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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-29
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-29

SOCIETY NOTICES
SrrTt,4 SOCIETY Halloween conesr.
and hall. old Turnvefein bali eotne'
Fourth and jefferson. MONDAY eser.is'
OCTOBER 3Ist Lesihen's orchestra. ,,
and Eorn brus co. s. r.-x
r r. M'LAREN. Sec. com.
,,E.turps az Columbia Ledge. No. = A.
a. r, W. will meet at their han IN me
s,5irnsn block Sunday. October y. d!
e'clock y. m, 10 a tend tunsrai Oh bf"'''-
ar / fiopion. by order OF
H. CROFT Master Workman
aRcANA LODGE, 81 r. and A. NJ. IN eets
second ana fourth Mondays eacn mon.n;
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

'Wassail bob, bunch OF holly or
other evergreens on pole, decked with
ribbons and hung with oranges and
apples, and sometimes bearing a pair
Of dolls, was carried about in York
shire a. Christmas nearly a century
ago. And until 1880 the "besant' was
escorted by procession with music at
Shaftesbury-it being a tree-shaped
framework covered with ribbons, flow
ers and peacock feathers, on which
were hung jewels, coins and other ar
tIcles of value, loaned by the local gen
try. Hutchins' history OF Dorset states
in 1909 that the decorations of this
"besant," or "byzant," or "bezon." as
it was yariously called, were sometimes
worth as much as c1,50o
These and kindred customs prevail
ing in the England Of century ago
are generally regarded by archaeolo-
gists as suryivalS Of tree worship,
which seems to have existed every
where.
Germany probably received the tree
from Scandinavia. where the ancient
legend tells OF "Yggdrasil," the ash,
which binds together heaven, earth
and hell; its branches spreading over
the whole world, and reaching above
the sky; its roots running in three di
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
THE WASSAIL BOB"

rections, one TO the Asa gods in heav-
en-, one to the Frost giants, and the
third TO the underworld.
In the far East, Japanese sacred
hooks, written dozen centuries ago.
relate how the gods pulled up by the
roots on the mountain Kager the Saka
tree, on the branches of which they
hung jewels, n mirror and blue and
white peace offerings tc the shining
goddess of the heavens.
The Hindoo Parijata and Kalpayris-
ksha yielded all the objects Of the de-
sires OF gods and mortals, and so. too.
did the Iranian Harvisptokhm, "the
tree of all the seeds"
At cremation ceremonies in Bud
dhist Siam a framework representing
a tree, to which are tied lines and nut
shells containing money and lottery
tickets. occupies a prominent place, and
after the rites these fruits" which
are called "karaphruk," are scrambled
for by the crowd.
In Upper India the scavenger caste
carry in professions, in honor of their
god Zahir, bamboo framework deck
ed with bright colored cloths and pea
cock feathers, and hung with fans and
punches Of cocoa nuts.
Lucian described trees covered with
ornaments and sacred attributes which
were brought each year to be burnt
offerings to the goddess Atergatis at
Hierapolis of Syria; and he told also
of great trees. loaded with goats. sheep
garments and gold and silver objects
which were burned before the Syro-
Phoenician gods.
Conventional, or "made-up" trees
are pictured on Babylonian cylinders.
and one OF the bilingual hymns trans
lated by Prof. Sayce describes how the
place of the Tree" (of which these
pictured treos were undoubtedly sym
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
THE YULE LOG,

Christmas day in the primitive
church was always observed as the
Sabbath day, and. like that preceded
by an Eve, or Vigil. Hence our pres
ent Christmas Eve. On the night of
this Eve, people were wont to light
up candles of an uncommon size. call
ed Christmas candles, and lay a log of
wood upon the fire, called a Yule log
or Christmas block, to illuminate the
house, and, as it were, to turn night
into day. This custom is still kept I'D
in the north OF England. The size Of
these logs OF wood, which were in
fact great trees, may be imagined from
the fact that in the time of the civil
wars of the last century, Capt. Hosier
burnt the house of Mr.. Barker of
Haghmond Abbey, near Shrewsbury.
by setting fire TO the Yue log. At
the bringing in of the Yule log at
Chri -tmas Eve in the ancient castle of
England, the great hall of the castle
was profusely decorated with ivy and
holly berries. AS soon as the log was
lighted the Christmas festivities be-
gan. The servants were then given
general holiday and did not go to bed
at all. but rambled about until the
church bells called them to prayer at
IL o'clock. The word Yule signifies
Christmas, which was called in the
Latin or Western church the Feast OF
Lights, because they used many lights
or candles at its celebration in honoI
OF Christ, the Light of all Lighta
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
DID HIS OWN COOKING.
Disastrous Experiment Made with Rice
by North Side Citizen.

by a North Side Citizen.
While his wife and baby were paying
4 Thanksgiving visit to her former
home in Iowa certain north slider
kept bachelor quarters. Before going
away the wife informed her liege lord
he would find plenty to cook in the
pantry but added warningly that he
better not try it if he did not feel equal
70 the task. For few days the hus-
band took his meals at a restaurant.
but he tired OF this mode of living and
decided 10 try his hand at home cook
ing. AS a result of the experiment he
knows 4 great deal more about rice
now than he did before. The gentle
man in question thought boiled rice
would make a good dish, and about the
easiest thing To cook that he knew Of.
He got two pounds of the cereal from
the grocery and proceeded to cook the
whole of it at once. He believed that
this amount would last him two meals.
The rice was dumped by him into q
small dish and set on the fire. In
about fifteen minutes the rice began to
swell and run over, portion was
taken out and put into another dish,
but the rice continued TO swell, until
the husband had every dish in the pan
try smeared over with rice He had no
idea that rice would act in that man
ner. His wife always seemed to him
20 have an easy time in cooking it. At
L. - sr.l~
When the wife returned she found
partly-cooked rice in every dish in the
pantry, on the kitchen floor, and stains
Of it on the stove. She told a few
women friends of her husbands efforts,
md it was soon known in every home
in the block. His male friends are now
all smoking at his expense, and Mr..
Northsider is convinced that rice is ex-
pensive food.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
HINTS FOR TEA LOVERS.
Rules for Brewer and DrInker Laid
Down by a Scientist.


DR.. Goodfellow. an English analyst OF
note. emphatically denies the Oft
heard statement that anybody can
make a good cup of tea" The doctor
has given much consideration to the
cup that cheers and lays down half a
dozen rules for careful consideration.
Here they are: l. Always use good
tea. ,. Use water which has just got
to the boil. 3. Infuse about four min
utes. !. Do not allow the leaves to
stand in the infusion. ,. Avoid second
brews and used tea leaves. 6. If SUI
fering from heart or nervous COM
plants only use the very finest quail
ties Of tea, with short infusion. If this
cannot be afforded, give up tea alto
gether Coming down to other details,
DR.. GOodfellow insists on earthen tea
pots. of which there should always be
two, and they should be comfortably
warmed and thoroughly dry before be-
ing used. Then put the required
amount Of tea in the pot, and allow It
TO remain with the cover on for about
half minute. Next pour on the boil
ing water as quickly as possible and let
It stand from three to five minutes, ac-
cording TO the kind of tea used In the
case OF the highly cultivated Chinese
teas, four or five minutes might be al
lowed. In the case of the cruder In
dian and Ceylon varieties. three to four
minutes will be sufficient The infu-
sion should then be used at once, or. if
necessary for it TO stand. pour it into
the other hot teapot Now, as to the
effects of the cup which CHEERS but
not inebriates" The three principal
soluble-constituents Of tea are theme.
which acts on the nervous system; an
aromatic oil and fannie acid, which IS
he injurious ingredient Of tea. IN
carefully prepared tea the two first
abound and the latter only appears in
minimum quantity. Deep color in
common tea IS due simply y the tannin
watch is present. Such tea is usually
poor in theine-the stimulating prop
erty-which Is coIorless If the water
s allowed TO stand on the leaves or the
tea IS boiled then the tannin is devel-
oped liz injurious quantities. Taken in
moderation. properly prepared tea
stimulates the nervous system, the cir
cuiatiOn and creates activity Of the
sweat glands. Theme acts as gen.
eral rOuser TO the brain.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
FROM A BASRELIEF.

and bull standing beneath, ready for
sacrifice.
Pictures and other votive objects
We're attached to the laurel of Apollo.
Summing up all the evidence, it GER
tainly seems that the Christmas tree
hung with gifts has descended to US
from the times when decorated trees
laden with offerings were worshiped
as representative of the abstract
Universe tree" whose trunk was the
cosmic axis, whose roots were in tho
underworld, and whose branches. lift
ed aloft into the skies, bore up the
heavenly hosts.
The custom Of decorating-the church
es with greenery at Christmas had its
origin in a pagan ceremony. The
great feast of Saturn was held in De-
cember, when the worshipers hung the
temple with such green things as they
could find: and the Christians adopted
the same method to celebrate the birth
OF the Savior. giving it an emblematic
turn by referring to the righteous
branch" and justifying it from Isaiah
so: 1.-THE glory of Lebanon shall
come unto thee, the fir tree, the pine
tree and the box together to beautify
the place of my sanctuary"
The holly. or holy tree, is called
Christ's thorn in Germany and Scan
dinavia, from its use III church decora-
tons and its putting forth its berries
at Christmas time.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
The Origin OF Cocktail

Few people, says writer in Pear
sons London Weekly, are aware of the
origin Of the magic American word
cocktail" the mere utterance of which
IS sufficient to bring a look of happi-
ness TO the features Of any well condi-
toned American citizen. The word
comes from Mexico, where pulQue. a
kind of liquor obtained from the cac-
tus. is the national tipple The Azte3
word for pulqne is pronounced "octel,"
and the American army which. under
Gen. Scott, invaded Mexico some fifty
years ago. corrupted the word into
cocktail" and carried it back to the
United States.
There is tradition that pulque was
discovered by one of MonteZuma's no.
bles, who sent it TO the emperor by
the hand OF his daughter Octel. The
monarch tasted the liquor, looked at
the maiden smiled. and thereunon
gulped it down. 1t not only tickled his
palate, but touched his heart. and II Is
reported that he married the girl.
From that day to this the Meyicans
have kept themselves we'll supplied
with pulQue. and when drinking to-
gether invariably look and smile at
one another before swallowing.
Yankees, the writer tells his Eng
lish readers. have adopted a similar
custom when imbibing their whisky.
and frequently, when DESTROYS of in
him TO take smile"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
THE TRADE REVIEW,
Splendid business in the Closing ETonta
of the Year

Splendid business in the Closing sT0nth
OF the Year.
r. G. Dun Il Cos weekly review OF
trade says:
December is adding a surprising
close to the mos: surprising year Of
American history. November sur
passed all other months of the cen
tuIy in volume of business and pro-
ductiOn. and thus far December Is do
ing even better in payments through
clearing houses. in railroad earnings.
il foreign trade, in output OF pig iron.
in activity and strength Of securities.
Failures for the week have been
261 in the United States. against 229
last year. and 81 in Canada, agains.
2S last year."
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

bols) is the central spot OF the earth.
while its fruits-obviousl the stars
are Of brilliant crystal and reach into
the liquid vast"
The pine Of Cybele and Attis is still
TO be seen on the ancient bias reliefs,
hung with bells, 4 reed flute, wheel
and other objects, and there are sacred
birds among the branches and a ram
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

The federal assembly has elected
VI. Mueller, who was vice president for
1898, to be president of the Swiss con-
federation. NJ. I1auser of Zurich was
elected vice president. They are both
radicals. ~ Mueller is a resident Of
Berne.
NJ Mueller is n man of commanding
talents and estimable private charac-
ter. He is well known and much adj
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Our Imports aud Exports.

The monthly statement OF the i'll
ports and exports Of the United S.a-es
shows that during November, 1855, tne
imports of merchandise amounted L
So lC9. 5G0. about $34S 900 less than y
ypmber. 1891.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
MEET AT MILWAUKEE.
Wisconsin City Secures National Buiid-
ing Trades Convention.

The convention OF the National
Building Trades Council of America
chose Milwaukee. Wis. for the couven-
ton Of 1899. The time was fixed at he
second week in December Edward
Carroll of Chicago was elected Drasj.
dent by a vote of IS to -.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
King Oscar Seriously Ill.

The Copenhagen correspondent g.
The London Daily Mail says that kias
Oscar II. Of Sweden and Norway has
been suddenly taken i'll and is now con-
fined TO his bed.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
The Annual 6. =. II. Encampment.

The executive council of the nation
al council o. administration OF the
Grand Army of the Republic appoint
ed sept ! 10 for the annual encarlp-
ment at Philadelphia.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Wants Volunteers Mustered out.

IN an interview Col William Je2-
nings Bryan said: The volunteers
should be mustered ont at the eariies;
possible moment. To hold them in the
service for garrison duty would be ,
gross Injustice"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
WRECKED IN INDIANA.
Serious Accident tn Passenger Train
Indiana, Decatur and Western.

Passenger train No i. night express,
east bound. ON the Indiana. Decatur
ana Western railroad, was wrecked at
GuiOn, forty-fve miles west of Indian
apclis, carly in the morning OF Dec.
Is. One passenger was killed and
eleven hurt. Tie financial loss is
heavy.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Grant GiIIeit Leaves Mexico.

Grant g. Gillett. The absconding cat
tie plunger Of Woodbine, Kas.. is o.
his way to the Argentine republ;e
where Gillett says he will so into the
caltle hn. ineSs-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Carrying Soldiers to Spain.

The French steamer La Navarro has
started from Havana TO Spain with
three Spanish generals. siXty-nine 9TH
er officers and 655 soldiers.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

The Mount Vernon, ILL.,, Coal COM
pany and its employees have fled
joint application with the state hoagi
Of arbitration for an adjustment o.
their differences.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

mired among his countrymen in Amer
lea. He was born in Berne i'll 1S48, Is
a lawyer by profession, and has
achieved an enviable success in his pri-
Vate business as we'll as in his public
career. At the time of the death Of
President Carl Schink, NJ Mueller was
mayor of Berne. a colonel in the army
and the presiding officer of the house
of representatives.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Stewart Nav Yse Defeated.

1t now seems certain that William
NJ Stewart will not lie returned ID
the United States senate from Nevada.
Congressman f. G. Newlands may So
his successor
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Britain May Occupy Crete.

The London Daily Mail says: I'VE
understand that the British occupa-
ton of the island of Crete is TO be-
come permanent
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Merriam May Succeed Bliss.

1t is stated that eX-Gov. Merriam &C
Minnesota is under serious considera-
ton for the post OF secretary Of The
interior when Secretary Bliss retires
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Maj,-Gen. brooke Is III.

Maj.-Gen. Brooke, who was appoint
ed military governor of Cuba. is suf-
fering from cold ana fever at Wash
ington.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Want Cheap 'Vcxt Books.

The Illinois State Grange, IN ANNA
session, adopted q resolution recon-
mcnding that the state furnish al tex,
books used in the public schools a.
cost, The work to be done by conyie'
lalnl
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD
Report Of Proceedings in Senate
and House.
NICARAGUAN CANAL SILL.
Mr.. Turpee of Indiana Opposes the
Measure in the Senate-TwO Amend
ments Offered-House Occupied with
Dnimportant Legislation.
Wednesday. Dee. Ia.

IN the house Mr. Danford (Ohio),
chairman of the immigration commit
tee, tried to secure consideration OF the
Lodge immigration bill, but the house
declined, 100 to 103. TO take it up.
The Nicaraguan canal bill held its
place in the senate us the principal
subject. Speeches were made by
Messrs. Harris. Money. Stewart and
Morgan. An agreement vas reached
10 take & vote on the Turpie postpone
ment motion tomorrow.
Thursday, Dec. Is.
The house surpassed all records in
che expedition with which it passed the
pension appropriation bill. Usually
one of the most fruitful themes of acri-
monious partisan debate, it was passed
in twenty minutes without CRITICISM,
although carrying Sis. 233 $50, $1,000
600 more than the act OF the current
year.
In the senate the urgent deficiency
appropriation bill making provision FOR
the army and navy for the next six
months displaced the Nicaragua canal
bill, preventing even the taking Of a
vote on the question of pcstpOnement
Of the latter measure until after the
holidays. rs had been intended. The
deficiency bill was passed after a sp;r-
tied discussion The senate adjourn
ed until Monday.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Extra Session Is Called.

The proclamation calling the extra
session of the Kansas legislature to
pass proposed populst measures has
been issued by Gov. Leedy.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Friday. Dee. I6.

In the house the bill to incorporate
the international American bank was
buried under an overwhelming adverse
majority. Mr.. Dingley. The floor leader
Of the majority. made an argument liz
its support. The vote by which the
bill was defeated stood 100 yeas TO 14S
nays The senate amendment 10 the
army ana navy deficiency bill were
non-concurred in and the bill was sent
10 conference
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Want Don Carlos Expclled.

Spain wants Don Carlos expelled
from Italian territory if he does not
cease his conspiracies against the
Spanish throne.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

There are few things impossible in
themselves. and the application nee
essary to make them succeed is more
often wanting than the means.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
. To Hiring Dreyfus Home.

The Paris Soir reports that Dreyfus
will leave Cayenneon Jan. 3 and arrive
in Paris at The end of the month.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Bliss MAY Be Ambassadors.

1t is said the president will send
Secretary Bliss to the court of st.
James as Americas representative.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
May Arrest Principal Carlists.

The Spanish government is consid-
ering the question OF arresting ths
principal Carlists.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

1be custom OF setting up a tree hung
with gifts at Yule-tide was by no means
universal in Britain until after the
marriage OF Queen Victoria 10 Ger
Zan prince.
But prior to this there was a sort of
Christmas tres in England. The
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Comhination or Hnhher Concern..

\ combination of all the rubber con-
Germs OF Trenton, n. j., has been form
ed. The capital is $5.0000 600
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
THE CHRiST-CHILD.

SNA -iEilf-i Still swings above
the golden star
That on that night stood still
Above the humble village inn.
BY the Judaean rill.
And wise men seek the path today
The crowned Magi found
The mother heart of womanhood
Makes that, Earth's holy ground.
The singing angels hover Iow
Above the manger, there.
Where Gods light shone upon His
brow,
The Prince Of Peace so fair!
The wondrouS story, never old,
Thrills on the Weakened heart.
Who led us TO His Heavenly Fold,
Who walked from men apart.
Awake, today. in spirit Strain,
The song that never Dies
Find ont that glittering star again,
The scales dropped from our eyes!
For Gods dear love IS potent now
AS when His reign began;
The chanting of the seraph band
Shames restless heart OF man.
Here, in on. midst. the Heavenly Dove
Seeks ar eternal rest;
Descending from His throne above
TO hide within each breast.
Wake, Better Natures. sleeping long!
Cast off the thralls of sin.
list TO the choiring angels song
And let the White Dove in!
Mute by the graves of vanished hates.
Greet all in love today.
Lift up your brows with hearts elate,
And meet Him on our way,
Richard Henry Savage.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

II + r e did the
Christmas tree or
iginate? This is
a question that
doubtless wo III d
puzzle most people
to answer. 1t came
to us from Eng
land, and it is pref
t. we'll settled that
it was taken there
from Germany. for
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-06-15
Notice Sale Unclaimed Freighe.
Pine Blnff. Ark.. MaY 2G. 1S9S.

Pine Bluff, Ark, May 2G, 1898. Notice is hereby given that the St. Louis Southwestern Railway Com pany will, on Friday, at D. m., June 24, 1898, at their depot in the city of Pine Bluff, sell to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, the follow ing described gouis, to-wit:
 Six logging cars and twelve trucks Trucks have trussed bol- sters 4kxSx7-2, sand boards 2%x9x7.2. 24 wheels journals 2Hx53 to 3x5B. Cars have body bolsters Sx10x9 feet. Body holsters tif cams 4Hx5-5.8. Stills 514x7Ax20, ant b, ake and brake fittings complete. Made by the Russell Wheel and Foundry Con- pany, Detroit, Michigan.
 Tho above goods may be seen at the Company's shops in the city of Pine Bluff, where they are stored, the same having remained on hand. unclaimed, for the period of six months prescribed by law.
 St. Louis Southwestern Ky Co.,,
 H. Bringman, 5-31&6-IS 2t Agent.