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The National tribune., 1892-01-21

OF the other "a alternate succession. according
10 the ostgcm held fOr each by the King. until
D horseshoe shape has bssn formed. In the
center Of this inciosnre sire placed the cattle.
n stncrade outside Of the huE serves as a pro-
lection against attacks of men or beasts.
As soon aa native drGidus 10 marry and has
obtained the consent of his relatives mes
HonRor provided with an OK M peace Offering
"a dispatched 10 tho kIaal where the paronts Of
HE intended wife reside There IL lie is
faEorabiy received, the important question ia
considered OF Low many cattle are 10 be given
10 tile lady father aa compensation for tho
tEuuhle ann expense of having reared her
After this important point has been sHtis.
inetorliy disposed Of, songs and dances are in
oulged IA by both sides of the contracts ng
parties. The intended bride c0lacis her stock
OF mats, Spoons, cArthen pots, dried gourds f0r
holding water and Kaiiir beer together aud
awaits tho contamination Of The marriage
The wedding day arrived, she and hen re-
latives, aeGksd ln their bnHt TRimant plumas
and beads, set out for her future home. which
she sntors &C night. and il unseen by the bride.
groom on his family. All night she means
within the hat, wailing aud lsmsnting, OK Al
least giving fair imitation OF these ways OF
indicating greEt distress.
When tic day breaks the bridegroom aud
hih friends take a sat position la ths kraal ?
the bride and her followers assuming position
opposite 10 them. A spear is then placed ia
the maidens hand, and while she IA holding Il
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

The Zulus live in the elevated country
between Natal and DeagOs Bay. They are
handsome race. and appear TO be above the
Negro in intelligence and customs. Their oom-
plexion Il brown, and their features more
regular than those of the Negro, although
their hair is wOoly.
They are honest and hospitRhle, and possess
good intellectual powers with few tendencies
20 the practice of great Wees Their language
and manners are similar TO those OF other
Kafiir tribes. They came from the north, and
conquered their present territory about the
beginning of the 18th century. Charka, one
OF their greatest leaders, swept over the coun-
try rs far as the south border Of Natal, and
BIS progress was then checked by the united
efforts Of the Beers. A certain young Engiish-
man, who spent much time with the dusky
warriors. Charka aud Cctewayo, who enjoyed
the hospitality of the Zulus and journeyed
for DAYS IN their company, never suffered the
slightest annoyance or injury az their hands.
He was, when sick, attended by them with
faithfulness end kindness and during the late
Zulu war when he was acting as guide for Sir
Evelyn Moods forces, his life was spared more
than once by them while securing the country
and looking Tor the ZulR impis," or regiments,
of which the English columns were endeaT0r-
4ng 20 get within fighting distance.
Witchcraft is one of the Zulu institutions,
and is much misused by their Kings or Chiefs
Tor personal aggrandizement. Witches are be-
The National tribune., 1892-01-21
He Failed ia Get Ms Dinner.
Indianapolis Nous.

LA'tteAttfttetlf
Methodist minister. now stationed hers
while relating some "reminiscences Of his early
days in the ministry said
One day while travelling between stations
so timed myself as to arrive at a good brothers.
IN The country about dinner time. I hitchod
my horse and went in. Brother H was
absent from home, and the wife and daughters
appeared glad to see me. We chatted pleas
antiy for half hour OF more. / was very
hungry, and was sure dinner was being pre-
pared as the girls had dropped out Of the room
one By one, so / tarried. but was very uneasy,
aud thought the lady Of the house was becom-
ing so. Finally she excused herself aud vent
out OF the room for a moment. small boy,
who had been running in and out of the rOOm
since my arrival entered aud I said
'S.COme here my little man. aud as he cana
toward me / asked
How soon will you have dinner hers2'
Just as soon as you go was the ready
answer
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water is poured into a eourd, which she throws
at the bridegroom. Then she strikes each
female OF his family with the spear rs token Of
her authority over them. As symbolical Of
her submission 10 her husband, she breaks the
shaft Of the spear AZ this iuncture she pre-
tends TO run away with the purpose of escaping,
when tho youthful relatives Of her husband
seize and bring her back. The female relatives
of her own family set mp q dreadful wailing to
show their appreciation OF the sacrifice they
make in permitting her TO become bride.
When these ceremonies are completed there is
great feusting, dancing and drinking, and pos
sibly savage sCrimmage TO complete the whole
affair.
The infants Of the Zulus are either much
coddled or much neglected, and NJ eight years
of age the boys are made 20 herd the calves
while the girls assist their mothers.
The men do nothing for their own sustenance
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

lieyed 10 be Of different kinds and one descrip-
ton Of them is said 30 be possessed Of the spirit
of murder Another kind are thought 10 be
sbs 10 cause the death Of whOmsOeyer they
wish, while Others have the power TO keep back
the falling Of rain.
In order 10 stay the power Of these malicious
spirits class Of prophets and wise men exist
among the natives, who are supposed to be the
avengers Of the nation, and 10 take summary
vengeance on al evil-dOCrs.
When any baleful event has occurred, such
aE q long aud continued drought an epidemic
among the people or their CATTLE or defeat in
warfare, the controlling Chief orders the wise
men 10 prOphesy aud detect the one who is the
cause OF the trouble; for il Is a maxim Of the
Zulu religion that no calamity, not even that
of death, can happen without witch being at
the bottom Of IT,
All nature Is supposed to be under the con,
fr0l OF the King, aud that il is by his command
the seasons come and 20, the rain falls, and the
sun shines. III a long drought has impover.
ished the land the tribe asks the King TO inter
fere with the powers Of nature in their behalf
snd the King a. il in duty bound, pretends tC
take the matter in hand, and with as little
delay as possible
Nature herself generally comes TO his aid
and thus the KING poses as tie great cause Of an
oppOrtune deluge OF rain. Should the looked,
for rain not be in accordance with the desire,
Of the people, sumo witch Is held responsible
for the failure, aud the suspected wretch il
seized and at once executed, his cattle and pos
sessions having been ia the meanwhile COnfis
Gated by the king aud sent 10 the rOys
kFaals" OF cattle sheds.
The Zulus are pOlyEUmists, and the hrst wifi
OF Zulu has great influence and authorit.
over the others. Each wife has a hut 10 her
self and her immediate family These dwell
tngs are beehive in shape, and their structur
IL Of grass aud earth. The openings in thesl
huts arc often 50 low that they can only be On
tered on all-luurs
The first w.lc's hut is placed on the right o
the husbands, the second on his left, aud eEC
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when az their kraals, except 90 milk the cows,
which is duty no woman will perform under
any circumstances. With this exception, they
devote themselves TO hunting and wariike eI-
ercises.
The Zulus. like all other African tribes, will
iugly admit the wisdom and ingenuity Of the
white race, and most of them do not hesitate to
take any advantage Of their intercourse they
can.
The wages given TO a Zulu by a European
amount 20 about 10 shilliRgs a month. Their
food when ia service is meal, called mealies"
When in their kraRls Zuu's complete at
tire is Of the smallest description. de then
wears a Eirdle of skins around his waist, a
feather in his woolly hair and blanket thrown
over his shoudeT, which serves for sleeping
purposes Mt night.
The girls until they are Of an age 20 marry
move about nude. They are strong, well built,
and healthy, and have every appearance Of hap
piness.
The Znlu's principal diet is "mealies," mil
lets, and sour milk. They occasionally have a
feast Of bullock's meat, with which they gorge
themselves. A dead bullock is sometimes found
on a roadway, which has probably died from
sickness or cold. As soon az party Of natives
see the CARCASS their knives are drawn, the dead
animal ia az once divided among them, aud
frequently cooked upon the spot where found.
The short time required for the disappearance
Of this nauseOus food is incredible 10 those who
have not seen the operation performed.
Although Zululand has long seaboard, fish
Is held in abh0rrence, aud a Zulu servant will
only handle it under protest. Poultry was at
one time equally detosted with fish, but inter-
course with Europeans has done away with this
prejudice.
child when born Is for the FIRST two or three
days fed on sour milk, and not until the third
day does il receive the nursing of its mother.
The mother-in-law question is summarily
dealt with by these peculiar people. No mother
may enter her married daughters hnt, or eat
of her food, except under the most awful penal.
tics. She cannot even see her son-in-laW, and
/ shOnld there be an occasion where her advice
10 needed such az sickness, or a similar calam.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21
Dr Graves IN HaB1

On Jan. II, at Denver Colo, Dr. Graves, tio
pOisoner of Mrs. Barnaby, appeared in cours
pursuant to the order of judge Rising, and was
denied an arrest of Judgment and sentenced to
be hanged some time during the two weeks be-
ginning Jan. 81, 1892. Judge Rising held an
Investigation to-day into the conduct Of the
officers who conveyed the Doctor to the Jail the
night the verdict was returned, and who alleged
that the accused made a confession. The OH
GERS stated under oath that they did not ply the
prisoner with questions but the doctor grew
lOquaciOus of his own accord. The court ex-
onerated the deputies Of alleged unbeeoming
conduct
Gov. ROutt has stated that the Doctor shall
have time enough to be heard in the Suprems
Court if his Excellency is to grant reprieys.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

was appointed Second Lieutenant Of the 4th U.
s., and was breyetted Captain and Major for
gallantry in the war with Mexico; was pro-
NOTED Major and Paymaster in 1853. which
position he resi- gned in 1861 70 become a Lieu
tenant General in the rebel army Tho rest Of
his history is well known.
The 55th was James W. Albert at Iarge), who
joined the infantry promoted Second I,ieuten-
ant OF Typographical Engineers ia 1S48. Dur
ing the war of the rebellion he served on the
stan OF Gems. Patterson and Banks promoted
Major Of Engineers in 1863, and resigned juno
2j. 1864.
The 56th and last, James D. Handy, OF Rhode
Island, joined the infantry, and was promoted
second Lieutenant in 1945. Died Sept. %
1915
The National tribune., 1892-01-21
A Case Of cnnfemnt.

An old farmer from one of the back Counties
was the defendant in a suit for piece Of land,
and he had been making q strong fight for 10
says the Detroit Free Press. When the az
torney for the other side began his speech 10
said
May 10 please the court, take the
ground
The old farmer jumped up and sung outs
What's that What's that2"
The Judge called him down.
MAY il please the court, began the attorney
again, not noticing the interruption, 4" i take
the ground -
No, I'll DO id if you do, either" shouted
the old farmer, "anyhOw not until the court
decides the case"
The fine for eontempt was remitted later.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

HE Zulu people, their
country, their habits,
and their beliefs, will
be found full Of interest
TO many who approach
the subject, either rs 9
study or as q relief from
hackneyed adventures
and narratives of puer-
lie attractions.
There are evidences
hat this far-away race
fear the influence of the
English on their ances-
tral traditions. and un-
doubtedly a Zalu will
take great trouble TO
conceal the baliefs Of
his foreftthers and the
inner workings Of his
social and religious sys-
TENS.
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AlVIHLH-Ia-Lh IND o0hFIN.LAWs
ity, she can only al the request Of her son-in-
law converse with him, which conversation
must be carried on over fence, each turning
back 20 the other while ID lasts.
childless wife may be returned 20 her
father, or some Of the cattle given him recov-
cred, as compensation for her unfortunate
condition.
The Znlus are by no means so badly of AZ
il generally supposed. and their contact with
the whites il greatly improving them.
II. Il. HARRISON.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21
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For all kinds OF ameness bunches bony tumors milan.
nation collie sore throat and in fact every case where an
application or blister is needed use Gombauts Caustc
Basam as no other preparation made equals it for
prompt reliable results, safety and economy Price srso
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The National tribune., 1892-01-21

The Director Of the Mint has estimated, and
Tbs Secretary Of the Treasury has proclaimed,
the values Of all foreign coins 10 be followed in
estimating the values Of all foreign morchan-
disc exported 70 the United States after Jan. l.,
les2 ln determining the value of foreign
coins the value of the monetary unit OF
countries having gold or double standard was
ascertalued by comparing the amount Of pure
gold ia such unit with the pure gold in the
United States dollar, aud the silver coins Of
such countries were gwen the came valuation
as the corresponding gold coins with which
they are interchangeable by law. In countries
having silver standard the values of the
silver coins were rockoned at the commercial
yaiue Of tho pure silver contained in such coins,
based upon the average price paid for sil yer by
tie Treasury Department during the month Of
December, 1891.
sIs... 4
The National tribune., 1892-01-21
IN SOUTH AFRICA,
Notes OF q SOiOumer in the Land Of
KalirS and Beers.

E'he Zulu People - Their Country = Hand
some, Honest, and believers
an Mftchcraft-The Divinity that Hedges
she King-POlygamy PraCtiCed-The Mar
risge Ceremouy-The MOther-in-Law Ques-
zion.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

Especial Correspondence THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICAN REPUBLIo'
December, 1881.
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St. Paul daily globe., 1892-01-23
A LIVE CITY.

Austin is not large city. but 1t is Ole
Of the livelie st and most prosperous in
all the state of Minnesota. Just now
every one of the five thousand people
who make their home within its limits
are deyoting themselves to the work of
preparing for the second winter car
nival, which will commence next
Wednesday. and continue over Thurs
day and Friday. The carnival a year
ago WAS grand success, and was the
means of stirring up a great deal of
local patriotism and enthusiasm, as we'll
as of bringing the people of the numer-
Gus Southern Minnesota cities closer
together. Reduced rates from all
places within hundred miles of
Austin have been secured by the COM
ing carnival, and it wi II probably be
grand success. The enterprise and
activity of the business men of Austin
deserve commendation. Such evil
dences of public spirit as these car
nivals explain why a town of $500 in
1880 looms up with over 5000 inhab-
itantS in 1892.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-01-23
AN IMPORTANT QUESTION.
"A Whining Granger Has a Word
to Saw on E6rnofsona Reo%to-1

"A Whining Granger Has a Word
to Say on Educational Matters.
The columns of the GLOBE are ALWAYS
open to It's readers for the discussion of
any and all public questions. Ali men
do not think alike, but all have a right
to think as they please. This is a big
world, and the man is Door indeed who
has not an original idea upon some sub
lect. In last Mondays issue of the
GLOBE an editorial was printed under
the heading ''Educati onal Mistak es.o
A gentleman residing at Cannon Falls,
after reading 1T, sent in the communica-
ton printed below, expressing the opin-
ion that it would not be printed. on ac-
count of the ideas expressed in it. The
GLOBE welcomes such contributions.
although it may not agree with the
writers IN their deductions The com
ihunication referred to above follows:
To the Editor of the Globe.
Your editorial headed "Educati onal Mis-
taxes, III Mondays paper. calls for re-
spnnse from every thinking reader, especially
If he he a taxpayer. We have Coy Flowers
message to the New ork legislature in the
same line OF thought 1t is true THAT eternal
vigilance is the price of liberty l have
uttered just such views on the school system
for the last twenty-five years, and have been
ostracised. so far as possible in this county.
in consequence Such views as are expressed
in the editorial from the common people are
denied by the press. Now then. Mr. Editor.
was that editorial a mere slip OF the pen, or
was it an invitation to the people of Mime
sofa to considera questio n OF vital impor-
tance? Have the farmers, the mechanics
and the taxpayers the right to express their
views on educational matters. or only the
professional men? Shall we common people
Keen still on the subject, and let Bishop Ire
land and Bishop Kiehle settle the matter?
Fearing that you dare not open the columns
of the GLOBE for free, full and fair discus
sion of the subject of education l put this
out simply as feeler.
WHINING GRANGER.
Cannon Fails, Mimi, Jan. ~, 1892.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-01-23
JUDGE BRADLEY DEAD

A death not unexpected has called to
the bar of higher court Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court JOSEPH
2. BRADLEY. At the advanced age of
seventy-nine years he lays down a life
work which eliminated in Importance
in 1877, when his deciding vote as
member of the electoral commission
seated RUTHERFORD 3. HAYES in the
presidential chair. From the decision
of that tribunal there was no appeal but
to the people and to arms. The bitter
experience of four years of fratricidal
strife had endowed the people with
cooler Judgment and more polite delib-
Grafton. The decree was accepted with
grace on the part of the Democratic party
tnat awakened surprise and commenda-
ton in England and continental Europe.
Through this sensational Incident
Justice BRADLEY became an historical
character in the annals of American
politics. The electoral commission de-
cislon has ever been looked upon as one
involving more politics than law. and
its results accepted as such. Justice
BRADLEY was, undoubtedly, man of
great ability and ripe scholarship. His
legal learning was large and accurate;
his acquaintance with English and
American decisions so extensive, and
his habit of looking beyond the rule for
the reason or principle upon which it is
founded so constant. that in judicial
circles his opinions were ever held of
high value. His decisions, many of
them involving the most importantca cases
that have been brought IN the United
States supreme court, particularly those
affecting patents, maritime cases, civil
rights and habeas corpus, appear in
more than forty volumes, beginning
with 9th Wallace.
In considering the question of Justice
BRApLEY's successor. we have not far
to look. The field for conjecture is nar-
rowed to one man, Attorney General
MILLER, formerly law partner of Pres
ident HARRISON. At the time of Jus
tice BREWERS appointment to va
cancy on the supreme bench, the name
Of Attorney General MI LLER was prom
inently mentioned in its connection.
Undoubtedly the appointment will now
no Jnadp
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-01-23
A CHICAGO pOss,RIr,ITy

1t cannot properly be said that the
selection of Chicago for the Democratic
national convention has any personal
coloring. The interests of no aspirapt
for the nomination are likely to be pro-
noted by it rather than at st. Paul, Mil
waukee. Cincinnati, or any place i'm the
West. The local pressure in anv CITY
would not be an important factor under
the conditions likely to exist when the
convention meets. The masses of the
party will not to any great extent elect
delegates without indicating their own
choice in the selection. They NAV not
care to bind them with instructions. but
they will be chosen rs representatives
OF well understood policies and ia
bound to vote for prominent and
recognized exponents of those views.
In one contingency the selection of the
Illinois metropolis may be an important
and influential consideration. Had the
Republican convention in 1860 met In
any New York city in place of Chicago.
there would never have been Presi-
dent LINCOLN, in all probability. SEW
ARD would have been nominated. The
tremendous local pressure i'm behalf of
the fayorite son of Illinois was sufi-
cient to determine the result at that
time. The noisy and decked squadrons
OF the New York chieftain dashed
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-01-23
THEY DIDN'T WANT 1T.

The worlds fair city will have the
convention which will name the next
president. His name will be Palmer.-
Chicago Globe.
Chicago is grateful for this honor,
which is all the more appreciated be-
cause it was not solicited. She will
make the crowds comfortable, and will
be the courteous and efficient host
which she has proved herself before
on numerous occasions. TO all her good
friends to whom she owes this token of
esteem this city returns sincere thanks.
Chicago News.
The convention comes to Chicago un-
solicited and because a majority of the
committee were 7from the first in favor
of this city. The location here does not
prejudice the cause of any candidate.
1t means fairness to all candidates, es-
cape from ring influence and fair treat
ment of delegates. The simple fact
that Chicago is the great convention
city of the country Influenced the COM
mittee in sending the convention here.
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The news was totally unexpected.
There were % gatherings of Democrats
OF other less worthy citizens waiting to
hear it as the signal for fireworks,
brass bands or other pyrotechnic dis
plays OF hilarious satisfaction. The ad-
dress issued by the Democratic state
central committee, declaring that Chi
cago was not a competitor for the con-
ventiOn. it was supposed, had rendered
the selection of Chicago altogether i'm
robable.-ChIcago Times.