation oil. both.
OF the former class was the inter
probation placed by the financial COM
munity upon President Taft's endorse
ment in his Boston speech of the plan
for the estabh shment of a central
bank OF issue as a means of solving
the currency problem which had a
good effect on sentiment In the finan-
cial district. So had the cheerful be-
eve of another great business expan-
sion and era OF prosperity"
Industrious use was made also OF
the fumors of an approachment be-
tween the two great banking groups
usually designated as the Standard
Oil and Morgan groups.
OF material influence on the days
market was the report from Pittsburg
of a visit TO the steel works there
of a French banker who it was as
sumed was securing information 10
pave the way to listing United States
Steel On the Paris Bourse 1t was
the most influential factor in carrying
United States Steel to its new record
level. The further tightening Of the
money market had not the slightest
effect In checking the speculation.
Most of today's call loans were made
at per cent
Bonds were strong. Total sales, par
value, $4,050,0 United States bonds
were unchanged on call
Total sales today, 1.O5J,0 shares,
including: Copper, 81 900: Sugar. a.
500: Tobacco. 100: Atchison. 33,100;
Atlantic Coast Line, GOO; Central
Leather, 53,10O; Chesapeake & Ohio.
$4,000: Louisville & Nashville, 900;
New York Central 31,3,~: Norfolk Il
Western. l.4OO; Pennsylvania. 54,700:
Reading. 205. 800: Sioss Sheffield, q
SOC; Southern Railway, $500; pfd..
300: United States Steel. 100000;
Virginia Carolina Chemical. 2,400.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16

Where They Play To-Day.
Chicago at Boston.
Detroit at Philadelphia.
Cleveland at New York.
st. Louis at Washington.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
LOANSi LOANSi LOANS,

We VIII loan you any amount From
g to $50 quickly. chcaPly and private
". small weekly or monthly pay
mcnts Address CONFIDENTIAL.
Box $50.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
Vanderbilt Horse Wins.

PARIS. sept. 15.-W. X. Wander
bits Sam Pietro finished second in
the Prix Sancy. which was run al
Tremblay today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
Baltimore Grain Market.

BALTIMORE, MD. Sept. ID
WHEAT-firm; spot contract, s106.
CORN-firmer; ear, 64Aa%; jan,
64%a3s.
OATS-firm; No. mixed. 41a1s.
RYE-firmer; No western domes-
tic, 76a77.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
Nationals Win One.

BOSTON, MASS. Sept. lion
their last appearance here this season
the Washing;ons defeated Boston to-
day, Z to 4. in a poorly played game
All three pitchers We're hit hard, but
GRAY was the most effective in tight
places.
Score: r II f
Washington sO30OO001-7 IA s
Boston -. O13OO00OO-41 10 ,
Batteries: Gray and Street; Karger,
Pap and Donohue. Time, 1:J5. UNI
pires. Egan and Sheridan.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
CHICAGO Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO, ILLS, Sept. 15.-Con-
tinuel liberal receipts in the north
west and a slump in prices at Liver
pool caused weakness in the wheat
market here today. At the close
prices were ssa12 to 1h cent below
yesterdays final figures. Corn anu
oats closed firm, but provisions were
weak
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16

WANTED-YOUNG MAN AS CLERK
in front Office Of hotel, one who
has had experience preferred; must
have first-class reference. Apply
SHERWOOD INN. Old Point. Va
If.
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WANTED.

WANTED-YOUNG LADY TO At
tend news and cigar stand. Steno-
grapher preferred. HOTEL WAR
wick. 10.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16

WANTED - TWO FIRST CLASS
Blacksmiths and one first class horse
sheer. apply a, once to n. l.. TEN
MS. "a Court street, Hampton, Va.
16.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16

FOR RENT-CHEAPEST OFFICES
in city, corner Washington Ave.
and Thirtieth St, second moor, s5.OO
per month. Apply to WM- c.
STUART, First National Bank
Building. S-'-u-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
NATIONAL
PhiIIies Mir Pitchers Battle.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Sept To-
Philadelphia shut out Brooklyn today
in a pitchers battle between McQuii-
len and Scanion Only two hits were
made off McQuillen, while three OF
the four hits made OF Scanlon were
scratches.
Score: r II
Philadelphia. Ooo2oO0Ox-2
Brooklyn -. O0U00000O-0
Batteries: McQuillen and Doom
Scanion and Berger. Time. 1:16. Um-
pire. Kane.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16

WANTED-A SET OF SECTIONAL
book cases. Advise make, size and
lowest cash price. Address BOX
ZIG, City. Is.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Results Yesterday.

Cincinnati. 2; Pittsburg. 7.
Philadelphia, 2; Brooklyn, 0.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
Standing Of the Clubs
Where They Play Today.
Pittsburg ar Cincinnati.
Pirates Hit Hard.

CINCINNATI, OHIO, Sept. 10
Spade gave bases on balls 10 the
FIRST three Pittsburg players that faced
him today and this was followed oy
singles by Wagner, Abstein and VII
son. The result was four runs for
Pittsburg In the opening inning, a
lead Cincinnati was never able TO
overcome. Spade retired and Rowan,
who took his place, allowed the visi-
tors three more runs, mainly by hit
ting. Mitchell hit the ball 10 the
right field bIeachers for a home run
in the ninth inning.
Score. r II 4
Pittsburg 80. 400001011-7 IL l
Cincinnati 0O00O0101-2
Batteries: Maddox and Gibson;
Spade, Rowan and Roth. Time, 1:ju,
Umpires. tombstone and ODay.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
On the Baseball Diamond
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Results Yesterday.
Boston, 4; Washington, Z.
New York, 3; Philadelphia, ?.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-SMA1L FLAT SUI :
able for light housekeeping, 1900
West Ave. To-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16

WANTED-YOU TO KNOW THAT
we can lend your money at per
cent. without cost to you on city
Real Estate in amounts OF S20O or
more, absolutely secured. NELMS
& COMPANY, Inc, No 2517 Wash
ington avenue, Newport News, Va II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16

WANTED RAILWAY MAIL
clerks, postoffice clerks, carriers
Examinations in Newport News
Nov. II. Preparation free. Franklin
Institute. Dept 405 F. Rochester. n.
Y. 1O-7
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16

WANTED-FIRST CLASS SHIP
joiners. Apply by letter or In pei
son to the NEWPORT NEWS
SHIPBUILDING & DRY DOCK
COMPANY, Newport News, Va. TT
WANTED-TO BUY. SELL OR Elk
change, furniture and stores. G. W.
LEWIS, 1902 Huntington Ave.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

SIX SHINES FOR 25c AT BOHL-
KEN'S News Stand. H.
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Ask Our Agent

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-29
EUREKA.

I Tie excursion which the Eureka min
ers' union Will run to Lagoon on the
18th of June promises to be the largest
ever run out of the district. and that
II will be Il success in every way is
an assured fact. There will be two
special rains ont of Tirtic which will
take about GOO eXcursionists. The Eu-
reka City band viii make the trip, and
the Eureka football team will also 20
along and play Il game ut Lagoon witt,
the Park City team.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fonlger were
called to Salt Lake Tuesday on account
of the illness of the formers father.
Mrs. NJ. r. Z. Sullivan returned Tues
day evening from Payson. after a visit.
Of u few days With her mother, Mrs;
~. Conmbs.
NJ. G.. Nero came out from Salt Lake
Tuesday for a few days visit.
(Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Sans were Wis
ting in Salt Lake this week.
Mrs. Rasmus Nelson and children re-
turned home Tuesday after Il visit OF
several days i'll Salt Lake.
d.. u. Hanks, after making a trip,
through the southern part OF the state,
in company With other grand lodge
officers of the Masonic order, returned
Sunday evening.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-29
PROVO.

1,be most elaborate event OF the
,,eek was the reception given at tho
Irirst ward Social hall, Thursday even
n by Miss Chloe Smoot. The hall was
beautifully decorated for the occasion.
pink and white crepe paper was used
With excellent effect, bank of palms and.
feTns intermingled with cut flowers
,aade an artistic background. About
ia guests enjoyed the evening. among
whom we're many popular young Salt
I.alsers. Refreshments We're served.
MICS Cora Dusenberry has returned
nome after a pleasant visit with #iela-
lives and friends iii Salt Lake, While
dhere she was the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Joseph NibleS.
The district school board gave a very
enjoyable dancing party at the Mozart
n~ayiiion Wednesday afternoon for the
little folks of the school and i'll the.
evening one was given for the gradu-
ates and older pupils.
Postmaster and Mrs. James Glove
were in attendance at the state post
masters convention at Sat Lake Thurs
day and Friday.
MIS-. j.. M. Jcnson left Provo Tuesday
MAJ. Georgia, where she will visit her
sister. MIS-. CSlellt FIIyuc. SFIllC lIleFH
sho will do missionary work.
y s. q
Mrs. Walters and Miss Nina Hous-
ION spent Wednesday in Salt Lake
with friends.
The Nineteenth Century club met
Friday afternoon at tho home of Mrs.
Erim. Mrs. j.. w. Arid sflv an excel
lent paper in which she gave a. SUM
-. =, ,,J -oop,y a nj cpp nf thaE 11orinJsEIf
Greek art. During recess refreshments
were served. Mrs. Sam Schwab gave
an interesting paper on Alexander"
The college students gave a very en-
ioyable dancing party at the Gyinnasi-
I'M Wednesday evening in honor OF the
college graduates.
Miss Irene Exams entertained the
d Solosis juniors and their partners at
her home Monday evening. Progress
sive Whist was played and greatly en-
ioyed Miss Agnes Layton Won tho
ladies' first prize and Miss Vivian Bon
nett received consolation, Cyril Duffin
received the gentleman's first prize ami
Clarence Jones consolation. An art
game giving the correct names of songs
from drawing was next introduced ana
the prize won by leila Farrer. An
elaborate lunch was served.
. u
Miss katherine Cease was the guest
Of honor at u bundle shower given by
Miss Florence Martin Thursday even
ing. Games, music and a dainty lunch
wa enjoyed by about 20 friends of
the bride-to-be.
Mr.. Joseph Richmond and Mrs. Mar
Min were married in Manti Wednesday,.
Both are we'll known in this city.
Mrs. James T.. Daniels entertained a
few ~neighbors at her home Monday
afternoon. A social time was enjoyed
by all and a dainty lunch served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myr2n c. Newell an
nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Miss Flora, to G. w. Love, the mar
riage to take place the middle OF June.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Noye returned %
Salt Lake in their auto Wednesday
after a couple of weeks visit at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Mace, parents OF
Mrs. Van Noye.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-29

| and 1t lasted just as long as the angry
father kept up the pursuit" Now, that
1t is no longer good form to propose
With the smooth side of q club and the
only violence attending a wedding Is
the hurting of old shoes, the whole sys-
TEN has become unnecessary.
The first few weeks OF married life
decide whether the new career shall
start right or wrong. n nothing unfa-
Norable to success should enter into the
environment.5The manager of a famous
New York hotel remarked as follows
on his experience OF honeymoons:
Brides and b%ridcgrooms are not all
ways the ecstatically happy people
they are supposed to be, and tears on
a~shoneylnoon are not by any means un-
known he said. II used to manuge
, u hotel in Boston, n any number of
~honeymoons came there. The We'd
ding day is an awful strain. and often
upsets te1npers for days. The young
| people would arrive at the hotel just In
time for dinner after a journey OF six
hoWrs, and often more. The bride
would be looking pale and tired, he
harassed and worried to sec her. SO
and making a great fuss generally.
Then would follow a hurried unpack-.
ing and frantic preparations for din
ner. He would do her dress UP all
wrong, and while the chambermaid was
~rectifying matters would discover that
his dinner coat had been left behind
or thar he had nosdress shoes. Then
the first meal together would be a dis
nal failure.
Which are the dangerous rocks in
the early days OF! marriage?t I think
that keeping her husegand waiting Is
H.H9 HrFgle#IeA& 4.e%S H3a.azs
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-29

Mrs. James T.. Daniels entertained a
few neighbors at her home Monday
afternoon. A social time was enjoyed
by all and a dainty lunch served.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-29
DEsERET EVENING NEWS SATURDAY. a % 1900

Hugh Heffernan returned Sunday
evening from Los Angeles, where lie
spent TWO weeks With his daughter
Mrs. w. w. Thompson.
Miss Genevieye Sullivan returned.
sunday last from q stay of Il few days
in Salt Lake City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Passey We're the
guests of Provo friends this week.
The Silver City Aerie. f. o. e., en-
.joved a social session Monday evening
after the regular session of the lodge.
John F. Meakin of Salt Lake was pres
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-29
THE HONEYMOON TRIP
GOING OUT OF FASHION
HE honeymoon trip. aid 10 he

"HE honeymoon trip, said TO be
one of the oldest existing Gus.
toms, is rapidly going out OF
fashion. This unexpected fnfor.
nation comes from the class of people
VINO ABOVE all others. would be certain
TO know, namely, hotel managers With
deepest regret. the heads OF the big
hostelries say that more and more brid-
al couples are going straight home after
the ceremony.
Those who did take the t~ime-honored
honeymoon trip" made it shorter last
year than ever before, and this wear
they are only taking n day or two, In
q few years it seems probable that
tie custom VIII have become entirely
obsolete.
The reason seems to be in the fact
thai the trip is no longer necessary. and
that honeynoons are really critical
times Tor the nerves, which are less
likely 10 prove unlinppy in the quiet of
the home than in travel and hotels.
Those who pry into the prehistoric
past of the human race say that the
honeymoon journey came about, like
most things. from necessity. When a
young man wanted a wife in the wild.
uncivilized days of the hunting and
fishing stage he had to get her by force.
unless by chance he happened to be
wealthy in such worldly goods as there
were in those days.
But few young men We're wealthy
enough then 10 buy their wives. as
was lawful and proper There was an
other and more popular. though strenu--
Gus, method. II involved the aid of a
man friend, Who was the best man,
He was indeed the best man. for on his
bravery and cunning depended the
whole success of the undertaking.
If the would-be bridegroom owned or
could borrow or steal a horse, he would
do so. Then he would smooth the knobs
off one side of his club. The smooth
side would be to overcome the coy OBJ
jections of the bride without perma-
nently injuring her good looks. The
knobby side of the club was for the
benefit of the father and brothers or
other men folks. who We're certain to
rise from their slumber and light.
In the middle of the night the groom
and his best man broke into the home
of the bride-to-be, who, more than like
~, had small suspicion of serious inten-
.tions. Then would follow blows, sbrieks
and confusion. If the goddess of love
proved favorable, the groom would
emerge bearing the insensible form of
his beloved.
Under cover of The hest man,s', vail
ant fighting, the groom must jump up
on a horse with his precious burden and
escape.
Thus the Honeymoon trip, began,
49, 49,