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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-05
A BUDDHIST MARRIAGE CEREMONY
Each Gave the other Two Rings and
the Ceremonies Lasted All Day.

Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.
Mount Lavinia, Ceylon, Feb. Late last
Sunday night 1 received "chit" from
friend telling me of a swell Cingalese
wedding that was to occur next morning.
and suggesting that l get my tea and toast
by o'clock and be ready for the carriage
that would be at my door at $780, as the
marriage festivities would last all day.
The early morning drive of ten miles
along the beach, with the blue Indian
ocean to my right and the green-tufted
cocoanut trees to my left, was refresh
ing and delightful, and just as the music
on the tomtom at the bridegroom's house
was well begun we passed through the
throng of people on the street and the
crowd of relatives of the groom in the
front room. We were ushered into a COM
partment which was decorated most elab-
orately with pictures of Buddha, the royal
family of England. actresses. and cele-
brated brands of American tobaccos In
the center of the room was a huge flower
covered cake, to be presented at the proper
time by the groom to the bride
The cousin of the bridegroom took us
in charge, and, as he spoke English very
well, his explanations during the day
threw light upon many of the mysteries
of this marriage, according to the com
plieated rites of the Buddhist religion.
1t is the custom for the relatives only
of the groom to gather before the mar
riage at his fathers house, and, as these
numbered several hundred we were en-
tertained by watching these Cingalese
men, women and children, some in native
-
gathering in the rooms preparatory to
taking up the march for the house of the
brides father.
Six married women nearest related to the
groom, with the exception of his motherO
who was not seen during the ceremonies
were ushered in with great pomp. and |
am quite sure that Barnums agent never
caught anything alive so wonderful as
these painted, powdered brilliantly cos
TUNED creatures! My self-appointed in
former whispered to me that 1t was the
first time that these women had tried to
dress like Europeans and Americans and
when ] quietly said, Remarkable - he
seemed satisfied with the effect produced
The flower girls from the groom's house
were dressed in bright bodices white
it was a dry hot day, several of them
were shod with brand-new, shining rub
bers! But some Of the party were sensI-
bic enough not 10 try to initiate western
dress. and these looked attractive and
graceful IN their hattie, cambaya, and ka
hafumththu.
When the groom appeared IN the hand
some Cingalese dress worn by the upper
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-05
men as to peopIe in the depraved world

men as to people in the depraved world
outside
This applies particularly in the election
OF bishops, of whom perhaps five or six
Will be chosen at the coming conference
Ihelr of1ce as general superintendents of
me church; with the power of appointing
ministers, Is one Of great responsibility
and honor; and, as a leading minister of
the church remarked in conversation with
the writer, they are little men only once
IN four years at the general conference,
When their immediate function is moth
ing more than to administer the rules of
debate and to sit on the platform
A momentous practical question to be
decided at this meeting, is whether or not
the time limit of the itnerancy shall be
changed or modified. At present no min
lister can remain in charge of one con-
gregation or circuit longer than five years
CITY pastors and congregations are in
many cases opposed to the maintenance
OF this as an imperative rule, contending
that 1t is prejudicial to the interests OF
Methodism in the centers of population.
previously to the year 1888 the limit was
three years, but the victory of the city
interest eight years ago will not be fol-
lowed, 1T is expected, by any radical
change this year. Led by DR.. Buckley,
the old-fashioned Methodists who contend
that the frequent change of pastors is
desirable, giving to many congregations,
instead or few, the advantages of the
ablest ministry, and opening many oppor-
tunities for rising merit in the ranks or
the preachers, will fight a winning battle
A few comparatively unimportant con-
SOSSAOilo may Dc uldue III the case or city
pastorates, but it is probable that the five
years rule will be maintained. The ten
dency, however, with the rapid massine
of the population in cities which is now
going on, is unquestionably toward the
principle of extending the limit of the
pastoral term.
The Methodist Review for March-April
contains two articles on The Law as to
ADJUSTMENTS" in both of which strong
ground is taken against rules enacted
by the general conference of 1872, which
forbid certain forms Of amusement
Dancing, playing at games, chance. at
tending theaters, horse races, circuses
dancing parties, or patronizing dancing
schools" The right of the general con-
ference to legislate in this specific way
is called in question, and one of the
writer's claims there is inconsistency in
not forbidding attendance at minstrel
shows, for example, while making law
breakers of those who attend a PERFORM
ance of Macbeth 1t is contended that a
general rule against such diversions as
cannot be used in the name of the Lord
Jesus" ought to be sufficient; and it. is
claimed that Methodist young people of
character and cultivation have been driv-
en- into other communions by the law of
1872. The subject will certainly come up
at the general conference, and wide
spread interest is manifested as to the
outcome. DavidWe chsler.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-05
The GREATER COLUMBIA.
Fair Buildings to Arise on the Nights of
BlOOmingdaIe
The
for in the Futur
Copyrighted. 1890

street quite near the site. one OF the finest
boat houses IN the country; and with the
annette alumni they are expected TO pro-
Nloe FUNDS for the gymnasium, which can
pe erected at cost Of $4,000.
Columbia's curriculum was long ar
ranged on the old lines Of compulsory
Greek, Latin and mathematics. In the
new Columbia the utmost liberty OF choice
o. SUBJECT VIII be given TO the student,
ana every facility viii be Afforded for
advanced study by men and women OF
naturer age. The degree of bachelor Of
aus can hereafter be gained there by any
STUDENT who Is such an iconoclast as to be-
HeNS mat modern languages are as val
Haoie 70 MIN as Greek: but he can get the
creek II ne wants It, and all he wants.
ne new Columbia and the new Chicago
University, two great urban centers OF
cullure, VIII be worth watching for the
next Re" years. John Langdon Heaton
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-05
FISHING FOR FLYING FISH.
Method of Taking This Strange
Denizen of the Deep of Barbados.

OenlZcn Oh Ine DeeD OH b1rDH0OGH.
From the New York Sun
THE familiar old saw. Don't swear or
you won't catch any fish, may not have
any real significance when it is applied
to ordinary everyday fishing" said New
Yorker whose means and inclnations have
enabled him to enjoy much piscatorial
sport Of odd and curious kinds, "but it
would come true every time if you were
fishing for flying fish. For that matter
though, the saying might just as we'll be-
Don't pray or you won't catch any fish,
IL it referred to flying fish. In that case
in fact, it might also be, Don't breathe,
for the slightest sound and frequently
even the most cautious movement is suff1-
cient to send you home without flying
fish on your string have seen the sea
black with flying fish as far as the eye
could reach, croWding upward toward the
waiting sweep of the fisherman's net ana
the next second seen all that surrounding
water as clear as though it were field
of glass, not a spot nor a speck anywhere
in sight to remind me of the dense life
that filled 1t an instant before. The shad-
ow of passing sea birds wing upon the
water had been sufficient to alarm that
great school and send 1t somewhere away
or into the depths to return no more. No
creature of the ocean is so shy and so
lightning-like in it's movements in the
water as the flying fish. And yet, strange
as ii may seem, a skillful and discreet
fisherman manipulates his net among
them until he has filled his boat from the
school without giving them alarm. l have
known one boat to take 10000 flying fish
from one school, and fishing only ceased
because the boat would hold no more
I'm the deep blue sea off Barbados is
where ! used to go flying fish fishing, and |
never heard of any other place where
that sport can be found. 1t isn't a mat
ter of sport though, with the native fish
ermen. II is business, and very seri-
Gus business, for the principal food sup
ply, as well as the chief mainstay com
mercially, of q large portion Of the people
is flying FISH. The boats you go fishing
in are. painted as near the color OF the
water as can be, even TO the sails. Their
keels are oiled, 20 make them more noise-
less In the water. The simple and single
garment the fishermen wears is dyed sea
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-05
Cost of Getting Mad at an Auction
From the Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
1t is very unusual thing for an orii-
nary buffalo robe to bring 5000 at a
public sale, but such a thing happened
recently in Carversville, Bucks county
The personal effects of James Briggs Of
that village went under the hammer one
day last week, before large gathering
of farmers from the surrounding coun-
try. The robe was first bid up to $3.50
and the auctioneer was about TO knock
it down to Mr.. A. Walton at that figure
Fritz Weisel, however, claimed that $1S 80
was his bid. The auctioneer decided to
put it up again, and then some lively bid
ding began. Mr.. Weisel and Mr.. Walton
between them bid the robe up TO 800
The audience became excited and men
and women climbed up on the fences and
sheds to watch the battle. Make ii
$500" yelled the spectators, and the two
bidders proceeded to accede to the re-
quest 1t ran up TO $500 I'm a very few
minutes. You might as well stop" said
Mr.. Walton to his opponent, FOR / have
orders TO get that robe or bust. IT
wouldn't like TO see you bust" retorted
Mr.. Weisel, butt bid sos, Mr. Auc-
tioneer" Then II ran up TO 5000 Mr.
Welsel stopped there, and Mr. Walton
made II s600.50. and carried OF the robe.
''Whereat," says our correspondent, "ail
sixty"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-05
ONLY SENATORS MAY SMOKE.
Visitors May Bring Cigars, but Cam
not Smoke i'm the Senate Wing.
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
Washington, March 25.-There was con-
sternation in the Senate wing of the cap
itol to-day as the result of a singular or
der adopted by the committee on rules
forbidding smoking in all the corridors ana
Railways at the north end of the capitol
Sight-seers and employees of the Senate
could not understand why they were
stopped by policemen and made to throw
away their cigars, for the Senate OF
course, sits behind closed doors. and II
could not be supposed that the smoke
would annoy any of the old fogies in that
antiquated body.
Cigars are sold in the restaurant below
the Senate chamber, but they cannot DC
smoked except the purchaser walks aboue
a quarter of a mile over to the HOUSE
side. The senators themselves have thelI
cloak rooms and committee rooms ia
Which to enjoy their cigars, ana even
have private restaurant where the same
privilege is granted them. There were
storms of indignant protests from the So
eral public when it was discovered ina
even in the dark passages OF the DIS t,
ment cigars were tabooed. The seha'o
has always been an exclusive sort OF d
club, but this latest order Is likely 10 Gre
ate a storm Of Indignation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-05

And will you love me eternally?"
lieutenant-How can you ask such
question: always love eternally-Flfe-
gende Blatter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-05

--"Orler In the courtg shouted ne
judge. 'rhis is the worst disgrace the
court has suffered since / was elected "
the judgeshipl '--Indianapolls Journal
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-03-16
A CLEARING UP CHAPTER.
A WASHINGTON PAPERS COMMENT
ON AN INTERVIEW.
Says MIR. Thurston Has Clearly Ex-
onerated Bimseif-His Treatment
by Omcial-.
Washington Star.1

Mr.. Thurston's explanation of
the causes and circumstances lead
ing up to his recall from Washing
ton as minister from Hawaii pub
lished in Saturdays Star, should
satisfy all who read it closely that
he was innocent of the charge, tier
ated in the Presidents annual mes
sage, that he had furnished this
government with abundant rea-
son for asking that he be recalled" "
1t is evident from Mr.. Thurston's
statements. which hear the mest
unmistakable signs Of thorough
honesty and frankness, that he was
deliberately ignored by the admins
ton, and, by series of actions
unworthy of SO great government,
placed in a position where it was
necessary for his own defense that
he should resort to the press for
means of communicating with the
American people. The ordinary
official avenues of information were
closed to him and the facts that he
made known through the news
papers were perfectly within the
range of diplomatic etiquette. The
crowning offense that gave the ad
ministration the excuse for asking
for his recall that it had awaited only
too evidently and eagerly now turns
out to have been very small matter
indeed, that was only made known
to the Government through the
breach of confidence of one whom
Mr.. Thurston supposed to be a
friend, and to whom as all individ-
ual he told for his private informa-
ton certain things that were forth
with reported at the State Depart
ment. In all he did Mr., Thurston
acted in an honorable manner, as a
man and as minister, and the last
chapter of the story, now written,
casts credit upon him.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-03-16

desires us to publish
the following extract from let ter oi
Chas. M. Cutfeld of Reedley, Fresno Co.
CAL, as he handles the remedy referred
to and wants his customers to know wha
a splendid medicine it is:
at is with pleasure tell you that by
one days use of Chamberlain's Cougf
Remedy was relieved of very sewers
cold, My head was completely stopped
mp and could not sleep at night. car
recommend this remedy" A cold nearly
always starts in the head and afterwards
extends to the throat and lungs. By
using this remedy freely as soon as the
cold has been contracted it will cure the
cold at once and prevent it from extend
ing to the lungs. For sale by all Drug
gists and Dealers-BENsoN, SMITH & Co.
Agents, for n. !.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-03-16

A Popular Artist
Mr.. Birdwhistle-You ought to patronizs
my photographer. He Is an artist.
Teddy Vanderchump-ls that sol
Mr.. Birdwhistle-Yes He can throw ex-
preston in the most commonplace fanA-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-03-16

No Sacrifice For Him.
Mamma--Now. Teddy, we must all try
TO give up something while times are %
hard.
Teddy-I'm willing.
Aamma-Whst Will 1t be, deAri
Teddy-Soap. Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-03-16
Ripans
TabuleS

The Home Bureau for Delicacies
for the Sick, and Nurses
Registry. at 10 West Fort-second
st., n. ", under date OF Oct.
90, 1894, writes: "Please send
one dozen boxes Ripans Tabules
to the Nurses Club. l04 West
Forty.frst street. Reports of
the Tabules for troubles resulting
from disordered digestion come
very frequently to our attention
here. This Bureau does not
dispense medicines, but has
opportunity to hear frequent
discussions concerning the
merits of remedies. 1t seems
to be conceded that the Tabules
are "a reliable auxiliary to the
physician. Some Of our
patrons use them TO a consider
ahls axtant, and physicians
assure us that the formu "A is
excellent"
Rip ans Tabules are sold by druggists, or
nail II the price $50 cents box lie sent to u
tipans Chemical Company, No. 10 Spruce 81
New York. Sample vial 10 cents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-03-16

In order to impress upon your
mind the fact that the Seattle Brew
ing and Mailing Co.'S beers are
mild, light, bright and lively, we
below give the average per cent. ol
alcohol in various liquors in COM
parison
Rainier Beer, 3.4; Olympic Beer,
3.4; Ale, "a; Cider, SO; Claret,
1873; Whisky, $40. h.
: On sale at Criterion Saloon. 3
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-03-16
8 HIGH.

The Down Town @. q. Company wins a
The first match. between Com.
panies S and 7, Citizens Guard,
was shot off Saturday al Kakaako
and resulted in victory for the for.
mer by sixteen points. - The fol.
lowing was the individual score:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-03-16
overtnre-"Elisa and Claudio,

McrCdudTtt
Q. Fantasia-"Ben Bolt Brode
3. Miserere-"Il Trovatore". .--- Verdi
4. Three Hawaiian Solos and Choruses-
"Aia Hiki Maj"
"Pua Alani,"
''Hone A'e Nei."
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-03-16

The Hawaiian Band. under the
direction of Prof. Berger will give
a public concert this evening at
Emma Square at 1890 o'clock. Fol
lowing program will be rendered:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-03-16

6. Medley-"Echoes Of the Night
---.-.. Riviert
8. Waltz-"Town of Songs -Fahrbach
Z. Polka-"A Child of the Time" : Carl
8. Galop-"Light as Feather -Nicolai
ssHawaii Ponoi."
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-03-16
ODD FELLOWS.

Sovereign Grand Lodge and the Ladies'.
RebeisAh J,egree Notes.
The grand master has decided that q
married lady, even II under IS years Of
age, is entitled to admission to Rebekah
lodge. II such is the case, why not make
unmarried ladies under Is years eligible
to membership Are they not just as sensi.
BILE as the married ladiesS And, for that
matter, Is not any married lady just as
sensible as those who remain In single
blessednessS The sovereign grand lodge
evidently places premium on tho latter.
Minnesota Odd Fellow.
There are at present $500 Rebekah
lodges, with total membership of 202, 849,
comprising lOs,7 sisters and sS,s1o
brethren.
At the dedication Of the Philadelphia
temple the Rebekahs were represented by
II fair daughters scattering roses.
Secretary Nicholson Of Pennsylvania re-
ports that there are 175 Rebekah lodges
with membership of 1914 an increase
since Jan. last Of 718.
Miss Fannie Benjamin is president OF
the California Rebekah assembly.
Tho Texas Rebekah state assembly has
been successfully and enthusiastically In.
stituted.
No Rebekah lodge can afford to have
| member in 1t that will blackball an ap-
| plicant for spite, or because she is made
| eligible under the new law, or because she
may differ in religious opinions, but 1t Is
done greatly to the injury Of the lodges
and in violation Of the principles Of the or
der.
| Sister Linda Salmon Of Portland, Or,
is now making an extended tour through
New Zealand and Australia and Is arous-
Ing Odd Fellowship in those countries.
Be ever mindful of your duties as a Re.
bekah, yield "a choorful obedience TO the
laws and do your part in forging ahead the
best interests of the Rebekah lodges.
Mrs. Il. &. Haines is president Of the
Pennsylvania Rebekah assembly.
The Rebekah branch Is prospering, and
an unusual number Of new lodges are be-
ing organized.
There are 1877 Rebekah lodges In Mis-
souri, with membership Of 7,849-3, 497
women and 3, 1863 mon.
mackintoshes.
Five charters to new Rebekah lodgei
were granted recently by the standing oom
mittee Of the grand lodge Of New York
No Sacrifice For Him.
Mamma-Now. Teddy, we must all tr,
TO give up something while times are y
hard.
Teddy-I'm willing.
Namma-Whst Will It be, deAri
Teddy-Soap.-Chica Inter Ocean.
A Popular Artist
Mr. Birdwhistle-You ought to patroniz
my photographer He is an artist,
Teddy Vanderchump- that sof
Mr.. Birdwhistle-Yes He can throw ez
preston In the most commonplace fanA-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-03-16
NOTICE..

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the mercantile business heretofore car
ried on in Honolulu by John Thomas
Waterhouse will be continued by the
undersigned under the style and name
Of
j. T. WATER HOUSE.
The said business will be under the
management of Mr.. HENRY WATER.
HOUSE. who will act for me under full
power of attorney.
ELIZABETH BOURNE wATERHoUSE,
Executor of and Sole Devisee under
the Will of John I. Waterhouse, Jr.
Honolulu, March 4, 1895. 9o5. CIV
The advocate., 1896-03-11
OUR ESTEEMED CONTRIBUTORS.

Like many other msrtyrs,the "bank.
ing and currency" editor of the ADvo-
CATE Is frequently called upon to
Wrestle with some Of the most out.
landish communication on the subject
Of financial reform. In fact, the num-
Der Of these schemes for financial re-
form iS scarcely exceeded by the
numerous "plans Of salvation" known
to theology. Two things are usually
noticeable In connection with the long
Winded articles that come to our Office.
They are headed with a caption cslcu-
lated to make the weary reader drop
the paper and seek q restfnl couch, and
they usually come from q person who
would rather spend Q whole day writ
ing such dry stuff than spend 10 cents
for some literature which his poor
nelRhbor could read and understand.
For instance, here is one from Wis.
consln, entitled "Co.metallism, or the
impartial yet interdependent co.Coin-
age and concurrent circulation Of
standard gold and silver coin, and Gre
alton of a sound, safe, stable, and sufii-
cient paper currency co-extensive
Herewith" How would you like to alb.
sorb that and sleep with 1t on your
brainP The u cents which the author
Of this startling document paid for
postage on 1t would have done a heap
Of good II IL had been used judiclOusly,
The advocate., 1896-03-11

"WHo ls this man Leland who seems
to have the Republican party in his
vest poCketP' asks Texas subscriber
Of the ADVOCATE. Well, he is the
man Of whom a leading Republican
lawyer of AtchisOn was speaking when
he said: Iceland is guilty Of all the
crimes on the calendar except murder,
and / am not sure but what be Is
guilty Of that" There was a sickly
attempt among the Republicans to sit
on Leland this year, but since it failed
it is hard to find one of the Opposers.
The advocate., 1896-03-11

PATRIOTISM is q good thing, but it
Is not always evidence of common
sense. Look at the people in Spain,
where mobs psrsded the streets few
days ago, demonstrating allegiance to
their own government and shouting
defiance to the United States, just be-
cause the American Senate had passed
a resolution that appeared hostile to
the Spanish side of the Cuban war.
And yet these miserable Wretches,
whose ancestors were once @ prosper.
GUS people, are continuously taxed to
the point of starvation for the support
of decsying monarchy. They have
nothing to be proud of, and nothing to
hope for except privilege to exc out
q miserable existence as subjects Of q
king. In fact, they are no better off
than the poor people of this country
who threw up their hats and cheered
when the Senate and House adopted
that resolution. Not q bit.
The advocate., 1896-03-11

THE Democratic National Chairman,
Mr.. Harrity, has made the cheerful
discovery that the condition of bis
party is not 80 bad as 1t might be. He
says it is not any more DIVIDED than it
was six months ago, and that was be-
fore Tillman's pitchfOrking or any
other Of the episodes incident to the
session Of Congress occurred.
The advocate., 1896-03-11

WHAT prOiteth 1t Kansas Governor IL he
redeems the States credit, gives sound bust.
ness administration and fails to satisfy the
prohibitiOnists.-K Kansas City Journal
What prO6teth it q State If it be re-
deemed, and its moral condition as
well as the peoples financial condition
prove to be tenfOld worse than they
were befOreP
The advocate., 1896-03-11

THE Topeka Capital says that sound
money Republicans will vote for Brod-
erick and Curtis, Notwithstanding their
vote on the silver question. 1t then
bowls gleefully that the more Populist
votes they get the larger their majority
will be. If the Capital and the "souDd
money" Republicans support these
gentlemen their silver talk and vote
will not have much weight with Popu.
lists,