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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-03
AFRICAN MARRIAGE CUSTOMS


Ffxins Social status OF ths Bride
Dowry ana Divorce.
i Tho marriage customs OF west ant
southwest Africa are In many cases pc
euliar, says the London Standard. They
differ. OF course. In different tribes. bul
have broad lines In common.
A coastal tribe always considers IT,
self superior 20 an inland tribe and
even Its meanest member claims to
rank higher than the most powerful
man OF an up-country tribe. A man
may marry any woman he likes OF any
tribe. 1t being held that he gives her his
own status. whatever that may be. but
It Is almost unheard of for woman
to marry ~beneath" her. As a result.
some Of the women of the most superior
coast tribes. like the Mpongwe, look to
marriage with white men and frequent-
" attain TO it.
The parents OF both sides rule ALSO
lutely IN the matter OF marriage be-
tween natives First. the would-be
bridegroom goes empty-handed TO OBJ
tain the consent Of the brides fatlie-.
Then he goes again with gifts and the
father calls in other members OF the
family to view the gifts. On the third
visit he carries trade gin. a sufficiently
poisonous compound. generally from
Hamburg. In the old days 1t was palm
toddy OF wine.
On this occasion he pays over an Ia
stallInent Of the dowry On the fourth
visit he takes his parents with him and
is permitted to see the girl herself.
When next he calls his prospective
mother-in-law provides a feast for him
self and his relatives, the host and
hostess eating nothing but taking a
hand In the drinking Finally the man
goes with gifts and the balance of the
dowry and takes the woman away. On
arrival at his village she is welcomed
with singing and strenuous dance
called '.nkanja.'
: For three months the bride Is not re
luired to do any hard work. but after |
hat she buckles TO with his other wives
1t gardening and carrying burdens.
Polygamy is general and the number OF
| mans wives limited only by his re-
sources in the matter OF paying dow
les The man may divorce his wife
whenever he chooses and for almost
my reason But II is rare for a woman
o be able to obtain divorce at her own
wish Divorce entails the return OF the
lowry.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-03

ons was getting shabby; but then. sac
was young and strong and now that
things were moving smoothly at home
she could save more. She knew the
minister's sweet-faced wife well. Then
Debby cheerfully made the sacrifice.
II was her afternoon ont the next
day, and Debhy. when she had left
everything ia spotless order. went her
way. II was only = few minutes walk
to the parsonage.
One OF the little boys let her In. The
minister's pale little wife was trying to
hush the baby. She was holding ID
in her arms
I'm Mrs. Gibson's girl" said Debby.
coming forward 'that is. work for
her. and you're not to pay that pledge
to missions. I've brought you the
money"
A beautiful flush rose on the face
OF the minister's wife.
Mrs, GlbsonT' she cried. 'sHow
very. very kind OF herP' She looked
at Debby In her sweet. Interested way.
1T was going to be hard for me TO
pay it. terribly hard" she added. with
the expenses OF my sickness and every
thing. How good the Lord Isl
Yes answered Debby. softly. as
she put the four dollars In her hand
HE is always good
The girl saw she did not understand
Debby would never tell her. She reach
ed out her arms for the baby.
'Tet me take 1t" she pleaded. 'Afost
children like me-" And the baby was
no exception. As he felt the pressure
II the young. strong arms. he suddenly
seased his wailing. pulling at Deoby's
ed ribbons.
The sweetest thing happened to-
lay" said the minister's wife TO her
as soon as he came in. Il
AVE thought that the ladies Of the
hurch did not always appreciate how
ard 1t is for minister's wives to do
heir part when salaries get behind and
eople fall sick. but I'll take It all back.
frs Gibson paid my subscription to
the time was getting so
ear. quite trembled for all the chill
ren need stockings. and Bobby must
ave some shoes; but now this eases
le- Wasn't it good Of herr"
1T was, indeed" agreed the min
ster. -And Mrs. Gibson tool Some
ow one would hardly attribute such
to her. She impresses
,e as being rather cold and distant.
mother case Of never judging. my
ear" l.
The very first day she was able to be
ut she went up to the Gibson home
he was very pale still. 1t had been
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-03

hard illness and she had recovered
from 1t slowly.
She took Mrs. Gibson's extended hand
and kissed her.
i Il wanted to come sooner,T she be-
gan Il was afraid you might think
me u1grateful, but indeed you will
never know just the good your money
did me. The thought that you under
stood and cared helped me quite as
much as the four dollars"
Mrs. Gibson looked perplexed.
The four doIlarslD she repeated. II
am afraid do not quite understand
why, the money you sent me to pay
up my subscription to missions" ex-
planned the minister's wife. your lit
tie maid brought 1t down-Debby, be-
lieve you call her"
''Oh-Debby-D A light broke over
Mrs. Gibson's puzzled understanding.
Excuse me Just a moment"
Mrs Gibson went straight TO the
kitchen. Debby was ironing napkins
Her cheeks were rosy red
"Debby," she began, 'the minister's
wife is here, thanking me for some
money sent her never sent her any.
DO you know anything about IT."
Debby blushed.
..Yes'm. The afternoon / served the
chocolate 1 heard you talking about It,
and felt sorry for her. know what
1t Is to be poor, and sick. besides, 50
1 took my four dollars down to her.
She understood that you sent It, and
1 didn't like TO tell her. It3really didn't
make any difference. Just SO she got 1t.
hope you don't mind. ma'am.@
Mrs. Gibson looked at Debby-at the
small, toiI-hardened, rough hands. her
honest. cheerful face. And then sud
denly It came home to her heart that
the small, underpaid servant in her
kitchen knew better than she what It
meant to follow I'm His Steps,
What sacrifice had she ever made? |
Whom had She rendered happier on
account Of 1T? What a poor make-be-
lleye Of sham she had been, after
ALL No wonder they fell behind with
the salary, II all the members were as
selfish as shel
~Debby." she said, suddenly, come
with me-" and taking Debby's hand,
she drew her into the parIor.
The minister's wife sat there.
my DEAR Mrs. Gibson said, EluskiIy,
you must thank Debby. not me. She
paid your pledge to missions. It's all
quite right Debby, you're a good, I'M
selfish girl. On. am ashamed I've
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-03

trees a. the native ones disappear.
Eleven million iarches. oaks. spruce~.
Douglas frs and eucaiypts have already
been planted. and vast numbers OF seed
lings airs coming IN all the time. The
reason for replacing the native trees
with species from the United States.
Europe and Australia Is that those OF
New Zealand are too slow Of growth.
although some OF them produces excel
lent timber. The lmplanfations thrive
everywhere.
The older countries having been
stripped OF their forests. IN many cases
70 the danger point. search IL now BE-
ing made for valuable woods in newer
lands. Among these II Brazil. which
Is known to possess enormous wealth
OF this kind. Already the great Bra
lillian forests are beginning 10 feed the
sawmIIls which are rapidly being erect
ed. II has been remarked that not.
withstanding the vast Increase In the
USE OF metal all over the world. thu
demand for wood IL still growing. Many
OF the forests Of Brazil are yet 80 far
from the railroads that they remain
In comparative safety. but others are
feeling the NJ. an Increasing quantity
Of timber finds It's way from the In
terror 20 RIo de Jsnelro. where u is
used for packing-boxes. match manu-
facture. and many other purposes. and
a note OF alarm IS sounded by those
who have learned what II means to
strip country Of its forest resources
without providing for their renewal.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-03
POINTING THE BONE



blacks os Australia.
The native blacks OF Australia nro
stepped IN superstition. A black fellow
Will on no account go near the spot
where another black has been buried.
He has a deep rooted aversion TO one
particular bird-the wngtaii-becauss.
he says, him all day talk. talk along
white Teller, teilum all about black
felIer." and no opportunity Is lost Of
killing these little birds.
Many tribes bury" their dead b,
sticking them up Into the forks Of trees
and there leaving. them TIL the flesh
has either dropped or been taken. ieav-
Ing the bones clean. These bones are
then takensiOwn, the larger ones buried
and the smallest handed round as keep.
sakes to those ncsrly related to the de
ceased, Should one black fellow wish
the death Of a rival or enemy he points
the bone at him. This means that be
takes one OF his late relations bones
from his Oily bag and points It, In the
presence Of witnesses. ut The man be
wishes to get rid OF, all the time pour
ing forth threats and curses.
Strange as II may seem, the ono
pointed at will often langulsh and even
'tuaily die, perhaps IN a month, perhaps
in year, for no sooner is the bone
pointed than he makes up his mind to
die, and there is no saving hlm.-Lon-
don Standard.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-03
mxooxDs or THRIFT.

B~mss saved ny Fsws@m@ Ema @k@x~a @s
lew Wages sn Industrial Fa<~sssz-
10 celebrate Its fhirtieth anniversary
the National Thrift Society. a society
which was founded some thirty years
ago BY I. Bowden Green. with the OBJ
jecs OF promoting habits Of regular ana
systematic thrift among all classes. 70
Gently organized a competition. Ia
which they offered przes In sumo OF
fl6, Ei0 and Is TO the three men or
women who produced the three best
records OF Industrial thrift Ia respect
to saving. covering a period OF not less
than thirty years. says the London TIT
Bits Tae candidates. who included
engineers, printers. factory workers.
railway men. labOrers. clerks and do
nestle servants. have produced some.
remarkable records OF thrift.
Here Is the case OF railway porter.
80 years OF age. who has set a SPLEEN
dld example 10 his fellow workmen
He has never earned more than 30
shillings week. aud out o. bis pay
he has supported a wife and a family
Of six children. Although he was swin-
died out OF the FIRST fiO0 he managed
TO save. ne Is now the proud owner Of
flG5 Ia property and fioo Is In other
A shopkeeper at Burnham-on-cFoneh
has even a better record lie Is now
so years OF age and married AZ rs.
when his wages did not exceed 10 shil-
lings a week. lie worked hard. how-
ever. and became a sh0pkeeper tn a
small way OF business two years later.
and so determined was he 70 sueceed
that he thought nothing Of working
sixteen hours day. In spite Of tAe
fact that be has reared a family Of
fourteen children. his business turn-
over last year amounted 10 fi.7s2 b.
sides a stock worth fi.sao,
According 10 the results q the eous-
petition. however. domestic servants
are far away the most thrifty o. tho
working classes. A record hard 70 BEAT
Is thatowned BY a servant whose wages
have. varied IA the thirty years from
Ito 10 TIC year. she mas prFn III
her present place thirty -elght years.
Out Of her slender earnings sae has
saved fi75 IN consols and has fiSI
standing 20 her credit ~ the savings
bank. In addition to providing Tor her
ia age By purchasing an annuity %
ne.
There are scores OF others whose sHv.
ngs hank accounts testify 10 their
hrifty disposition. Al soutaend
workman Of humble means has aern-
nuiat@i 900 tn thirty years. It's
ng Invested In eousois; while Bir-
bingham man. worker IN paper fac
Org. whose wnges have never excresfed
o shiillugs week. had In twenty
ears saved over fi0o and purchased
Iouze and two cottages
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-03
HATED TO SPEND THIS so CENTS.

which the Canadian PaeIas Cob
Iecfed Above this Price of Dinner.
The so cents hated most to spend. 4"
said the travelling man to a New York
Sun writer, went to the Canadian Pa
cifc Railroad. I don't mind paying for
things get. but this particular expen-
diture could not be Endorsed for value
received
"a number OF us got into st. John.
N. B., one night Just In time TO catch
the night train. for Boston. We got
aboard, only to learn that the train
didn't carry a diner. Now long night
ride without dinner isn't a pleasant
prospect, SO we besieged the conductor.
why don't you start on the Mon
treal, which pulls ont Just ahead OF
us2v he said 1T carries a diner and
we can pick you up at Frederickton
Junction"
-No danger OF your passing us7' we
asked, and he assured us that he
couldn't very well, as there was only
one track. So we all piled out. after
leaving our baggage In our Pullman
berths.
ut was sure fine scheme. we
thought, rs we dined at our leisure in
the Montreal train. After dinner we
sought the nearest smoking compart-
ment, in a sleeping car and prepared
to wait in comfort for Fredericton
Junction.
Then along comes a much-uniforme0
official and demands 80 cents each for
the privilege Of eating a meal and hav-
ing smoke aboard his train. We ex-
planned carefully that we belonged on
the other train, had given up the price
for Pullman berths, and furthermore
that we had been sent aboard this train
for the sole purpose Of getting our din
ner. Didn't the Canadian. Pacific run
both trains, we asked. -s---
But It was no use. We had to pay"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-03

The wlckf6rds. who for several
weeks had been touring Europe, had
reached Pisa. and we're at the top Of
The famous leaning tower. Afr. Wick.
ford was thin aud wiry, but bis VITO
was 30 flcsIly rs to be einost burden
to herself.
As she stood cIinging 20 the raiIlna
on the higher side. gnspIng for breath
and tanning herself. he cautiously no.
preached the lower side, lay fat ON his
stomach. and grasplng one OF the up
rights, pulled himself forward until he
could look hfSyn over the edge The
effect was terrifying, and with haaty
exclamation he drew hack. The tower
seemed TO be falling, aud he could feel
bis hair rising to meet the emergency.
'What Is II, Nathan7 asked his wife.
starting toward him.
''Get back there. Candace. quick 70 h.
gasped. III you bring your weight over
here the whole thing will 90 over.
surelv
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-03
Ia. Science
l N sge'eflveaS q

BY recently patented movable mold
a well organized force OF laborers car
lay 2 feet OF cement sidewalk per min
ute.
A practically permanent paint. 9
fich brown In color. is made by grind
Ing the bones Of mummies with btu
men.
Although iron ore Is found In almost
every State and territory In the Union
II is mined probably In only twenty
uine.
A Pittsburg firm Is making special
~ OF glass grave -stones." which Show
portraits Of the deceased blown Ia the
front
Contracts have been awarded FOR al
most 10000 tons Of dynamite for use
on the Panama canal within the next
twelve months.
The Island OF Formosa exported
4.12i .56g pounds OF camphor last year,
OF which 1855. 300 pounds came to the
United States.
A patent has been granted 70 an at
tachment to a rocking chair to operate
fan to cool the occupant while sway
ing to and fro.
The United States produced 5.6O4
Tong tons Of manganese last year. worth
S24.763. more than any previous year
except 1902 and 1905.
Over $4,000 has been subscribed to
the Koch endowment to be applied to a
crusade against tuberculosis. under the
direction OF DIR. Koch.
A company Is being formed at st.
Louis with 100000 capital to oper.
ate line of steel bQrges between that
city and New Orleans.
A Philadelphia foundry makes spe-
c1alty Of breaking up old steel cannon
and remeltlng the metal for more than
half a huBdresi~purpaaes-
A compressed air buffer has been
patented for locomotives which. It Is
claimed. Will prevent serious wreck
IN the event Of collision.
WAX obtained BY boiling crude o1<ss
cerite. obtained from the bitumInous
sbaIes Of central Poland and Hungary.
Is used for candles BY the peasants.
The result ofsobservafions Of double
stars made from 1899 to 1907 at the
observatory at Cambridge, England,
soon will be published in book form.
sfore than ioo. 100000 HOLSTERS wcrc'|
propagated and set free By. the fsh
commission last year, with the result |
that the price was cut almost In half
A Russian inventor has brought to
the United States motor boat which |
ne claims will make a speed Of thirty !
one miles sn hour with 12-horse power
engine.
More rapid changes in animal and
vegetable life, says Science. are taking
place In New Zealand than almost any
where else la the world. The native
poIyDeslan race Is disappearing before
the European; the native wild animals
to little In contest with I'm !
ported species. many OF which now run
Wild the streams are full Of Ameri-
an and European trout, which attain
ID enormous size and even the forests
lrs TO be replaced by planting foreign !
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-03

II see man Intends to let a rattle
snake bite him and depend on prayer
for cure. / call that faith"
II call It cruelty to animals unless
somebody's going TO pray for the snake
after it's bitten such fool as that
philadelphia Ledger.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-03

learned lesson In giving shall never
forget"
But the minister's wife had taken
Debby's rough, red little hand and was
crying QuIetly--and so was Dsbby-and
so was Mrs. Gibson-Youth's Com
panion.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-03

Counsel (for defendant) Would IT
be contempt Of court to say that your
honor has presided over this case In a
manner which is disgrace to the
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-03

If women are talking machines, men
who SOW Wild oats should be classed as
sewing machines
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-03

Certainly 1t would. I should
commit you at once.
counseI-Then l shall not say it,
Puck.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-20
CONN. CAVALRY MEETS.
Held Successful Reunion at Sayin
 Rock Yesterday.


 The annual reunion of the First Cav airy association was held yesterday at savin Rock This association includes members of all tho other Connecticut cavalry. Al the meeting held at Ma pie Palace yesterday about 100 mem bers and their families partook of the shore dinners served at Wilcox's,
 The business meeting was called to order by President weston Ferris and the report of the monument commit tee which Is trying to raise enough money 10 erect monument in mem ory Of the members of the Connecticut cavalry. In the report of deaths dur ing the past year 21 members have died. An appropriation was made which Is to aid in the erection of tab- let in honor of the late Captain r. ]. Holmes, who was pastor In the Congre- eational church In East Hartford,
 Resolutions were adopted upon the death of Gen. Frastus Blakeslee. Capt II. T. Philips and Chaplain T. J, Holmes. Gen Brayton Ives of New York was elected on the monument committee to succeed the late General Blskeslee The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President c, A. Appel Of Middletown, vice-pres- ident H c Hayden of Meriden; sec retarv q, S. smith of Mantle and as- slstant secretary, F. k, Bradley of Meriden
 After dinner informal speeches were made by several of the members pres ent
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-20
REUNION OF "OUD SIXTH"
Outing Held at Savin Rock Yesterday

The forty-frst annual reunion of the Sixth regiment was held at Put nam's, Savin Rock. yesterday after noon. The shore dinner at which about 100 members were present was preceded by business meeting Off cers of the association were elected to serve for the ensuing year and reports were read.
 This famous regiment, under the of. flcient leadership of Col. ]. L. Chat field of Waterbury left it's camp at Oyster Point in September. 1861, with a full complement of officers and men, and during its four years of service, with recruits added at different per iods of the var 1t bore upon its mus ter rolls, 1872 men. The number of fatalities during the war was S53.
 After a period of forty-seven years since the war, only about 200 of the members are supposed to be living In the years to follow the members will die off In large numbers.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-20
Mrs. Gideon JDnnhcr.

Mrs, Anna Lanphor. widow of Gideon Lanpher, died at her homo, 50 Pine street, Tuesday evening after an lll- ness of some length Mrs banpher is survived by son, J. Lanpher of New Britain, and a daughter, Mre William Wolcott. with whom she resided. Ser vices were held yesterday afternoon at tho late residence of the deceased The body will be taken to Searsport. Me- this morning for interment
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-20
OBITUARY NOTES.
Mrs. Charlotte r.. up,op

The funeral of Mrs, Charlotte Bun nell Upson, who died Saturday at the age of 70 years was held Tuesday af- ternoon at her late residence. 25l Or chard street. Rev, r. Colletl and Rev. John Hall, conducted the services. Mrs. lpson is survived by her life long companon, Mrs Susie French, who had lived with her for the past 23 years The burial was in Fair Haven cemetery
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-20

A smart princess lingerie dress has an embroidered front panel, square fitted bertha of embroidery and shlh effect over sleeves or dress material laid In tucks and trimmed with val, lace, Three bands of insertion, each at least six Inches wide hand tAe skirt around tho entire breadth to the front panel. The ornamental yoke and sleeves arc of dress material trimmed with valeneiennes in marrow widths
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-20

without an end
 The story-teler departed Several hours later he returned and was ad~ mtted to the royal presence
 "Oh. most mighty monarch he be- gan T have found one who can re- gale you with story which is devoid of conclusion"
 "Produce!'' cried the king,
 The story-teller passed from the throne-room but soon returned He was accompanied by a woman.
 Your highness. this iaiy will tell s
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-20
ELEV .,TING THE NEGRO.
Educators. White and Colorcd. Con
 sidcrino Problem.

Clinton, Mass, Aug. i9.-The negro educators. both white and colored. who yesterday organized the fifth Clinton conference. to ascertain how the In- tornatlonal Sunday School association can assist in the work of enlighteu- ing the negro, met again to-day,
 "Thc Present Condition of tho Ne gro as discussed by President Charles r. Meserve of Shaw University, Ra lelgn, N, C.; Judge Joseph Carthol of Montgomery Ala, fwhiieD and inc Rev. R. II, Boyd of Nashville Tenn, and Prof. R, E. ChildreGs of Lttlu Rock. Ark.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-20
HER NARRATIVE WITHOUT END.
Court Story-Teller Surely Obeyed the
 Kings Command.

The king commanded the court story teller to unfold a narrative without an end
 "Once on time there was a huge building filled with corn, began the story teller "An enormous swarm of lorusts swooped down on this tremen- dous odiHce and :"
 stop commanded the king That tale Is a bearded chestnut, 1 want
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-20

At the meeting of the Berkeley Mems club of the City Mission last evening at o'clock an interesting and instructive program was given. con- slstins of a. photographic concert baritone solo from 'Caveleria Rusti- cana" and an essay entitled the SO cial Settlement by Rev John l.. Maddox.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-20
UMAc<M-,
BREWER KILLED IN AUTO.
Wife Also Meets Death ni Railroad
 Grade Crossing.

Minneapolis. Aug 19--Iohn Gluek. wealthy Minneapolis brewer and his wife were killed today at Cottagewood. Lake Minnetonka in collision be- tween their automobile and a train on tho Minneapolis and st Louis railway. Two other occupants of the automo- bile, Mrs. Edward Lehere of New York city and her -vear-old haugh- ter, received injuries which may prove fatal. Mrs. Leberc Is a sister of Mrs. Gluek.
 The party were on their way to tho city Al the railroad crossing near Got tagewood the automobile was struck and hurled against q small building at one side of tho tracks. Mr. Gluek was killed instantly, Mrs Gluek was pinned under the debris which look fire, Shc was dead when taken out,