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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 25, 1904)
THE OMAIIA ILLUSTRATED BEE. 8 WELCOME TO OMAHA, MEMBERS ?fiE NEBRASKA STATE TEACHERS' ASSM. You Will Find Here the largest and best selected stock of high grade general mer chandise to be found between Chicago and San Francisco and the best part of it is our prices. They're simply unmatchable Our Annual Clearing Sale begins on Monday, Dec. 26th and continues throughout the week till inventory, Jan. 1. Don't fail to take advantage of this great bargain event- It's economically interesting. THE RELIABLE STORE. JULaU LLlLIJO NEW FABRICS Inexpensive Elegance in Materials for Evening and Party Dresses Many of the grandest creations in soft, dainty fabrics are today made from cotton, or silk and cotton. We call your attention to a few of the many choice materials now being offered in OUR MAIN WASH OOODS DEPART MENT, as being of the highest merit for inexpensive, yet dainty, evening and party dress or waist fabrics. No dry goods store in Omaha is as well equipped for showing variety in wash goods or absolutely new fabrics (when they are new.) Silk Costume Chiffon, very soft, drapes like all silk chiffon, beautiful luster, CHp 81 Inch wide, all oolor or black, yard. ... Silk Kollenna OHIk ami mercerised cotton), a very beautiful medium weight C rkf, fabric, well made and doea not "Blip" like most fabric of thla weave, yard Silk Organdie, beautiful floral designs, on a soft drapery half silk cloth, CiQn yard. 4&o and A Printed Net, equally handsome design as French fabrics that cat twice aa Rnr much, our showing la superb, yard ' - . Pre-lnventory Silk Sale We Invoice January 1st, and to reduce stock to lowest possible point we cut prices on nearly everything in the Silk Department THOUSANDS OF WOMEN WAIT FOtt TIIIS AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE, full well knowing the great reduction that go into effect SALE STARTS MONDAY AND LASTS FOtt ENTIRE WEEK. These silks are Just as appropriate as'anythlng shown for the coming spring, and w say, buy now and take advantage of wonderful saving. , 24-lneu brocade Colored Lining Satins, former' price 50c, now 25c 20 Inch White Japdneee Wash Silk, former price 39c, now 25c 27-liieh White Japanese Wash Silk, former price Rile, now S'Jc Sfl-lm-h White Japanese Wash Silk, former price 85c, now 60c 24-lncl) All Silk Colored Crepe de Chine, former price $1.00, now 4ic 24-inch All Silk Colored Crepe de Chine, former price $1.25, now ttOc 40-luch All Silk Black Crepe, de Chine, former price $1.75, now $1.25 43-Inch All Silk Black Crepe de Chine, former price $2.00, now $1.50 20-Inch All Silk Satin Bar l'kiid Taffeta, former price $1.00, now Wc 20-lnch Fancy Shirt Waist Silks, former price (We, now 35c 20-Inch Fancy Shirt Waist Silks, former price 75c, now 4c 20-lnch Fancy Shirt Waist Silks, former price $1.00, now (Ko Id-inch Plain Colored Taffetas, former price (Jc, now 4Uc 20-lnch Tlaln Messnline Silk, former price $1.00. now 85c 20-lnch Haln Chiffon Taffeta, former price $1.00, now 85c 20-lnch Fhiln Chiffon Faille, former price $1.00, now 85c 24-lnch Tlaln White rongoe Silk, former price $1.00, now 75c 27-Inch Plain White Taffeta Lining, former price 85c, now tI)c 20-lnch Plain Rustling Taffeta, former price 58c now , 3i)c 27-inch Rlack Rustling Taffeta, former price $1.25, now, 00c 36-luch Black Rustling Taffeta, former price $1.25, now 75c 3J-!nch Black Rustling Taffeta, former price $1.75, now $1.00 80-luch Black Penu de Sole, former price $2.50, now $1.50 IF WE WERE TO PUBLISH each week one testimony from Omaha women who use WINSLOW TAFFETA and find It a success, It would take over 100 years to publish them alL Romanic Vnktased Man to Marry. LJA R. CKUOK. the man who AL I never had been kissed," and, In- s I cldentally. Drofeasor of miner x v., vfl alogy and economlo geology at Northwestern university, Chl- cuo, it engaged to be married. Three years ago and more, the Tribune relates, he was heralded far and near as "the man who never has been kissed." When the news of his engagement became known, hla Kvanstun friends changed the tense of the verb. To several of his fellow professors he ad mitted his engagement, but as to addi tional facts, even the name of his fiancee, he has preserved what he entitles a "dis creet silence." All taken Into his coniidence were warned not to spread the news. Ever nee the professor's experience three years ago he has shunned publicity, as at that time he was the recipient of thousands of letters questioning him as to the veracity of his declaration that he never hud kissed woman or child. It was said In Kvunaton, however, that the future Mrs. Crook re' sides in Ohio, where the professor spent his boyhood and college days. . IX was declared among the students at the time Prof. Crook "sprang Into fume" three years ago that he wus engaged to marry a young woman from Ohio, but that the ceremony was postponed to avoid pub licity. . It la rumored that the projected wedding Is the finale of that betrothal. ; According to the story. Prof. Crook con fided to bis class of students ou Aprl 26, Jiwl, Information regarding his Ufe: "I never have In my whole life -either drauk, ouwd. smoked, or kissed a wo wun." v The report of Prof. Crook's confession was at first confined to campus gossip. There, however, It was accepted aa sin cere, as he never had been known to shield his opinions nor quibble with words. It pioduced a sensation. The processor wus a bachelor of U, with a Vandyke beard. U never had .been rated as a woman hater. On top of discussion from platform and pulpit Prof. Crook began to receive great bundles of letters from correspondents wu took an Interest in the case. Many were from women, and while Prof. Crook never admitted It, It was said that among the epistles were several proposals of mar rluge. Aa Oklakoatat Ksvck Ardea. For seven years prior to January 7. 1899, - Mrs. Beverly Crup had been deserted by her husband, and she believed him dead. They were married in Wloliita, ,Kan., in lfc t. when Oklahoma his ui-ened to settle ment, and came directly to the territory, settling at Arapahoe, Cuater county. After making every effort to obtain Information as to the whereabouts of her husband. Mrs. Crisp married W. L. Thompson at Weatherford, Okl January 7. VW. They lived happily and had accumulated con siderable property, but suddenly the long dead husband turned up, and It was found that Mrs. Crisp had never been divorced from him, although they had not lived together for aome seven years before she married Thompson. Recently the latter Died proceedings for divorce In the district court. Mr. Thompson states that he be lieve his wife was perfectly honest when he thought her former husband was dead. A Malrleaoala gliribt, .. Siifcgtxttion that tits matrimonial lever la tine to a mtrroh - Ix-en less strongly opposed ' by medlaii men since the recent experience of Pottstown, In and Curious Features Attendant Upon Recent Pennsylvania. A number of young people wno were oast for parts In a series of amateur dramatic performances, relates the Philadelphia Record, were victim of an epidemic of marriage. It began during the rehears.. , a young man llrsl show ing symptoms of the malady, which soon extended to the young woman who wus 'most intimately associated with him in the plays. The advocates of the microbe theory were not surprised when others presented evidence of infection. Before the rehear sals ceased five couples announced their engagement Since then the manager, the prompter and the stage carpenter have succumbed to the disorder, and there la a reasonable expectation that the epi demic will extend to persons outside the dramatic party. Out of the license fees already gathered the county clerk has bought a new overcoat, and the preacher who does most of the marrying has ordered a new carpet for his wife. It is recalled that of the 102 young men and women who were transported from Ban Francisco to Manila in a government vessel, to become public school teachers, sevpntv. eight went through the marriage ceremony before the ship reached the Philippine. I Among the victims In this caso were many hitherto obdurate bachelors, whose trans formation could be accounted for only by the germ theory. Other instances where matrimony has assumed an epidemic form have been explained aa the effect of exam- .pie, but there Is nothing In the conditions Inconsistent with the operation of microbes. At first view it may seem unreasonable to think an organism so minute as to be visible only under a high microscoplo power could work a revolution In the thoughts and life of a man weighing 200 pounds; but anybody affected with the grip will not doubt the enormous power of a disease germ. It has produced a suicidal mania and might, therefore, Inspire a man with a purpose to marry. Love Laughs at Prison. Down In Raleigh was recently ended a romance which would have done equally well for the plot of a play. It was the story of "a love that endured." Ellen Kelly, through a miscarriage of Justice or for some other reason, was sentenced to serve a year in the Georgia penitentiary. James Marley and Miss Kelly were "keep ing company" at the time. But when th young woman was taken away to languish In prison, Mr. Marley discovered that be really loved the girl who hitherto had been only "good company." With the passing of the year his love continued to grow stronger and stronger. He wrote to the girl and told her of his affection former. Hi friends wondered. To be courUng a convicted criminal was strange. But Marley never wavered. When he found that his love was reciprocated he dtd not wait long before he proposed, through th mail. Down In the prison the girl received th letter and rejoiced. For she was In love with the man who had written It. She answered and accepted him. The result was that within Ave minute, after she wa. declared a free woman. Ellen Kelly and James Marley were made man and wife, and again were all obstacle, which unkind fute places In the path of true lover, surmounted. ' Blstere. W horn Uod hath Joined together let no man put MUjr." luv c j Erdman of Chippewa Fall. WU.. m concluding a triple ceremony which united for better or for wors thre brother aiul three sister. Great Pre-lnventory Sale of WOMEN'S READY TO WEAR GARMENTS FULLY $75,000.00 worth of women's high grade Cloaks, SuiU. Furs and Waists must go at a tremendous sacrifice in order to greatly reduce stock before Jauuary 1st. This is undoubtedly the greatest money saving opportunity of the season. Don't neglect to take advantage of it. All Ladies' and Misses' Coats, All Our Stock of Fine Furs. All Our Children's Coats, Handsome Line of Rain Coats At Just Half Regular Prices. Nothing reserved. Everything marked in plain figures. Select, your garment its your'a at half regular prices. Sale Begins Monday at 8 a. m. $15.00 Women's Coats at Half. '8.00 Women's Coats. 00 10.00 Women's Coats.V .00 -t2.50 Women's Coats .7!?. "6. 2 5 slS.OO Women's Ctmts 7.50 20.00 Women's Coats. .. 10.10 $25.00 Women's Coats. .. 1.50 $50.00 Opera Cnnts 25 00 $5.00 Opera Coats 17.50 111.50 Fine Tailor Suits and fas cinating Costumes at Half. $15.00 Tailor Suits at 7.50 $20.00 Tailor Suits at. . . . 10.00 $25.00 Tailor SuiU at 12.50 $35.00 Costumes at 17.50 $75.00 Costumes at 37.50 $150.00 Costumes at 75.00 STYLISH RAIN COATS at halt $15.00 Rain Coats at 7.53 $10.00 Rain Coats at 5.00 $20.00 Ka.u CouU at 10 00 HANDKERCHIEFS, Sensational Handkerchief Bargains During the holiday rush hundreds of handkerchiefs became slightly soiled or mussed. We will close all these out at ridiculously low prices. After he had kissed each bride he turned to one of the happy grooms. Rev. 1 M. Nelson, and haltingly remarked: "Now, brother, . having performed th service for you, I will ask that you recipro cate by doing the same for me. There is among the guests of your wedding one who has done me the honor to accept my lot. Will you pronounce the fateful words whereby we may bo made one?" Rev. Mr. Nelson was overjoyed to be abl to return the favor and In a few minutes there were four blushing brides and aa many proud bridegrooms. The home of the three sisters, where th wedding took place, wa crowded with friends of the families, many of whom wer parishioners of Rev. Mr. Erdman. All Joined in wishing him a long lU'e and a merry one and In congratulating hla bride. The brother who became benedict were Rev. ill M., Andrew and Charles Nelson. The bridal trio comprised the Misses Jessie, Amanda and Clara Johnson. Godspeed front Wife to Elopers. When Mrs. Louise Valllancourl eloped from the arlstocratlo suburb of Maywood with Harold Mackway, a neighbor, Mrs. Mackway helped them pack their trunks for the flight, kissed her rival goodbye and helped conceal the elopement from Mr. Vulllancourt. The woman took ons child with her, but left two behind. Vaillanoourt secured a divorce. In her farewell letter to her husband, .which was read in court, Mrs. Vaillancourt thus referred to th friend whose husband she was stealing: "You may wonder how Annie could let u do as w have don. She even helped us to pack our trunks. But she know what lov is, as she. too, loves him truly and can and did understand why I have don this. "For her I have every sympathy, and will help Harold to do all he can In earning money for his family. I shall give up every thing to her that I can." Lov Will Kiad av War Th cas of Miss Louisa Rovlra and Joseph Porta of Chattanooga, Tenn., has In It all the elements necessary to the man ufacture of a "lov drama." There I plot, movement, action and the proper culmina tion. A Belasco could not wish for a more exciting dramatic picture to stage, a'nd with th title "Wedded Despite All" the play should be good for a full year's tour on th circuit where this style of drama la affected. Th play would b In three acta. First, there Is the scene In the suburb of Chat tanooga, where th two young people live when they meet for the first time, and Im mediately decide that the whole world, from the date Of creation to the present date, was made and maintained only that they might meet and tell how much they loved each other. 'Twas a love at first sight romance. They saw, they loved. Young Porta was no backward lover of mercenary age. He neither stopped to con sider whether bis salary would be enough to meet the requirements of the rent, the gas bills snd other Incidents of life In this age of modernity. He never worried about what Pupa Rovlra would think of him as a son-in-law. Nay. Nay! Aa a true lover, fit for the lead In any drama, he breathed out th essence of his love at once. "O, this Is so sudden." sighed Miss Ro vlra. "You niunt call at the house." Act two takes place nt the Rovlra home. Juaeph Porta tell Rovlra per, "Blr, I lo-ove your daughter." An 'angry seen ensues during which ST ' A Beautiful Furs at Half Including our and Near Seal Coats and Ca, ?90 Reaver Coats... 30 Wool Seal Capes... $15 $90 Reaver Capes $45 Astrakhan "bollaiettes and Muffs, at $1.50 Hundreds upon hundreds of other fine furs at Just half price. See them Tuesday is Skirt Day 7,500 Women's Skirts In all the most fashionable styles, colors and fabrics, will be placed on sale Tues day morning At Half Price See Monday Evening Papers BOOKS, RIBBONS AND PIANO DRAPES 15o fancy Handkerchiefs, at 25c fancy Handkerchiefs, at .. 20o fancy Handkerchiefs, at 10c fancy Handkerchiefs, at ...5c .. 9c 7ic 2ic Interesting Book Specials Out stock of books Is badly broken In several llnt-s, and before replenishing we will cloee out Standard Books at leas than cost. Jl.tKJ Copyright Books, at GOo Standard Books, at 40c Standard Books, at 3iic Standard Books, 3Qc .. 19c 174c ...9c at w 25c Standard Books, at . ,74c Joseph Is Informed that he la neither of the age or kind to have the fair Louisa for a bride. Rovlra senior eventually or ders him from the house. "Go, and darken my doors no more." Porta goes, followed by sundry pieces of coal and a bootjack. "Never mind, Louisa," he pauses to call back with the true lover's stage Instinct, "we shall wed despite all." The third and lanfact la In the office of Justice J. W. Johnson. Joseph Porta and Louisa Rovlra stand before the Justice, one with a marriage license and wedding ring, the other clasping a bunch of orange blos soms. The ceremony proceeds. At the words of the Justice, "I am about to Join In the bonds of matrimony this man and woman; has anybody any objection,", the door of the office swings open" and Joseph Rovlra, father of the bride to be, rushe In dramatically. In a voice .trembling with emotion he cries, "Stop! This wedding cannot go on. I object!" Then follows a most realistic scene or confusion and surprise. The angry parent Is ordered to tell why he objects. "Bo cause," Is his tense answer, "my daughter Is under age!" "O, I guess not," said Louisa, producing a birth certificate. "If you'll Just look at this you'll see that I was 16 years old yes terday. Go on with the ceremony, please." The Justice starts again. Just as the final words are to be spoken there is another dramatic Interruption, and in rushes Mrs. Rovlra, with anger In her face and a huge cotton umbrella In her fist. She swipes st th Justice In a stunning manner, but her husband stay th blow. "Too late, wife." he says mournfully. "She grew up sine yastlddy." Ths Justice says, "I pronounce you man and wife," and ths eld folks say, "Bless you, my children." Curtain comes down to slow music, with young- people olasplng each other in their arm. "At last, Joseph," says Louisa. "Yes," answers th lucky man. "Wedded despite all." And this all happened a few days ago right here In this prosy, unromantlo coun try of ours. Th Rallnsr Passlea. There Is a story going th round con cerning a prominent undertaker In Phila delphia which Illustrate th tenacity with which the ruling pastlon. sometimes cling to certain men. This man, after a sue. cessful career, finally retired from th un dertaking business. A few months later his only daughter was wedded. The cere mony was performed In a fashionable church, before a crowded congregation, anl after It was over a very pleasant recip tion wa given at the home of the brfdei' parents. After it was all over th bride and bridegroom hurried out to the car riage to depart on their wedding trip. The fond father ran out ahead of th young married couple and held th door of the carriage open while they entered, amid a shower of rice and old shoes. At that psychological moment the form- under taker' looked up at th driver, and th routine of hi old business surged ba k on him with appalling distinctness. He closed the door of the carriage with a bang and ahouted to the driver In a heavy bass voice: . "Laurel Iflll!" A Freaea Marriage Taagle. Mile. U of Paris, about to be married, has discovered, on taking steps to publish (he banns, tl.ut she is married already, it miiK.t be so. us n is set down In bl.uk and white on the town ekik's reglstoc Her elder sister, at the same time, made an equally startling discuvsry. Though a Beaver, Ast Grand Ribbon Sale Holiday ribbons, slightly mued and remants of finest ribbons, at less than cost c rviuDons, per yard Baby Ribbons, per y.rd 7c All Silk Ribbons. per yard lOo All Hilk Ribbons, per yard 15o All Silk Ribbons, per yard 20o and 16o All Silk Ribbons, per yard WATCH FOR GREAT NOTION WEDNESDAY. Special Closing Sale ON FANCY PIANO DRAPES In velours brocaded tapeslrles and embroidered silks, regular 13.00 16.00 and 87.00 values 2.U0-3.00-4.50 had Imagined herself to be the wife of the man to whom she thought she was wedded soma years ago, and by whom she has sev- eral children, she now finds that.' far irom being married to him, she Is her supposed husband's sister-in-law. as he la legally united to her lster. How the unfortunate family and the careless registrar will worry out this inextrlcabl situation la not .uvnu. a um vui:i .i.ioi uuuiu ue iiMbrrteu again, this time in due form, to her hus- band, but the younger sister must prevl- r.MiJ i .It-, a .v... ously be unmarried, and how Is that to be' done? It Is well known that heaven and w , J ". - v w .v aro uiwt ;v ucuui W sail i Ul on a regi.ter can be corrected, aa In the example of a child to whom a wrong na.ne haa bton given, which can never after- ward be altered. The family of Made- molselle, or, rather, Mme. L., are aeri- ously thinking that, instead of attempting to prove that she is not her sister, and vice versa. It will be simpler for her to divorce her brother-in-law, after which tne latter will remarry hla wife, who la now legally his sister-in-law, while Mademoiselle will take unto herself a second husband, with- out having ever been married before. It U to be hoped there Is a playwright In the family to turn th latter tribulations to tio. n account. "Hello, Ala, We're Married." "Hello, mamma, Leon and 1 are mar ried," telephoned Mbss Ida Fowler, IB years old, from MUlerton, N. Y., to her mother at W lusted. Conn. "You had better remain away from Wln- sted," Mrs. Fowler responded, "If you know " " J, " , ' UUI IM U1S UU Miss Fowler and Leon Grant, who about . lopd their whereabout, telephone message. Th coupl has not returned. TTv B.1U. o s.v.a Children. Former Alderman James A. Kelly, a vet- ran of the civil war. who 1 now Janitor' of th high school building at Cripple Creek. Colo., left a couple of weeks ago for Abilene. Kan., where he expected to marry a comely widow with a big ranch wen siocaea, ana ciuse io mo town. Mr. Kelly returned without a bride. The widow hud -everything whluh she claimed, and seven children. Everything was to the liking of Mr. Kelly, except the youngsters, and he so expressed himself to the widow, whose name he refuse to divulge, but she would not part with her children. Consequently Mr. Kelly 1 back home brldeless. Elopes la Nlghtgowa. Miss Nora Beswick and her lover, Wll- Ham T. Highland of Henderson, Ky., eloped to Bvanaville and were married. The couol were accompanied by Edward Pern- berton, a neighbor and intimate iriena ot Miss Beswlck. The elopement was of a sensational na- ture - Miss Ueswlck s parents opposed a match between their daughter and High- land because of the fact that he Is 38 years old, while she is but 18. Suspecting thst an elopement would be attempted, the elder tteswlcks, when the girl retired, hid all of her clothing. Not to be deterred by lack of raiment, however, Miss Beswlck, aided by her lever, climbed from her bedroom window and fled. The couple, accompanied by Pemberton, went to Kvanevllle, the girl being supplied with clothfng' at Rockport, on the way to tb lndiaua city. A license was scoured as 7 SALE High Grade Dress Goods Dept. Special for Monday A few broken lines to close out before Jan. 1st prices at less than half and quality up to our standard. 54 In Chiffon Cloth, the new Spring Suiting In Brown, Blue and Green. Extra high finish, $3.00 quality, for Monday, 2 54 inch Mixed Suitings, in checks, hair lines and mixed f CA effects, only, a yard. .' 56 inch Priestley Mohair Suiting Cravenetted in fancy, f f Q for Shirt Waist Suits, for Monday, only Is I 44 inch Crepe de Paris in all colors and black, yne of the 1 C swell things for dressy wear, at i J Remember Haydens are sole agents for Priestley's Cravenettes. 5fl inch Cravenelte In all shades, regular price $1.1S, for Monday 2.98 56 inch Cravenettes. all shades, regular price $2.08, for Monday ...2.39 5i Inch Crnvenette, all shades, regular price $1.18, for Monday 1.39 Priest ley's and Lupin's Blacks, the best the world droduces, found only at Hayden Bros. 42 Inch Black Crepe de I'arls, regular $1.00, at ..75c 42 Inch Block Voile, regiilnr $1.00. at 75o 45 Inch Black Voile, regular $1,08. at I. SO 64 Inch Chiffon Cloth, regular $3.1 W quality, at 2.98 54 Inch Chiffon, regular $2.08 quality, at 1.98 50 Inch Chiffon, regular $2.50 quality, at 1.50 DON'T MISS THESE CLEARING SALE in LADIES' FURNISHINGS Extra special values In our muslin underwear department. FINE CAMBRIC SKIRTS Trimmed with deep Inces and embroideries, Qfi with dust ruffle- very full and splendidly made worth $3.50 Monday. 1 .JO $2 SKIRTS Beautiful quality, trimmed In all the newest laces and em- QO broideries divided Into two lots for Monday, at $1.60 and OC LADIES' NIGHT ROBES A magnificent line In the very newest patterns, lace and embroidery trimmed worth up to $3.00 in three lots, for Cfl Monday great bargains, at $1.50, 75c nnd DC 75C LADIES' VESTS AND PANTS Very heavy ribbed garments f Exceptional value, at JC Evanavllls, the eloper were married and returned, when they were forgiven by th outwitted parents of the girl. $ On tho Make. James Sutton of Evansvlll. Ind.. who haj teen selling fish in southern Indiana for tnirtjr yeargi to ba marrle4 on qc- tober Xnl, wl D, flfth wtidlngi his four divorced wives being still alive. DnHnn . K n I .. ,nAan. ... . 1, V. 1 W . . t ln of America," ha engaged Evan hall for the night of the wedding, and will sell Z.0W tickets of , admission. He will , -A ' ... char,ce and 60 cent" ttnd wl" r"erv 100 tlokeU for th "wPPe' "" of Evan.- vlu and olnU withln mlle ot th ' SuttoI abut ?" "" weU known Southern Indiana and south- ern Illinois. He behove th wedding will be financial success. Car for Bshfulaess. Anna Schligelinllch of Douglaa, Wis., had to deal with a different male weakness and dealt with it as bravely and SJceessiu.ly as the Allegheny bride.- Anna's young man wan so bashful that he could not bring himself to the point of standing up long enough before witnesses to be married. He wa a young man of the boat possible Intentions, and meant to do right, but time and again be had disappointed her at th altar. 6 he knew hi falling, but shs also ecognised his virtues, and because she felt that be would be a good husband could she ever get him, she was determined to be patient, even at ths oust of em barraasmsnt and do small amount of huoiil- la tion. youn, wom.. 7om. Md .r. time she simply put on her -hat, took him by th arm, marohed him to th marriage license office, then to the minister, and be- fof, realli what wa, 4o, tb. tlllllg waa donSi und of couriMJi ne W1, the lu41)p,et y0uug , ln DOUgiai. Th, wer DQ no flow wtm,e., beyond those required by law. Tuer WM n(J ck UQ muHlc no danu Th9 young woman conducted .v.rvthi,,. on purely business lines. Bridegroom Too Old. A man of 40 and a woman of It called on the Rev. A. K. Wescott, pastor of the Baptit church at Brewster, N. Y. They were from Waterbury and wanted to get niarrled. After the usual questions as to age, etu., the clergyman directed them to stand up. Then be opened his book and began to read: "We are assembled here In the presence of ao snd" Her th young woman brok In wlthi "Vou may stop right tl.er for a minute. " Following the young woman to the hall clergyman beard: "Parson, don't you think that fellow a ld t0T ma?" ' oh. do'' know," replied Mr. Westcotl. "Forty is a long way from IS, but" "Well, never mind," broko in the girl, "you needn't go auy further with this. Just call It off." The couple departed. Hospital Hoaiaarrs. essential, of a melodrama are All th contained ii. the romance of II. C Pierce of Chicago, revealed by the announcement v ao iwurlaava. Ui bride la UaJiutd $4.23 REED ROCKERS Just like cut An immense shipment just received which rhould have been here two weeks ago. They aro regular $4.25 values, but in order to dispose of them quickly will sell them this week at $2.50 A large roomy, well-made, nicely finished rocker. Great snaps at tho price. Weddings nurse, the daughter of Dr. W. G. Bryson, 4918 Calumet avenue. This will afford a clew to tb plot unfolded In th acta which follow. First comes the villain, a negro high wayman, who holds up Pierce. There is a struggle and Pierce Is shot. The lObber escapes, but the money and watch are Saved. The rising of the curtain for act three discloses Pierce unconfclju and apparent. y dying in the lYeJbyterlan hospital. White clad Internes and nurses hover about him, but th bullet had pierced the aLdoinea and the case Is declared hopeless. Dr. Nicholas Benn Is calltd ln for con sultation and he summons Margaret Bry son, a graduate nurse, to care for th wounded man. She I. oona dered an expert In emergency cases, and hour after hour she watches over Pierce. At the end of three days th wounded man rallies, and not till th;n di es Miss Bron seek rest Th fall of the cur tain leaves Pierce out of danger and show ing ths incipient signs of an affeoilon of the heart. All through act four Miss Bryson watches ever her patient, who rallies rapidly from the bullet wound. But the heart ma ady growa aa rapidly. There ar symptoms, too, that th young nurs Is taking mora than a professional Interest ln her patient. When th day come on which he U dis charged as cured Pierce take Miss Bry son's hand. "You saved my Ufe," he tells her. "Now make It worth th saving. Without you existence Is wors than the grave. I love you, Margaret." And Mia Bryson, after aa Ineffectual effort to release her hand, surrenders both hand and heart Quick curtain. Bridegroom Missing, Geests Play. Miss Katberln Engel of Hoboken and Samuel N. Hertel of Jersey City Height wer to have been married Friday of last week. The bridegroom did not appear, and after waiting two hour for him th guests started to pluy euchre and kept up th game for four hour in th hope he would arrive. The minister sat watching tb player until he gave up hope. Then h went home. The prospective bridegroom I till missing and the bride-elect 1 pros trated. Nearly 200 guest had assembled st ths home of the young woman. Mes sengers were sent out, but they reported that they could not find Hertel. Then some one suggested progressive euchre. The cards were brought and the guests played until after midnight. The wedding presents were put up as prizes. "We had a nice time of It, anyway," said ths bridegroom's closest friend. "I won a nlr umbrella that I had presented th young man who wa to have been married, so I s"ed that. The more valuable articles, however, we left for the bride." Lov Lives Throng Year. An old lov of more than fifty yearn' landing was rekindled by Henry JIenwo.il of Bprlngdeld, III., and Parthena BnodKMHs of i "bar Lake township, and the couple won united in marriage by Judge Murray of the county court. The groom la 79 years old snd his bride Is 67 years old. Th coupl wer sweethearts yeafs sgo. Henwood then left his home to become a railroad man. In the meantime his first love married. Then he married. They lost sight of each other. Kenwood's wife died and he married a second time. Mrs. Snod grass' husband died sod site rmaind wider