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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

Christ, did not discourage the old pa
gan festivities that by a peculiar coin
| cdence fell about the time Of the
| birthday Of the Founder OF their
religion, they took advantage Of
the coincidence and in time merged
the two. Perhaps this will in
degree explain the strange confusion
OF pagan and Christian customs in
the modern Christmas, The church en-
couraged the old social customs OF the
season, simply giving them turn In a
new direction and introducing little by
little the religious idea.
Some OF the results OF this strange
combination, especially during the mid
die ages, were very curious and puZ-
cling, For instance, Just as, during the
Roman saturnalia, servants were per-
mitted TO assume for brief period au-
thority over their masters, II became
the custom in England, following out
the same lines, TO allow the populace
on Innocents day-Dec. 2S-to take
possession OF the churches and enact
most curious mummerles therein. The
world should be thankful for the birth
Of this custom, for It was out Of these
ludicrous moralities and miracle plays
that the modern English drama has
evolved. The ever popular Punch and
Judy will give some idea Of what those
medieval performances were like,
though the modern spectator who Wit
nesses a performance Of Shakespeare's
Hamlet" would never realize that
such a creation was llneal descendant
Of Punch and his garrulous wife. Sucn,
however, Is the truth.
II was also medieval custom in
England TO establish at Yuletide a
"lord OF misrule." appointed TO con-
duct the Tevels in castle or country
house or at court. Every one was ex-
pected 10 pay sort OF mock homage
TO this merry monarch OF misconduct.
This, too, was not without It's similarity
to the traditions OF the Roman sat
urnalia, when, for the time being the
servant became the master and the pie
beian the monarch.
II Is interesting TO trace back the
custom Of decorating houses with
greens at Christmas. Like most Of our
Christmas customs in America, II was
adopted from the English. Even in
quite recent times, for instance, mis-
tletoe was carried 10 the altar Of York
cathedral on Christmas eve. This mis-
tletoe, as is now well known, was first
used by the carly DruIds, who held the !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18

II II was not to avoid the risk Of punish
mcnt that Patty dc Clam advanced the
date of the reception of the bordereau at
the intelligence department, 50 as TO
make IL prior to the date of his 1Paty dc
Clam'sl arrival in the third department.
tSensation).
\ few minutes later the court adjourne
for the day.
The publication by the Figaro of the
schneider telegram, exposing an alleg-
ed forgery, caused a great sensation
here, and, tonight, the general inl-
preston is that Schneider's disavowal
has dealt a severe blow to the prosecu-
ton, killing the only point in Gen.
Mercier's evidence which was danger
Gus to Dreyfus.
1t is expected that the matter will be
brought up in court. tomorrow. by
Maitre Demange, who has a splendid
opportunity to drive a nail into the
coffin Of the prosecution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18
N. LABORI MUCH BETTER.
Will Be Able TO Appear in Court. early
Next Week.

Rennes, Aug. 17-Maitre Labor was
slightly worse, this morning his fever
continuing to rise, but il became.
known later in the day that NJ la
bori was progressing most satisfactor-
lily.
The doctors. after their examination
Of the patient. today. declared that I'M
less complications occurred he would
lie able to b. present in court AT the
beginning Of next week, or Wednesday
at the latest.
The wounded lawyer was in excel
lent spirits after reading an account Of
today's proceedings.
Maitrc Labor was able to leave his
bed for three hours, today. and even
II walk thric" across his room. TO
night. the doctors think ne Will br
able e. b. present At next Monday IS
session.
Nine. Labor has received number
IF mcnacing letters. One that came.
today. said the writer was sorry tho
Would-h" assassin had not killed only
Labor bat his wife and children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18
ACQUITTAI. SEEMS SURE.


London. Aug. 1>.-Thc dispatch to thy
Morning Post from Eennrs Indicates
the activity If the censorship there.
Gen. Mercier's insulting references IL
Emperor William ANA certain illusions
to the secret d0ssier We're suppressed.
The correspondents of the London
morning newspapers are. however.
unanimous in The opinion that the tide
has finally turned in favor of Drcyfus.
The evidence. yesterday CThursdIyJ.
was ~ favorable To him that even some
Of the anti nrcyfuSitcs would fain adj
INST that the scales are falling from
their eyes.
Madame Hcnry's dramatic character
ization Of NJ. Ecrtullus. Judas" failed
Of Tho intended effect. because 1T ilu-
mcdiately handed Col. Juuaust. prcsi-
dent Of the court martial. an anony-
nous letter that he had received. prov
ing the whole scene prcarrangcd.
All the correspondents remarked the
grateful demeanor Of Dreyfus on hear
ing. for the first time. witnesses in his
favor.
The correspondent of the Daily
Chronical predicts that Dreyfus will be
recondemned ana that the sentence
will b. Immediately commuted. through
fear Of excitement and uprising Incl
dental upon an acquttal. He believes
that the latitude allowed the generals
in court points to submission to what
in France is a sacred image reasons
Of state"
The correspondent of the Times com
ments upon the change that came over
the aspect Of affairs when Maitre De-
mango began tentatively to cross-eX-
anime the witnesses. his questions leav-
ing Gen. Roget utterly Disconnected.
He remarks toe. upon the fact that
col Jouaust failed to confront Roget
with BertullUs, hose evidence there
after had its full effect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18
ALL DISEASES AND

WpaLncsscs of Men, from whatever cause aria-
Ing, quickly and permanently cured at the old.
reliable Peabody Medical Institute. No. Bufncn
lished in i1s6D Chief physician graduate Harvard
Medical College. class 1864, who always cures
when others fail, by letter or in person. THE
Diagnostician; or Know Thysef Manual" a Wade
Mecum Of medical science, price fifty cents but sent
Zee. by k:ai sealed for TX days. Send for 1t now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18
LEGION OF HONOR.
The 18th Annual Session Of It's Su-
preme Council at New York

New York. Aug. 1.-THE 18th regIl-
lar meeting of the supreme council OF
The American Legion Of Honor was
held here, today. officers We're elected
including: Supreme commander. VIM
n. Davenport of Marlboro. Mass: su-
preme secretary, Adam, Warnock, n
Y; supreme treasurer. George w.
kcndrick. Jr, Philadelphia: supreme
chaplain. Rev. w. Bradley. Boston
supreme sentry. Thomas \. Crawford,
Boston: medical examiner-in-chief, j.
Foster Bush. NJ. D., Boston: finance
committee. c. II. Ramsey and others.
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eral answered: "Esterhazy, at one time.
had the document containing the
words Ccttc Canaille dc d and
might, therefore. have had others
You admit, then" asked NJ. De-
mango, that he might have had in
tcresting documnuts?"
when one is conducting an in
qury. said the witness, .'one must ex-
pcct anything and search accordingly"
Admitting" consul then said, that
Estcrhazy was the agent of the Drev-
fus family and that he had agreed TO
assume as suggested. the prisoners
guilt, how do you explain the fact that
ESterhazy upon several occasions wrote
statements calculated to compromise
the case of Dreyfus?'
With Esterhazy." replied Gen. Ro-
get, "one can never be sure Of any
thing. Maushter). He is such an ex-
traordinary fellow. ] don't know what
he may b doing today. nor what he
will do tomorrow
These statements of the general con
vulsed the court with laughter. which
seemed TO irritate the witness. VINO was
growing nervous under the searching
examination Of counsel. Turning to
Drcyfus Gen. Roget cried in loud
voice: u know very we'll that if | was
accused of an act Of treason which
had not committed | should find argu-
mentS with which Ia defend myself"
This assertion evoked murmurs but
the general shouted: why does he
deny even the most obvious things"
NJ. Demanse shrugged his shoulders
and eiaCulat ed: "Ah"
The prisoner. however. rose and en-
phatically denied point blank some of
the generals evidence. He said he
never traced on a map any plan Of con
centration on mobilization. nor ever had
any knowledge of the details Of these
movements. nor Of the plan FOR the dis
tribution Of the various units through
ut The departments
Let u.s." said Dreyfus, understand
one another in regard toWhat is meant.
| assert that did not know in its de-
tails of the plan of concentration. In
regard "a the circumstances dwelt up
on before yesterday. there was nothing
precise stated. There was nothing but
argument"
The audience here gave Vent To tx
pressions Of assent and dissent VI.
BertulluS. the examining ulagiS.ratp
was tha next witness. There, had been
lively anticipation of an interesting
conformation tn r7,oistrot,. ,,.,,irad
iu.n thp cbar,..s made ,,-,jnst t,s+.,-
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the court Of cessation his inNestlSa-
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at this statement of Nine Henry.
II was not wrong She continued
amid the GREATNESS interest of the
court, This man is indeed the Judas
imagined"
Referring to the papers which arrIv-
ed at the same dime as the bordereou
Nine. Henry said: These papurs
were all torn in thousand nieces
was able to note them personally.
Letters often came entire. NJ RertuI-
lus has maintained that everything ar
rived in pieces. That is false"
The court here resounded with ex.I,.
nations of surprise and Madame Henry
concluded: - have nothing more 10 say
NJ. Bertullus said he did not desire II
reply to Madame Henry, adding: "She ,s
only a woman"
II am not woman" exclaimed Nine.
Henry. furiously. II speak in the name
of my husband"
The incident caused great excitement in
court.
How shall ] reply to madamc?" asked
NJ. Rertullus. she is defending tbe name
Of a dead man and that Of her child >"
CRtncwcd sensation.
After gazing st"aGlastly AZ n nartuI-
81 Va i''i Aui -
TVS VINO was greatly moved Nine. Henry
deSc'n"'u rom lht platform and took
Se"l ptSiHt W. "url"0en. NJ Bcrtullus
forthwith lett the court.
o. ilcou'It was thtn called to the
witness stand re protested most for
maiiy against all suspicion Of having
caused me disappearance Of amy docu.
mcnt relating to Drcyfus Documents
hAd disappeared but he was not connect
ed with their disappearance He also re-
PEELED with sc"rn the assertion mat III,
had rhheaNHr'd I" rut another officer in
INC place OF me fraI author of the Dor
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18

Accidents come with distressing IRE
Quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises stiuss
sprains. DR.. Thomas Eclectric OIL RI.
licves the pain Instantly. Never SAT.
without d.
no a. " Cd. frs Wky,0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18

Gen. Roget on resuming his testi-
mony. today. criticised the surveillance
inaugurated by Col. Picquart over
Lieut.. Col. Henry. This surveillance,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-09-06
Route as Pronounced.

There are numerous excuses for the
pronunciation of the word route, and
a man may hardly go amiss to choose
his own style. Down south they say
always rowt In the north, among the
educated classes, we hear root. Hers
also we hear, lower down, especially
among the hyphenated Americans, rut.
The Irish, even big folk. say rut. The
original Webster gives the pronuncia-
ton as rowt, with an admission Of
root. We have adopted root because
of a French leaning. The word rut,
meaning deep track in roadway,
cut by the rim Of a wheel, is simply a
contraction Of route and rout. The
Century dictionary says root, or rowt,
preference for root. We also say
rootine for routine; why not, therefore,
root for route? Rowtine would sound
funny.-New York Press.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-09-06
.CHlNESE.COURT HISTORIANS
They May Write the Truth, For Their
Work Il Secret.

They May Write the Truth, For Their
Work Is Secret.
There are court historians in China,
as there are in other countries, but
there is one striking difference, and it
lies in the fact that the work of the
Chinese court historians does not see
the light until the reigning dynasty
comes to an end.
In this way these Celestial historians
have an opportunity to describe most
truthfully the virtues and vices of the
valorous rulers and the real signiti-
canoe Of the events which take place
during their regime. They can write
what they please without fear of cen
sure, for they know that their work
will not be published as long as the
reigning dynasty lasts.
This has been the rule for more than
1000 years. the first court historian
having been appointed by the impe-
rial house Of Han, which reigned FROM
2O6 B. G.. until % A. D. r
The duty Of these historians is to
write plain accounts of all the events
that occur during their tenure of Of
fee. At regular intervals their COM
pleted work is taken from them and is
locked up in an iron safe or vault.
There it remains until the first member
Of new dynasty ascends the throne.
It is then given with all the other
histories in the vault to the court
historian, who is then living, and from
the mass Of documents he is expected
to prepare a truthful history of the
dynasty which has just expired. The
present dynasty has been reigning
since 1910 and consequently no court
history has been published since that
date.-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-09-06
SEA COS FEARS FOR HIS SON

The PromissHg Boy Had Imbibed
some NeWfangled Words.
He's right said the weather beaten
old man with a fringe Of whiskers sun-
der his chin The Teller as wrote that
/ is steerin straight an no mistake he
added as he bit piece out Of plug
of tobacco
What's the trouble" asked the man
who had sat down near him on the
Epark bench.
"a fathers sorrer. This paper says
that boys amt eddycated right
We'll, it's pretty hard to keep them
at their books, and that's a fact. I've
got a boy whose sole ambition is to run
away and go to sea. z
! Look out fur i'm. Watch his eddy
cation before it gifts too late. sent my
! boy to school, but / didn't take pains
Ian keep an eye on him. / went to see
1 the lad the other day, an while I was
talkin about old times started in to
tell him a fo'c'sle yarn. He looked at
me kind O inquirin like an says, 'Ex-
cuse me, father, but don't you mean
forecastle? You can imagine a par
lent's feelings. But led him on an
could feel myself turnin pale to hear
him talk about bulwarks when he
meant bullarks an referrin offhand to
the main topgallant sail. What he
meant was the mentogallans'l But he
didn't know any better. told him
better, but he jes' grinned. Now what's
that boys chance in life? S'posen he
takes notion to make man o. him
self an runs away to sea, fur I
wouldn't have the nerve, KNOWN
what / do, to recommend him. What'll
the result be? He'll walk up to the
bo'sun an ask him If he amt the boat
swain, an then he'll jes' naturally
get dropped overheard! '-Washing ton
Star.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-09-06
WHEN FASTING is FATAL.
Loss Of Weight Below Certain
Point Brings Death.

Loss of Weight Below Certain
Point Brings Death.
During long fast the daily loss of
weight becomes gradually less and
less. Death comes when the total loss
has reached a certain percentage,
which percentage varies with the orig
inal weight. Fat animals may lose
half their weight, thinner ones per-
haps two-ffths.
A man or woman Of rather spare
habit, weighing 143 pounds, could,
therefore, lose about So pounds before
succumbing. Heart action, respiration
and blood pressure remain unaltered
during starvation, but the tempera>
ture of the body falls nearly a degree
in most cases. The secretion of gastric
juice ceases, but saliva and bile are
still formed. The duration of life de-
ponds upon the extent and activity Of
the physiological processes.
Children die after a fast of from
three to five days, during which they
have lost a quarter Of their weight.
Healthy adults, however, have tasted
60 days when water has been taken.
DR.. Schaefer, a German physician,
notes the case of woman, aged ~,
who died after fast of 43 days, dur
ing which she drank water freely.
Her weight, which was 143 pounds a
year before her death, was reduced
to 90 pounds. 1t was case Of sui
cidal melancholia, and the woman pa
tfently carried out her horrible under
taking SO quietly as to scarcely at
tract the notice of her family and died
at last calmly and peacefully without
complaint or apparent evidence of suf-
fering.-San Francisco Examiner.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-09-06
1FfE GREEDY CAT FISH
HI Eating Capncity a. Wonderful
s. - HIS Hold ON Life.

H1S Ea41ng Capacity a. Wonderful.
- HIS Hold ON Life.
The catfish belongs to an ancient.
type not vet fully made into fish, and
hence those whose paired fms are all
properly fastened to the head, as his
are not, hold him in well merited
'scorn. he has no scales and no bright
colOrs His fins are small and MS head
and mouth are large. Around his
mouth are eight long ssmellers,'
feshy feelers that he pushes out as
he crawls along the bottom in search
OF anything that he may eat. AS he
may eat anyt thing, he always finds it.
His appetite is sas impartial as that Of
q goat. Anything, from dead LAM
prey or a bunch of sunfish eggs to q
piece Of tomato can, is grateful to
him.
In each Of the fms, which represent
his arms. is long, sharp bone, with
q Shiny surface and serrated edge.
These are fastened by asball and sock
ct joint, and whenever the fish is
alarmed the bone is whirled over and
set in place; then it sticks out-stiff1y
|
on each side. There is another such
bone In the fin on the back, and when
all Of these are set there is no fish
that can swallow him.
When he takes the hook, which he
surely will do If there is any hook to
be taken, he will swallow it greedily.
As he is drawn out Of the water he
sets his three spines and laughs to-
himself as the boy pricks his fingers
trying to get the hook from his stom-
ach. This the boy is sure to do, and
because the boy Of the Mississippi
valley is always fishing for catfish is
the reason why his fingers are always
sore. The catfish is careless of the
present and sure Of the future. After
he is strung on a birch branch and
dried in the sun and sprinkled with
dust and has had his stomach dug out
to recover the hook, If he falls into the
brook he will swim away. He holds
no malice and is ready to bite again
at the first thing in sight.-Popular
Science Monthly.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-09-06
Perry's Big Guns.

Commodore Perry had not yet cleo.
trifed grateful nation with his i'm
mortal message, eve have met the en-.
envy, and they are ours" While the
battle was in progress the sound OF
the guns was heard at Cleveland,
about 60 miles away in a direct line
over the water. The few settlers there
were expecting the battle and listened
with intense interest. Finally the
sounds ceased. They waited for a re-
newal. None came; the lull was pain
full. Then they knew the battle was
over; but the result, ali! that was the
point. One old fellow, who had been
lying fiat with his ear to the ground,
soon settled that point. Springing up
he clapped his hands and shouted
THANK God! They are whipped!
They are whipped!" ~
How do you know?" the others
inquired.
Heard. the big guns last"
Perry's guns were the heaviest
Buckeyes.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-09-06
He Didn't Like Pledges.

Judge Martin Grover Of Troy, N. z,
was at one time approached by a young
citizen who wished to be nominated to
the state assembly. The shrewd old
judge had certain doubts about him.,
which he expressed somewhat freely,
and yet he was willing to afford him q
trial. He therefore addressed the as
pirant in this way:
Young man, if you will give me
your word that you won't steal when
you get to Albany, I'll see what kin be
done about sendin you there"
Judge Grover" replied the young
man, drawing himself up with great
dignity,"I go to Albany unpledged or I
don't go at ALL
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-09-06
copper Co1ored
Sp1o hes.

=, lhere Is only one cure for Contagious
niooo Polson-the disease which has
completely baff1ed the doctors They
aie TOTALLY unable to cure it, and direct
'fssar Efforts toward bottling the poison
upTln the blood and concealing it from
view. :. S. S. cures the disease posi-
slVeiy and permanently by forcing out
every trace of the faint.
- l was afflicted with terrible blood disease
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-09-06
Il Chinese custom

On the accession Of the new emperor
OF China, he goes In solemn state to
the Temple Of Heaven" in Peking,
and formally announces to his Inn
periM predecessors the new titles and
Hignities which he has assumed.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-09-06

#ffo ,o,-,-,. q, dHu was ueI1ghted w1tb
@ aheI result. The large red splotches on my
Ss5ba LES began to grow paler and smaller and
1 nenole long disappeared entirely. regained
Ivy Ivy tost weight became stronger and my ap.
puShse greatly improved. was soon entirely
well, ana my skin as clear as piece of glass
II. L. MYERS, 100 Mulberry ST. Newark, n T.
Don't destroy all possible chance of a
cure by taking the doctors treatment
OF mercury and potash. These minerals
cause the hair to fall out. and will
wreck the entire system.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-09-06
Wood Tar.

It is curious to note that wood tar is
prepared just as it was in the fourth
century, B. G.. a bark is chosen and a
hole dug, into which the wood Is plac-
ed. covered with turf. A fire is light
ed underneath, and the tar slowly
drips into the barrels placed to re-
ceiye 1t.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-09-06
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WESTERN RAILROAD.

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No. LIZ St. Paul, Mpls Pass $3.50 P. M.
All Daily Except Sunday.
No. Is arrives Mpls $50 A. M. St Paul
1920 A. M.
No. 16 leaves St. Paul 90 P. NJ. Mpls.
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