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Show Native Meeting-Places In Sumatra. Every district of Importance In tho towns of Sumatra, says tho Wide World Magazine, possesses a balel. or natlvo meeting-plnco, which tho Dutch Regent visits periodically In order to discuss with his suboridates the affairs af-fairs of tho district. These Sumntrnn equivalents of a County, Council hall aro decorated with beautiful Inlaid work at tho ends and a tapering roof of pine palm, ornamented with bright brass work, which glitters Ic fte sun, sotting it off most ploMresquely Against a background of tall cocoanut trees and a forest of rich tropical plants, |