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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25
PRESENTS FROM OVER THE SEA.


1t is the expectation Of national treas
ury officials that the government will
receive an import duty Of at least $50
coo upon Christmas gifts sent from
abroad to relatives and friends in this
country. These membranes are not
all <he silks and lace3 Of France, the
works of art Of Italy, nor the wines OF
the Eline valley, nor yet the strong to-
Eacco OF tie Turkish provinces Or Of
Egypt, or the fragrant teas OF Japan or
China, or the spices Of the South Seas,
or the coffee of Java or Borneo or Mex
100. Incermingled with these things
from every land and every cline are
the fre-h plum buildings Of England,
the fragrant sausage5, cheese and
sauer-kraut Of Germany, the solid cab
tage Of the Low Countries, and with
these edibles come are dainty china cf
Dresden and the creations Of the pct
ter's are from Limoges. These gifts
from abroad are as varied IS the Or
dinaIy mind can conceive of, yet all are
welcome and will help to swell the vol
ume Of Christmas cheer to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25
Looking W

Detroit Journal
The autobarTow.' explained the
citizen Of the year 2050 A. D.. has al
most entirely superseded the wheel
barrow. W-heelbarrows are very lit
tie used now, except in the payment Of
election bets"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25
The Registers Idea.

New York World.
There will not be many Cudahy kid
~rappings before either the laD viii
have to be changed to make the levy
inc of ransome by thre3ts OF muir e-
o. turture punishable with dea.h. o.
else Judge Lynch viii be heard from.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25

Detroit Free Press.
KATE wouldn't marry him if he
were the last man on earth.
Jane-I would.
Kate-Wkat fore, I'd like TO know?
Jane-Oh, just to spite all the other
women.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25

The United States gunboat Annapolis
is the latest war vessel to meet with
mishap. She went ashore near Nor
folk, but luckily tugs were able to
pull her off.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25
Not Happy.

Wa<hir-foa Post.
The Kentucky Republicans and the
anti-Goebel Democrats are not dwell
ing together so tremendously as they
formerly did. Nothing fails like fail
IRE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25

What England needs in South Africa
ic a regiment for every one hunderd
and sixty acres Of Boer territory. with
pIenty o. mounted men to keep the
communications open. Upon such a
basis there might be p%redecated d
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25

According to Griggs, territory coded
20 or otherwise acquired by the United
States is foreign. The Griggs idea is
the raductio ad absurdum OF Constitu-
ti1nal law.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25
III NEW APPORTIoNMENT BILL.

This is how the various States will
stand in the House of Representatives,
under the proposed Hopkins bill, fav-
orably reported by the Census Commit
tee, as compared with the present di-
vision Of Representatives:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25

The Christmas shopper is out of the
push"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25

Why doesn't some foreign no5lemal
marry a peaniless American girl, just
for a charge?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25

We insisted on the open door to
China, But close u own door to
China. This is the modern and civil
iAed way OF doing things.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25

Pity the world was not at peace this
natal day of the Prince of Peace.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25

Wife-Charley, what would Pu like
to have for Christmas?
Husband-Er-well, buy lnine. ;.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25
Pres Pro
Pres Pro-
eDt nOSpd

1t will be noticed that the bill places
the total membership unchanged.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25
THE yOTE OF THE STATE

The Register this morning presents
the complete official vote of West vir-
ginia for President, Governor, Audi
tor, Treasurer, supsr<ptendent of
Schools. Attorney General and su-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25
The Iryst.
And there is only a step to YOU.

I shall wait for you where / stand
Looking into the opening view,
Unless YOU have gone to the selfsame
land,
And there is only a step to vow.
You might be tempted TO stray from me.
TO follow the little face We missed.
Rut 7 would li~nger-ah. wait aud see
Knowing him somewhere warm and
kissed.
So I shall pray to go over first
M Cod will listen and let = be).
And then the newness OF it viii burst
on US both together. yOu and me-.
POST WHEELER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25

How would it do to say hat one of
the "principies of true Democracy" is
a continued insistance OF a lower tar
if?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25

With 1882 deaths from street car ac-
cident= in a single year, Pennsylvania
undoubtedly holds that undesirable
record.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25
THE CONGRESSIONAL VOTE.

The ofnci"I Returns of the Ballots as for Consressmen il h Four
districts
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25

Now for a day Of solid rest, enjoy
mont the giving of gifts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-25

For President. Debs. Social Labor. received 2S6 votes
The total vote for President was 220,6}9, and for 6oNeEho
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-22

Correspondence OF the Argus.
Elizabeth Reese, OF Feli5wsyillc, Is cali
ing on her many friends in this neighborhood
Miss Stella Stewart, Of near the snider
Church, is visiting relatives and friends in
this vicinity.
john G. shaaer made flying trip to
Grafton last Friday, returning home Sat
urday evening.
Madison White, Of near here, moved last
Monday into ihc house vacated by Mrs.
rrcketi, who moved to Kiugwood
We haze good joke on the mail carrier
from Mason,own 20 Kingwood. but please
excuse as this Time; SIC may some time in
The near future inform your readers and tell
them al abOat it.
Ms. J j.. squires has been quite poorly
for some time with ia grippe and pneumonia
fever, bat under tac shlIfh treatment Of
~ u. ~ showalts Of Kingwood, we are
glad Co report her some better at this writing.
Presiding Elder Davis. Of the u. -.
church, held quarterly meeting services at
Millerspou on Saturday and Sunday. Feb.
rHary 10th and RITA. This charge has been
without g pastor for some limo, but Rev.
Davis bias promised 20 send ihem preacher
some time next month ioake charge Of the
work.
lt has been reported that family living
near here. Gre 10 almost destitute circum
stances Wc pity ihc children and il IS not
right 70 iet ihem snasr on account Of their
father, who is too internal Icy % work n
Co.'s gentleman would sci "a notice from the
proper authorities 90 go 60 work or ths
children w9uld b.. taken away from them
and furnished i'atIe homes. ID would eer
iainIy have Iis e1ec, and me tae wishes Of
some of Gus citizens
iESNw NAY
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-22

Corres poudencc OF THO Argos.
We noticed The smiling face Of Bert Col
iius in This community last week
Dora Collins returned home last Thursday
from visit over in Pennsylvania
J. w. Wheeler and son. Roy was visiting
al Clifton last Saturday and Sunday
Miss Clara Collins. Of Point Marion. IS
visiting Der sister MIS-. W ~. Wolfe.
mr John Collins. who has been sick for q
few days, ws are glad 90 note is recovering.
p. falkeaBioc, of Masontowa, pa..
was visiting ihe parental roof Saturday and
Sunday last
Naylor Martin, who has been driving
coke 90 fairchance, was visiting friends DOE
This community Jas, week.
w. 50 Wolfe. Walter Collins, a. S. Me-
Nair and j q speelman attended the sale
over in fayeue county, Ia. lasi Thursday
One Of our champion hunters says he saw
Bare tracks near John Collinss last Monday
morning. Farmers fake good care of your
lambs, especially the pets
kAWHIFr
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-22
Followoyille

Cores poudence Of The Argus.
Miss Maggie Kercheyal has returned from
Tuouelton.
GUY Baker has been working n, ae,,vv,ll.
for some weeks
r p.,..
,.s,aa.. -. "
''s, ''"'io'' returned 10 her nome al
u'u''''"' saturday
Earnest Watson is at Horton. where he
has secured situation.
Mrs Cora Lawrancc is The guest of her
sister, Mrs. /. X. Shay.
Frank Kerebsval Of Austen was visiting
relatives here. recently
a.,
.;.,,;., ~. -. ''"' =
..
"''' zee ana Iam'iy OF the west End
are visiting relatives mere
Benz. T. Woodland made business trip
to TauneIion, Wednesday.
Frank IIauaway, Of runuelton, spent Sun.
day with parents near here.
Deputy Sheriff Harvey was over TO New
burg last week on business.
Joseph r. Ellis Of York Run, vas the
guest Of John Lynch last week.
George shahan and Link Wolf left for
Dry Fork, TO work on a saw mill.
Miss Ona Hundly, Of Evansville, was
visiting friends IN town las, week.
John HuGmaI, Of Marques, passed
through town Wednesday, ca route to ruu-
Melton.
John shaw has moved his saw mill near
Dry Fork where he has 6ne body Of
timber
Mrs. Eunce Purcell was called 20 th1
bedside of her father Nh. u. r. Kcuhewl
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-22
'respondence O The Argus.

@AAAA6nkaNl4AC.
Correspondence Of The Argus
w II. McNnigh, was IN town Monday.
Jared Feather Is carrying the mail this
week
Alf sisler was business e.Iler in town
Monday
Mart Nlay6eld returned home Saturday
from Cans, Ia,
Miss Ada sniaer was a, Kiugwood last
Saturday week
Rev (. c. Martin is hauling fencing
from Vance Grahams
Miss Sadie Fhend was the gocs, Of Miss
Enla Menifec, Sunday.
M. shearor and daughter will star, for
Baltimore in few days.
Rev. Henry Friend preached very able
sermon last Sunday morning.
Ii. l.. Rodeheayer and +. w. wech were
calling on friends here sunday.
Corporal Reed weIcb and Clifford FREUD
were at Terra Alta last Friday.
Raymond Rodeheaver and family were
the guests of William Garner last week.
Miss Isa Bishop aud wayman McGnns
were the guests Of Spencer Crane. Sunday
Miss Jane Melzler and Mrs. X. l., Al.
brigh, were the guests Of friends in ST. Joe,
Thursday.
Mr. aud Mrs. H. C. Bccrbower and
daughter Gerde were visiting friends at
Lcnox, Sunday.
Clifford Friend, Ray snidc,, Robert May
field aud o. A. Besrbower were at Terra
Alta, recently.
Mr. Ami Egerly aud wife and Mr.. Charles
Wolf and Miss May Morgan, of Kingwood,
Were the guests ofMiss Eta Bishop, Sunday
Isaac sheare aud sisters. Misses Nina
Annie and Esther and Katie Faulkner and
Reed WEIGH spent Sunday al J. H. welche's
Mr.. and Mrs shipley Pulaa were at
Kingwood. Saturday and Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Bishop were at the county seat last
Thursday.
Mr. Charlie Smith died AZ his home near
the Crane school house, Friday evening,
February 10Th. Ills death was the result
of wound ia the head received some time
last fall lie was a mernber Of Co. II,
Second w. Va, and was honorcd aud re-
speeted bg all who knew him. lie was
twenty.cight years old and leaves young
wife and small child. lie was ;he son Of
Henry Smith, Of ST. Joe The bereavcd
family have TIE sympathy Of the whole
/ community.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-22
Deaths Doings.

Charles IL Smith at his resi-
dence fcb. IS, 1900 at 1880 p. % Aged
~ years, q months and IS days
re leaves wife and one child 20 mourn
their loss The memory sermon mas preach
cd by the writer on Sunday 18Th o. rf
O'Clock a. ia q, Mi Carmel church. rhcfa
were quite q crowd Of people ia attendance.
and seemingly ihe majority Of those present
were synmlhz for ibc bcrcf, wife and
child Of ODE deceased. After which hs rc
mains were inferred Is ,he cemetery or, .hc
farm % Zaoa smith
The deceased was soldier in the Spanish
american Ws SIC o5sycd tie oal Of ihe
Chief Executive 81 ihese Unncd sisres
which hc should have much credit for having
done So. While engaged 80 tss ervics If
ihe United STATES he bad severe spell of
typho.d fever bs recovered from ths spell
Of sickness and was able 90 discharge the
dn'le. Of soldier aean Afa having re-
cc'scd DIS discharge from Che army ho came
bone io BE- family again, and hss been at
a homc SINCE That time fas September
while in t woods hunting he mei Gun
auI 'he heecnpin wae hioan oatof Che qrr
striking iin in ife forehead and frae,urinr
m etl which resulted FRI hi death. ex
tend my neaftllif sYmpihics to bc wife.
c1il ana feiaiive of lhe deceased in ths
thtif sad bereavement
May God bless them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-22
BLOSSOM
tsnn AnotherJ

tRlilt Ah'AHtIsl
q ID Gale now spends his evenings at
Samuel Eyerly's.
O. a. Dill, Of Reedsyillc, was a business
caller here, las, Saturday.
G. a. Smith and n. J. Cress made a BUSH
ness trip 10 Morganiown, last Friday.
Some Of the two faced people Of this com
munity arc having gay time these evenings.
Mrs. Leslie Molisee and little daughter
Gertrude were the guests Of o. a. Skaters,
Sunday
Christopher Gale sod fine hors, one day
last week to D. a. Hartley, of Masontown.
The price paid was $500
The surrounding cniiy is thick with
measics al present as snow binds and they
seem 70 be much easier caught.
Samuel EVERY returned home last Friday
from oliphoui, Pa, where he has been work.
ing the past fall and winter. Sam says
times are good
We arc sorry TO note that those on the
sick iisf are no better at this writing. Mrs.
Elizabeth ShaGer Mrs Amos Gale and the
little daughter Of J. A. Cress slia remain
very poorly.
Several Of our young folks attended the
social given az Lewis Rohrs on last Thurs
day night and oil report a good time Those
that attended from here were Misses Hattie
Moiisee, bessie MayGeid, Eta shaaer and
Mcssrs Aif and Done White, OHie MayGeld,
Fri and Mart Gale CAproiIA.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-22

Neffes noAuoncc ~ the Argus
John Shaasr was AT Grafton saturday on
business.
orsa Watson has bsea ga ,hs SICK rs, Tor
several days past
Miss Josephine Kceloyer is staying in
Kiogwood this winter.
The weather bureau man is certainly a
conspicuous Inquire in high life.
MIS- John SKATER is s,ill quite poorly aud
with no, much hope OF recovering.
J. sanford Dunn was leasing coal last
week for a company in pennsylvania,
George Cooke, Of Grafton, was in our
mids, las, week, selling sewing machines.
Mrs Katie Watson, WHO has been on the
sick lis' for some time, is some better at this
writing.
The man who thinks he knows ii all. us.
oally marries a woman who eau teach him a
lot more
MIR w. II. Mcnear has been very low for
some time with kidney trouble and is slowly
recovering.
Ross Core attended the funeral Of his
aunt Mrs. William l.oar. OF Laurel Point,
las, Sunday.
George X. Over6cld, of Montana, and his
brother, John Ovcr6eld, of Grafton, ate out
on yisi, with relatives near this place.
Mrs. Elizabeth whccleris so much better
that She is able 10 be CA, again. She was
confined all fall and winter to her room
Claud Wheeler, Of Fairmon,, was visiting
relatives here for several days last week.
Everybody was glad to see him back again
William Gutherie left some time ago for
Delaware, where he goes to sell school sup
plies for some firm. Success to you MIR
Gwherie.
Our handsome friend Frank Watson, OF
Monongah, arrived here several days past,
and isa welcome visitor with his many
friends here.
II. Z. Fepoey, John cleayer and Walter
lou are working at Shinsion, Harrison
county. They report plenty of work and
good wages,
Mes. Lloyd Squires has been very sick
for some time with pneumonia fever and is
reported no better. Or. Showalter. of
Kingwood, the attending physician.
Patton Brown and Delmer Brown have
gone TO Monougah and are now in the coal
mining business. Also Alonzo Brown is
working in the coal mines in Pennsylvania.
The Fairfax school taught by Miss Julia
duddleson, has been suspended for several
weeks on account of measles Miss Huddlc.
son is not able to resume her work at school.
d. G. Nucc, Of Morgan,own, has been
here for some time taking orders for the
Citizens Wholesale supply Company,
Columbus, Ohio lie has taken quite q
number Of orders.
What ON earth has become Of simple
Susan" and "lIelgremite." Il wonld bc
well for them to make i, known where the,
arc keeping themselves Now, wake up,
grab your pens aud ipt and q great big piec,
Of paper aud write something for I'm
ARGUS, the best paper in the county. Now
let us read from your able pens again
ELLA REE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-22
From another corrosnnnhent

From another CORRESPONDENT
Sicighing is the order of the day.
Valentine day Of 1900 is pas, and gone.
The sick around here are still no better.
think we will have a wedding to report
soon.
J. w. Mellses has gone to onphan,, Pa,
to work.
q. c. Burke is havinga tussel with the
measles.
D. NJ. White was calling on Lonnie Rohr
Saturday and sunday.
+. o. shaaer has been a, Morgan,own the
past week on business.
Rev. Skinner preached splendid sermon
at M. Zion last Sunday.
J. o. Jenkins, Of Hudson. was visiting al
+. Q. Shaaer's last Monday.
Grant Watson the undertaken Of Mason
town, was here last Thursday on business.
Merchan, G.. w Rohr made flying trip
10 Mofgantown last week. George is a
hustler from way back.
Mrs. George Kgcr, Of Morgan,own, was
called 10 The bedside of her mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth shaiter, who still continues poorly.
NJ. Blaney, Of Cans. Pa, who has been
here the past few days visiting relatives, was
called home by the sudden illness Of his wife,
who is very low with lung fever.
BLOSSOM.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-22

All parties having claims against thc cs
tate OF 'he late Samuel M Martin, are here
~ notified Co present the same 90 thc under
signed fof settlement and persons indebted
tn thc estate must come forward 90 once and
settle boz Order io save COSTS
CYaC, III. MARrfN. Admir-.
kinawood ~. va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-22
, OUR COUNTY NEWS. Z
Roar


Correspondence Of The ArgN.
Miss Meuie cale is ugA, poorly a, this
writing.
chris,oPher Gale sold sOe mare to
/ Charley Steward las, week.
Levi Grea,housc has been getting on,
eFess.'ies for Ell'oa Jenkins.
70. Shaasr vas attending The Ghbbie
case q MoTgan,own las, week.
Winter has come IN realty. The ground
hos Is i'ilieg hs nission jus, now.
A. X. Jenkins's little boy has pneumonia
fever. pr. coban IS attending HIM
w. A. shaaer and George w Rohr made
a Dying trip 20 Norgau,own, yesterday.
Hiram Mention had William Groves
arrested Monday for taking two dollars
from him.
Mis-. Amos Gale has been poorly for some
time with lung trouble. Or. Cobun is The
physician in charge
Calvin Groves, Henry Shaffer and Emorj
Gale have been hauling lumber to the Beaver
Hole for sam Lyons.
Harrison Gale, Of Valley Point. was here
to see Mrs. Amos Gale, who has been very
poorly for the pas, week or ten days.
The li,ile daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
\. cress has been very low with brain fever,
butwe arc glad 10 say she is much better at
this writing
John O. Jenkins Of Hudson, passed
through here yesterday on his way home
from Morgantown, where he had been at.
tending the Gribble forgery case.
Wait Radabaugh's found their three
month old baby dead ia the bed Saturday
moraing. Funeral was preached at Mt.
Zion yesterday Sunday NJ II o'clock a. m.
by Rev, G. w. Skinner, after which the &c
mains were laid TO rest in the Gale grave
yard.
SFr.noM SrpN
The Somerset reporter., 1900-09-06
Brighton.

Timothy Pike and daughter Of Corn
willie were 10 town, Thursday.
Mrs. A. H. Clark has gone to Boston
for visit of three weeks.
James York went to Dexter, Thurs
day, to visit his brother, who is very
sick.
Clarence Hayden and wife of East
Madison visited at @. l.. Hayden's,
saturday and Sunday.
John johnson of Sangerville is visiting
NJ o. ID. Forbuss.
Mrs. Abbie Bowker and Mrs. Lillian
sanford of Foxcroft were the guests OF
Mrs. G. L. Hayden, the past week.
s. T. Walker went to Skowhegan,
saturday.
Charlie Hayden of Sangerville was In
town, Thursday, on his way to East
Madison.
Ora HAYDEN went to Lakewood camp
meeting, Friday. ON his wheel, and re-
turned, Saturday night.
Perlev Bryant and Perley Goodrich
returned home, Thursday, fromS Blanch-
ard, where they have been at work for
the past few weeks.
Mrs. F. A. B. Hayden went to Sanger.
vile, Wednesday, to care for her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ernest Fowler, who Is quite
sick. II
The Somerset reporter., 1900-09-06

II starks was In town.

J. p. Frederic Of Starks was In town,
Sunday.
Mrs. Ed. Walton Ia visiting her sister
In New Hampshire.
Miss Cora Wood returned to Boston,
Monday, after weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. Frederic Of Boston
are visiting friends In town.
Mrs. G. s. Morse visited her sister,
Mrs. w. Fl. Varney In Lyman, last week.
The ball game, Saturday, between the
MERGERS and Norridgewocks resulted
with score of 81 to II in favor of the
Norridgewocks.
C. W. Morse Ia teaching school 10
Norridgewock.
All the schools In town commenced,
Monday, with the exception Of the viii
lsge and free high school, both Of which
will commence, Monday, Sept. 10. The
high school will be holden 10 the lower
room of the U. o. G. C. hall. M
The next meeting of Sandy River
Grange will he held, Saturday evening,
september s, with the following pro-
grsmme: Reading, Mrs. Rose Wade ;
solo, George Wood; reading, Fred Cut
ting; reading, Bertha Smith; solo, Mrs.
Carrie L. Allen; reading, Mrs. Nettie
George; music, Grange choir; solo,
Maud Varney. A
The Somerset reporter., 1900-09-06
The Sin Eater.

One of the most important figures at
q Gaelic funeral Of the old style is the
sin eater. 1t falls to his lot to con-
sumo all the sins resting on the soul of
the dead. and thereby enable the latter
to rest easy In his grave.
In remote Wales and the highlands
of Scotland a funeral Is not always
complete without this functionary. He
Is necessarily a poor, unfortunate per
son, for under happier circumstances
he could not be persuaded to accept the
responsibility of his post, and his part
In the ceremony is taken seriously by
himself aud everybody else.
A loaf of bread and n jug of beer are
laid upon the corpse. These are sym
bollc of sins committed during life.
The sin eater Is introduced and with
much solemnity eats the bread and
drinks the beer. AS he Is frequently a
hungry man with a well developed
taste for malt liquors, the part Is usual
" played with zest little out of keep
Ing with the dreadful nature of the
obligation assumed, for 1t is firmly be-
lIeved that In thus eating and drinking
the sin eater actually burdens his soul
with the sins Of the deceased.-kansas
City Independent