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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-11-02
WEDDING RULES OF NORWAY.
ZONE Exceedingly Novel Customs
That Prevail at Marriages
the Far North.

Every country has its own particular
regulations and ceremonies regarding
matrimony. Wedding presents in Nor
way are not Of the expensive but use
less kind that they are with US. They
consist of such things as pots and pans,
plates and dishes. a feather bed. half
a dozen sheep. sack of potatoes, and
so forth. Sir G. W. Dasent says that
the korwegians. in reference 10 mar
riage as to other matters. put their best
foot foremost and try TO make the most
of things generally. A lad went out to
WOO a wife. Among other places be
came to a farmhouse, where the people
we're very poor. but they wanted TO
make him think that they were well to
do. Now. the father had got a new arm
TO his coat pray, take a seat, )" he said
to the wooer. "but there's a shocking
duet in the house" So he went about
wiping all the benches and tables with
his new coat sleeve, but he kept the
other behind his back. The wife had
one shoe much the better than the 9TH
er. and she went stamping and sliding
with it up against the stools and chairs,
saying; How untidy II is here; every
thing is out of place." Then they called
out to their daughter 10 come and put
things TO rights, but she had got a new
cap. so she put her head in at the door
and kept nodding and nodding, first 20
this side and TO that. well, for my
part" she said. u can't be everywhere
al once" In this way the wooer was
led 10 believe that he had come 10
well-to-do household
Many superstitions prevail in Sweden
with regard 10 marriage II is said that
II a girl be fond Of cats she will not be-
an old maid. as we should say. but have
a bright day for her wedding. The Swe-
dish bride sometimes wears a coroDet OF
myrtle. or, when that is not proeurable
Of colored paper. Here, as in Norway
and other countries of northern Eu-
rope, there is too much eating and far
too much drinking at weddings. In
Sweden the repasts on these occasions
continue for hours. When asked 10
take your place at the table il is con
sidered polite TO make as stout a re-
sistance as possible. During the repast
a collection is made for the bride and
sometimes also for the poor of the
parish. In Siberia there is a good Gus
tom that bride on coming TO her hus.
bands house has TO give a dinner pre-
pared with her own hands as test Of
the education she has received. II she
succeeds in gratifying her guests il is
taken as a proof not only Of the young
woman's own excellence, but also as a
recommendation of her whole family
by whom she was instructed so useful.
ly.-N. Y. Times.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-11-02

In a letter received by Henry Houck.
Of this city. from William |. johnson. a
Rochester boy who is serving as a pri-
vate in company NJ of the Ninth in
fantry. now in the Philippines, among
other things johnson tells of an eX-
perience in the trenches. ION the night
OF the Goth of April. about lO:30 o'clock
we were awakened by the outpost
guards firing. We were all ordered into
the trenches. and into them we got in
hurry. We fired a couple Of volleys
At what we supposed was the enemy,
but there was no return fire. After this
we lay in the trenches all night in .
drilling rain. We had breakfast in the
trenches. and then we formed and went
out on a skirmish march. incidentally
we investigated the result Of our shoot
ing the night before and found to our
surprise that the storm Of bullets had
killed scores Of sraall birds and had also
killed and woun led nearly a hundred
MONKEYS which had been sleeping IN
the trees."-Roeheste Democrat.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-11-02
LAKE IN AFRICAN MOUNTAIN
An English Explorer Who Circum-
nhy1Rsted the Entire sheet
of Water.

At meeting Of the Royal Geograph.
zeal society in London an interesting re-.
port by Poulett Weatheriey on Lake
Bangweulu, in central Africa. was read
The explorer circumnavigaied the en-
tire sheet of water. His party reached
the lake in August, 1896, and establisheC
a camp at the southeastern corner. 3, 7C'
feet above sea level. The shores Of thu
lake are absolutely free from shells ana
the water has no depth. He SOUNDED
IN many places, but never found more
than Is feet. Its surface was usually
still, very strong wind raising the
smallest sea. IL appears to be nothing
but flooded district Mr.. Weatherle,
thinks it was formed by the water from
the great watershed of the Tanganyika
plateau. The overflow is checked 20
the west and southwest by rim OF
rock. but the east and southeast has
no such barrier, and in that direction
there is a vast swamp from 20 TO 30
miles in breadth. The Liposochi and
l.uena to the north and the ChambeZc
TO the east are the chief contributors
to the water supply. With % men he
explored the island of M'bawala. about
20 miles long and 1000 yards from the
shore. and proceeded toward the out
Iet OF the Lucapula. ultimately landing
at Eirui island. After a stay Of some
tirne on this island. which he found low
beautifully wooded, well peopled and
cultivated. they passed on to Kisi is-
md. This they found not a bit like
.Ae island depicted or the maps. H.
presented most peaceful, prosperous
sight, and in common with the othcI
two islands, Kirui and Mbawala, il
reared a good number Of sfeep-tht
broad-tailed kind-and goats. The peo-
ple appeared TO live a life Of complete
peace and contentment. Proceeding 90
a northerly direction the party reached
the extreme north-northwest corner OF
the lake Continuing their journey
along the coast, they discovered a mar
row peninsula stretching north anr
south, having on the west a sheet of Wa
ter about three miles in width, which
extends the whole length of Bangweulu
north and south, but is always sepa-
rated from the lake by the isthmus
There was cotton everywhere, but not
IN large quantity. and the bark-clotl
tree abounded.-N. y. Post.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-11-02

The difference between law and jus
tice, as often administered. is well
shown by late happening in Germany.
one of the editors OF Berlin paper was
tried and convicted for lese majesty and
sentenced TO imprisonment for four
years. On an appeal for revision Of
the case il was shown that the man had
nothing to do with editing the issue
containing the offensive article. but
that the publisher had by mistake
given his name TO the authorities as the
responsible editor. The real response
bic editor acted honorably. He is a
member Of the reiehstag and as such
exempted from prosecution during its
sitting. He voluntarily obtained per
mission TO put aside this privilege, in
order that proceedings might be taken
against him. The court refused to
grant the appeal. on the ground that
the sentence contained no mistake in
law. So the poor devil has 10 go to Jail
for something he did not do and knew
nothing Of. All for the greater glory Of
the emperor.-Tacoma News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-11-02
The Golden Key TO Hspplne...

The woman who knows how to keep
silence has in her possession "the gold
en- key that unlocks one of the doors to
secret happiness" II is hard some
times not to speak. You know how it is.
You are with dear friend whose affec-
ton and loyalty you do not doubt, and
in one of the unguarded moments you
are led TO the extreme of confidence.
telling some thought, some hope, some
belief OF aspiration which before had
been hidden in your soul, scarcely whis-
pered to yourself. yet as vivid and real
20 you as though IL were sentient with
the life Of its own fulfllment. Your
friend does not comprehend, treats Il
lightly, and goes away onto some topic
far removed. You have an instant sense
Of betrayal. and a sort Of resentment to-
ward the friend who for the moment
you think has failed you. It is you who
are 10 blame for expecting more OF your
friend than she was capable of giving
sallie Joy White, IN Woman's Home
Companion.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-11-02
The PnIIfr Mnr.

"Yes. Algernon, will be your wife!'
she said, simply.
The heart of the bronzed soldier beat
high with JOY.
''Then you have not forgotten met
he exclaimed.
Il may have forgotten you, but
hope haven't forgotten my manners!'
she replied. with something Of hauteur,
Of course il is always the polite thing
to comply with requests.-Detroit Jour
nal
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-11-02

Granger-Yes. Toms wife is a pretty
GOOD sort Of woman as women go; but
she Is supremely selfish
Ransom-Oh. no. t1at's too bad.
"it's the truth, all the same. She
sat willing that Tom should love any
sfker woman. boston Transcript.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-11-02
TIL. j. Your oppor.nnI.,.

This IL Your Opportunity.
n On receipt Of ten cents, cash or stamps
n generous sample will b. mailed Of tho
~ popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
|Lly's Cream Balm) sufficient TO demon.
prate the great merits Of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren ST., New York City.
Prev John Reid. Jr. Of Grat Fails Mont,
Rcommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. /
- emphasize his statement. 1T is posi-
ne cure for catarrh il used AS directed. ~
ev. Francis w. Poole, Pastor Central Pres
hurch, Helena, Mont
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
he for caiarrh and contains no mercury
pr any injurious drug. Price. so cents.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-11-02
SAFETY
the vault of the Randolph Savings
Rank are
leel Safety Deposit
Boxes

y the safe keeping OF Money. Valuablt
apers, etc against loss Dy tire or thefe
bey are accessible 10 depositors every
1siness day. The rent is not large, but.
|the using OF one your property VIII he
% and you viii be relieved OF all anxiety.
BIT. LOMBARD. Treas.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-21

It's ideal for home use-a trial
convinces.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-21
Real
Estate
FOR SALE.

3. Lots in different parts OF Ke
walo Tract.
5. Two homes at Kewalo.
6. Long leasehold at Kakaako
with fine returns: near new foun-
dry.
s. Two more large choice lots al
Kalihi; Eva side d. d. Myers,
Esq, commanding an unsurpassed
view; on fine street. with city wa
ter supply.
10. Fine house and corner lot, ok
125, at Punahou; terms easy.
II. Three-fOurtns of an acre house
lot at Kamoilii!i.
Fine corner lot (125x135) on Ho-
tel street.
Lot (57x112) and new, roomy
house near Kamehameha Schools.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-21
New Xmas Goods !

Handsome Vases, Glass Flower
Stands, Lemonade Sets, Elegant Water
Pitchers, Ivory Vases, Glass Flower
Baskets, Lamps, Etc, Etc.
WING TAI LUNGS,
231 Nuuanu Street, near Hotel Street.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-21
Branch Hat Store, Nuuanu ST

THAT TIRED FEELING so common
in this enervating climate, can be re-
lieved at once by rubbing the head
thoroughly with small quantity OF
the Pacheco Dandruff Killer. While
this preparation is unequalled for the
eradication Of dandruff, it also pos
sesses remarkable stimulating proper
ties which not only affect the scalp but
through that medium the whole sys-
tenn. Try one application of
PACHECO'S DANDRUFF KILLER.
For sale by all druggists and at the
Union Barber Shop. Telephone 696.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-21

"Mauer" maadOlins and guitars are
endorsed and used exclusively by the
kamehameha Mandolin Club.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-21
{ ASTLE & COOKE, Id
HONOLULU.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
SUGAR FACTORS

AGENTS FOR
The Eva Plantation Co.
The Waialua Agricultural Co.. Ltd.
The Kohala Sugar Co.
The Waimea Sugar Mill Co.
The Koloa Agricultural Co.
The Fulton Iron Works, st. Louis.
No.
The Standard Oil Co.
The George +. Blake Steam Pumps.
Weston's Centrifugals.
The New England Mutual Life In
surance Co., OF Boston.
The Aetna Fire Insurance Co., OF
Hartford, Conn.
The Alliance Assurance Co., OF Bos-
ton.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-08
UNCLE SANS NAVY.
secretary Longs Annual Report II
Interesting Reading.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The annual
report of the secretary OF the navy. just
made public, is document of unusual
interest, dealing not only with the work
of the navy during the past year and i'm.
portant recommendations for the future,
but also discussing the more important
questions relating to the navy, including
the authorization of 1S new warships,
the impera. 1--WE need of special legislation
in the cary days of congress for armor
of the best quality that can be obtained
and the proposition that the thanks Of
congress be given to the commander in
chief of the north Atlantic squadron and
to the officers and men under his com.
mand for the part they took in the naval
operations at Santiago.
The sccretary's reference and recon.
mendation as to those who took part in
the operations at Santiago are as fol.
lows:
while those engaged in the battle OF
Manila have been dcservedly rewarded
and no men ever deservd reward more
richly-those who took part in the opera.
tons at Santiago. displaying the same
conspicuous conduct and extraordinary
heroism. have received no recognition
whatever for their great services except
the recommendations for promotion by
the president, which have lapsed, not
having been acted upon by the senate.
The department believes it due to
these gallant men to suggest to you that
their services be recognized and equal
justice done them and that in accordance
with the statute in such cases made and
provided you recommend that the thanks
of congress be given to the commander
in chief of the north Atlantic squadron
and to the officers and men under his
command, as they were given in the case
of the commander in chief and officers
and men of the Asiatic squadron.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-08
PENSIONS DECREASE.
Report of Secretary of Interior
shows 001,5i0 Pensioners

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-Thc annual
report of Secretary of the Interior Hitch.
cock, just made public, while summing
up the work in all the bureaus, is of spe.
cial interest by reason Of its statements
regarding pension matters. At the close
of the fiscal year there were 991 .510 pen.
sioners, Il decrease of 2195 during the
year. The average annual value Of all
pensions was S132.14. The Spanish war
probably will increase the pension roll
during the current fiscal year.
The secretary concurs in the recon-
mendations for legislation providing that
no pension be granted to commence prior
to the date of filing the claim. for an
early revision and codifcation of the pen
sion laws as the numerous amendatory
laws and decisions have made the whole
system a labyrinth of laws and legal
opinions. Secretary Hitchcock urges leg
islation to definitely construe the act Of
June p, 1870, relating to widows pen
sions.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-08
CvNCRESSIN SESSION
Protest Bars Roberts From
Taking the Oath.
HENDERSON is CHOSEN SPEAKER.
The Death of Vice President Hobart
Announced In Both HOuscs-Ad-
journment Taken Out of Re-
spect to His Memory.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Enormous
crowds witnessed the opening scenes in
the house yesterday. The principal inter.
est conferred in the disposition of the case
of Mr.. Roberts. the Mormon representa-
tive from Utah. Those who anticipated
a sensational dcnouement were disap.
pointed. The programme outlined by the
Republican leaders at their conference on
Friday night was partially carried out
The objection to the administration of
the oath to Mr.. Roberts was entered by
Mr.. Taylor Of Ohio, as predicted. and he
stepped aside without protest, except to
ask if by doing so he waived any of his
rights. To this the speaker responded in
the negative.
Although Mr.. Roberts was not sworn
in he secured seat. This however was
by an accident pure apd simple.
Mr.. Roberts was the observed of all
observers throughout the day. His daugh-
ter sat in the gallery and watched the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-08
FIGHTING YAQUIS.
Several Severe Engagements. with
Loss of Life.

AUSTIN, Tex, Dec. 4.-Informatio
reaching here from Ortiz. state of Sono
ra, Mexico, states that Marshall Terhune
an expert mining engineer who has been
in the mines in the Yaqui country fol-
some months past. has arrived at Ortiz
He announces that since Nov. 10 the va
qui Indians and the Mexican military
forces have had several severe engage.
ments, attended with loss of life and a
number of wounded. The first of these
engagements was on Nov. Is. just north
of Cocori, and during the engagement
there were Is Indians and five soldiers
killed outright.
In addition thereto there were % sol
diers wounded and something over 100
squaws and Indian children captured by
the military forces. These prisoners will
be sent to Guaymas by the military au.
thorities to be held as hostages.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-08

BUFFALO, Dec. 2.-The receipts of
flour and grain by lake at this port show
a big falling off from last year From
the opening of navigation to Nov. 80 the
receipts of flour hare been S.403, $50 bar
rels, decrease of 1887 900 barrels as
compared with last year, The receipts of
grain have been 135,51S,9T9 bushels as
compared with 193,77S,9G5 bushels last
year, decrease of over $4,000, 900 BUSH
els
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-08
Public Debt Decreases.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-The treasu-
ry statement of the public debt shows
that at the close of business Nov. % tho
debt, less cash in the treasury. amounted
to 81, 40. O91 ,S31, decrease for the
month of S6,531,150. During the month
the bonded indebtedness of the govern
ment was decreased by the purchase OF
bonds amounting to about S9.Tl2, SOL.
During the same time there was de-
crease in the cash on hand Of So, 175, 100,
which was used in bond purchases.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-08
Treasurer's Estimates

WASHINGTON Dec. 5.-The secre-
tary of the treasury has transmitted to
the house of representatives, estimates of
appropriations required for the service of
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1901. The
aggregate of the appropriations estimat-
ed is for 1851 ,0S1 1914, an increase over
the estimates for the present fiscal year
of $3S,O33,6l6 and an increase over the
appropriations for the present fiscal year
of E2I o2n nDl
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-08
THE PATERSON DISASTER.
An Entire Family KiIIed-Engineer
Blamed For d., l.. and w. Wreck.

PATTERSON, n. j., Dec. AL the
dead and wounded in the wreck of an ex-
press train on the Delaware, Lackawan-
ma and Western railroad here Wednes-
day have been identified. Six persons
were killed, 81 seriously injured and
many others cut and bruised
An entire family was wiped out Of ex-
istence. All of the victims of the wreck
were in the express train.
Engineer Riordan, Conductor w. j.
Purritt and the entire crew of the Phil
lipsburg local have been suspended in
definitely by Superintendent Russell
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-08
President DIM ARain.

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 4.-The
Liberal party committee has called a ma
tional conference of the party to assem-
BILE here Feb. 10 to nominate a candidate
for president of the republic. The local
committees report general enthusiasm
for the candidacy of President Diaz, and
political meetings and professions are be-
ing held all over the republic. The Con-
sentative party has made no sign of put
ting q candidate in nomination.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-08
To Bring Remains Home.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Representa-
tive Bingham of Pennsylvania has intro
duced in the house joint resolution
making an appropriation to meet the ex-
penses incident to the removal from
France TO the United States of the bones
of John Paul Jones, the great naval hero,
and for their interment In the Arlington
National cemetery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-08
Our LossesIn the PbiIippine.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Major Cen
eral Otis has reported to the war depart
ment that the killed and wounded
among all the United States troops in the
Philippines from Aug. l, 1898. to Aug.
81, 1899, numbered 1895. Twenty Off
GERS were killed and 9S wounded, and 800
men were killed and 1,422 wounded,
making total of $40 killed and 1920
wounded. The majority of the wounded
have recovered,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-08
Pork Train Wrecked

CHICAGO, Dec "A train of II re-
frigerator cars containing salt pork in
tended for the British army in South
Africa was wrecked near Wentworth,
Ills. on the Milwaukee division of the
Chicago and Northwestern railroad. The
cars were completely demolished. but it
is believed the greater part of the pork
can be saved.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-08
Watching For Miller.

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 5.-The police
officials are watching the Norwegian
bark Fortuna, now in this port and soon
TO sail for Tampico, Mexico, as they sus-
pect Miller of the defunct Franklin syn
dictate Of Brooklyn will take passage on
her.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-08
RevoIutioni.t. Capture Maraoaibo.

CARACAS, Venezuela. via Haitian
Gable, Dec. AFTER fight lasting 10
hours the city of Maracaibo. capital Of
the state of Zulia, is in the power of the
Hernandist revolutionary forces.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-08
spnnish Prisouera ReIen.ed

MADRID, Dec. 4.-The Spanish con.
sui at Manila announces that 1876 Spanish
prisoners have been released by the Till.
pinos.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23
POTENT FACTORS
uEut Not OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES E~v~<H
Not the Only Ones at Werk
CharRefer-

Our characters and habits are the re-
suits OF variety of forces which act
directly and indirectly upon us The
home, the school, the workshop, the
-ncquaintances We form, the Friendships
VIZ cultivate, the books we read, the
aastes we indulge. the outward eondi-
7zions CT our ives-ail these contribute
10 the making OF character. Some Of
Hhe influences which thus play upon
aus and shape our lives are of our own
choosing. There are others which lie
beyond the rangs of our choice, but
whose effects upon us are as subtle
and unceasing. We bear the burden Of
heredity. We find ourselves in Ger
tain environment. These are potent
factors, but they are not omnipotent-
There is the element of personal will
and effort which can lift n man above
them. The view OF life which regards
1T as the outcome Of external influences,
dn the presence OF which 4 man Is pow
erless, and can do naught but yield is
dhe view OF the laggard or Of the cow
ard Fact is against the theory. Men
lage risen above circumstances The
6ndomitablc viii has often compelled
n siclSly body to do n full life task Few
men have attained greater eminenee In
their profession than the great ply
stefan. Sir Andrew Clark He started
upon his career with the faint of con-
sumption in his constitution His first
appointment in = London hospital was
given him partly out of sympathy II
was not thought that he would live long
TO enjoy it or profit byit- Yet the work
which he did far surpasses both in quail
atty and in quantity that of more robust
mcn- No one understood better than
he did the power of heredity, hut he
KNEW, too, that other forces could bs
Drought into play. and he used them
10 the utmost. 'In spite of heredity,'
he said. Il am what / am by my OWL
choice" Similar triumphs have beer
achieved an the realm OF the moral
That man betrays the spirit OF weak
mess or coyvardice who says; 81 am
because was made So" whatever may
be our inheritance of fiery passions oil
base tendencies, or our environment q
rrntoward circumstances, We may re
sist them and rise above them Tbs
Christian. above All others. has no nigh
10 use such language. If our faith b
more than name il brings us into new
relations and within the sweep Of new
forces. in which we may be more thar
conquerOrs.-Baptist Union