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Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
MARRIAGE IN MEXICO,
How the Engagement and Wedding
Ceremonies Are Celebrated

How the Engagement and Weddins
Ceremonies Are Celebrated.
The Mexican people are hospitable to
a fault, always welcoming their friends
even though they have not enough to
sat themselves. And they religlousiy
visit the sick, including those who
have contagious diseases. They are al
so addicted to public social functions.
the invarlable mode of entertainment
being the dance. They are fond of mu-
sic, though not proficient in the art of
making it, probably more from lack of
opportunity than from lack of capac-
ity. The violin and guitar are the usual
instruments of music, the repertory of
the local musicians being usually linn
ited to few tunes which are in equal
demand for the dance and for the fu-
neral
One of the most interesting and beau
bful OF the social functions is the prem
dorio When a young man wishes to
Macy lie asks for the girl of his choice
of the parents, not of the girl herself,
and If she is given the prendorio at
once follows, ushered in by shooting
and. demonstrations of joy. The bride
anR bridegroom are publicly presented
to their future parents-in-law, after
which the company pass in procession
in front of the couple, each one drop
ping piece of money into the hands
of the bride. Then follows the inevita-
BILE dance. This public betrothal is con-
sidered almost as binding as marriage,
and l have heard of but one instance
In which the compact was not kept, the
recreant bridegroom in that case being
visited with ostracism. The betrothal
is usually followed by marriage Just as
soon as the services of the priest can
be secured. The marriage ceremony is
followed by feast more notable for
the abundance of things to drink than
for things to eat and by the usual
dance. Indeed the festivities are often
prolonged for several nights after the
wedding Southern Workman.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
influence of sainte-Beuve.

Sainte-Beuve is the foremost literary
critic of the nineteenth century in the
influence he has eXerted upon his fel-
lows. In a very real sense Matthew
Arnold in England and Taine in
France are his disciples, or at least he
is their literary ancestor. They de-
rive from him, and the doctrines they
have made explicit are often implicit
in him. The part of Taine's critical
theory which has withstood the test of
time is that which Taine acquired from
Sainte-Beuve, and not a few of the
points which Arnold pressed insist
emily on the attention of all who read
English he took over from his French
predecessor. There are no real critics
of literature of our time, from Mr.
James in America to NJ. Brunetiere in
France, who have not come under his
spell at some period of their own de-
velOpment and who have not sharpened
their own vision by more or less de-
liberate application of the methods
of e-Beuve.-Brander Matthews in
Century.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
THE CHRYSANTHEMUM.

The first chrysanthemum show was
held in Norwich, England, in 1929.
The Philadelphia Horticultural socie-
ty held the first chrysanthemum show
in the United States in 1888.
The first chrysanthemums brought to
Europe were taken from China by skip
pers of the tea trading ships.
After the chrysanthemum is potted
leave it for little time in the shade.
Then give it all the sun that is possible
The chrysanthemum was introduced
into England 200 years ago from Chi
ma. 1t was grown first in Holland aft
er its emigration.
The chrysanthemum is one Of the
easiest of garden flowers to grow, but
it needs careful tending after it is
brought into the house in pots when
the frost comes.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
FAMOUS ENGLISH WELLS.
Some Whose Waters Are Charge
With Magic or Miraculous Power.

Some Whose Waters Are Charred
With Magic or Miraculous Power.
Though there are hundreds of wells
supposed to possess magical power
scattered all over England. the general
public is ignorant of their locality OF
the romantic stories connected with
each one. There may be a possible ex
ception in the well of st. Keyne, in
Cornwall, for Southey has made it fa.
nous in witty little poem. The mag
1c of its waters is such that the hus
band Or wife who drinks first from il
after leaving the altar will have the
upper hand over the mate for their
joint lives. The bride of whom Southey
tells us did not wait till after the mar
riage ceremony to pay a visit to the
we'll. but took the precaution of taking
a bottle with her to the church.
Another well, in MonmOuthshire.
which has a peculiar fascination for
the unmarried maidens is known is
the 'yirtuous we'll" For generations
the maidenS of that locality have ac-
credited it with marvellous powers in
forecasting their futures They have
only to drop a pebble into its water
and count the resultant bubbles. for
each bubble represents a month of
waiting for the day which will make
them brides. In order to propitiate
the genius which presides over the well
1t is necessary to decorate the bram-
bles which shade it with bits of white
cloth.
Then there are the so called holy
wells which have many medicinal vir-
tues. Such one is st. Winifred's, at
Holyweli, which is accredited with
cures that are almost miraculous. The
legend of its origin is a very pretty
one. 1t is said that twelve centuries
ago st, Winifred, the winsome daugh-
ter of a Welsh chief, was wooed by
Prince Caradoc, prince of ill repute.
She declined his persistent advances,
and at last he killed her in a fit of
rage. From the spot on which St
Winifred's lifeblood fell there gushed
forth stream of crystal water which
has worked miracles i'll her name for
so many centuries.
Practically all the ills to which the
flesh is heir can be cured by one or an
other Of these wells. st. Ninan's, in
Cornwall, is said to restore lunatics to
sanity, but the patient must be i'm
mersed in the water and held there I'M
til the breath has nearly left his body.
This seems heroic measure. But even
this is not so severe as the treatment
which must be endured if a mailman is
to be cured at Llandegla well, in
Wales, for after the victim is nearly
drowned he is trussed like a fowl and
laid under the communion table of the
church for the night.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17

TOM HAD PRESENTED MYRA WITH A GOLD
WATCH.
ket. He must have given it to the
girl-and if so he"-
Myra abruptly closed the case But
she could not shut out the face from
her mental vision.
She passed her evening rocking slow
ly in her chair, with magazine be-
tween her fingers, the gentle ticking of
the watch counting the passing hours.
That night she dreamed not of the
watch, but of life which the watch
typifed, and through the dream stalked
a man whose face was the face in the
watch,
She awoke a little after 6 to revel
in the delight of knowing the exact
hour and turning luxuriously over for
another fifteen minutes.
All day she thought about her Won
derful acquisition and smiled happily
to herself. The other girls noticed it
and twitted her in their good natured
if rather coarse way. Myra laughed,
but guarded her secret and hurried
home to pass another evening of de-
lightful possession Three days passed,
and, though the watch itself was Il
never failing source of delight, as the
actual realization of her dreams it was
the picture that crept into her heart.
She told her secrets to those honest
eyes and called him dear friend" He
seemed somehow to understand her
every whim.
"The whole world could trust you,
and-Td trust you absolutely" she told
him one night very softly. "The otlser
girl trusts you too? The other girl!
How sorry she must be to lose your
picture"
Then suddenly, without any warning,
Myra awoke to the truth. The watch,
the picture were not hers! She had no
right to keep them. She turned to the
window and looked drearily out over
the roofs of houses.
81 never thought of it, not once.
They're not mine. They are hers. Hers,
and l kept them. It's the same as
stealing. 1 never thought"
That noon she spent half an hour
running over newspaper tAles in the
library. She found the description n
the Lost and Found" column and
made note Of the address with eyes
grown misty.
She put off the evil day until Sunday
and decided to enjoy to the full her
last day Of the fairy gift which was to
vanish 80 soon. She slipped a narrow
black ribbon on the watch and reck-
lessly wore it all day. She did not
dare to look at 1t or exhibit it to the
girls, but the knowledge that it was
ticking steadily in her belt brought
comfort.
Can 1 see the lady-the one who
lost her watchf" she asked, and she
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
Half or Twn-thirds.

The bishop of Kensington at prize
distribution recently told of case in
which boy got the better of the ex
aminer. Suppose" asked the exam
liner, Il offered you half an orange and
two-thirds of an orange, which piece
would you take?? please, sir, the
half?' shouted the lad Stupid boyr'
exclaimed the examiner 81 shall put
q black mark against you for that"
Subsequently a deputation of scholars
waited on the examiner to convince him
that he was wrong. "Why am
wrong?" he inquired. Because Tom
my does not like oranges at ALL was
the conclusive answer-St. James Ga
Zette
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
Why Leaves Turn Brown.

The green matter in the tissues of a
leaf is composed of two colors, red and
blue. When the sap ceases to flow in
the autumn the natural growth of the
tree is retarded, and oxidation of the
tissues takes place. Under certain con
ditions the green of the leaf changes to
red. Under different aspects it takes
on yellow or brown hue The differ
ence in color is due to the difference in
combinations of the original constitu-
ents of the green tissues and to the
varying condition of climate, exposure
and soil. Naples and oaks have the
brightest color.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
Why He Studied Inv.

Il am going to study law" he an
nounced in decided tones.
''And practice it?'
"Oh, no."
"Then why study it?"
"Well, I've always been told that a
man never should sign document that
he does not thoroughly understand"
That, l believe. is generally consid
cred to be sound business principle"
"And I'm going to be thorough go
ing business man or know the reason
why"
"Well?"
"Well, I've just been looking over the
lease of my house. and it occurs to me
that if l study hard from now until
the lease expires I'll have a glimmer
ing idea what it's all about when l
have to sign another. What the agent
told me was signing could have been
put i'll 100 words; what | actually sign
ed amounted to about 1000 words, bad
ly tangled. I've either got to study law
or violate a great business principle"
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
Damages Enough.

There had been q railway collision
near Scottish country town, and an
astute local attorney had hurried to
the scene of disaster. Noticing an old
man with badly damaged head lying
on the ground, he approached him with
notebook in hand. How about dam
ages, my man?" he began. The In
jured man waved him off with the re-
mark: ma, ma; yell get nae damages
fac me. 1t wasna me that hit yer
bloomin' auld train"
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17

was at once shown into a room WIN
luxurious appointments. There was
log fire in the crate, with comfortable
lounging chairs and books In every
available space. 1t carried NIyra back
to those other days now dim in her
memory.
'You have found my watch? How
glad 1 amp The speaker came close
to Myra, with outstretched hands and
eager smile. She was as beautiful as
any of the women whom Myra served
during business hours.
The girl laid the watch in the others
hand. Surely with all Miss Shepherd
possessed she could have spared this
toy, but 1t was hers, and she must have
it.
"It was my mother's,' said Miss
Shepherd softly "That is why 1 can
not thank you enough. And you will
accept this little acknowledgement
she said, trying to press a roll of bills
into Myra's clenched hand
NO" said Myra. 'It's yours.
want nothing
DuI d llDeIdl IeWdIu.
"And 1 had it-all the week. The
watch was such good company" She
did not mention the picture.
And to all Miss Shepherds argu-
ments and entreaties Myra reiterated
mo" The picture held her firm. She
could not take the money for that.
In the end she allowed herself to
be persuaded to remain until the rain
ceased and to drink cup of tea.
Here's Tom. You must meet himw
exclaimed her hostess proudly as the
door swung open and there entered the
original of the photograph.
One look from Myra, and then her
others discussed the watch and its re-
covery. At first Myra could scarcely
follow what they said, but they were
so kind, so full of interest about her
and her little experiences, that she
soon found herself chatting freely and
laughing at Toms funny sayings; still
she rose in trepidation to find how
late it had become.
Tom (she had not discovered his 9th
er name) insisted that as his automo-
bile was at the door he would take her
home
ooh, nor' gasped NIyra in distress,
turning to her hostess. I'D rather
take car"
Don't you like motors?" questioned
Miss Shepherd kindly.
'I've-rve never tried one,' admit
ted Myra.
"Then that settles it," exclaimed
Tom, and Myra found herself hurried
to the door, with Miss Shepherd exact
ing a promise that she would come
again.
Yes, do" urged Tom as they went
down the steps. "She really means it.
Isn't she jolly?"
She's very kind. How happy she
must be so pretty and such beauti-
full home, and-and you''-
Myra had not meant to say that at
all. 1t just slipped out
"You bet She's the best sister that
ever fellow had"
"Your sister?' stammered Myra, and
somehow in her surprise she nearly
missed the step of the motor car, but
Tom caught her.
"Of course. What else did you
thinkF'
Myra felt her face flush hotly. She
trembled little, but she did not say
just what she thought. In fact, she
did not tell him until the following
Christmas. Tom had presented Myra
with what had once been the desire of
her heart, gold watch.
81 can't take anything SO hand
some" she had said, shaking her head
earnestly.
Tom only laughed. The case flew
back, and there was the one face in all
the world for Myra.
Sweetheart, l claim a liberal re-
ward" said Tom. "Please take me
too"
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
IA NeNSnanRrS.

1t has been calculated that, taking
the population of the whole world,
there is one newspaper to every $4,000
persons. The United States supports
1880 newspapers, of which 1000 are
dailies, these being round figures. Ger
many has $500 journals, of which 800
are daily. England takes second place
in the European record with 5000
newspapers, of which 800 are daily.
France has nearly the same number.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
A Future For Him.

Mrs. Skemer-Willie's teacher says
Willie never Sets his arithmetic sums
right at all. Mr.. Skemer-Mebbe it'll
be all for the best. He may turn out to
be an expert short change artist-Ex-
change
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
COnnnrOnliSinC.

Charles-She is suing her late em.
p!oyer's estate for $4,000. Henry-On
what ground? Charleston the ground
that on four different occasions he
said to her, I'VE are having fine wealth
er," with the accent on the we
BROOKLYN Life
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
A Broad Hint.

The Barber Gathering customer and
gazing out of window)-I tell you, sir,
the man who shaves himself keeps the
bread and butter out of some poor bar
ber's mouth. The Customer (fercely)-
And incidentally the lather out of his
Own!-Puck.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
A Rig Gorge.

Mrs. Newrich (back from the honey"
moon in Switzerand)-DO you remem-
Der, dear, that lovely gorge up in the
mountains? Mr.. Newrich-I do. II
was the squarest meal 1 ever ate.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
Excuse Made Easy.

"Why do so many actors insist on
playing Shakespeare?'
Il suspect" answered Mr.. Storming-
ton Barnes, that it's because they
can take all the credit if they succeed
and blame the public's lack of literary
taste if they fail. l."-Washington Star.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
WeaIth's Changes.

Wilby-There goes that beautiful
Mrs. Kofure with her wealth of au-
burn hair. She wasn't always so rich,
was she? Nash-Oh, no! l knew her
when she was red headed. - Boston
Transcript.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
Not Un to Him.

eyes" said the fireman, 'there We're
two men in the building playing chess,
and one of them is in the ruins yet
We couldn't get him out"
''Why, how was that?"
'He insisted that it wasn't his
move"
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
Hit the Nail ON the Heaa.

so my daughter referred you to me,
eh? Well, L hardly understand it. She
never consults me except in a financial
way"
"Well-ah-sir. that's lust it."
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17

Self respect is the cornerstone of All
virtue-Sir John Herschel.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17

Special attention given TO applications for
United States Mineral Patents and Land and
Mining litigation.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17

II Il. SPAGNOLI
Attorney and Counselor at Law
JACKSON, CAL.
Practice in all the States and Federal courts
ONCE: Spagnoli building, opposite Hall Of
Records
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
LAW YERS.
TABOR a TABOR
Attorneys at Law

ston Buildiug. SACRAMENTO, CAL.
Amador ledger., 1905-02-17
MARYsVILLE, CALIFORNIA.

SISTER SUPERIOR.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-12-21
NORMAL NOTES.

Miss Poland and Miss Hurlburt are on
the sick list.
Prof. Morrill, has begun his lectures ON
ethics to the junior class.
The senior literature class has begun the
study of the Merchant of Venice
School viii close for the Christmas holt
DAYS FRIDAY night and viii open Tuesday.
Jan. 2.
The CongI Sunday school Bible class,
consisting largely of Normal students, has
begun the study Of the gospel Of St. John.
The Sewing circle, composed largely OF
Normal students, which has for the past
few weeks met at Miss Nutting's. is now
reading book on the Mountain
Whites. Miss Nutting reads to the
members while they sew
A representative Of the firm OF Quayle e
Co, with large assortment OF sample
class pins, visited the school last week
A special meeting OF the senior class was
called and, after some discussion, unani-
nous choice was made. The pins are ex-
pected this week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-12-21
Readina Room LIterature.

The following is the list Of periodicals
that will be found in the reading room
next year, beginning Jan. -
Review of Reviews, Birds and Nature.
Popular Educator, The School Review,
Harper's Weekly, New England Magazine.
The Outlook, The Literary Digest, Normal
Instructor, American Primary Review
School Journal, The Century Magazine,
The Living Age, The Public Opinion, Ma
ture Study Review, The Christian En-
deayor World, Bird Lore. American Edu-
cation, Popular Science Monthly, Harper's
Monthly, Educational Review, Atlantic
Monthly, The Youths Companion, The
journal Of Education, New York Times,
Saturday Review, Primary Plans, Me-
Clures Magazine, North American Re-
view. The Pathfinder, The Nermonteg,
Boston Herald, morning, Boston TRAM
script, Burlington Free Press, Randolph
Herald and News, The Vermont Journal.
United Opinion.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-12-21
ROCHESTER NORTH HOLLOW.

Earl Clark and Ethel Thatcher have
measles.
John Robson has been baling hay on the
Hubbard place.
Mrs. Ernest Thatcher is in with the
measles at George Clarks.
Ona Newton has gone to Bethel to work
for her sister, Mrs. w. G. Brooks.
DIR. w, A. Evans OF Randolph has been
here lifting the school children with
glasses.
Mrs. Bessie McCaig and daughters,
Ethel and Mildred, are in Irving, Mass,
on visit.
Misses Mata and Evelyn Harvey enter
tanned several of their little friends Friday
afternoon.
Mrs. Harvey Perry OF Mortified has
been visiting and dressmaking at Noun.
tain Brook farm,
Santa Claus will be at Herbert Eaton's
Monday evening, Dec. %, with his usual
supply OF gifts. Come all and enjoy a
merry Christmas.
George Upper of Parishville, n. ". who
has been passing the last two months with
friends in New Hampshire and Massachu-
sets, is now visiting at g. G. Minkler's.
The cattle buyer who has been mem
toned in the HERALD as "Frank Chase OF
Bradford and Frank Jackson of Sprinp-
field" appeared here as Frank San born Of
Woodstock and disappeared soon after
with - Of borrowed cash. From another
party he bought 1910 worth OF stock and
tried to borrow - 50 to settle up a previ-
GUS trade. The stove backing man has
also been in evidence here, but had been
too well advertised to meet with complete
success.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-12-21

stock for considerable number of years.
Tie was united in marriage to Miss Mary
Preach. with whom an ideal relation of
domestic thoughtfulness and affection
was sustained for nearly twenty-five
years.
During his residence in Barnard his
business relations were with people out
OF town, and he was not Intimately known
by majority OF his townsmen, but those
who knew him well found in him those
offices of tender courtesy SO often needed
in human life. With pronounced sym
pathies and strong attachments, he had
many warm friends. Because his senti-
ment was always on the side of good
morals and good government, his death
is realized as decided loss to thoughtful
citizens. A great shock is felt throughout
a large circle OF friends, but seldom is a
home so broken by a single stroke.
No children are left to mourn, but his
wife aud invalid mother find a loss not
easy to sustain, for it was in the home
that the untiring devotion OF his nature
found its most perfect expression. After
a brief service at the home Saturday after
noon, the remains were taken to the North
cemetery.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-12-21
RANDoI PHI CENTER.

For sALE:-Several fine Jersey heifer
at reasonable prices. \. L. BoYDEN.
Ed. Hyzer has gone to Manchester, VT.
to do mason work.
Louis Smith has gone to work in tn,
electric power plant
Miss Alice Smalley is at the sanstorium
in Randolph for treatment.
Mrs. Elijah BalIou is sick with stomach
trouble and DIR. Scott attends her.
Mrs. W. F. Washburn is in Derby
Conn, visiting +. s. Allis' family.
Mrs. CIosson Gilbert is quite sick and /;
attended by Or. Greene of Bethel.
DR.. W. A. Evans was in Granville last
week attending to professional work, and
returned saturday.
4 The hall Of the Training school has been
+ artistically trimmed and is in readiness for
( Christmas exercises.
Miss Carrie Granger was with Mrs.
| Helen Clark several days last week and
| visited friends here.
union service will be held Sunday
morning in the Congl church. Rev. q.
w. Patterson viii preach the Christmas
sermon.
MIR. Baker, who lives on M. G. Rowell's
farm, and j. II. Hayes we're in West Leba-
non last Saturday. They took horses
down for Johnson's sale.
Miss Martha Gilbert returned home last
Saturday from White River Junction,
where she had been several days with her
sister, Mrs. Rebeeca Davis.
Dr.. smalley has closed his house for the
winter and has gone to Williamstown to
stop awhile with relatives, and later will
take rooms in Randolph village.
Alfred Bower has cut and piled large
number Of logs for lumber for his barn
that he expects TO build another summer
and is now waiting for sufficient snow to
take them to the mill
J. d. Clark and wife OF Craftsbury vis-
tied their son, Pearl X. Clark, last week.
They had been spending some time in
Springfield, Mass. and on their return
stopped with their son from Wednesday
till Saturday.
AT Grace church on Sunday next.
Christmas eve, services will be held al 2:30
O'Clock. On Christmas day there will be
celebration OF the Holy Communion,
with address, at 9 80 o'clock. All are well
come to attend these services.
The social and whist party at the Train
ing school building last Saturday evening
was a decided success. There We're about
IS present-ten tables Of whist-sone enc
Joyed other games aud all enjoyed TIL
social part. Lanch was served
A Christmas tree and exercise appru-
pirate Will be held IN the Methodist
church Saturday evening. The Sunday
schools OF the COng'I and Methodist
churches have united in the preparation
OF an interesting program A cordial in
vitation is extended to all in town 70 at
tend. All are requested to bring presents
early, in the afternoon II possible