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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19
CAROLINE ISLANDERS.
They Wear Coats-of-MaiI Made of Cocoa
Nut Threads.

They Wear Coats-of-MaiI Made of Cocoa
Nut Threads.
The full armor worn by warrior of
the Caroline Islands is one of the most
curious bits of savage workmanship in
the world.
The Caroline Islands are a small
group, marked by few dots on the
map of Polynesia, just where the one
hundred and fiftieth meridian of west
longitude crosses the tenth parallel of
south latitude.
Caroline Islanders dwell in the midst
of plenty, and have attained an unusu-
ally high degree of skill in good many
of the arts of comfortable living.
Among the rest they have learned how
to make excellent cloths and mattings
of various vegetable fibers, of rushes,
strips of leaves, etc. They contrive
powerful weapons, too; and, as they
fight with enemies who are equally
well-armed, they have learned to pro-
vide for their safety the defensive armor
shown in the illustration, a specimen of
which is preserved in the Museum of
Paris.
This suit consists of two separate
parasitic clothing and the cuirass
The clothing, worn next to the skin, is
made by weaving Tor rather netting) by
hand, web of coarse cords, twisted
out of the husk of the cocoa-nut, each
cord being tied into a hard knot be-
tween each mesh. The knots are
crowded close together, and thicken the
cloth so that it would not be easy to
stab or cut through it; it also protects
the legs against being torn by thorny
shrubs or scratched in clambering over
the sharp coral rocks.
The trousers fit close, and are elastic
enough to mold themselves to the shape
of the leg. They reach high up upon
the waist and are sustained by two
bacl1-bands which take the place of sus-
penders; but instead of passing over the
shoulders and down in front they are
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19
alMHfs
THE CAMERA.

hundred feet from the object you wish
to photograph, and, resting the camera
on some object, hold it steady while
you remove the match-for about thirty
seconds if clear day and for one or two
minutes if cloudy-carefully replacing
same. A little experience will enable
you to judge the time necessary for a
proper exposure.
There are many places in every city
where your box may be taken and the
plate developed, the picture printed and
mounted on a card for ten cents.-N.
Y World
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19

"Aunty, what have you brought meP''
is Freddy's first question when visitors
come.
His mother took him severely to task
about it, and the little fellow promised
mot to do so any more" A day or two
after one of his aunts called again. and
Freddy, with triumphant glance at
his mother. exclaimed:
"Aunty, what have you brought my
little brother?''-Jury.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19

are four matches; his tail is another
match; his nose, his mouth, his eyes
are made with red hot skewer. To
stick the head on to the body, use a
double-pointed match, and thus give
him the power of twisting his head
round if you feel SO inclined. A com
ical little fellow is this cork bulldog,
and when you get so far as dozen Of
them they look very well indeed.
Having succeeded with dog out OF
cork, try stork out of cork, or any
other bird more or less recognizable.
Materials for bird: One bottle-cork
(used), two matches, one hairpin.
Average cost, nothing; time, ten min
utes.
Cut the body first. Cut the head out
of one of the body fragments. Stick in
the neck; stick on the head with the
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19
Try 1t for Yourself.

The time required for a journey
around the earth, by man walking
day and night. without resting. would
be 4ss days; an express train, 40 DAYS:
sound at a medium temperature, s2L<
hours; cannon bail, 21x hours; light
a little over one-tenth Of a second: and
electricity passing over q copper wire. q
little under one-tenth of second
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19

A young man home from college,
wishing to inspire his little sister with
awe for his learning, pointed to star,
and said:
isis, do you see that bright little
luminary2 It's bigger than this whole
world"
mo 'tam't,r said sis.
ssYes, it is" declared the young col
legian.
''Then why don't it keep off the RAMP
was the triumphant rejoinder.-
Moments.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19
Giving Them a Chance.

Father Ito four-year-old n)-Bobbie,
why don't you get ready for lzindergar-
ten? This isn't Saturday.
Bobbie-Why, pop, the other scholars
are so dumb l thought I'd stay home
this week to let them catch up with me.
Judge.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19

angle; and in this way you win produce
the ''incised work"
If you want four rays, make two cuts
across; if you want six, make three in
the manneS shown by the artist where
he has put the knife in.
The cork tree is said TO be an oak
yielding a valuable bark. 1t may not
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19

''Charlie, I've forgotten whether it's
the neck or the leg that you are fond
Of"
''What is it-a goose?"
Eyes"
Then give me the neck. please. ~
Harper's Young People.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19

NIGHT HAWK ON THE of insects which
WING. is called liar. !"
MANY learned theories have been adj
vanced to account for this noise. Inc
oiar" is merely gutteral note OF alarm
like the rattle of rattle-snake. nave
walked within ten feet of these birds
before being discovered At the nrst
indication of the presence of human
being. the bird often utters its Jar be-
fore flying. 1t is natural for a rooster
TO flop its wings before Growing. do
not propose TO say why, neither VIII
tell why the night hawk utters his Pc
culiar noise when descending head fore
most. He does it voluntarily and heredi-
tarily and seems to enjoy himself
The night hawk flies all night about
electric lights. 1t is the only known
species of birds of which 1t can positive
ly be stated that it is conversant with
the nature of artificial light. never
knew one to fly into light. | have
walked into flock of wild ducks with
a lantern. Such feat would be impos-
sible with the night hawk or the silver
haired bat which also understands arti-
fetal light
The night hawk is degenerated bird.
Its structure does not offer evidence
that it was originally intended for a
night bird. II must have become such
by reason of the multiplicity of insect
life at dusk Its sleep by day was a
matter of choice at some period of the
birds history. Even now, when its
hereditary tendencies sare strongest, IT
feeds most by day in midsummer when
insects are most plentiful. 1t is a
creature of the most irregular habits
known on this mundane sphere.
The brain of the night hawk is very
small, not twice greater in quantity
than a humming birds. The greater
part of the Uranium is occupied by eye
sockets. The gizzard is of enormous
size comparatively, and occupies more
than one-half Of the abdominal cavity.
One that was examined contained the
remains Of one thousand insects by &C
4uol ooupt
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19

''What do you think the most notable
feature of American literature to-day2''
"Uncut edges. Puck.
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.,ouN LIKED FUN.
A Horse That Made Sport OF HIS -Four
Young Masters.

John soas tricky. Those who tnougnt
him a beauty" smart and ooedient,
knew that he was mischieyous and fuii
of his Jokes"
John certainly did have love OF fun
in his make up" which made him
ioliy companion for fe-ar boys who IN
turn did like to '.plague the poor old
chap" the family horse.
John was black-coated. strong and IN
telligent. His tricks were not vicious
ones. He never kicked, baked nor ran
away. being sober and well conducted
when driven or ridden by the senior
members of the family
He had fondness for his master who
petted him great deal The women
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19

be inappropriate,
Their e fore, to
mode out OF
cork an o t h e r
source of bark
more or les S
worthless.
Try a bulldog.
His body is one
cork; his head is
another: his legs
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19

orni I h ologlstS-
He makes a noise
when swooping
ow n o p e n
m o u t h e d
through a swarm
of insects which
LID q a.iar y
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19
The Grip Of Disaster.

'Adversity brings out our good
points"
ayes; by the rootsl"-Puck-
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19
THE NIGHT HAWK.
Naturarists Consider Him a Bird Of V'>sous
Habits.

The night hawk is the subject OF re.
spectful sympathy and the fallacies On
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19
CUTTINGS IN CORK.
CUT coRKs.

two rows, and you will hardly believe
the result is your handiwork.
Carved roundels" sounds very arts
tic, indeed. Perhaps sketch, showing
how the roundels are made, may quell
any alarm the phrase may have in
spired. Take few old bottle-corxs
and cut them like this:
Hold your knife at half right angle
as you cut the cross-pieces, and then cut
IN from the sides. also at half right
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19

another; his legs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
PERSONAL

TIE SULTAN of Bareda has a mat worth
SECRETARY Foster will spend a portion of his
vacation on Nantucket
Ex-senator TABOR has sold the Poorman mine
at Caribou Col, TO Leonard Cow Of Glasgow
for $3.50, 600
R B. THOMAS and c R. Griffith, the wheelmen
who left Kansas City Aug. 10, expect to reach
New York Sept Is.
DR., A. NJ. SALMON of Cambridge, England,
born in the spring of l79o, is looked upon as the
Oldest surgeon In Europe.
NELLIE B. EysTER, grandniece Of Barbara
Fretchie, is president OF the Woman's Press
Association of the Pacific coast.
The WIFE Of viii Carleton the poet, went as
a missionary 20 British Burmah when scarcely
~ years old, and remained there several years
Mas. HANNAH EUsrIs and Miss Sarah Barr of
Wakefield, Mass. who were born in Salem on
March 81, 1900, are probably the Oldest living
twins.
SENATOR w. D. WAsHBURN of Minnesota, who
is said to be the biggest -four producer in the
world, is Maine man and worked on a farm in
that state till he was % years old.
The most prolific of current English novelists
is sSid to be Mrs Alexander, who, like Anthony
Trollope, sits at her desk every day and forces
herself 10 accomplish certain amount OF work.
SENATOR WILLIAM NJ. EvARrs will lead the
Sixteenth assembly district delegation to the
New York republican convention. 1t is said he
Will be made chairman Of the committee on
platform.
DR.. MONTAGUE r LEvERsoN of Gottngeu,
Germany. and member of the California bar,
will deliver a course of forty lectures on legis-
University OF Virginia.
QUEEN VICTORIA proposes TO confer upon
President Carnot the highest grade of the Order
of the Bath. The comforting of this order on
the president OF republic is said to be an I'M
precedeBted distinction.
Bishop sPAuLDING of the Peoria Gll) diocese
shocks some Of the good people at Newport by
frisking about behind spanking team Of fast
horses The bishop is a man OF God in every
sense, but be likes speedy roadster
MRS. LUcIAN MAYBERRY Of Little Rock, Ark,
Is the mother of ten boys oil born within q
period Of thirty-nn months. There are
Two sets of triplets and two pairs OF twins. Mrs
Mayberry is pretty blonde, plump and hearty
OF barely "a years of age.
Hon. S. c. PoMERoY occupied the seat in the
United States Senate vacated by jefferson Davis
In 1850. He found in the desk the manuscript of
the last address made to the Senate by the
future president of the southern confederacy
and retained it as memento.
Miss CARRIE STEVENSON of Baltimore has
created sensation this summer at Saratoga by
her beauty. She possesses the beautiful, clear
complexion and delicate colorlng Baltimore
girls are famed for. Her eyes are large, lustrous
and black, with long, sweeping lsshes and
straight eyebrows.
The Crown Princess of Denmark. only daugh-
ter of the late King Charles XIV. of Sweden, is a
superb woman. Her wit and intelligence have
won for her the friendship of many brilliant
men, while her striking beauty is the admira-
tion of Denmark. She and the Queen OF Portu-
gal are the two tallest Processes in Europe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
The Fatal Full Hand.

was watching a game Of poker once at
Helena, Mont, says a writes in the Detroit
Free Press. The players were a gambler
Whom knew slightly, who bore the sobruuet
of Lucky Bill'D and two miners.
Suddenly, after the hands were dealt and the
players had ''chipped in" and drawn cards.
Lucky Bill, with perfect calmness and not so
much as the shadow of a change in the express
sion OF his face. laid his cards on the table
took notebook from his pocket and deliber-
ately wrote few words. Then he tore out the
leaf and handed it to me-
Look at that when you get home tonight. "
His voice was steady AMI did not betray O
particle OF excitement. | thrust the paper
alInleSSly into my pocket and gave the matter
hardly a second thought.
The play progressed. Lucky Bill's'' face
was unyielding a stone and entirely mex
pressive. He noticed everything, however, and
on the part of the other players. He was a
typical gambler and one of the most successful
OF his guild Hence his sobriquet.
AT last there was an alteration between the
two miners. Hot words ensued and revolvers
were drawn. Some of the bystanders inter
fered at this point, and in the scutfie that fol-
lowed heard the sharp whistle and ping of
scendant) fell TO the floor and expired He had
been killed by the accidental discharge of u
pistol in the hands Of one of the miners
was horrified at the occurrence, and that
evening after l reached home thought of the
line the gambler had written me. took it
from my pocket and read as follows: Il have
drawn a pair Of sevens now hold jacks full
yet held it and left the card table alive. I shall
die. have 5000 in the First National Bank of
Bismarck Notify my mother, Mrs. -, of
Franklin, KY"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
The Weather Reports.

The weather service has not improved
since the weather bureau was transferred
from the war department to the depart
ment of agriculture. 1t was thought that
the latter department having compare =
lively few matters to attend to, would
strive to make the weather reports in the
most important localities about as perfect
as they could be, but it seems that this was
a mistake. There are few more important
stations than Savannah, because a very
large part of the cotton crop is handlsd
here, aud Savannah cotton men are deeply
interested IN the weather not only in this
state but also in a number of other states
which send cotton to this msrket. The
weather service, however. does not give
them great deal of information, and that
which it does give them is not, they say, as
correct as it ought to be.
There were days last week on which no
report at all was furnished to the press. The
agent here explains the failure to furnish a
report which is satisfactory as far as he is
concerned, but his explanation does not sx-
cuse the department. There ought TO be
enough men at this station to carry on the
work of the Office if one of them should be-
come ill And it seems that the station is
short-handed all the time. Those in charge
of the station find it difficult 10 get through
with their work satisfactorily within
reasonable hours. This is certainly not the
right sort of policy for the agricultural de-
partment to pursue with respect TO such
sta ton as Savannah.
And the impression is that just as soon as
an agent here becomes thoroughly familiar
with his work he is transferred to some far
western station. Does Secretary Rusk re-
gard the west as of so much more import
ance than the south that he insists upon
sending all the best men of the weather
service to that locality9 1t would certainly
seem 80.
There was some complaint with the
weather service when it was under the
jurisdiction Of the war department, but
there is far more reason for complaint now.
Unless Secretary Rusk gives more atten-
ton to this very important branch OF his
department. he will not go out of office with
the reputation of having been successful
administrative officer. He is a very
amiable old gentleman, but some of his
amiability could be dispensed with if he
would put more vigor and intelligence
into the management Of the weather SER
vice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09

Among the official element in Washing
| ton the assertion is made upon what Is con-
sldered excellent authority that the position
of Secretary of War has been offe red to
Gen. Hawley Of Connecticut, who has been
summoned to Cape May to confer with the
| President.
Among Gen. HawIey's friends the opinion
| prevails that be will accept the offer. For
a good many years he has been chairman Of
the committee on military affairs in the
Senate. and be is said TO be better versed on
matters over which the war department has
jurisdiction than any other senator, and
probably than any other man in the coun-
try who has not had practical experience
in the department Furthermore his ad-
vocates say that he has always taken
peculiar interest in the building up Of coast
Notifications. and has urged liberal appro-
priations for that purpose. Beside, he is
possessed of a considerable technical knowl-
edge concerning the manufacture of the big
guns and rapi6-fring small arms, and his
long service in the Senate is claimed TO be
of advantage in securing favorable legisla-
ton in army matters.
Apparently there is no question but that
the position which is said to have been
offered him would be personally agreeable
Since his marriage few yesre ago Gen.
Hawley has INDUCED in social aspirations
which cabinet position would enable him
to crafty, and the prospect Of two winters
in the society of the national capital is very
likely to appeal to him.
On the other hand, Connecticut political
| affairs are in a chaotic condition. Gen.
! Hawley's term expires in 1898, and q new
| legislature will not meet until year from
| next winter. So his successor would have
to be appointed by the alleged Gov. Bulke-
ley. Therefore Bulkeley's status would
| probably be called in question by the
| democratic senators whenever a senator
of his appointment should attempt
! to take his seat. Beside, Buckley
is known to cherish senatorial ambi-
tons himself and will make a
determined fight for Hawley's seat when it
falls vacant in 1898, and with, it is believed,
a fair prospect Of success.
Moreover, Gen. Hawley's acceptance of
the war portfolio would be regarded as tant-
amount to q surrender, in the judgment of
his opponents Of all political claims upon
the Republican party in Connecticut and
an admission of Usurper Bulkeley's superior
strength. At the same time it we're just as
well to bear in mind that there are in ex-
istenoe several elaborate programmes quite
as attractive as this, and based upon the
same foundation of hope and aspiration.
Meanwhile glance at the realities of the
case divests it of all these delightful future
possibilities and shows that Secretary Proc
tor has not yet let go his grip on the handle
Of the charmingly interesting situation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
BRIGHT BITS.

DR.. PAREs1s-I think. Mrs. Butts, it would do
your husband good to feed him on goats milk
a while.
Mrs Butts-But, doctor, my husband is very
headstrong now.-PucE.
DocToR-so you are suffering from insomnia,
are your
Pat Rattigan (the patient)- Thot's not it, sorr.
Sure the only thing thot troubles me is OF can't
shape the noigbt .-Harper's Bozar
liz OFFcUTr's REsTAuRAXr-First Jeweler: Do
you sell that new house of Upson. Downs q Cor
Second Jeweler-Eo longer; sold them sew.
eral lsrge bills. They paid promptly at maturi
~, so lstopped.-T4s Jel0elers CIRCULAR.
~ BELIEVE woman may sometimes reform
q fool"
You think sof"
Yes; we have no record OF Gain ever doing
any more harm after be got wife. "-Nelo
York Press.
PORTER That Kentucky gentleman refuses
to occupy room ~.
Hotel Cierk-What's wrong?
There's picture of some fruit hanging on
the wall, and he says it makes his mouth water"
Detroit Free Press.
"WHAT do you think of these European fleets
sailing around TO visit foreign ports?"
That European International friendship has
worked itself to so great pitch that 1t naturally
requires the showing OF good deal of tar
Baltimore american. y
WOODEN tell you the Daily KevhoIe Is an
Bullfnch-What's it done nowH
Wooden-Why, its got seventeen photographs
to-day OF people that used to know neigh bors
of Almy's grandmother.-Boston Courier.
Two women met in Paradise
Where they had recently arrived:
And each one of the other asked
How in the bright abode she thrived.
Then straightway each one made reply.
Ills very beautiful and bright;
There's everything to please the ear,
And everything to feast the sight"
Then each exhaled long, deep sigh:
And said I've searched in every nook:
But nowhere can find a glass
To see how these new garments look"
Boston Courier.
"wHES I marry shall try to be sure of one
thing, aud that is, that have a woman Of
sense"
You mean a woman Of prudence and fore
thought, with fine perceptions and knowledge
of human nature?"
YES, that's it exactly"
But they are just the ones who never
marry Life.
ARCHITEcT-A modern seaside cottage built
on this plan would cost you 81, 5O0-"
Millionaire (disgusted)-That might do for q
dog kennel
Architect with rare presence Of mind showing
another plan)--Yes. sir; that was my idea It
would do for the dog Kennel. Here is the plan
fer the cottage itself. which be built think,
for about Sl00, 00O.-Chica9o Tribune.
Cts SNoBBEHLt. a New York Fifth avenue
dude, paid young lady great deal OF atten-
ton at a social gathering, but she snubbed him
numerically. AT last Gus, who had been tax
ing too much wine. said:
II really believe, Miss Blank, you think that
am fool
20. no, Mr. Snobberly," she replied with a
sweet smile, 81 never judge a person by the
way he looks, "-TezdS Slfttngs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
Me and Uncle Jerry.

From the NeW York Sun.
1 am Cloud-compelling Dryenforth, a mighty
able wight;
can call the clouds together with load of
1 can daily with the cyclone, can monkey with
the gale.
1 can fertilize the prairie where another man
must fall
l can swell the gentle brooklet to a roaring
mountain stream,
tell you Me and Jerry are pretty brilliant
team.
Old Greco-Roma Jupiter. with his nickel plated
belt
Must now betake him westward and proclaim
himself delt;
His prehistoric methods have been proved to be
so tame,
That with Cloud-compelling Dryentorth he is not
in the game;
70 uynamte
That Me and and Uncle Jerry are entirely out of
sight!
can take q pound of rackarock and tie it to a
And make thunder shower on clear and
starry night;
can cause a rainy season, l can juggle 81
moon,
I'll soon begin to change the tides by toying
with the moon;
can make a heavy hailstorm in quarter of
minute.
can tell you, Ne and Jerry are the two lads
that are in 1t.
The secret of my scheming, if you really want
TO know,
but don't let Uncle Jerry know twas 1 who
told you SOD
Is this: I'm now in business with some UNI
brella firms
Who pay me for my rain storms the most lib
eral of terms
And thus the only way for me to realize gain
Is to blow up tons of rackarock and make the
heavens rain,