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The herald., 1896-06-28
AMUSING WEDDINGS IN WALES,

A wedding, as it was customarily ar.
ranged in Wales some forty years ago,
was an interesting affair.
In those days, as soon as the young
people had made up their minds, before
the could speak of a wedding the con-
sent of the BRIDES parents had to be OBJ
tanned. This arrangement, or consent
consent, was called the gofyn-y-fercI
and could by no means be done by let.
ter, n written document being consid.
cred very bad taste.
A good deal of formality surrounded
the gofyn-y-ferch, and 1t was not to be
omitted even when the parents were
/ known to be willing. The accepted Low.
er had many anxieties and among them
(the necessity Of which will be seen by
and by) was the pace of his best horse
and the pace and mettle of his friends.
horses.
At last the wedding day dawned. The
bride was dressed early but over her
finery she wore long cloak, buttoned
all the way down to the ground, while q
hood entirely covered her head and face,
In the course of the morning the bride.
groom sent some of his friends to seek
out the bride. Arrived at her fathers
before they could be admitted they had
to recite some poetry. Sometimes the
fair lady's whims and caprices made tho
delay in unlocking the door very long.
When the door was opened the bride
was still to be found.
She had taken refuge In some obscure
corner of the house, where she was
crouching out of sight, completely COW
nrn1 with bar lnnu cIoaIy V,bic r,,o 81
hide-and-seek was sometimes so pro-
longed that when the bride was found il
was too late to be married that day, but
this did not happen often. When the
bride was really found there was q
great mounting of horses; she, in her
modest cloak, was seated behind her
father, and all the company set off as
fast as their steeds could go-all except
the brides mother, who seldom, if ever,
attended her daughters wedding.
Up hill and down dale, over smooth
and rough ground, the mountain ponies
galloped and shame ON the bridegroom
if he and his friends did not reach the
church before the bride. Service over,
the bridegroom had still to keep guard
over his wife, for in one country parish.
If not in many, it was the custom of
friends of the young man to wait out
side the church until the service was
over. When the happy couple appeared
the bride was seized and placed behind
one of the men, who galloped off with
her.
Naturally, she was holly pursued by
the bridegroom, who, of course, after an
exciting chase. eventually captured her.
When at last the wife was secured she
took her seat behind her husband and
on his own horse and the company rode
off again to the brides old home. Ar
rived at the house all the party drank
the health of the bride and bridegroom
out of the same pewter.-Pittsburg Dis
patch.
The herald., 1896-06-28

Betty says the old lord to himself.
CHAPTER II.
''It is shocking! Perfectly shockingn'
says Mrs. Jeffares, throwing herself back
in her chair, with little gesture full of
distraction. She closes her fan with a
snap, regardless Of the fact that the glow
ing fire in the morning room is now play
ing unchecked upon the complexion so del
icately attended to by her maid an hour
ago. This maid is a treasure, for Mrs.
Jeffares, though fully fifty-two, looks bare
ly forty-eight at this moment-the lamps
being behind her. And this in spite of the
querulOus disappointment that is marking
every feature
Dreadful" says her daughter, with a
theatrical shudder "a murder, mamar
"Oh, no, moi! cries aloud passionately
tall slim creature who, springing out of
a chair in the gloom of the shadows, now
advances into the middle Of the room to
where Mrs. Jeffares is sitting. "Who can
say that? Who dare say that-until it is
proved? And" with a triumphant uplift-
ing OF her delicate head, cit never will
be-
You are partisan, Betty, dear, of
course says Mrs. Je1fares, being one of
his own people. And indeed l quite agree
with you l firmly believe poor dear George
never meant to do it,
He never did it," says Betty valiantly.
She turns to Miss Jeffares as if to compel
a word from her.
We who have known him, Of course
hope not" says she. Her eyes are lowered
She refuses to look at Betty's indignant
face.
"As we are told that Lord Dornham will
in all probability recover'-AIrs. Jeffares
breaks in; 'it would be wise perhaps moi.
to discuss the matter beforehand But
poor dear Georges unhappy temper-you
know dearest" to Claudia, you have Of
ten limited it to me-however,, with q
sigh, nothing of that now! We must all
be on his side now, for the present at all
events. Lord Dornham may recover, Bet
ty, think you told me-
1.-THE doctor said only now" saws Betty
eagerly, delightedly, that there is hope.
Not much" sadly. but some" dwelling
fondly on the word. "But-not much to
build upon you know
1t seems to make a very sufficient and
splendid building ground Tor Miss Jeffares
at all events-for the moment.
Doctors are always very cautious"
says her mother after a swift glance at her.
They would not have given even a CLEAN
The herald., 1896-06-28
NATURE BETTER THAN ART,

Bridgeton man set an ordinary hen
on thirteen ordinary eggs and is now the
proud possessor of thirteen nice healthy
chicks. A Waterville man invented an
incubator, filled it with five dozen eggs
bought at a fancy price and then pro-
ceeded to build an ornamental henhouse
in conspicuous portion of his grounds.
When he heard the first faint peep from
the incubator he hunted over town for
hen to mother the incubated Having
succeeded in this, he returned to find that
but one chick had been Matched from
the five dozen eggs, and that was dead.
The herald., 1896-06-28
"1 HOPE YOU ARE NO T GOING TO BE VIOLENT"

find yourself Countess of Dornham. 1t Is
worth struggle
"A hundred struggles" says Claudia in
her slow way. For one thing don't like
George, and ] do like Dick
Yes; l have always liked Richard best
myself" says Mrs. Jeffares, who had
spent many an hour last season, inveigh-
ling against him up hill and down dale.
Her daughter gives her queer little look.
did you?' says she slowly, quietly.
"What a hypocrite you are, mother."
The herald., 1896-06-28

gently-more calmly-'Don't do this
thing"
"Do You know" says Claudia deliberate
ly, ''you are the very stupidest little girl
I ever metz"
To be Concluded.
The herald., 1896-06-28
ANOTHER VIEW OF THE SUBJECT

They had been telling fish stories, and
the quiet, unobtrusive man looked
weary.
The idler who spends his time III
thinking up foolish questions broke the
silence to inquire:
Il wonder what finally became of the
whale that swallowed Jonah?'
81 don't know" replied the quiet man,
"but 1 have an idea as to some OF his
movements"
"Wbat is it?"
81 don't doubt that he hunted up
party of other whales and bored them
nearly to death telling them how the
largest one he ever caught wriggled
loose and got away.'-Washington Star.
The herald., 1896-06-28
WHERE HE COULD ALWAYS SEE

Husband-"Do you know, my dear,
never get tired Of looking at that pho
tograph of you"
Wife-"Why don't you have it framed
and hung up in the club?'-Lifc.
The herald., 1896-06-28

She turns away from him making for
the door in little blind sort Of way.
why, Betty, what is it?" says he. fol-
lowing her. Betty, you are crying. What
is it, Betty?"
"Oh, nothing. nothing" in a little
choking fashion. "Come up and let us see
how he is now."
The herald., 1896-06-28
THEIR BEST HOLD.

Brown-"Don't you think that the pro-
fessional pugilists should be compelled
to wear heavy gloves?"
Jones-"Yes; especially when they are
writing their letters. Puck.
The herald., 1896-06-28
A BALD STATEMENT.

Vistor-"How much the baby resem-
bles its father!'
Nurse-"Yes, men; ceptin' it has more
hair."-Puck.
The herald., 1896-06-28

2A;ti IL
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03
rHE JEwlsn woMEN.

The National Council OF Jewish Wom.
en- is an organization which has iust
held its first annual convention In New
York City. II Is not a very large body,
but Il hopes to bring all intelligent
Jewish women into its fold. 10 work for
the promotion OF religion, and the study
and practice OF philanthropy Under
the first head, the method proposed Is
the study OF Jewish history and the re-
vival Of interest in the ohservances of
the ancient faith, The work In philan-
thropy will be along the lines of the
moral and intellectual uplifting ot the
race in this country
1t will be noted that the objects and
work are essentially modern in scope.
There is no reference to the dream OF
Jewish unity by restoration OF the
mon lrchy, with Jerusalem as its seat.
and the gathering OF the chosen people
again within the boundaries " their
old heritage in Judea, II the women
who are at the head OF this moveme at
indulge in that millennial dream. they
have had the wisdom TO say nothing
OF H. They propose to deal with exist
ing conditions, rather than attempt to
start an emotional propaganda over an
vision.
The gathering OF the Jews scattered
over the world in Palestine under their
own government. is chimerical, They
would have to turn themselves into an
and pastoral people. which
they are not They are almost without
exception, business men. There would
not be any scope, at least for American
Jews, in Palestine: nor do the men OF
this intensely practical race entertain.
as a rule. any desire to expatriate them
selves in order to attempt the rebuilding
,f Jewish nationality in its ancient seat.
They are perfectly satisfied where they
are
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

Another Of the myths Of the recent
campaign has been thoroughly exploded
by Secretary Morton's report. Popocrat-
ie orators and journals never wearied
of recounting the hardships of the mort
gage-burdened farmers, and the natural
ate the impression that the farmers
were all in debt and being pushed to
the wall by the mOney-lending gold
bugs The plain tale which Secretary
Mortop furnishes to put down this
mortgage fiction is that seventy-two per
cent, or nearly three-fourths of the
farms of the country, are not mortgaged
at all, and ee-fourths Of the actual
mortgages were given for the purchase
of new farms or TO improve farm prop
erty already owned. In other words, |
the bulk of the mortgage Indebtedness
represents purchase money and not
deficient return from the operation Of
the farms. With this showing the debt
burdened, toiling farmers will hardly
furnish an issue in another campaign. |
This myth, now exploded, cannot be re-
yived successfully four years hence, and
the Popocratic leaders will need to in
vent a new grievance against the ex-
isting order Of things. 1t may be re-
marked in passing that Secretary Nor
ton has also furnished in these figures
a complete refutation of the issue which
contributed most to put Mr.. Cleveland in
power, and incidentally to make himself
secretary Of agriculture. Four years
ago it was the Democrats Of the stripe
to which Secretary Morton belongs,
who drew these lugubrious pictures Of
the mortgage-oppressedc condition Of the
farming classes, who, it was alleged,
had been driven to the expedient Of
mortgaging their farms in order to sup
ply their families with the high-priced
necessities produced by the protected
manufacturer. Secretary Morton's con-
version TO the view the Republicans
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03
TWO LIVES SAVED.

Mrs. Phebe Thomas, OF Junction City,
ILL.,. was told by her doctors she had
Consumption and that there was no nope
for her. but two bottles DR.. Kings New
Discovery completely cured her, and she
says It saved her life. Mr.. Thomas Eg-
gers, 10 Florida street, San Francisco,
suffered from a dreadful cold, approach
Ing Consumption. tried without result
everything else. then bought one bottle
OF DR.. Kings New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. He is naturally
thankful. 1t is such results. OF which
these rae samples. that prove the won
derful efficacy of this medicine in Coughs
and Colds. Free trial bottle at Chas.
Rogers Drug Store. Regular size 80
cents and SLO0.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

The Chamber OF Commerce has held
another meeting and adopted a strong
memorial to congress on the subject Of
an appropriation OF some millions Of
dollars to help propagate salmon for the
Oregon Gamers. This is wise move,
and one worthy of all encouragement
1t seems, however, that the Chamber,
doubtless through the stress OF other
important business. omitted to take any
steps to aequaint the postal authorities
with the fact that Astoria today pre-
sents the strange and anomalous dis
tinction OF a town with ten thousand
inhabitants. enjoying all other modern
advantages, including the inestimable
possession of a live and progressive
Chamber OF Commerce. without the
benefit of a daily mail service. We also
fail TO find anything in the record of
last nights proceedings. concerning the
establishment Of range lights at the
entrance Of the greatest seaboard har-
Dor on the Pacific coast These import
ant matters. no doubt. including the
public market and several questions of
lesser consequence, will receive due and
proper consideration at some future
meeting Of the Chamber.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

The talk of currency commission,
which was heard good deal last year,
is being renewed. 1t may be remember
cd that at the last session OF congress
Representative Heatwole, Of Minnesota,
introduced resolution providing for
non-partisan currency commission. By
its terms the president was to appoint
nine citizens, eminent in trade, political
economy and banking. to act with the
comptroller Of the currency as a COM
mission Of experts to offer recommenda-
tons for needed changes in our present
inadequate banking and currency sys-
TEN and to report its recommendations
to congress. This resolution, it is now
said, may be pressed during the coming
session Of congress. and especially in
view Of the fact that considerable dis
cussion has been engendered as to cur
reney legislation in the next congress.
1t is known that the banking and cur
rency committee Of the house, to whom
the Heatwole resolution was referred.
was not favorably impressed with it,
because the committee believed itself
competent to evolve a satisfactory cur
reney scheme. AS nothing was accom-
plished in the last session, it is now
possible that currency commission
may be looked upon with favor, espe-
cially as the prospect of definite finan-
cial legislation is somewhat remote. 1t
might as well be understood, however,
that the commission should start with
the assumption that there is to be no
further compromise on the question Of
a monetary standard.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

The Historian hereby offers to donate
0NR HUNDRED DOLLARS to st. MAry's
Hospital. payable on demand TO Father
Dlelman, whenever legal evidence Is pro-
daeea showing that any afternoon news
paper published In Astoria has printed
within the last ninety days expiring be-
fore this offer a single especial" or
other kind OF photographic press report"
received over the wires entering either
Of the telegraph Ofaces in Astoria, nom
any point outside Of Oregon.
Astoria, Or, October 15. 1895.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03


The man with a weight on his leg
can't hope to win in the race. A man
with a weight on his health can't ex-
pect to compete in life and business
with those who are not handicapped. II
his brain is heavy, and his blood slug
gish. because OF constipation. he will
not succeed in doing anything very
well. Constipation is the cause OF nine
tenths Of all sickness. Symptoms OF ii
are sallowness. listlessness. poor appe-
tite, bad taste in the mouth. dizziness,
biliousness. and lassitude. Constipa-
ton can be cured easily and certainly
by the use Of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
lets. They are not at all violent in their
action, and yet they are more certain
than many medicines which are so
strong that they put the system all out
Of order. The great advantage Of the
Pleasant Pellets" is that they cure
permanently.
Send p one-cent stamps to cover cost
Of mailing only, and get his great book,
The People'c Common Sense Medical
Adviser. absolutely free. Address
Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa-
ton, No. 663 Main street. Buffalo, N. Y.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03
BUcKLENs ARNIcA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores. letter. chapped hands. ehilblalns.
eorns. and all skin eruptions, and pos
itive cure for piles or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satis-
faction. or money refunded. Price, sS
cents per box. For sale by Charles
Rogers, odd Fellows building.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

II you're in doubt whether your trou-
BILE is Indigestion or Dyspepsia, just
take a few doses OF Simmons Liver
1t will settle the whole Ques-
tion. Il have tried simmons Liver
Regulator for Dyspepsia and find II just
the thing to relieve me. \ small dose
after meals is sure to prevent indiges-
tons, S. Perkins. Sharon, Ga 1T is
the best medicine to aid digestion. -.
]. B. Black. Duncan. Arizona.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

Absolutely pure, perfectly harmless,
and invariably reliable are the quail
ties of One Minute Cough Cure. 1t new
er fails in colds, Group and lung trou-
bles. Children like 1t because 1t is
pleasant to take and it helps them.
Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03
A. C. SHELDON, G. A.,
Portland, Oregon.
FROM NOW UNTIL SPRING

overcoats and winter wraps will be in
fashion. They can be discarded, tempor-
arily while travelling in the steam-h heated
trains of the Chicago, Milwaukee and st.
Paul Railway. For solid comfort for
speed and for safety, no other line can
compare with this great railway of the
West.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03
OLD PEOPLE.

Old people who require medicine TO reg
ulate the bowels and kidneys will find
the true remedy in Electric Bitters. This
medicine does not stimulate and con-
tains no whisky or other intoxicant, but
acts as a tonic and alternative. 1t acts
mildly on the stomach and bowels, add
ing strength and giving tone to the or
gans, thereby aiding nature in the per-
formance Of the functions. Electric
Bltters is an excellent appetizer and aids
digestion. Old people find It just exactly
what they need. Price 80 cents per bot
tie at Chas. Rogers Drug Store.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

Most so-oaled salmon twinss' arc coll
ored with acids The acids rot the tibrs
and render the material useless, In the
office Of Elmore, SRnborn & Co, Is an OBJ
all fishermen. II Is the whole OF thu
material used In the manufacture OF Mar
shSlls twine-trom start to nnish. Go
there and examine the color right
through. You will see then why Mar
shalrs Is called tho best In the world.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

The big dinner room in the new Bos-
ton hotel. the Tuileries. at 27O Common
wealth avenue. is decorated with nine
panels, illustrating the history OF
France. by Darius and Cyrus Cobb.
The panels are four feet wide by seven
feet high.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

The wife of New Orleans carpenter
who was obliged to have one of her
hands amputated last spring has
brought the other one to such a state
Of serviceability that she has succeeded
in making a dress unaided,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

Excuse me-" Observed the man in
spectacles, but am a surgeon. and
that is not where the liver is" Never
you mind where his liver is" retorted
the other. IF 1t was in his big toe
or his left ear De Wits Little Early
Risers would reach 1t and shake it for
him. On that you can bet your gig
lamps" Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

An effort is being made in Great Brit
ain to raise $500 for d. L. Moody's
school for boys at Mount Vernon, Mass,
Among those who are soliciting sub
scriptions are Lord Kinniard, Lord
Overton. and Sir George Williams.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

Russian cannon captured at sebasto-
pol are used as trophies in various parts
OF France. During the cars recent
visit to Paris four OF these Identical
guns were used In firing a salute to
welcome him.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

The old way Of delivering messages
by postboys compared with the modern
telephone, illustrates the old tedious
methods Of breaking" colds compared
with their almost instantaneous cure
by One Minute Cough Cure. Chas. Rog-
res
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

An old Greek lady'of Trieste was re-
Gently murdered by her seven-year-old
grandson. instigated by his brother
who is thirteen. The children enticed
their grandmother into the attic, where
the younger boy shot her down with
a revolver.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

At Rome City Ind. Pittsburg trav-
cling man became acquainted with a
girl on a Monday, wired her an offer
of marriage on the following Wednes-
day, was accepted by return dispatch.
and the marriage took place on Thurs
day
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

II has been estimated that at least
"a per cent OF the entire population
OF the United States make their living
out Of the electric light and power in
dustry and the branches OF trade d.
dectly dependent upon It.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

scaly eruptions on the head. chapped
hands and lips. cuts, bruises, scalds,
burns are quickly cured by DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is at present
the article most used for piles, and it
always cures them. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03
AN ENroMAT1cAD BILL OF FARE

For dinner. served on the Dining cars
Of the Chicago, Milwaukee aud 81. Paul
Railway. will be sent to any address on
receipt Of a two-cent postage stamp.
Apply to Geo. H. Heaford. General Pas
senger Agent Old Colony Building. Chi,
caKo. IIlinoia.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

Prof. Carl Gegebauer celebrated his
SEVENTEEN birthday at Heidelberg last
month. He is probably the only living
naturalist who has mastered the whole
field Of comparative anatomy, and his
works on that subject have passed
through many editions.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

Primary pupils OF Machiasport, Me,
have been earning money Tor the deco.
ration Of their school room by preparing
the wood for the stove, The boys
sawed--the teacher a young woman,
helping them and the girls carried
the wood TO the shed and piled Il up,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

Go TO Elmore. sanborn's ofiice and see
machine Take along some OF the twines
"as good "a Marshall's." In your pocket,
and test them. Then see how much more
Marshalrs viii stand. It's money in your
pocket and tish In your net to nnd out
their new and handsome twine testing
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

The old lady was right when she
said the child might die II they waited
for the doctor. She saved the little
ones life with a few doses OF One Min
ute Cough Cure. She had used it for
Group before. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-03

To cure all old sores. TO heal an indo-
lent ulcer. or to speedily cure piles, you
need simply apply DeWitt's Witch Ha-
eel salye according to directions. Its
maglc-like action will surprise you.
Chas. Rogers.