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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
MRS. EGrEsroH's WILL HELD 70 BE VALID.

Judge Ingralam Yesterday gave n decision In the
suit brough, by Charles Larler for construction OF
:hc will of Henry F. EGlcston who died on Novcm
Der 10, 1856, leaving his estate In trust for his wife
Y.abel b. Egieson, and his daughter sarah J. Esles-
Ton. and appointing Nh Lanler, his brother.inaw,
executor and trustee II Mrs. Egle'ton died or mar
riod again the principal was to 20 10 the daughter
vhcn she became twenty-five years old. The CHILD
l.i in February, 1858. Mrs. Egest)n then made
viii leaving the estate TO her relatives, and beqnes
TO the Charity Organization Society rs memorial
for her child. Mr.. Lanier made executor Of her
WILL Mrs. Fglcst0n died January ), 1889, and the
question arose rs to whether she could dispose OF her
husband, property by her Will. Mr. Lanier submitted
the quo> 0n to lawyers. who disasrtc 80 he brought
a friendly suit for - construction Of the Will OF Henry
L. Eclr,On in the supreme Court Judge IngrahaIl
held that Mrs Eelstuu succeeded - the interest or
her daughter and could G pose Of the property.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
SENTENCED FOR HIS FATAL ERROR.

Thomas F. Nichols. the drug clerk who caused the
death Of Martin Mundt June 90 by giving him
morphine instead OF qunine was sent IN the EEnra
Kcformatory by Recorder smyth In General Sessions
yesterday. Mundt n clerk. and lived at No. 2G'
West One.hnrdrcd and tw cty-lrts'. Mich is was EN-
plcyea ut the drug store Of Mrs. Gertrude Glockncr.
one hundred ana twentct ST. and Hcht-avc. lie was
convicted II manslaughter in the second degree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
SENATOR HEyyA'S BODY REACHES CHARLESTON

Charleston. W. Va. Jan. 13-The funeral train over
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad which left Washing
ion at IL O'Clock last night conveying the remains Of
Senator Kenna t. this city for interment arrived mt
IL 80 this afternoon. The train at the sta
ton by the Mayor and citizens committee. and
mttee OF tho Bar Association. The body con-
ductd TO the house OF Mrs. X. j. Ashley. Mr.. Kenna IS
mother and afterward TO tn" senate chamber in the
CAPITOL TO lie I'm state until 80 to-mC rrow morning
when the funeral will he held. Tho Key. Father j.
" stcnger will conduct the mones and the burial
will ~ In the Catholic cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
APPEST or Az IRON HALL TREiST PER

Elr:ra, y. Y. jan l3.-Levi Coke, treasurer O
the branch OF the Iron Hall In this city, arrested
on a bench warrant to day lie was Indicted on the
charge Of grand larceny in the first degree for mis-
approprating funds Of the order Mr.. Coke claims
that he is merely holding the funds until it has been
decided to whom they shall be given. up. lie has
lived here thirty years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
FOUND DEAD UNDER TIE Svov

Toms River. n. j.. Jan. 10 tspecial.-while num-
Der OF men and bows were oxhunting yesterday one
OF them stumbled over the body OF man hidden
under about fifteen inches OF snow.
II proved TO be that OF Joseph Bennett. OF New
Egypt. Bennett In Cooksiown the latter part
of last week and that the last seen Of him alive
When he left CoOkstown he partly Intoxicated
and 1t Is thought that he fell out OF the sleigh ana
frOye to death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
BITS OF LEGAL NEWS.

Judce Barrett has allowed the Lexington Avenue Rail-
rad Companv and Philip Abraham, Trop' rtv.owncr 20
5pa their complaints in their suits against the city and
others 10 prevent the Controller investing the Lexington
,venuc and Pavonia Ferry Railroad Company with the
light % build sLroce road on LeNlngtcnle from Forty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
". r. YIELDS GIFT TO HARVARD.

Boston, Jan. l3.-It Is learned that the late Com.
nlodore william F. Weld gave $4,000 to Harvard
College to found new profcssorsMp In the Law
School. The money. It is stated given to the
college some time ago With the understanding that M
was not to be made public before Mr.. Yields death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
TIE SUPREME COURT CALENDAR.

WASHINGTON Jan. I3.-'The supreme Court has ad
iourned till Monday. when TIE call will be- cases No.
SOD .ao2. l,247, s,0o5. LEA. 40, 49, 49, as
and 110.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14

COURT OF APPEALS CALENDARS FOR MONDAY.
Albany. Jan. l3.-The Court of Appeals will meet
on Monday. The calendars for that day
Motons-No, 53S, CO4, 507, Co.,
Day-Nos. 81. rs, -. 80, I2i, 1875, l23, Ioj Ill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14

New GinIDgcar route to Montreal. Via New York
Central and Adirondack and ST. lawrence Line. Solid
yestibuled train ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14

Dor 10, right against the wIoAEi
For ths w.an a-aln~t IN strong,
Ior the poor MhO'vr NI.t l0hs
FOR tn" brighter az u DO.
For the trIih. 'gdnst >npcF,utl"h'
FOR thu fith. against tradition.
fur tur hop. "ao-" 2lid irutIon
our waiting eyes shall see.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14

i special train will ran noal n" Pacihc coast
the Montreal nfi.an tndcaNor Convention h"AI july
II /, ti,.nt imat ia" International 'ohEtril"n may
L,ld on in, western C-i>i ia lrJ1, Cl"N"lhhd ma
secured the one FOX next year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14

George u. Mac,ay OF vrrmIiyea a CO.. who went 10
tho Holy Land with -. l.. MOiy last WINTER. VIII
give stcr.pptic0n lecture Al IN" ihiilip, rr"snH
sacred top,pint- from jerusalem To Nazareth'
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01

4 Drug Department has just been opened
ut the Bazaar, and a choice selection Of
Drugs and Medicines to suit the popular
demands las been placed therein, and your
attention is invited to some OF the numer-
Gus articles in stock as follows:
Ayers Sarsaparilla, Cherry Pectoral. Hair
Vigor and Pills.
Maltine = various compounds. Electric
hitters ca eSaya tonic, Grooves t~asteless
chill tonic, Cod Liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites, Syrup of Figs, Wizard Oil.
Simmons Liver Regulator, Staniey's
n'rve and bone linement, Hartsy's diar-
rhpa and cholera spec fc, Godfrey's cor
dial, Wirslow's soothing syrup, Bulls
cough syrup, Boykin's cough syrup, AL
cocks porous plaster, Court plaster, Soda
and Mint tablets, Chinrate Potash lozen-
gers, Browns bronchial troches. Homes
fragrant f~rostilla for chapred hands, etc.
Dr.. Kings life pills, Br&ndreth's pills,
Quinine pills, Everybody's pills, Capsules,
s;eidiitZ powders.
Horse AID Cattle powders, Ammonia for
cleaning clothes etc, Sapolio, Perline,
Stove Polish, Putt Pomade, Benzine.
Mouth wash, Toothache drops, Corn
cure. Hair dye, MGstache wax.
Mexican Mustang Linement, Opedildoc,
Vaseline, Glycerire.
Vermefuge and Worm CONNECTIONS.
Laciopeptine, Quioiuc, Blue Mass, Gallo
mel, MercUrial Oint: cnt.
RhutSHhtf fh,ia Killer, pnraynric. iand-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01

This institution offers courses N Music,
Eloqution and Business, as well as the reg
ular courses III the Primary Common and
High School and Collegiate branches.
The teachers are earnest professionals,
having at heart the welfare OF the ind:Yi.
dual students.
The location of the Institute is healthy.
Reli ious advantages are good.
Board can be had at ST 80 per month.
Tuition ranges from 81 to 50 50 per month.
Total expenses for the nine months need
not exceed $50 or 500.
Persons desiring to secure places for their
children should write the Principal at once.
He will be glad to visit any one having
children to send to school, Write for cat
alogue and any other information desired.
august 19 1T.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01
January 21st, 1893.
Valuable Book.

Every farmer and mechanic should
have a copy Of "Ropp's Commercial
Calculator" It shows at a glance
the value Of grain, stock, hay cotton
lumber and merchandise, also the
exact interest at any rate; the per
cent Of gain or loss, tables Of wages,
and shows contents Of lumber, logs
barns, bins, wagon beds, corn cribs,
cordwood, and carpenters, plasterers
and bricklayers work and also solves
many practical problems in daily ex-
p~erience. For sale at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01

The Supreme Court Of Illinois has
rendered a decision that women can
vote at school elections. Last spring
Martha E. Plummer and May NJ.
Moss defeated Oscar 0. Vest and
Otto Wallace, by the aid Of votes of
293 women. The county court de-
cided against the women, but on all
appeal the Supreme Court reversed
the lower court.
Mr.. J. ". Seay was married in
Savannah, Tuesday, January oath,
to Miss Josie Seaman. Mr.. Seay is
a Lexington boy and his numerous
friends hereabouts wish him much
JOY and happiness in his new rela-
ton.
A large rumber of charters
for new industries to be started in
this State, have been issued by the
Secretary of State last week.
Governor Tillman has accepted an
invitation from the committee to be
present at the Inauguration ceremony
of President elect Cleveland.
Bids for the location of the State
industrial School for Women viii be-
opened March Sth.
Judge Ernest Gary has been APP
pointed by Governor Tillman to hold
court in the fourth judicial circuit in
place of Judge Kershaw, who is in
capaciated by severe illness.
Nh. R. L.. Carmichael of Marion,
has received notification OF his ap-
pointment as a cadet in the govern
ment's military school at West Point,
New York, from the sixth congress-
ional district of this State.
Mrs Vineyard, wife of the Rev.
A. E. Vineyard, pastor of St. Paul
Lutheran church, Columbia, had both
bones Of her ,rn broken IL falling
down the front steps Of ler resi-
dence on the 25th inst.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01
Township Beard Of Assessors for
Lexington County, S. G.

Black Creek Township-Carson
Able, C. R. Rish, S. S. Hutto.
Boiling Springs Anderson Shealy,
Arthur r. Taylor, D. II. Sox.
Broad River-Martin Chaplin, P.
B.. Lever, ". N. Wilson.
Bull Swamp. J. Jefcoat, T. ".
Craft, Samuel Harsey.
Chinquepin-Dr. J. X. kneece,
". B. Plunkett, 4, J. Boatwright.
Congaree-S. l. Hook, Dr.. J. ".
Geiger, A. Luther Hook.
Fork-Jno. R. Shuler, S. F. Bouk-
night, Geo. B, Eleazer.
Gilbert Hollow-Lewis Shealy, D.
T. Hare, ". T. Jumper.
Hollow Creek-W. B. Seay, ", ".
Koon, G. Franklin Keisler.
Lexington-Capt. S. NJ. Roof, W.
". Barre, L.. L. Lown.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01

TO Be Discontinued.
Union Alliance Stores to be With
drawn From BUSINESS.
Columbia Register.

Union Alliance Stores to be With
drawn From BUSINESS.
Columbia Register.
A meeting of the directors C.; the
Alliance Exchange was held Ia this
city Tuesday night. but what business
that WIS transacted pe.tained to
Alliance matters only and nothing
was given to the public. 1t VS.
learned, however, that incidentally
the matter of the discontinuance Of
the union stores was brought to the
attention of the board. It is said on
good authority that the Union Store
Company was dissatisfied with the
venture, as it pertains to the whole
country, and had determined to quit
the business. One of the directors
IS authority for the statement that
the stores would probably at an early
day be discontinued, owing to the
fact that in many States they had
not proved profitable. There were
five stores Of this kind in this State,
situated il the Counties of Marlboro,
Newberry, Lexington, Marion and
Laureps. The same gentleman said
that az far as this State is concerned
the stores had been very successful
and collections had been good. It is
not known positively when the COM
pany will withdraw from the business.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01

Plat Springs-D. E. Craft, W. A..
Goodwin, ". NJ. Johnson.
Salada-Capt. Job F. Vineyard,
Joshua Shealy, J. J. Derrick.
Sandy Eun-J, A. Wolfe, Capt. j.
c. I. Wannamaker, VIM. J. Rucker.
The above will constitute the
Township Board Of Assessors for the
present fiscal year, IS now required
by law. Hope all will serve, if not,
please notify me at once.
NJ. D. HARMAN, A.. L. {.
Jan 16, 1893.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01
School DISTRICT No. IL.

School DISTRICT NO. 1O.
Amick, Daniel Langford, NJ
Amick. C McNure, Hope
A]britton. VIM Mcclure, Thos
A,britton. James Mills, Paul
C,ont. + W Mills, Pierce
Cotney, D ". Nichols, .
Canohman. Ben c Nichols. Henry
DayriA. Joe Price, Hudson
Dominick, Jerry Price, Pierce
Davis, c H Padget,
Davis. JEc Rawl, Charlton
Feaster, James c Snelgrove, Geo
Hite. Davis Shealy, E
Hartman. DIT Shealy, Eml
Hendrix. John c Shealy, Geo r
Hitler, George C Shealy, ~
Hammer, K Shealy' II
Koon, ? c. Shealy, Jno Il
Koon. Isom Shealy,
K7zer, Sanders Shealy, Al
Kvzer. Pink Shirley, AP
Langford, ii Shirley, G
Laneford, JD Shirley, NJ c
Lindler, S S Swygert, S
Langford, Bige c Steel Moan
Lanoford, Levi c Steel, Geo G
Laneford, Chas C Speaks, Dave c
Langford, Benc Vansant' A
Langford, Robt c Wooley, Henry
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01
Jan 16, 1898.

It is because persons who once
try DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, always
buy it again, that its sales have be-
come so enormous. The success Of
this great remedy in curing cold,
cough, crop and sore-throat is simply
marvellous.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01
Buck!en's Arnica SaIve.

The best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. It is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price rs cents per
box. For sale at the Bazaar
March 81.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01
C.SLICG Dr

4 CCORDING TO LEGAL RE
"A quncments, 1 continue the
publication OF the names Of all persons
subject to poll tax as furnished me
by the various Boards OF School
Trustees Of Lexington county.
Those Boards of Trustees who have
not as vet furnished ne with their lists
Will please do so at once, as required
by law.
Very respectfully,
J. F. KYZER,
School Commissioner Lex. Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01

Ayers Pills are constantly adyanc-
ing in the estimation of those who
use them. They improve the appe-
tite, promote digestion, restore
healty action, and regulate every
function. They are pleasant to take,
gentle in their operation, and power
full in subduing disease.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01
]. C. H. TROEGER'S
LID RESTAURANT,
145 MAIN STREET
LOpposite Lorick & Lowrance,l
COLUMBIA, S. c..

SALOON is stocked with the Finest
Wines, Liquors, Beer, Tobacco and Cigars.
Restaurant is First-class in every respect.
Meals served at all hours in the highest
culinary style. Oysters, fish, ETC., and
every thing palatable that the market
affords, at moderate charges.
Oct 22-12m
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01
Items from Hickory n. G.
Tho Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
We have been having snow TOR the
last three weeks. [ heard some OF
the old men say this evening that
the weather is colder now than 1t
has been for many years. For the
last few days the thermometer has
been from four to six degrees below
zero.
Hickory is building up very rapidly.
Our new college building is doing us
service now, though not yet Gsite
finished: It is the finest and largest
-mldjng in the South. At
Is en- bonor to our church: we hau'
a very large attendance, 1876 enrolled.
We have four literary societies and
theological society.
Nj. Keisler preached his first ser
mon beforeIthe Lutheran Iheolo9lcai
Society this evening. His subject
was prayer and his text was pray
without ceasipg." Brother kelsier
did well, and promises to be a hard
worker in church when he gets
.Lro,rb school. Blessed be the
future for him.
The Euronian and Chrestonian
societies will give their anniversary
on the third Friday night in March.
Come up Mr.. Editor and hear us.
DR.. Peschan OF Wilmington, n. c.,
gave Us an excellent lecture on the
subject of the Germans last Monday
night the 9th inst. He is certainly
a fine speaker, and worthy Of our i'm
itation.
Miss Lula Shealy, Of Little Noun
lain, S. c., did not visit her home
and friend this vacation. She is the
only young lady we have with US
from South Carolina as yet Miss
Lula is a good student, and all are
proud of her, especially Mr.. Boland.
If outward appearances have any
indication of inward affect, l am
afraid some of these tar heel girls
will catch Nh. Seay.
We are all we'll. Good Bye.
FIDUs.
January 21st, 1893.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01
IshHN5Ti il MICE, EIIISITlI iS1lH
rDarS. SyrA

Assorted rlaEkring 'I Ez'rae!s! l!sls4ssl
and ali kinds Of spices.
Jamacia Ginger. Ready made Mustard
plaster, Rough OH Rats.
Alum, Borax. S~altpetre, Biues'ore,
Birthstone, Sulphur, Coper.s. Salts, Cream
Tartar, Gum Arabic, etc.
Nursing Bottle fittings, Rubber Nj. pies,
Tce:hing Rings, etc.
Cuticura and Carbolic soap
A choic line OF sweet soaps, ~par'umery
and toilet goods. Tooth, Hair, Cloth and
Shaving Brushes, Combs, etc,
AZ THE HAXAAn
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01

OPENS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER, II, ]
PERCIVAL E. ROWELL,
Principal.
J.. EDWIN l REFER,
English and History.
Mrs. P. E. ROWELL,
French and Calisthenics.
Miss MINNIE I. DICKS.
Primary Department.
REV. j. G. GRAICHEN,
Ethics and Moral Philosophy.
Mrs. II. E. LATHROPE,
Music.
Mrs. j. G. GRAICHEN,
Elocution.
JOHN T. PRINCE,
Commercial Department.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01
Wanted.

Beeswax wanted in large and small
quantities. Highest market price,
paid by Rice B. HARMAN,
At the Dispatch Office.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1893-02-01

School Commissioner Lex. Co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-10-17
To Abolish Umbrellas.

There is a project III Paris for having all
that we wear waterproof Some years ago
there was an effort to do this in this coun-
try by company of which X-Secretary
McCulloch was president. In a room on
Fourteenth street an interesting exhibition
was given of colorless fluid called, if
memory is correct, neptunite. On rack
standing in II zinc tank hung feminine gear
and stuffs of all sorts. The performances
used to consist of deluging these with wa
ter from II convenient hose, which ran off
them like water from ducks back Ona
blue silk bonnet trimmed with pink roses
the drops of water chased one another like
globules of quicksilver
A stream of water was sent onto piece
of brussels net, and even the holes spurned
1t. Velvet ribbons and kid gloves alike re-
PEELED water. On ostrich feathers drops of
water rested like dew which would not dis.
solve. Ink was thrown ON silk, and II spray
of water drove it off, leaving the material
unhurt. A shoe left standing was filled
with water, when emptied was dry. 1t was
like page out of the Arabian Nights" in
which the elements are conquered by un-
seen powers. The secret lay in the manu-
facture of the goods, each fiber having pre-
viously been dipped in liquid which was
water repellant. One test is remembered
an army coat held pint of water % hours,
which had run through "A piece of untreated
cloth in three minutes Nothing, 1t ap-
pears, ever came of the project.-New York
sun
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-10-17
Not Willing to Fight.

AT the time the anti-Amercan fever in
Chilli was at its height u large dinner party
was given, exclusively attended by gentle
men. There was present a jovial Califor-
nian who was in the country distinctly to
make money and avoid trouble. He had a
fund of comic yarns and spun them inces-
sanity, his evident purpose being to allay
as much as possible the local i'll feeling to-
ward the Yankees and their flag. A young
Gillian captain who sat facing the Cali
fornian at last fired in a bitter remark
against Americans for their alleged inter
ference in the late civil war The Califor-
nian good humoredly protested, his remarks
being general denial of the charge. You
are liar!' suddenly said the Gillian, look
ing calmly and determinedly into the face
of his vis-a-vis. There was instant con-
sternation throughout the table.
The Californian wiped his lips, threw
down his napkin and slowly rising quiv-
cred Il moment and Kissed, DO you mean
that, sirY" The CHILEAN arose also, folding
his arms, while his face showed ugly salts
faction at having secured long sought
fight. II dor he replied defiantly Then
by heaven, sir, you are savedv' shouted the
Californian, for | will not be trihed with. u
Amid the universal laughter the young
captain was pulled into his seat, all hands
being satisfied that it was impossible tC
get senseless fight out Of the commercial
spirited American Fred May in New York
press
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-10-17
THE SOLOMON ISLANDS.
Home of the Cannibals and Head Hunters
In the Southern Pacific.


The Solomon group of islands, recently
annexed by England, is the largest and rs
yet least known of any in the Pacific ocean,
though among the very first TO be discov-
cred. There are seven or eight large, noun
famous islands varying in length from 20
to 100 miles, and great number Of smaller
Islands, ranging from 10 to 20 miles in
length, down to the tiny coral islet one-half
n mile across.
The Solomon islanders are of a mixed
tlce, varying Between an almost pure Malay
type and the darker skinned Polynesian.
Though they are almost universally cauni-
bais, they stand in other respects by no
means low in the scale of savages. The men
are as a rule tall and well formed, and the
women, in their youth are handsome and
attractive, though the drudgery which falls
to their lot soon ages and hardens their
looks Indeed, the condition of women
among them. as in most savage races, is one
of absolute subsection The wife is the alb
solute slave She is completely in the power
of her husband for life or death. If goods
be stolen from the house, she is responsible
to her lord in the first case, not the thief.
Wives are bought and sold just like other
commodities.
1t was on one of these islands that Mr..
Bates, an English yachtsman, landed from
his vessel and started into the woods. He
never came back. A small party vainly
searched for him, and for years trade goods
landed on the island We're done up in wrap
pers on which were printed the words
| Bates, we are looking for you" 1t was also
on one of the solomon group that an unfor-
| tunate Italian was kept as a slave for num-
Der of years, until he finally got chance to
escape to New Britain, where at last ac
counts he was living among the natives,
his mind almost wholly destroyed by his
suiferings of earlier years.
Head hunting is still carried on to some
extent in connection with cannibalism, but
much more from the simple desire of the
chiefs to accumulate skulls as a token of
power or prowess. 1t has also "a sacrifl-
cial aspect. In case of the death of a chief
head must be provided, and the launch
ing of new war canoe or the completion
of bamboo house must be signalized
in the same way. Within the radius of
the head hunting forays no native can be
said to enjoy security of life for single
day. The custom is now carried on less
openly than of old.
Every chief has his butcher, who is an
| important member of his court. When a
captive is taken in war, he is handed over
| to this official and promptly dispatched.
The body is then cut up, and the joints are
hung upon a tree reserved for that purpose
in the village, and the people are invited to
come and y.-Philadelphia Telegraph.