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The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-01-09
QUAKER MARRIAGES.
How Members of the Society of Friend
Wed Each Other.


How Member of the Society of Friends
Wed Each Other.
A young man and woman in this
city belonging to the Society of
Friends, who have certified their in
tention of marriage at the city hall,
are having to undergo the regular
form which the society imposes by
waiting for the approval of the
monthly meeting before they can be
married. The first stage in the pro-
ceedings is for them both to appear
at the monthly meeting of the So
ciety, which is the only time that
any business is done, and make
known their intention. They both
stand up before the meeting, and
the man says: with divine per-
mission and Friends appreciation, 1
declare my intention to take this
woman (and he calls her name) to
be my wife," and then they sit
down. But the sanction of the So
ciety for the marriage requires more
than this formality. 1t is never
granted unless both parties are
Friends, and SO, if one of the young
people is out of the fold, they have
to be married without the formal
approval of the society.
When the approval is secured, the
couple marry themselves. The Ger
mony is appointed by the society to
take place at some regular meeting,
or else at one specially appointed.
In the latter case it may be at a
house where any n of the society
has the right to be present.
But the most interesting ceremony
is that which takes place in a regu-
larly assembly of the society at the
meeting house. Any one who has
been to a Quaker service knows the
fashion of the meeting house, with
its high seats in front, facing the
rest of the meeting. The elders
usually sit there, but when a couple
of young people are going to get
married they have to occupy this
conspicuous place, and have to stand
up bravely, without minister or ED
er, and marry themselves.
An old Quaker minister who said
he had een six couples stand up in
this way before the congregation
was asked why the young people
had to do it alone, and he said it
was a matter that did not concern
an intermediate person, but rested
between themselves and God. Then
he described how the young man
would stand up in that high perched
place in the meeting house alone
with his bride, and, taking her hand,
say, I'm the presence of God and
this assembly, I take thee, A. B., to
be my wife, promising to be unto
thee an affectionate and loving hus-
band until the hand Of the Lord by |
death shall separate u.s." The bride
then speaks in a similar fashion.
At the end of this ceremony a
minister prays Or speaks, and then,
when there is a pause and the spirit
moves no one else, the meeting is !
adjourned. At the close of the meet |
ing the marriage certificate, which
is made Tof parchment, is brought
forward, and any one can sign it. A
special law sanctions this marriage |
ceremony. This document, which
amounts to the legal sanction of the
marriage, is greatly priced among
the descendants of Friends, so much
so that the children often have sim-1
liar marriage certificates made for
though they may have
been married outside Of the society. |
Worcester MASS. Gazette.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-01-09
The Greatest Victim of All,

The first mail which reached the min.
ing camp of Wolf Hill after we got a
postoffice consisted of five letters. The
recipients took them and retired to their
shanties to devour the contents, and aft
or a quarter of an hour Bill Haynes re-
appeared among US with solemn counte-
nance and his letter in his hand and
said:
"Boys, I've got bad news. My old
woman is dead"
We were trying to console him in our
rough but well meant fashion when
Tom Preston appeared. He also held an
open letter in his hand and looked as if
ready to cry. When asked the cause,
he said:
boys, my ole woman is no more on
this asrth. She died three months ago"
We turned from Bill to Tom with
words of sympathy, and then Joe Davis
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-01-09
The Dozen.

In all the civilized countries of the
world Is is referred to as being
somebody's dozen" In America,
Australia, Great Britain (present
day., and several other lands that
number is said to a bakers dozen"
In Italy it is referred to as the "cob-
bler's Dozen" there being a tradi-
ton that there was formerly a law
which compelled cobblers to put 10
tacks or nails round the edge of a
boot heel. Finally, when the nails
became cheap, a center nail was
driven for luck.
Still In Hope.
An Irishman once worked all day OIL
the promise of getting a glass of grog.
At night the employer brought out the
grog to him, and the Irishman tasted il
and said:
(Which do you put in first - the
whisky IT the waterf''
"Oh." said the employer, "the whis
ky."
"Um-hum," unused the Irishman.
well, maybe I'll come to it by and
by. "-Household WORDS,
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-01-09

Montana will be represented at
the national good roads congress
which meets at Orlando, Fla, Feb.
2, by Frederick H. Ray and Harry
G. wager Of Helena and John Nc
Murray of Anaconda.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-01-09

In ignoring the populists, the
democrats of the house place them
selves in a bad way, as in all prob
ability this will cause the pops in
the senate to fuse with the republi-
cans, giving them a majority. And
may have some influence upon the
governor, in the distribution of pie.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-01-09

Counting a girl is like starting a
newspaper. 1t starts out a weekly,
then it becomes a ~tri-weekly, then
merges into a daily, and if it has any
enterprise ONE out with an extra
about once a year.-G. NJ. Payne.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-01-09

The democratic forces have Join
ed hands with the silver republicans
in the Idaho Legislature, which will
in all probability reflect Senator
Dubois.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-01-09

Mans life is a game of cards.
First it is "cribbage." Next he tries
to 60 it "alone" in a sort of "cut,
shuttle and deal" pace. Then he
raises "deuce" till his mother stakes
a hand in" and contrary to Hoyle
cheats the little joker with her FIVE
Then with his diamonds" he wins
the queen of hearts," Tired Of play
ing a "lone hand" he expresses a de-
sire to "assist his fair partner"
throws out his cards and the clergy
nan takes a $40 bill out of him for
ga pair" She "orders him up" to
build the fires, Like a "knave" he
joins the "clubs," where he often
gets ''high' which is Glow" too. If
he keeps straight" he is sometimes
"fush." He grows old and "bluffs,"
sees a "deal" of trouble, when he at
last "shufies" off this mortal coil and
is "raked in" by a "spade." Lies
game is ended and he waits the
summons of Gabriel's trump" which
shall "order him up."-Ex.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-01-09

Worshippers of Clevelandism to
the number of 1000 shook hands
with the president and wife New
Years day.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-01-09

Montana has the proud record of
contributing $50,000,0OO to the
wealth of the world.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-01-09
Terms of Subscription.

Notices for the HERALD must he in
not later than l p. m. Friday.
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Granite Street. Neihart, Montana.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02

1t is conceded by good judges among
both the advocates of the Democratic
AMI Independent Legislative tickets that
all signs indicate the election Of McClana-
han and Hartwell by good majorities. 1t
is believed that the result will read about
as follows:
Craig county, majority for Hicks and
Caldwell, 10C.
Roanoke city, majority for McCanahan
and Hartwell from 125 TO It's.
Roanoke county, ajority for McClana-
han and Hartwell $50, leaving a net ma
jority for Mechanism and Hartwell of
exceeding 300.
The best Judges among the adherents
of Hicks and Caldwell do not claim q ma
jority in Craig county of exceeding 1875,
nCr do any OF the States made by either
side put the Roanoke county majority fer
McClanahan and ''Hartwell Mt less than
800 If these calculations prove to he
correct it will be necessary for Hicks and
Caldwell to secure n majority of 225 in
the city to overthrow the vote against
them.
While some of the wild heads smong
the friends of Hicks and Caldwell claim
that they will carry the city by 300 to
35U majority, those who figure for facts
and not for desired results place no con-
fidence in such calculations They know
that Hicks and Caldwell are in hot water
up to their necks and they only hope to
secure their election by a bare majority.
Many who announce their purpose to
vote for the nominees of the Salem con-
vention acknowledged yesterday that
there was little hope of success
The figure makers for the Salem nomi-
nees pretend to believe that Hicks aud
Caldwell will carry the city by at least
300 and that the result in the various
wards will be as follows:
First ward-Majori for Hicks and
Caldwell, 175.
Second ward Majority for Hicks and
Caldwell, 100.
Third ward-Majority for McClanahan
and Hartwell, 1926.
Fourth ward-Majority for Hicks and
Caldwell, 80.
Fifth ward-Majority for Hicks and
Cald we'll, 80. This calculation gives a
net majority in the city for Hicks and
Caldwell of 800.
But here is another slate conceded by
good judges as much nearer telling the re-
suit:
First ward-Majority for Hicks and
Caldwell 80.
Second ward-Majority for Hicks and
Caldwell, So.
Third ward Majority tor McClanahan
and Hartwell, 27j.
Fourth ward Majority for Hicks and
Caldwell, 40.
Fifth ward Majority for NIcClanahan
and Hartwell, $40.
This calculation gives the city to Nc
Clanahan and Hartwell by majority of
200.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
MINSTRELS LAST NIGHT.

The famous Georgias in connection
with Ruscoe and Hollands mi-strels
gave very creditable and enjoyable ex-
hibtion OF r:instrelsy last night at the
Academy..A large crowd.was present, all
OF whom praised the performance. When
the song writer composed call coons look
alike to me- he forgot Billy Kersands,
for surely no..coon ever had IL: mouth like
his. He and Geo. Tichenor and Buddie
Glenn were most prominent in the fun
making. The songs were all we'll sung
and particularly was the Diamond Quar-
tette enjoyed. They didn't rely upon the
barber shop cards, as. Richard Da.is calls
them, Tor success, but gave some very
good music. The imitator Vim. ay,
and Allie Brown, the equilibrist, were
fine in their line. ode Coonville Ball'' ar
ranged by Geo. Tichenor, brought down
the house. "Mr. Johnson Turn Me Lose"
laughably concluded the entertainments
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
THE CAMPAIGN CLOSED.

The campaign in this city closed last
night with Democratic rally at the Old
Opera House. The building was packed
and the speaker of the evening, Hon. A.
j. Montague, of Danville, Democratic
candidate for attorney general. held the
close attention OF his audience for nearly
two hours. He went into discussion of
State issues and pointed with pride to
the splendid achievements of the Demo
cratic party in Slate affairs, and as to ma
tional issues his speech was clear cut
concise and to the point, eloquent and
convincing. 1t is thought by many to be
the greatest speech of the campaign, and
will doubtless be of much benefit to the
party vote. This was Mr.. Montague's
'first appearance before Roanoke audi
ence and our people are no doubt we'll
pleased with the next attorney general of
the State. He was literally cheered and
his mastery logic will long be remem-
bered by all who had the good fortune to
hear him. Speeches were also made by
j. Allen Watts, JAS. P. Woods and K. r.
Hicks.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
STOCK MAN ARRESTED

On last Thursday night Capt Walter
Hutchings, passenger conductor on train
No. u, leaving Roanoke Mt 10:45 O'Clock.
was assaulted and struck several severe
blows i'll the face and OIL the head by r.
IL. Frazier. wealthy stock man of Eau
quier county. SION after leaving Roam.
oke and while taking up tickets in the
ladies' coach Captain Hutchings came to
Frazier, who held IA stock drover's ticket
TO Boyce The conductor explained to
Frazier that No. did not stop at this
station and he would punch the ticket
and make his notation on the back. so
that he could ride ON the hext train from
Shenandoah. Frazier at once lost his
temper and abused the conduc tor. threat
ening to knock his head off The captain
turned to resume his collection of tickets
from other passengers and while his back
was turned Frazier struck hin, two blows
from behind. When he turned around
he received severe wound above the ere.
The conductor did not resent the blows
ON account Of the prese nee of ladies, but
at once reported the occurrence to the
railroad company,who instructed Detect
i've Baldwin TO follow Frazier and arrest
him. Mr.. Baldwin arrested his man at
Royce and brought him back to Roanoke
on NO Sunday morning. He was bailed
for his appearance before court next
Saturday morning. 1t is understood that
the railroad company will prosecute him
to the full extent of the law The pas
sengers say the assault was unprovoked
and without excuse
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
MONEY FOR THE SCHOOLS.
The Second Apportionment OF State
Funds Just Made.

The Second Apportionment Of State
Funds Just Made.
On Saturday the Hon. John E. Massey,
superintendent OF public. instruction,
m'de apportionment No. of State school
money for the school year 1S97-'99. This
is known "a the cash or literary funil ap-
portionment, and Is to be used exclu-
sively for The pay of teachers. The an.
portionment is made at the rate OF 30
cents per head of school population, and
the total exceeds the amount apportioned
last year by S2,663.46
Following are the amounts allowed to
Southwest Virginia:
Bedford, $4,000 63; Bland, $3.50. 90:
Botetourt, Sl.7G5.23; Buchanan, 1859. Sc;
Carroll, S2,0l0.28; Craig, $472.41; Dick
enson. S720.9 4; FLOYD. $l.732l7: Frank
lin, 50, 333.S9; Lee, Sa,221.11; Montgom-
cry, Sl,s5l "a; Patrick, Sl,73s. SO; Pu-
laski, Sl,4S2.77; Roanoke city, $1,3l2. Sd;
Roanoke county, Sl.744 80; Russell,
S1,9S5.63; Scott, 50, 78O so; Smyth,
$l,64! .69; Tazewell, $9.364. OS: Washing
ton, S3,041.52; Wise, S1,340 80; Wythe,
So, 095.S3.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
FOOTBALL PLAYER DIES.
The Result .of Injuries Received in a
Game Saturday.

The Result .of Injuries Received in a
Game Saturday.
Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 1.-Richard Won
Cannon, fullback on the University OF
Georgia football team, died here yester-
day morning from conclusion of the
brain, caused by an accident in Satur-
days game between his own eleven and
that of the University of Virginia. Just
after the second half had begun, Virginia
was maneuvering in the left hand corner
OF the field with the ball, though which
player was holding it has not been dis
covered. Cannon was directly opposed
to this man and made heavy lunge at
him. He miscalculated the distance and
fell with a thud, several OF the heavier
members piling on top of him. When the
men regained their position Cannon lay
helpless on I'll, field and rapidly lapsed
into unconsciousress. He was only
eighteen years Of age.
The Georgia aggregation has Cancelled
It's football engagements, and Chancellor
Boggs says he will forbid any more uni
versity student entering into the game.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
MAY BE GoRMAN's DOWNFALL.
The Maryland Election Believed to Fla, O,
Republicans.

Baltimore, Nov. 1.-The close of the
hottest political contest ever waged ia
Maryland finds the situation as perplex-
ing as it was at the opening of the cam
paign While the fight on the municipal
ticket in Baltimore has been sharp and
exciting, al of the fine work and shrewd
political practice has been concentrated
in the struggle for control of the legis
6Lre.
Chairman Scott. of the Republican
committee, claims they will have from 80
TO 100 of the III memb ers OF the legisla-
ture on joint ballot; that the Republican
candidate for State comptroller will have
from IS, 900 to $4,000 plurality; that they
will elect all the Judges. and that the en-
tire city ticket will be elected by from
10000 to 10000 majority, aud both
branches of the city council be 'Republi-
can.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
70 [)A !

Mr.. Harry N. Starr, of New York city,
Will arrive in this city and be with us for
one week. Mr.. Starr is Il firm believer
In muscular development and will come
to Roanoke to give exhibitions, showing
how to take the proper exercise to de-
velop the muscles. when to take the exer-
else, how long, and what to use.
Mr.. Stair is connected with the Nc
Fadden Exerciser Co.. and will use one
OF these machines in giving the exhibit.
tons.
The McFadden is similar to the White.
ley EXerciser
We will have full line of the ma
chimes, and they can be purchased at
prices from ST. so to So.
The first exhibition will be given Tues
day evening at s O'clock in one of our
SHOW windows.
An exhibition will be given morning,
afternoon and evening through the week.
Watch the World and The Timee for an.
nouncements OF the hours
This will be quite interesting. You
should not miss it. Send the children.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
THE POLLS.

The POLLS are at the same places that
the observation-disclosures were open at, put
for the convenience of orr readers we
will print them again:
First ward, 33l Salem avenue 8. W.
Second ward, 81 Commerce street.
Third ward, Third ward market house
Fourth ward, ITO Salem avenue 8. e.
Fifth ward, 3J4 Park street
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02

Arrangements have been pei fected to
display all the election returns at the Old
Opera House tonight with stereopti-
con. The service will cover the reports
from Virginia, New York Ohio and other
States holdg elections to-day. Admis-
sion % cents
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
SPANISH RECRUITS MUTINY.
Fled to France Rather Than Flight Cuban
Rebels

London, Nov. IA special dispatch
from Madrid says that sixty recruits at
Jaca, in the province of Huesey, Spain,
who were dies lined for service in Cuba,
became mutineers and, DESERVING their
camp, FLED to France. The report is de-
MED by the Spanish officials, but Gre
dence is given it, as there is known to he
discomfort among the Spanish provincial
recruits.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02

HANNA IN TROUBLE.
The Doodle Senator Forgot to Register
at His Home.

Cleveland. O., Nov. 1.-President and
Mrs. Mckinley arrived at Senator Han
mas summer home this morning. Mr..
Hanna having forgotten 60 register, was
Obliged to cancel all his engagements and
will remain in Cleveland in order to be
at the polls at o'clock tomorrow after
noon, after which time he may swear. in
his vote. The President and Mr.. Hanna
will leave for Canton at O'Clock. 80 thar
Mr.. Mckinley can cast his vote.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
THE ROBBERS ESCAPED

Deadwood, s. D., Nov. Last night
the four Belle Fourche bank robbers, who
were recently captured, managed to over
power the Lawrence county jailer and
his wife and escaped to the hills, taking
with them negro murderer. \ we'll
armed posse is out hunting for the men
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
CUT HIS THROAT.
A Fever Patient Committed Suicide
While in Delirium
Suicide

New Orleans, Nov. Lit the cold and
Drac'ng weather continues for twenty
lour hours longer no doubt there
will be frost. Thirty-two cases and seven
deaths from yellow fever were reported
to-day.
Francis McNulty, cashier of the Amer
lean Express Company, committed sui
eide to-day by cutting his throat from
ear 70 ear. He was yellow fever patient
and 1T is believed that he ;,uicided while
in delirium.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
ONLY SILVER IN COLORADO.
God Democrats. However, Put Ticket
in the Field

Denver, Col, Nov. 1.-The overwhelm-
ing strength of the silver sentiment in
Colorado precludes the possibility of
changing the ros ult of last fall The Re-
publicans declare they expect to increase
their vote of last year. This sure silver
victory Is so well known that no cam
paign has been made except in Denver,
which is wholly local affair. The Gold
democrats have State ticket in the
field
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
THE GREATEST OF CARGOEs

A Steamer Carries What Would Fill 500
Cars.
New Orleans, Nov. 1.-The steamsb,p
Milwaukee sailed to-day for Liverpool
with the largest CARGO of cotton, il not
the largest general cargo ever floated. II
consisted of %, $50 bales OF cotton. 80. 200
bushels of grain, 3S,SiS pieces OF slaves
2.30D oars. her entire cargo being equal
to ~ Ooo bales of cotton. 1t would take
500 freight cars to carry her cargo, and
the train would measure three and q
quarter miles in length.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
HAD 1T HID

Cheyenne, Wyo., Nov. 1.-walter R.
Houghton, the postal clerk arrested for
the theft of $40, 900 order package, has
returned ZOO, which he had concealed
in the barn and chicken coop at his resi-
dence.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
WILD HAVE 'COMpETITION.

San Francisco, Nov 1-.Advices by
steamer from Yokohama say that the Jap.
anese government has appropriated IS, 900
600 AS subsidy to a proposed steamship
line to us between Puget Sound and San
Francisco In competition with the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02

Arrangements have been perfected to
display all the election returns at the Old
Opera House tonight with stereopti-
con. The service will cover the reports
from Virginia. New York, Ohio and other
States holding elections to-day. .Admis.
sion 25 cents.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02

Don't forget to attend the Old Opers
House to- night and get the election re
turns hot from the wires. Admission .;
cents.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
A CURRENCY SUIpMENT

New York. Nov. 1.-Currency shipment
aggregating 100000 was made to-day by
the sub. treasury to Now Orleans. This
Is the first currency shipment to New
Orleans in three weeks and it is look ell
upon as an indication TINT the fever quar-
nntine is lifting.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
BLANCO'S FIRST MOVE.

fHl1'"' oIep Oettlng Autonomists Against
Insurgents.
Havana. Nov. 1.-Senor j. f. Brugon,
distinguished lawyer OF this city and a
member of the central committee of the
autonomist party. has been appointed
regional governor of the province of Ha-
vana.
rms Is the first appointment announc-
ed by Capt. General Blanco and it ia re-
garded as the initial step in his policy of
dividing..the Cubans-setting the auton.
omoists against the Cuhans
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
ALL SIGNS
OF VICTORY.
Conceded by Good Judges That the
Independents Will Win.

A CONSERVATIVE FORECAST OF
WHAT THE VOTE WILL BE TO
DAY IN THE VARIOUS PRE-
CINCTS-HOw THE WORKERS ON
EITHER SIDE FIGURE OUT THEIR
MAJORITIES-THE "MACHINEn
WORKERS NOT NOW CLAIMING
THE EARTH.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
A COSTLY BLAZF .

Healdshurg, CAL. Nov. 1.-The bust
ness portion Of this city was destroyed ly
fire last night. causing loss of $50, 900.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02
ENGINEERS BODY FOUND.
Another Victim OF the New York Central
Wreck Recovered,

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, Nov. 1.-The
body of John Foyle, engineer Of the New
YORK Central train wrecked at Garrisons
last Sunday, was to-day brought up,with
graphing irons from the big hole made
BY the engine when it plunged into the
mud at the bottom of the Hudson.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02

Don't forget TO attend the Old Opera
House to night and get the election re-.
turns hot from the wires. Admission %
cents
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-02

Go to the Old Opera House tonight
anu view the election returns hot from
the wires. Admission % cents.