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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-11-16
Judge A. B. George.

Judge Alexander B. George,
aged 70, died in Shreveport Sat-
urday of heart failure. Judge
George was a resident of Minden
for many years. In 1859 he was
elected District Attorney of the
Judicial District composed of the
parishes of Bossier, Bienville and
Claiborne, over H. L. Pierson and
G. L. Jones, Bossier giving him a
good majority. He succeeded j.
D. Watkins, deceased, and'served
for seven years. In 1874 he was
elected to the State Senate from
this District, serving a term of
four years. In 1870 he was elected
q member of the Constitutional
Convention, and when the new
Constitution went into effect
Judges George and Moncure were
elected by the General Assembly
Circuit Judges of this District
In 1883 Judge George moved from
Minden to Shreveport.
Coming to Louisiana in 1851
from Wilcox county, Alabama,
where he was born in 1928, at the
age Of manhood, without money
or friends, he began life, and by
honesty, industry, and applica-
ton reached the topmost round of
the ladder of fame, and with the
love and confidence and esteem
of all the people his life ended
Throughout his career no man has
been found to pronounce aught
against his name. No deed that
would cloud the fairest and most
delicate fabric of fame ever was
charged against him. He COM
manded the esteem of the State,
because of the honesty of his
purposes and his devotion to the
right. He worked with all his
might, he shirked no duty, he
neglected no trust, he betrayed no
confidence. In the discharge of
the functions Of Office he was true
to himself, his party and his State.
Honored and loved by all he
entered into, rest. Louisiana
throughout all her borders mourns
his death, and will cherish his
memory as one who has contrib
uted to her greatness and added
to her renown.
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Savings Deposits.

Merchants and Farmers Bank, corner
Spring and Texas streets, Shreveport.
The savings deposits OF this bank is
one Of its deservedly popular features.
Interest at the rate of three per cent per
annum is allowed on all sums of one dol
lar and upwards remaining on deposit
three or more calendar months.
When made during the first three days
OF any month, interest is allowed on
these deposits as if made on the first day
in the month. Interest on all sums not
drawn will be payable on the first days
of February and August, and interest
not then withdrawn is added to the prin-
ciple, thereby giving depositors COM
pound interest.
Deposits may be made by married
women or minors in their own names.
Facilities are given depositors to draw
money.
Deposits made for a longer period than
six months draw higher rate than or
binary savings deposits.
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News Notes.

There are $4,000 postofices in
the United States.
Prussian officers have been
prohibited from going to South
Africa. =
A lime trust has absorbed near
~ all the important lime plants in
the South.
At Allentown, Pa, G. w. Kern,
a hotel man, shot and killed his
wife and himself.
Twenty-one persons were in
jured in q railway wreck near
Vienna, Mich, Friday.
The business portion of Column
bia, in Caldwell parish, was de-
stroyed by fire last Thursday.
Ninety thousand barrels of ap-
pies have been shipped from
Berkeley county, West Virginia,
this season.
The two daughters and son of
John VIM, in st. Louis, disap-
peared Saturday. The oldest is
10 years old.
A special train of twelve cars
of mules left Kansas City for New
Orleans last Fridav, bound for
the Transvaal.
The monthly statician of the
Department of Agriculture says
the cotton crop cannot exceed
$500, 900 bales.
Three boys, aged 8, IL and IA,
are in the police station in st.
Louis, charged with horse steal
ing, but are unconcerned.
The number of immigrants en-
tering the United States for the
fiscal year ending June 80 last
was 81, 715. Of this humber 1717
were admitted at New Orleans.
The largest load of flour that
ever left the United States was
taken out last Friday from New
Orleans on the steamship Meri.
dian, which cleared for London.
Fourteen civil engineers sailed
from Norfolk, Va, on the 9Th
inst. They go for the purpose of
making q survey of the proposed
canal which is to connect the At
lantic and Pacific.
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For Sale.

\ II Of my property in Benton, La.
"A consisting Of one fve-room house
front and back verandas and hall, anc
three lots 40x150 feet, two blocks cast Of
depot. One lot 4Ox150 feet, with two
room cabin, adjoining above lots on back
Price, $500 90; half cash, balance easy
terms.
Three lots 50x2O, two blocks west Of
depot, with three-room Cottage. Price,
$3.50 90; terms same as above.
Who On lot on 'front.' street, adjoining T. M
26x8O feet. Now occupied by C, O.
Gayle. Price, $3.50 CO.; terms same AZ
above.
Address or see me at No. 523 Louisiana
street, Shreveport, La, or Joannes
Smith, Benton, La.
G. A. DUTHERAGE.
Nov. /, 1899.
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CHINA IN A BAD WAY.-Chin.

CHINA IN A BAD WAY.-Chins
IL in q very way. The integrity
Of the Empire has already beer
broken and Russian encroach.
ments, as well as those of Ger
many and France and England
are likely to increase. China il
defenseless against foreign ag-
gression. She lacks cohesion and
the country cannot remain long
In the present condition without
becoming a prey to European
powers. The country which can
help China is Japan, whose peo-
pleAre ethnically related to the
Chinese, and have, by their en-
terprise, come to the front as a
power to be reckened with.
The imprisoned Emperor last
year desired to effect an alliance
with Japan, and, if this could be
accomplished, it is probable that
the great undeveloped riches of
China would be peacefully and
proftably developed and outside
nations would be secured in their
treaty rights and our own country
would get its fair share of Chinese
trade.
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Succession Sale,

Succession of Charles Swan, deceased.
In District Court, Bossier Parish, La
by virtue OF an order of sale to me di.
- rected from the Honorable Distric,
Court in and for the Parish OF Bossier,
Louisiana, will, on Saturday, November
10Th, 1889, at the Court House, in the
town OF Benton, La, within the1egal
hours for sale, proceed to sell, at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder,
the following described property, to-wit:
One hundred and fifty cords Of wood,
account for Sic, saws, axes, &c.
Terms OF Sale Cash, If the appraise-
ment or two-thirds thereof be bid, else
on credit OF IL months, according to
law. A. r. THOMPSON.
Sheriff and ex-officio Auctioneer.
Benton, La, November Is, 1899.
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Chamberlain Pain Balm Cures Others,
Why Not You?
My wife has been using Chamberlain 8
Pain Balm, with good results, for a lame
shoulder that has panied her continually
for nine years. We have tried all kinds
OF medicines and doctors without reeeiv-
ing any benefit from any of them. One
day we saw an advertisement of this
medicine and thought of trying it, which
we did with the best OF satisfaction. She
has used only one bottle and her shoulder
is almost well.-Adolph L. Millett, Man
chester, N. H. For sale by all Druggists.
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Successios -

SSSVOVsOH
Succession of Geo. w. Pr
In District Court, Boa1ia =
Dy virtue of an order d ~.
ID rected from the Hono -
Court in and for the PxEilh 4
La, I will, on Tuesday, Neg
1899, at the Court House, + -!
Benton, La, within The -
sale, proceed to sell, atpuhae a!
the last and highest bid 1t
described property, to-ult:
y The east half OF northele
section 80; west half Of nosln1
of southwest quarter Of sscl
half of northeast quazta q
and ten acres In southease -
tiou is; all in township q r.
containing, in all, 100 acse
situated in Booster pezieh
Also, one pony, two CO..
hogs, one buggy and hane
and harness, lot farming -.
bushels corn, so pounds r.
watch and household and 9
ture.
Terms of Sale Cash 4 y
ment or two-thirds there's
on a credit of twelve mola
to law. A. r. THO
Sheriff and ex-oficio y
Boz i
Benton, La, October
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Succession Notice.

Succession OF Chas. Mitchell, deceased.
In District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
Notice is hereby given that Bette
~ Mitchell has this day filed her ap-
phcation to be appointed administrator
OF the succession of Charles Mitchell.
deceased. Now, this is to admonish all
persons concerned, that if opposition be
not made thereto within the time pre-
scribed by law, the said applicant will
be appointed administrator of said sue
cession as prayed for.
Given under my official signature and
seal OF once, at Benton, La, on this,
the 9th day Of November, 1893.
B. A. KELLY, Clerk.
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Sheridan,
Stormer
Shreveport. VUWM
Syndic's sals

Syndic's Sale
s. w. Vance Va. His cr.a:.
W72. Second judicial DiS,;.s 7
Parish Of Bossier, Ia.
Py virtue of a commisuio. Z. Is
~ rected, from said honoessl =
| will sell, at public auction n r
OF the court house Of be-. "a,
the town OF Benton, On esi. n
vember 18th, A. d. 1899. -
usual hours of sale. ia fsIiss;.I
scribed property, surrendrsd II !
Vance to his creditors, iinst.
parish of Bossier, viz:
An undivided one-sixth M
lands known as C0uahatfa NH ~
Southwest quarter aud vest LsH n "a
quarter OF section q; west hslf y
quarter and east half Of nosthrss
and southwest quarter; ven Nj M
quarter Of section 26, townahir 9 S
containing in all 81 acres. anor. p H.
A like interest in lands kpors I.
lands, viz: West half Of nosifs,7 +
east half Of northwest -qsssiee,
quarter, northwest quarter ~ 49,
southeast quarter Of section {. t1Ss
range Ia, containing in IN u IA
Ut less.
A like interest in 40 acres ID aeall.l
hip q, range -, lying wcat a Skn;s
Arkansas road. known o. the PsrsS
A like interest in the soath haHai1
quarter and northeast Qnafter ~
quarter Of section Is, townahis b
known as the Tate land al -;
,cres, more or less
A like interest in the north ~ u
half Of southwest quarter; nsttheSi'
# southeast quarter ard ~ MI
# southwest quarter Of seeeia 7.
acres sold Sam StrOy-sud ssalkrS1l
# section 8, township q, saam n
,alf of northeast quarter ef sss1in 1
ship y, range IA; contsinipr g a
n less.
A like interest in Hilvae DeanrSi
'ween Collinsbnrg aud Gilnss. r.
# southeast gnarterof soctisa q =
.outhwest quarter Of sectivs = p
nd west half Of the uOsthNnl =
lection Is, township ", rsnes 4
more or less. together with "a Il
md improvements on said hn1a
An undivided oue-Hiifh in1e3et =
., township 20. range Il, II ~
Inarter of southeast qliastse, 60
he town of Benton.
An undivided One-fhifd intenf
= and 48 in the town Of 0iImss
An undivided one third isa1l(
iOrtheast quarter Of s0uthWaGg -
iaf Of northeast quarter ~ ~
'ontheast quarter, ssction -
ange IT,
The southeast quarter 81 auefbu
md the west half Of southcast eaul
u. township %, range 10.
The northwest, quarter a ~
quarter and the sOutbeast qan[
'outhwest quarter, section 1, o.
range Is.
The northwest quarter Il III
quarter, the south half Of H. -
ter of section -, and tbe -
northeast quarter Of sectipa q =
range II.
The northwest quarter u H.
quarter Of section Is, township q
aud the east half of ths seutke19
section %, township q, ranep Is q
Terms Of Sale-Caeh, &
PETER J. TRIM
October 2. $780, noy16
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Real Estate AGENT.

Turing my twelve years experience il
~ the real estate business I have
made a great many sales. My facilities
for selling property at this time are bet
ter than they have ever been. I have
correspondents in the North and West
who come in contact with parties wish
ing to make purchases. / prefer to han
die large tracts of timbered lands, but
can also give attention to good farm
lands. Should you need my services
address me VIC. PERRIN.
118 Texas Street. Shreveport. La
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Capt. G. G. Dennison is well known all
over Africa as commander of the forces
that captured the famous rebel Galishe.
Under date Of November 4, 1897, from
vryburg, Bechuanaland, he wsites:
Before starting on the last campaign I
bought q quantity OF Chamberlain
Colo, Cholera and and Diarrhoea Rem
edy, which used myself when troubled
with bowel complaint, and had given to
my men, and in every case it proved most
beneficial" For sale by all druggists.
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500 Reward,

Nhe Police Jury Of Bossier parish will
u pay to any person $1O6 who viii
furnish evidence for the arrest and con-
viction of any one selling intoxicating
liquors without license to sell same. and
in violation Of their said ordinance.
ELS. DORTCH, President Of P.J
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Election Proclamation

csoVUOU 6GVCl9mNttOUs
Ssae Of Losisiana-Pdrish Of Bossier
IT E. S. Dorteh, president of the police
IL jury Of Bossier parish, La, by viz
tue Of the authority vested in me as
such, do hereby declare, that after a
careful compilation by the police jury,
duly assembled, of the vote cast at an
election held in ward two of Bossier par
ish, on September Is, 1899, to take the
sense of the voters on the question OF
the sale OF intoxicating vel non, it was
found that there were 81 votes cast
against the sale of intoxicating liquors
and 10 for it.
Wherefore, herewith declare said
election to pc against the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors in said ward, and publish
this, my proclamation, in accordance
Herewith.
This done and signed officially, at my
ofhco, in Benton, La, October 10, 1859.
E. S. DORTCH, President p. J.
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Take Notice.

Come one has been trespassing on the
~ grounds belonging to the Fair AS
ISOLATION, and some OF the property of
the Association is missing therefrom,-
This Is to warn all that trespassers will
be prosecuted to the full extent of the
law. C. II. IRON,
Managing Secretary.
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In the great book of nature
November is now engaged in
turning the leaves, much to the
edification of the beauty loving
part of the public.
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This is to notify the public that our
cattle are branded F on the right side.
We have lost a few and viii pay suitable
reward Tor their return to our plantation.
]. n. + w. L. Foster.
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A noble nature yearns and
strives ceaselessly for the things
that feed the mind, the heart and
the conscience. -Spaulding,
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It viii be found better to fight
the opposition than to knife others
Of the Democratic faith.
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Homestead Entry No. 1928.
Department of the Interior, !
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,

1.sa10 0a1100 1U 1%eS0CIHGOCHe5, Id,
November 4, 1899. J
Notice is hereby given that the follow
~ ing named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port OF his claim, and that said proof will
be made before the Clerk of the District
Court, at Benton, La, on December is,
1899, viz: Homestead Entry No. 1928
Nelson Tansey-for the east half of east
half Of section 2, township 10 North,
range IL West Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Henry
Baily, Dan Porter, Dennis Headley.
Jack Anderson, of Allentown P. O.. IA.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
November 8, 1899. dec ii
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The Democratic party can al
ways be trusted. Itnever breaks
it's promise.
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I have for sale lot OF hay tools, cul-
ivators, etc. Some are almost as good
as new. It you want cheap tools write to
me. w. L. FOSTER, Shreveport.
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Nearly all the omnibus horses
in London are imported from the
United States and Canada.
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The man who seeks to use q
political party to secure personal
revenge gets his just deserts
when he is buried in the debris.
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Dentistry.

DR.. T. M. Comegys, Office in the new
Cooper Brothers building, second floor;
Shreveport.
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Official.

VMVX04B
On motion and second, thief oil
lowing ordinance was passed:
An Ordinance to amend and re-
enact section four (4) of an orr
dinance providing for the con-
struction, maintenance and re-
pair of the Public Roads and
Bridges in and for Bossier par
ish in accordance with Article
291 of the Constitution of 1898,
passed by the Police Jury of
Bossier parish, La, on July 7th.
1893.
Be it Ordained by the Police
Jury of Bossier Parish, That
section four az of an ordinance
providing for the construction,
maintenance and repairs of the
public roads and bridges in and
for Bossier parish, in accordance
with Article POI of the Constitu-
ton of 1898, passed July Z, 1893,
be amended and re- enacted so as
to read as follows:
Section 4. Be it further Or
dained, That if any party SUBJ
ject to per capita tax under this
ordinance shall fail to pay the
same to the Sheriff and Tax Col
lector on or before the list day of
January of each year, he shall be
considered a delinquent, and the
Sheriff and Tax Collector shall
give him written notice of said
delinquency by postal card adj
dressed to him at his postoffce as
shown by the per capita tax roll
furnished by the Parish Assessor,
for which he shall be entitled to
collect from said delinquent the
sum of ten cents; and that, if af-
ter thirty days from date of said
notice, said delinquent shall not
have paid said per capita tax and
cost, it shall be declared a INSIDE.
meanor on his part, and he shall
be subject to indictment by the
Grand Jury of said parish. or bill
of Information by the District
Attorney, to represented before
the District Court of said parish,
and upon conviction shall be fined
in a sum of not less So so, nor
more than S. 90, and all cost of
prosecution, and in default of the
payment of fine and cost he shall
be sentenced to work upon the
public roads of the parish under
its Superintendent two days for
each dollar of the fine and cost.
Provided that this amendment of
said section four az shall in no
wise effect the legality or force of
said section four as now in force,
or relieve any violators of said
section from the penalties already
incurred Hereunder; provided,
further, that this amendment take
effect from and after it's promul-
cation. E. s. DoRTcH,
President Police Jury.
B. R. NASH, Clerk Police Jury.
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Let your life be q record of
generous deeds.
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A. j. Murn,

4 ttorney at Law, Benton, La. Will
"A practice in the courts Of Bossier
and adjoining parishes.
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A slow start and a poor one al
that, always loses the race.
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Hencetorth and forevermore-
Democracy for Democrats.
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BENTON, LOUISIANA,
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1899.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

TICK
FOR JUDGE,
1T. WATKINS.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
T. T. LANDl
FOR STATE SENATOR,
E.S DORTCH.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,
L. T. SANDERS.
w. H. McCLENAGHEN.
FOR SHERIFF,
A. r. THOMPSON.
FOR CLERK,
b. A. KELLY.
FOR CORONER,
H. NELSON.
WARD /.
FOR POLICE JUROR,
T. w. HOLMES.
FOR JUSTICE PEACE,
j.. C. BELL.
FOR CONSTABLE,
H. T. CAHILL.
WARD2.
FOR POLICE JURORS,
]. C. LOGAN.
r. J. TIDWELL.
FOR JUSTICE PEACE,
r. G. STINSON.
FOR CONSTABLE,
N. A. ARNOLD.
WARD 8.
FOR POLICE JUROR,
J. A. FORD.
FOR JUSTICES PEACE,
]. G. ALLEN.
J.B. DURBIN.
FOR CoNsTABLEs,
w. C.. MEARES.
s. r. STAYHAN.
WARD 4.
FOR POLICE JUROR,
N. w. CASON.
FOR JUSTICE PEACE,
F. r. GARRETT.
FOR CONSTABLE,
j. ]. ALBUMS.
WARD 5.
FOR POLICE JUROR,
]. T. MANRY.
FOR JUSTICE PEACE,
Up. GLEASON.
FOR CONSTABLE,
T.W. HEATH.
WARD 6.
FOR POLICE JUROR,
G. D. SANDIDGE.
FOR JUSTICES PEACE,
J. N. BRYAN.
n. BARNACASTLE.
FOR coNsTABLEs,
w. M. MORROW.
J. w. ONEAL.
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The mass Of men ask not char.
ity, but Justice.
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Z. Z. Land,
\ ttorney at Law, Benton, La. Will
IA practice in the courts Of Bossier
and adjoining parishes.
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GEO. D. ALEXANDER,
Parish Surveyor,
BENTON, :: LOUISIANA.
nfice with Hon. B. A. Kelly, in the
" court house. Applications for sur
veys, if addressed in care OF Mr.. Kelly,
will be forwarded to any part of the par
ish in which may be surveying.
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DIR. r. H. BLACKMAN.
DRUGGIST,
PLAIN DEALING, LA.
nealer in Drugs, Patent Medicines,
c5o sGssp pska dgsss Stationery s and
Oils, Varnishes, Sponges, Brushes and
Fancy and Toilet Articles.
Agent for Lowney's and MINES fine
box candies, chocolates and bon bons.
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Joannes Smith,
\ ttomey at Law, Benton, Bossier par
II ish, Louisiana.
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@. @. HARDMAN.
Wholesale and.
......-retail dealer in
Lumber, Shingles, Sash,

noors, Blinds and General House
IL Furnishing Goods. Office and
salerooms corner Of Spring and Crock
EFT streets; Lumber Yard corner of Lake
and Mcneil streets,
SHREVEPORT, LA.
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HUNTER BROTHERS,
Crocers,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
and dealers in
Grain, Hay and Feed Stuff. Cos and
" Cos Levee street, Shreveport, La.
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Married with u Bump.

The marriage customs of the Negulos
are peculiar. The young man who
seeks a bride first obtains the favor of
her parents and then pursues her,
catching her in his arms. She breaks
loose and runs and does not yield until
he has caught her several times. Final
~ he leads her in triumph to her home.
Here her father drags the youth up a
ladder to her floor of their hut. The
mother drags up the maiden. They
are then made to kneel, and the ia
Their pours over them q cocoanut she'll
Aful of water. He then bumps their
heads together, and the ceremony is
completed. They spend their honey
moon in the depths of the mountains
and for five days and nights are lost
to sight, after which they come back
to everyday life.
There is another marriage custom
which is worth describing. Instead of
1.-THE youth and maiden being dragged
Rup the hut ladder they are made to
3climb two saplings that grow near
each other. Then an elder of the group
grasps the saplings and draws them
together until the heads of the young
couple touch, with u K1--as,r a bump,
according to the force used. This
makes them man and wife.-Forum.