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The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Hub Northern Goe. to Miners.

Brooklyn. y. Y. Jan. 15.-Brooklyn has
released Outfielder Hub Northen. who was
with the team in 1872 and was shunted to
Toronto, to New Orleans in the Southern
Association.
Catcher r. s. C"Bob') Higgins, who.
like Northen. came from the Southern
Association and was with Brooklyn for
a while in 1912. has been released by
Newark to New Orleans.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
InheId Lost to Penn.

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 15.-Frank H.
Mclaughlin. captain and first baseman
on the University Of PENNSYLVANIA Fresh.
man team last spring, and the most likely
candidate for first base on the varsity
team this spring, will not return to col
lege this year. Mclaughlin was taken Ill
during the Christmas vacation while al
his home in westport N. Y. and he is
recovering SO slowly that his physician
has forbidden him to resume his studies
this season.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Four Safe from FederaIs.

Newark. n. J., Jan. 15.-Manascr Harry
Smith signed four men yesterday for his
1914 team. Two of the old guard. Billy
Zimmerman and Al Schacht. were among
those who signed. The others were Leo
Witterstaetter, a left-handed outfielder.
and Zach Erhard, a right-handed third
sacker. Of Manhattan. on whom. Presi-
dent Charles Ebbets. jr., is very sweet
Erhard had q short trial with the WASH
ington Americans last season, but injured
his foot. He was member of the Co
lumbia University nine, on which Eddie
Collins played.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Breeder of Hal Pointer Dead.

Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 1a.-fIenry
Pointer, forty-three years old, merchant
and bank president Ct Franklin, Tenn,
who bred Hal Pointer. the PAGER, 2:ofis,
died yesterday.
He used the horse for saddle purposes
and finally gave him to church at
Spring Hill. Tenn, to be sold and the
proceeds applied to the church's building
fund.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Frank Madole Is Defeated.

Liverpool. Jan. 15.-Frank Madole, an
American boxer, was defeated in the
tenth round of scheduled fifteen-round
bout. held here tonight. A Southwark
boxer named Farrell. received the de-
cision. Farrell had the best of the fight
ing from the start In the tenth round
he sent Madole to the floor. The Amer
lean was SO far gone that the referee
stopped the bout.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Boxer In Serious Condition.

Racine, Wis, Jan. 15.-Jack Racer, the
San Francisco boxer, is in a serious con-
dition today, suffering from concussion
Of the brain. He was knocked out In the
sixth round of his fight with Barney
Richter, of Racine last night, and in fall
ing sustained his injury.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Ruckcr and wheat I'm Line.

New York. Jan. 15.-Pitcher Nap Rucker
and Outfielder Zach Wheat. OF the Brook
lyn Dodgers. today notified the club they
would sign a ,three-year contract at the
figures offered them as soon as the con-
tracts arrived. Neither player had re-
ceived any offer from the Federals.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Johnny Walsh Sign. with Yankees.

New York. Jan. 15.-President Farrell.
OF the Yankees. yesterday received the
signed contract of Jimmy Walsh. the
crack outfielder, who was purchased from
the Athletics for $500.
Walsh was approached by the Balti-
more Club, of the Federal League. bu:
he turned a deaf ear to their offers and
Is enthusiastic about being with the YAM
KEGS next season.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
A.bury Browns to Meet.

special meeting of the Asbury Browns
baseball club will he held at the resi-
dence Of Edward Taylor. SH street
northwest, tonight at o'clock The fol-
lowing players are asked to be present:
Eastman. Ford, Lorenzo. Gatewood, John
son, Hamilton, Ross. Cooke. Barbour.
jackson, Scott, Despert. Harcomb, and
Taylor
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Cincinnati seek. Federal Franchise.

Cincinnati. Ohio. Jan. ia local bust
ness man announced last night that he
and others associated with him have Sc
cured 10000 to place Federal League
baseball club in this city. officials of the
league expected here yesterday could not
be found. t. men backing the move
ment said that an application would be
made at Chicago on Saturday for a Fed
eral League franchise.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Lefty, High Sign. Contract.

Detroit, Jan. l5.-IIushey Lefty" High
had the honor OF being the first npember
of the Detroit Tigers to sign one OF the
new style contracts dictated by the Play
ers' Fraternity. He signed today and a
signed contract was received this after
noon from Pitcher Cavet. last year with
the Mobile club in the Southern League.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Pittsburgh Athlete. Coming East.

Pittsburgh. Pa, Jan. 15.-Athletes from
the University of Pittsburgh will invade
the Atlantic coast region quite often this
year. Graduate Manager Davis has just
concluded arrangements whereby a team
of University of Pittsburgh wrestlers will
meet the best grapplers in the University
of Pennsylvania on February s. The
Pittsburgh boys will meet the Annapolis
Middies in a swimming contest on Feb
ruary IS, will go TO New York for fenc-
ing tournament. will meet several of the
big Eastern colleges at baseball and will
play Annapolis at football.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Britton Again Head. Cardinals.

ST, Louis. Mo-. Jan. 15.-Schuyler Brit
ton was reelected president OF the ST.
Louis National League baseball club yes
terday.
Mrs Helen Hathaway Robson Britton
was reelected vice president: Herman
Seekamp treasurer, and W. G. Shofield
secretary.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Cross willing 10 Meet Ritchic.

San Francisco, Jan. S-Leach Cross,
the New York lightweight. today signi-
fled his willingness to meet Willie
Ritchie. the champion. in twenty-round
bout here on February -. Jim Coffroth.
the promoter. who is trying to arrange
the bout. has offered Richie sl5.ocO
guarantee Ritchie is considering II and
has promised to give his answer within
ten days
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
c. A. 4. 4. Announces New Rule.

The registration committee has re-
ceived word from Walter F. Trivett.
secretary of Ontario branch OF the
Amateur Athletic Union of Canada that
in future all American athletes regis
tered in the Amateur Athletic Union
OF the United States desiring to COM
pete in Canada must register in Can
ada and also with their association
before being allowed to compete In
that territory
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Two More Yankees sign.

New York. Jan. 15.-Slowly, but none the
less surely. the players who will Try once
more to boost the Yankees into the first
division berth in the American League
are sending in their signed contracts.
Two more were received by Tim Davis
at the Office OF the club yesterday, one
from Jimmy Eschen and the other from
Owen Quinn, a promising first baseman.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Fromme Slated for Fsder,l.,

Los Angeles. Cal. JAM 15--It was
learned from a reliable source that Art
Fromme. pitcher Of the New York Giants.
has signed a contract with the Federal
League. Manager Stovall. of the Kansas
City Federal League club, who is now In
Los Angeles. is said to have offered
Fromme a cash bonus with his contract.
which calls for a large increase over the
salary Fromme has received from the
New York Nationals.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Fed. Hot After Detroit Players.

Indianapolis. Jan. 15.-President ]. a.
Gilmore of the Federal League, came
here today from Chicago in an endeavor
to assist the Indianapolis Federal man.
agement to close its pending deals with
Ownie Bush, ueorge Dauss. Paddy Bau-
man. OF the Detroit Tigers, and some
other players.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16

When it is question of vaue-giving in tailoring
MERTZ is SUPREME The great output OF tins tailor
ing shop makes necessary for to buy much stock
several small Of course get better prices
give you men the benefit of every saving.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
swaho.ki Enter. Mercer>burs.

Mercersburg, Pa, Jan. Ia. r. Swa-
boski, who has been running for Mount
Carmel High School for several years,
has entered Mercersburg Academy. Sws-
boski has the making of a great mila
runner. He has ran as good as 4.s5 for
Mount Carmel High, and this without
any training or experience. He should do
well under the care of Jimmy Curran.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
TO ORGANIZE CLUB.
Chess Players at Georgetown Uni
vcrsity TO Hold Meeting.

A meeting of the chess players now
attending Georgetown University will be
held January 20 in the library of the Law
School at 6:l0 p. m This meeting has
been called to organize a chess club.
which will take part in the games of
the Southern Collegiate Chess League.
All chess players In the university are
urged to attend this meeting.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Ioui. stoddard Drops Polo.

New Haven. Conn, Jan. 15.-Because Of
the recent sudden death of his wife, MAJ.
Louis +. Stoddard. of this city, announces
that he will not be a candidate for the
American polo team when it starts prac-
tice for the 1914 season. He was con-
sidered a certain selection for the team.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
CoIumsia sprintcr Hurts Hi. Les.

New York. Jan. 15.-Tom Black, the
French champion sprinter Of 100 meters
in his first days practice indoors at
Columbia yesterday. pulled tendon in
his right leg. Coach Wefers WAS counting
on Black to bolster up his relay team,
but 1t is hardly possible that the foreign
title holder win be able to get back on
the boards In time
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
-suarez.

First race-superhuman. Neall Shot.
Hay.
Second raee-Felina. Silver Tone,
Stevesta.
Third race-Sir Ballinger, John
Hurie, Dahlgren.
Fourth race-Irish Gentleman, Pay
streak, Vested Rights.
Fifth race-Chilla. Fire, Jewel OF
Asia.
Sixth race-Butterball, Janus, Man
dadero.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Gainor, of Detroit. Quit. baseball.

Elkins, W. Va. Jan. l1-Del Gainor. OF
Elkins, star first baseman of the Detroit
Tigers, has announced his permanent re-
tirement from baseball. Gainor says that
hereafter he will devote his time to his
bowling alleys in Elkins. as he Is tired
being Handicapped by injuries, such as
have afflicted him during his major league
career.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
RACING CARDS FOR TODAY.
Charleston.

FIRST RACE-Purse. $500: three-year-
olds and upward; selling; i've and a half
furlongs. Tom Hancock, 81; FLOOD, 81;
'Bertis, 112; Rod and Gun. 1l2; Con Cur
Aurora, lO9; Chiffon Queen. IL: Veilchen,
80: capt. Jinks. 1O6; Tom Horn, Ill; Pish
Tush, ia.
SECOND RACE-Purse. $500: three
year-oIos and upward; selling: five and
q half furlongs Ada. g; Manson; 50;
Boy. %; Matte l., 104: Bad News II, ia;
"Union Jack. 109: 'Edna Leska, 30: Sur
pass, Ill: Marty Lou. IS; Phew. 10s;
Raleigh, Z. D., III; Scarlet Pimpernel, III.
THIRD RACE-Purse, $500; three-year-
oIds and upward; selling; five and halt half
Flatbush. 81: Castara, IS: Silas Grump,
114: ESTHER Blues, 104: Judge Monck. ia;
Little ED. ia: Mon Ami. 114; "Juaquin,
1GS: 'Carbureter, %; Bundle Of Rags. 80;
FOURTH E-Three-year-olds and
upward: selling; handicap; seven fur
longs. Duquesne, 107; Bonnie Kelso, 100;
Col. Ashmeade. los; Dangerous March,
Jos; Feather Buster, los; Monocacy, 1O9;
l.. II. Adair. Sc: Ambition. IS. Feather
FIFTH RACE-Purse, $500: three-year-
olds and upward; selling: six furlongs.
'Flash, s.; Daddy Clip, IL; 'Coppertown.
1O7: Semi Quaver. lis: 'Toddling, 107;
sSkeets1 1oi: Amoret. III; Batwa. III;
; Golliwogg. Il2; .sepulvsda, no: Prince
don, 90: Willis. III: Hearthstone. lis.
SIXTH RACE-Purse. $500; four-year-
olds and upward; selling mile and twenty
yards. Brando, 100; Cockspur, III: 'Dr.
Dougherty: 1M; Stentor, 1G7: Ford Mai.
Camel. 1oi; Gagnant, 81; Reno. IS.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
woIgast and Rivers at Odds.

Chicago, Jan. 15.-There is a merry lit
tie argument on between Ad wolgast and
Joe Rivers over the weighing in time
for their ten-round battle to be staged
in Milwaukee ons January .. Each has
agreed TO do 133 pounds. but the Mexican
wants to get on the scales at 3 o'clock in
the afternoon instead OF in the evening.
insists that the weighing shall
he at and Promoter MuIkern is with
him in his stand.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
ToDAY'S SELECTIONS.
BY NEW YORK TELEGRAPH.
Charleston.

First race-Capt. Jinks. Veilchcn.
20 Pish Tush.
Second race-Coming Coon, Terra
Blanca, Phew.
Third race-Votes, Little Ep, Silas
Grump.
Fourth racc-Talbott entry, Col.
Ashmeade, l. III. Adair.
Fifth race-Amoret. Prince Chap.
Sylvestris.
Sixth race-Jabot. Outlan, Ford Mai.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
New Catcher for Pirates.

st. Louis. Mo, Jan. 15.-Lloyd Watt.
catcher. has signed a contract 10 play
with the Pittsburgh National League
Club this season. Watt is a local boy.
and has played in the defunct Oklahoma
League and in the southern Association.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
eYx CLASSES COMPETE.
Y. NJ. c. A. Yssassters Are Given
Honers In Gymnasisn- Test.

Honers In Gymnasiun Test.
Tests In the different gymnastic classes
of the Y. N. c. A. boys department have
been held this week to determine the
best rympasts among the 900 members
OF the boys department For 3D. class
the following boys qualified for first
honors: Fred Hvsrmore. Robert Miller.
Roy slater, Albert Cummings. Edward
Campbell. Kenneth Markward, and
ODonnell.
In "A" class those winning first honors
were Meredith. Hick, Howe, and Court.
The senior employed boys class quail.
fed Rubinitzki. Scrivener. Burke. Rob-
bin, Schiller. Schumann, Held, Davis
Nash, Dreisenstock. Sudduth. Ruddy
and Austin.
The preparatory class for boys ten tc
twelve years old will be given an ex.
animation Saturday at 2:3o p. m.
The following have been made leaders
"A" class William Heron, Donald
Wight. and Edward Held: "B" class
John Eiseman, Donald Woclf. and wiri
Borland.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Linwortb Nine to Meet.

The Linworth A. c. will hold a base
ba" meeting Wednesday. January q, to
elect officers for the season Of 1914 All
members are requested to be on hand.
The meeting will be held at All + street
northeast, at 1:30 o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Term. Unsatisfactory to shecL.rd.

Pittsburgh. Pa, Jan. 15.-James Sheck-
ard last night sent a telegram to John b.
Barbour, Of the Pittsburgh Federal
League club. which stated that the terms
which Checkard was offered 10 manage
the local club were unsatisfactory. Presi-
dent Barbour declared no further over
lures would be made to Sheckard.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16

Chicago. Jan. 15.-The following dates
for the international amateur speed skat-
ing championships for the United States
and Canada were announced:
Detroit Arena, Detroit. Mich, January
1870: Elysium, Cleveland. Ohio, January
21-22; Saranac Club. Saranac Lake. n. Y,
January 27-2e.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Olympic Games Fund Held Up.

Berlin. Jan. ia bill appropriating the
first installment of s11,50o for the Olympic
games, which will be held here I'm 1916,
was defeated in the Reichstag today by
the opposition led by the Socialists.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
English Football Results.

London. Jan. 15.-TOttenham and Liver
pool Won the replayed English Cup soccer
football ties this afternoon, the Spurs
beating Luster, to. Q. and Liverpool de-
feating Barnsley, l TO 0.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
DANCE A SUCCESS.
Carroll Club Entertains Big Crowd
at Institute Hall.

/ The dance given last night by the Car
roll Institute track team was huge
success, more than 500 persons taking
part in the festivities. The polka, led by
Dan Healy, was one of the leading dances
OF the evening. Capt. Mike Lynch, Of
the track team, was chairman OF the
floor committee. The hall was tastefully
decorated in the club colors
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Alexandria Midsets I..ue Def.

Alexandria, Va, Jan. 1.-THE Alex
andria Midgets would like TO arrange
games to be played in Washington with
any local basketball team averaging 10
pounds. Address all communications to
James Hasson, 1907 King street, Alex
andria, Va.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Apprentice allowance claimed.
.Juarex.

FIRST RACE-Purse; two-year-olds;
maiden colts and geldings; three furlongs.
Dan Moran, 10e; Ed Howard. 10a; Batch
elor, Ie9: Superhuman. 1O9; Cali Shot, 1ls;
Hay, 112; Jack Harrison. 100: Yale, I0s;
Maznik, 1os; Wahaloty, Ill; Ben's
Brother. H.
SECOND RACE-SeIling: thsee-year-
old fillies: six furlongs. SILVER Tone los;
sMabel Clarkson. los; Soma Jos: STAN
taneoa, los; 'Vava, los; Stevesta, 110; Mon
treal, 10; Kindness, 10; Ada Kennedy,
I10; Felina, 110; Carona, 10; Attica, no:
Bertha ", 10; va Hy Yip. 11o; Crusty,
THIRD RACE-seIling: four-year-olds
and upward; six furlongs- flight Boy,
los: sCalcium. 103; John Hurie, los: Amo-
halko, los; San Bernito, 1O6: Dahlgren,
los; Concarne, los; Charley Brown, los;
Miletus, los: Grizzly Bear, los; Pontefract.
d los: Sir Ballinger. Ill.
FOURTH RACE-Three-year-ol and
upward; seven furlongs. Cantem, IS:
Irish Gentleman, los; Vested Rights, 1o7;
Pay Streak. 110
FIFTH RACE-Selling: four-year-oIds
land upward; six furIongs. Miss Clarke,
lsS; sJewel of Asia, 1G2: Rosemary. l02;;
70. Z. Norvell. los; Chilla, los; Marsand.
JC6; Cloak. 10; Commentator, IL; Fire,
liz; Kelsetta, liz; Ormonde Cunningham.
ll2; Dutch Rock lie.
SIXTH RACE-Selling; four-year-olds
and upward; six furlongs. ben Stone.
J07; Mandadero. los: Janus. 109; Princess
Industry, 11o: Butterball, 10s; Rockdale.
IIa: Cool, II2; Palatable, 112; Zulu, III;
Annual Interest. III.
Apprentice allowance claimed.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Bowling News League Place Club Here Horse Racn
CATCHER GnsoH N LINE.

Pat to NeuEht All RumsFs q FED.
sraIs ~ signing VITA Pirates.
Pittsburgh. Pa. Jan. f1h-Rumors that
he had been flirting with Federal League
axents were put aside here today when
Catcher George Gibson's signed contract
was received at the National League
headquarters The backstop signed his
contract two days after II had been
mailed from here to his home In Canada
Bill Doak. q promising young pitcher,
today signed to play with the 81 Louis
Cardinals, the same organization with
which he played last year.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Bir Footbnn Game for Gotham.

Syracuse, Jan. 15.-The Syracuse Uni
versity football team will meet Dartmouth
for the first time in years. and the game
1t is said. will i'm all probability be played
at the Polo Grounds. in New York, on
November n
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Groh sign. Mith Reds.

Cincinnati. Ohio. Jan. 5.-Heinie Groh,
second baseman OF the Cincinnati Ma
tional League team. signed a contract to
play with Cincinnati for the next three
Seasons.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
The Meanest Man.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
That fellow certainly Is a dub
For why?'
Il told him I bossed my wife. and he
went and told hsr."
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
BrooLIand A. G. wants Games.

The Brookland Athletic Club would like
to I'LL up an open date for January IL
with some team averaging 150 pounds or
whereabouts. Address u. X. Diller. Brook
In nd
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
stcyc NctchcI Beaten,

Racine, Wis. Jan. 15.-Tommy Bresna-
han. Of Pittsburgh. defeated Steve
KetcheI by wide margin in ten-IDunJ
bout last night.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
Joe N.udot Is oatpoInted.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 15.-Johnny Griffith,
of Akron, outpointed Joe fMandcs. OF New
Orleans. in a fast eisht-round bout last
Iuight -,
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
BAKER AND COLLINS EXPELLED.

Drdpped BY Players'- Fraternfty for
Nonpayment of Dues.
New York, Jan. 15.-President David L..
Fuitz, of the Baseball Players Fraternity.
announced today that Eddie Collins ana
Frank Baker, OF the Athletics, and George
Baumgartner. of the st. Louis Browns
had been expelled from the organisation
for nonpayment Of dues.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
TOO oUrsPokEN ON STAND
Testimony OF Jacob RlIs Won Verdict
for the Right, Though II Made
Him the Goat"

The late Jacob A. Riis was a good
story-teller. but there was one story
that he used to tell to his friends
with especial glee, even though he was
the goat" of 1t.
II seems that soon after he took I'D
his resid ance on Long island he de-
cided to build house. He went to
an Austrian, whom he had known in
the days when he was poor and friend
less. and who had since prospered.
Riis asked for a loan on mortgage.
Riis friend insisted that the money
should be regarded as a gift. Riis
would not consent, and the matter
eventually was left as loan (of which
no written record was made), which
was to be paid back at the borrowers
convenience.
Years passed." Riis used to add,
and somehow | never had the money
to pay my friend. Then | heard he
was i'll, and went to see him. / found
that he had become estranged from
his family, and had many talks with
him regarding his expressed desire to
leave his property to distant relatives
In Austria. Incidentally, he again told
me that his loan to me was not to be
repaid. Eventually he made a will,
in which the bulk of his estate was
given to the people in Austria.
We'll, my old friend died, and, of
course, the family contested the will.
alleging that the testator was of un-
sound mind. The Austrian crowd
learned of my intimacy with him and
of the fact that l had seen him often
toward the end of his life, and was
called as a witness at the hearing
of the suit to upset the will. | took
the stand and told as fully and as
frankly as knew how of my relations
with the dead man and of the talks |
had had with him, making it clear that
he was sound in mind If not in body,
and knew what he was doing when he
left his money outside the immediate
family. Incidentally, in talking of my
old friend, told the whole story of
the loan of years before.
And would you believe It," Riis al
ways finished with chuckle, when
those Austrians won their suit and got
possession of that estate, the very first
thing they did was to demand from
me payment of that unrecorded loan? ?
And, by golly, / paid 1t, tool"
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
Spotlight as Foe to Cupid.

A mounted police officer, the POM
mel of whose saddle will be provided
with powerful searchlight. and
whose duty 1t will be to patrol the
beach front at night for the purpose
of putting an end to the "spooning"
Of young couples, is the latest innova.
ton of Acting Chief of Police Sam
Browne of Los Angeles, Cal.
This stretch of smooth beach, shell
tered from the gaze of the curious by
a precipitous bluff for the most of it's
length, has been for years a retreat
of lovesick SWANS and the rendez-
vous of the bibulous who have sought
its seclusion for quiet spree.
Each succeeding chief of police has
made vain attempts to break up the
Illicit use of liquor and the clandes-
tine meetings of foolish girls and
their sweethearts in the sand, but it
remained for Chief Browne, assisted
by PolicewOman Reinhart, to solve
the problem by providing a mounted
officer with an automobile style
searchlight that will penetrate every
nook and corner of the beach.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-07-03
The Bride and the Sun.

The old adage, Happy is the bride
that the sun shines on, is one that
is unknown in some lands. A Breton
bride, for instance, takes it as a bad
sign should the day of her wedding
dawn bright and sunny. Rain on her
marriage morn is held to signify that
all her tears are shed, and that she
will, therefore, have a happy married
life. The day before the wedding is
called the weeping day." for the bride
and her friends weep as much as pos
sible, with the idea of getting the
mourning over, so that only what is
joyful may remain
In other countries this result is at
tanned by drenching the bride with
water. The Greeks think that thor
ough drenching of the bride will bring
her lasting good fortune.