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The herald., 1895-11-24

For months past the young cZarina and
the ladies Of her court have been prepar-
ing Tor the ella burato ceremonies which
ALWAYS surround the birth OF a royal baby
in Russia. or all these cerem onies sb e
most magnificent and imp posing is the
christeninr, according to th . ritual OF the
Greek church. Ths christening always
takes place as soon after the birth OF me
royal youn.sts' as its general health
viii permit.
The oaby's Christening robes are mar
wells of the needle workers art. The first
godfather, who is always high and
mighty person, gives the child gold
cross inlaio with jewels and the god
mother provides the little white skirt
which is used before tho ceremony is
com pleted. The occasion requires gifts
from all persons connected with tle
court. These gifts are oiteL the toys
most likely to amuse tiny infant, al
though many are suitable for grown
child. Other gifts may be lands or jewels.
At the christening tha child is Carl d
in the arms of its god m other to the
church or chapsi. A crowd of royalty
and nobility. slittering in brilliant uni
forms and gala toilets, ill the BODY OF tho
church and stand grorped around the
font. The priests wear magniricen robes
Win gold crosses, ana sacreu banners are
borne before them. Two desuons carry a
portrait OF Chist and the Virgin Mary.
The godtAthers give the priest nine wax
candles whch are lighted and fastened
across the iont. The priest incenses the
godfathers and godmothers and conse-
crates ths water with many oersm onies.
Then process ION is formed round the
font by those taking part in the cere-
mony. each one bearing lighted wax
taper. The name OF the child is given IN
writing to the priest, Who puts the pa
per on an image which hs holds on the
ohlld's breast, meanwhile saying a
PRAYER.
When the priest asks If the child for
sakes the devil and his VOTES the god
parents turn their backs to tho iont to
show their horror ard aversion 10 thu
question and answer YES" Tney again
face tine font and the priest takes tbs
child, which Is quite naked, and holding
it by the head So Ills thumb and finger
stop the ears dips il three times in the
alter, pronounCInz the words: Il hap.
tie thee in the name OF the Father and
of the Son and of the Holy Ghost"
The chrism. or baptism JUNCTION, W HIGH
is called the seal Of tbs Gilt OF the II oily
Ghost, Immediately follows baptism. In
performing this ceremony the priest
anoints the child with holy oil; on the
eyes, in order that it may sac only good;
on .ne ears, that these may armit onlv
what is pure; on the mouth, that it may
speak as becomes Christian; on the
hand. that il IT y do TO rinl, and on
the feet, that they may tread 0nly in the
paths OF virtue. At the end of this cere-
mony the shirt, which the eodmuther
has provided is put on the child BY the
priest. VINO tays: Thou art a. clean and
as clear from origin 81 sin as this shirt;
thou art bal tized. thou art sanctifed,
th art washed il the name of the dolly
Trinity.
The herald., 1895-11-24
WOMEN IN SCANDINAVIA

Whatever the new woman" may signify,
It is said the British and the American
EXP onent is not in 1t with her Danish
sisters. ThLoughout Scandinavia the
leaven Of "newness' IL affecting whole
com m unities, and raising in some old TO-
eies' opinion the deuce OF row, while in
others more liberal people find 1t of the
greatest benefit in noarly all provinces OF
human innustry. Last summer there
was opsned a great Scandinavian wom-
ems exhibition, the whole affair being
managed by women, AMI women alone
being permitted to contribute. The re.
suit has been triumph for the new wom-
an in every cline. So earnest and so
thorough have been her labors in perfect
ing this scheme, 1t is due the sex to say
the trial, at least, has proved great
success. During this exhibition concerts
were given with this finest female talent
in the country, and were managed from
start to finish By women. In fact, these
impresarIos managed so we'll they now
announce the opening of a Woman's The
alter for the coming winter season. IL
Will be under the control OF women; all
the plays will be written by women the
male oharActsrs-tney cannot AVOID :hem
very weli-wll bs taken by women; the
ballet, will of course. be danced 10y
women; and the whole orchestra, the So
loisIs the chorus, and the conductor,
will be exclusively of this same feminine
persuasion. The warmest adnirer OF the
new woman may fancy this toulours per-
Dirk style Of r. pre.entina the great prob
lem Of the day would be wrarisome, but
let him remem Der there IL nothing to do
when horse takes the bit between his
teeth but to let him run. In the Ian
gusge of the poet, woman has CONS to
stay, and, whether she be the old or the
new it is q heartlsss world that does cot
want to give all she asks. even though
she sometimes asks it at tho point OF the
bayonet.-Bostou Herald.
The herald., 1895-11-24
The Cars New Baby Will Be the Cause of Vast
Ju5ilations From End to End OF
the Russian Empire
Very 1t Is One Round Of Revey Day
Birth the ChurChing Of the Mother..Vhe
Dress Of the Royal Nurse

II all goes well there will be royal
christening at St. Petersburg before long,
and tiny bit of humanity, which. Of
course, will know nothing anout tho
great goings-on, will be the cause OF vast
jubilation from ons end OF the vast Rus
sian empire to the other.
Some of this peasurng will not be al
together voluntary, but none Of the SUBJ
jects Of The czAr care to attract the atten-
ton of the rolce BIZ failing to make
show of festivity during the period of ma
tional Joy.
The herald., 1895-11-24
No More Bieacnea Uy ,ters

There has been no recurrence this sea-
son of the fad for white oysters. which
prevailed last fail and winter in New
York city. The bivalves olesched to q
silrsry whitsness presented a ve!y pleas
lug picture. but il leskai out that in
nr'isr e. produce this effect the oysters
were thrown into fresh water. whers trey
soon siaksned and died 1t was also said
that weak solution of sulphuric acid
aocsIsrated the bleaching process.
Fulton market wholesalers, jealous of
The herald., 1895-11-24

the infant is received visibly into Christ's
church by the giving of its first sacra-
m-nt. Whsn tbs ROYAL gates ara open ed
during mass, the deacon appears with the
chalioe. The baby - carried to the steps
and the priest, coming forward, puts a
drop Of wine INTO its mouth with a spoon
saying: THE servsnt OF God ommnni-
oates in the name of the Father, the Sun
and the Holy Ghost"
There is no such ceremony as CO nfirm-
alton in the Russian church, but tho
child continues to receive the sacrament
from its baptism, twice year, at easter
and on It's saints day, until it is 7 years
The herald., 1895-11-24

The nurse Of a royal Russian child is
always gorgeous in her apparel. She
wears rich velvet skirt with two broad
bands of rold round II, a blue velvet
apron. also trim m ed with eold, bodice
OF black velvet, fastened with silver but
tons, and round her ne,k a golden chain.
This is this dress for ordinary days.
For state occasions there are other cos
tune, even more elaborate
The herald., 1895-11-24
Her Fathers Dauphtrr

book s manuel on the chief poor law
questions OF the time Is look ed forwrh to
with interest. Sir John Lubbock has
written an introduction for his daugh-
ter's volume, and Mr.. Sidney Buxton.
whose Hsndb book OF Political Questions
suggested 1t, has revised the work.
The herald., 1895-11-24

the good nams OF New York oysters. set
themselves against the bleaching process
aud declared that such oysters should be
classed as diseased and should be contis-
Gated wherever found by the inspectors
of the health department. Uptown deal
ers, in the face uf this opposition, have
returned 10 the service of Blue points in
their natural dark hues.-New York
World.
The herald., 1895-11-24
old. when it is brought to the confession
IN Good

on Good Friiay.
The social function attendant upon a
birth in the royal fam lv are very elabor
ate. They last several lays. All the
riches and ma znitcencs OF tbs court and
NOBILITY are oisplayed. At night the
llluminstions transform the capitals
LAMPS are removed from the street posts,
aud in their places suine Illuminated
stars and circles. All house fronts, roofs
an ohimneys are outli1ei with light.
The trees are full of festoons OF Chiness
The herald., 1895-11-24

The seasons apple cron is set at 81, 1885,
900 barrels. which is pretty close to a bar
rel for svery man, woman and child in
the country.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-07
CHILDREN OF SATAN.
Refusal OF IA scotch Photographer t.
"Take" Opera Singers

Refusal OF "a scotch Photographers to
"Take" Opera Singers
An English operate company whose
members recently returned to London
after "A tour in Scotland had n curious
experience in one of the inland towns
where performance was given. 1t
was one of those places where, among
certain classes, the animus against the.
atcrs is almost as great as the consump-
ton of whisky. AS it was the last halt
in the tour the members of the troupe
agreed to have themselves photo
eraphcd and accordingly went to the
local photographers and explained their
intention. Vera wecl," replied the
Scotchman. Il sail be vera gled to
| talk yer portrcts, for ye seem douce
ard respectable set o leddies and gem
| tlemen." And as we are artists" sug-
| gcstcd the principal tenor, land there
are lots of us, perhaps you would see
no objection to making some reduction
from your usual prices?" "Ertsts, are
ye?" said the photographer. Il dinnn
ken what that may be, but what dae ye
dac. may speer?" oh" answered the
tenor, who fortunately understood the
Scotch language, 1--WE are singers III
the lirk?" qucricd the camera mnnip
ulator. "Oh, no." replied the other, 1--WE
are the opera company who are per
forming ut the theater."
The Scotchman took n step back
ward, raised his arms into the air ant
cried: Ava Wye; AVA wi ye! "
are the dcevil's BARNS, we are, and wa'
na photograph ye for naething-l meal
for onything ye would offer memo
not for a the money we TAX in weel
for playin' Satan's antics on the brods
Ertists we ca ycrsels! Ie are children
of the deevil, yc are!" And he ordere'
them out and shut the door agains
them. This is the reason why no au
thentic photograph of thatopera troup
will be handed down to posterity, TO
next day the tour ended and the mem
bcrs dispersed to their homes.-Londo
Telegraph.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-07
DARE TO STAND ALONE.

The pulse OF the world is becoming so weak
Wen never have anything new
while every one waits for his neighbor 10
speak.
or TO see what his neighbor viii do.
And paths that we tread are so beaten ana
groovcd.
That little for progress Is done:
The mind OF the millions too often mas
proved
The biased opinion OF one.
Then down with the rule that retards and
enslnves.
And the wrong that is reckoncd right;
For fashions and customs have often been
graves
where the soul has been buried from
sight:
Where lives full of promise to chaos are
hurled.
And talents are laid on the shelf:
But the man who 10 fitted to think for the
world
Is the man who can think for himself.
Then dare to be honestly just what you are
And dare to be voted a crank;
For anything, surely, Ii better BY far
Than being an impotent blank.
And join In some noble unpopular cause,
And let your opinion be known;
For some. who are seeking the worlo > VAN
applause.
Will gain II by losing their own.
isabella +. Darling. in Christian News.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-07
CRIMP SHIPS.
Sailors Cannot Now Refuse to Take Ter
rible Chances.

Sailors Cannot Now Refuse to Take Ter
rible Chances.
Important action will be taken by
the Atlantic Coast Seamen's union at
the nex. session of congress, which its
officers hope will result in entirely
wipng out the present nefarious
crimping system. n national conven-
ton of the seamen's unions will be held
early in December, and the next con-
gress will be petitioned to investigate
the crimping system, preparatory TO
passing laws to do away with the sys-
tenn of shipping sailors Throughout the
United States.
The crimping system, l feel sure.
will be done away with next summer
by act of congress-" said Secretary
james III. Williams recently. I'VE have
received the assurance that congress
will act in the matter, and the labor de-
partment will submit such evidence OF
| the degradation to which sailors are
| subjected by the shipping masters that
only one course will be open to the fair
minded men in congress.
.Neyer before has the condition of
seamen been so deplorable as at the
present time, in spite of all that the
| Atlantic Coast Seamen's union has
been able TO do for them. At present
nearly half of the ships in this port
should not be allowed to go to sea, and
any competent board would undoubt-
eddy condemn many of them.
yet crimp ships sailors on these
| e al. 80 - hai
lives on these ships they are liable to
be imprisoned for three months without
warrant. There are already NUM-
Der of sailors in Jail for this oifcnse
and in some cases the ships they refused
to sail in have never been heard from
| Chicago Chronicle.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-07
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

--School-tenchers under contract
with the school board of Chehalis,
Wash, IRE prohibited, by an order is
sued by the board recently, from dane
ing or playing cards.
Industrial training in mission
schools has been taken up in earnest by
the Society for Promotion of Christian
knowledge. grants for their establish
ment having been made to schools in
India and Africa.
There is one Christian minister for
every 900 of the population in Great
Britain, and there Is but one in every
ia, 900 In japan, one in 1865 ,OS0 in India,
one in 900 in Africa, and one in 49,
900 in China.
One of Scotland's grand old men,
Of whom she is justly proud, is DR..
David Brown, the principal of the Free
Kirk college at Aberdeen. At 02 he is
still one of the most active and influen-
tial members of the Scottish clergy.
Rev. DIR. Brann, rector of st. Agnes
parish, New York, is one of the wittiest
divines in the Catholic church. When
asked what he thought of the move
ment to rename the Episcopal church
he said: Its rather late, l should
think, to baptize the child of Henry
Will"
1t is said that the Christian natives
OF the South Sea islands prepare their
Sunday food on Saturday. Not n fire
liz lighted, neither flesh nor food is
cooked, not a tree is climbed nor canoe
seen on the water, nor a journey by
land undertaken on Gods holy day.
The League of the Sixteen was a
Protestant combination formed by
Henri de Bourbon, afterward known as
Henry ", against the Catholic league
under the leadership OF the duke of
Guise. Henry ILL.,, hated the Guises and
supported the league, which ultimately
attained most of the purposes for which
| IL was formed.
There are more ordained women
preachers, apparently, in this country
than in any other. Recent statistics
show they number in all 1,235. Three
| years ago there were only 725, but in the
present day many religious bodies
recognize the ministerial rights of
women, and they are found among the
| Congregationalists, Baptists, Method
lists, Univcrsalsts and Unitarians.
The Christ fsin Sabbath has been
made legal holiday in Japan by the au-
thority of the government partly on the
theory that all men need II day of rest,
and partly out of respect to the Chris
tan religion. The government officers
and courts are all closed and official
business is universally suspended, al
though many of the shops are kept open
and some of the factories continue m
operation seven days in the week. I'm
der the new law those who work seven
days receive extra wages.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-07

He gazed lingeringly on the graceful
outlines of her figure, the curve OF her
full white throat and check, the brown
hair which waved and curved about her
brow and neck.
.And you'-his voice sank lower stu
you have not marriedT
mo, us you see. But 1t Is probable
that shall lose my freedom soon.
Does that mean you are engagedY
at means that Mr.. Harold McCor-
mick the noted stock operator proposed
to me by letter this morning, and that
1 am to give him his answer tonight
"And is it to be 'yesT"
She laughed little.
"Do you know that is very strange
question to put on SO short an acquaint-
ance, and that our conversation is be-
coming unusual in the extreme? MT.
l.andeck, you seem to forget that we
we're introduced only half an hour ago.
"You were present at the most SOL
emn moment OF my existence. Let me
little behind the scenes of your own
life" he urged.
She hesitated, and cast n rapid glance
at him. Her lips, quivering us with
some hidden emotion, strove to smile.
"We seem fated to have strange con-
iidcnces, you and l." she said. and
laughed uncertainty. If you are very
curious to know, it is yes shall ac-
ccpt him."
Perhaps it was only fancy or the
pickering of the gas lights. but 1t
seemed us though u sudden spasm
crossed his face, born of disappoint-
ment or of pain.
you care for him, OF coursew
An uncomfortable impulse moved the
woman to dash aside the barrier of con-
vcntionality and give expression to
what she felt. She raised her eyes to
his. They met, and the anguish in
them touched him To the heart. She
shook her head merely, then turned
her face away.
"Then tell me why you are going to
marry him."
because he is rich, and my fathers
property is heavily mortgaged. may
as well tell you the reason; everybody
will know"
"You intend to sacrifice yourself for
your family's sake"
Sacrificed! What an ugly way of put
ting it! l am going to make mar
riage of convenience Other women
arc doing the same thing every day."
There was silence, save for the sub
dued sound Of distant music.
They were alone.
In the dim light of the conservatory
the man was blind to all but the white
clad form against the mass of foliage.
The heavy perfume of the eXotics
seemed TO rise and stific him; the WON
ans beauty intoxicated his senses; the
consciousness of her presence thrilled
his very soul.
lie leaned over and touched her gent
| ~ on the arm.
sylvia, we are scarcely more than
strangers, you and |. Perhaps you'll
| tell me | am mad. But l love you
Heaven knows love you. / believe
loved you-then. Sylvia, will you-oh
Cor PHYS sake, take me instead of him?
"A most romantic affair."" said the
society papers when they were 'mar
ricd. HE proposed to her the first tins
they met."-N. Y. Weekly.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-07
Their different Opinions.

"The little dear is lost again." she
said, us soon rs he got home.
'Oh, that pug!"
"Yes, that pug. If you must talk like
n brute, and want you to advertise for
him."
Amid this is the ad. ms II appeared:
"Lost-A sausage-shaped yellow dog.
answering, when hungry. to the name
of Baby reward will be paid for his
return to 81 Blank street, dead or alive"
London Answers.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-07
Able Defense.

Just as we arrived" the driver OF
the patrol wagon testified, 1.-The pris-
oner and some more of his gang were
trying to drop Officer McGobb through
sewer manhole."
Sure" said Mike the Brute, II didn't
know there was any law agin droppin'
n copper in the slot."-lndianapolis
journal
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-07
what He Got.

"Who was it," asked the pretty
schoolmarm, "who said: Give me lib
erty or give me death""
Patrick Henry, ma'am," replied
small pupil.
"And which did he get?"
"Both, ma'am."-llarper's Bazar.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-07
Final.

Jess-Did Mrs. Herman marry for
love?
Bcss-Don't think so: she said IL was
for keeps.-Bay City Chat
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-07
Another Controversy Breaks Out.

The Ear of Corn-When get down
to 15' cents n bushel I'm worth some
thing for fuel, and you amt.
The Potato-No, I'm only good for
food They burn you in one part OF
the stove in order to bake me in the
othcr.--Chicago Tribune.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-07
A Dimcuity Overcomc

Tommy--Papa, they say Jordan
hard road to travel, don't they?
Papa--Ycs.
"Jordan is river, amt it?"
"Ycs." -
"Thcn why don't they swim
Texas Siftings.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-07

"A most romantic affair."" said the
society papers when they were hmar-
ricd. HE proposed to her the first time
they met."-N. Y. Weekly.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-07

The heaviest vegetable substances
n the lignum vitae, which sinks in wa
ter a. though II were so much metal
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-07
Something Wrong.

Lefty Leftover (coyly)--I ha,'
seen 20 summers.
Sally Slydig--Is that so? VIII
you consult an oculist p Cincinp
Quirer. -
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-30

the peace. Several of the neighbors complained that Mccarthy disturbed their rest at night by keeping up "mys- terious knockings" in his house. Last night Peter McKiernan and James Me- Cabe went to talk with him and he and his wife set upon them. Arrests by Off, ficer Marlow followed. Yesterday morn- ing Mccarthy was fined $S. His wife was let go on suspension of judgment. While Mccarthy was waiting for a friend to come and pay his fine he walk ed out of the police building. He was sent for and brought back, and he went to jail as his fine was not paid, ,,
 HE WENT TO JAIL.
 Jacob Weirner, a German, was brought before the city court yesterday morning for non-support of his wife. The couple have been married for two years, and during that time Wierner got $500 or $500, which his wife had and then skipped out San Francisco. The next after this his wife heard of him was when he was arrested in West Haven for stealing cucumbers from a farmer. She then paid his fine as he promised to reform. Since then he has refused to work, and his wife had him arrested.
 Judge Dow ordered him to give a bond of $90 to guarantee his wife s3 a week for twenty-six weeks, or go to jail for sixty days, He went to jail.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-30
Court Notes.
TO RECOVER MONEY FOR BIC1
 CIES

GILES.
 The N. T. Bushnell company has brought suit against David MeCuen of wallingford to recover S6S due on a bicycle bought; also suit against H. G. Hubbard of Danbury, for a bill of $7O due for machinery.
 SUED FOR DEBT.
 w. L. Allen and Otis T. Bradley have sued William Leyersaph for $500, alleging debt. The property on Grand avenue was attached by Constable Asher.
 WALKED OUT WITHOUT PAYING. NIT. and Mrs. Martin Mccarthy of 24 Hallock street were before the city court yesterday morning for breach oi