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Show The lllood Rrotherhoori. The swearing of blood brotherhood in Africa is a peculiar function of much solemnity and responsibility in tho relationship rela-tionship it institutes. An incision is roado above the fifth rib, on the right side, and coffee berries are soaked in the blood'and exchanged and eten by (ho persons making the vow, which binds them to be steadfast to each other throughout life and to give assistance in time of danger. Dr. Peters is reported to have made a covenant of this nature with Mwanga, the king of Uganda, and he will no doubt make tho best use of his friendship in the Gorman interest. London Lon-don Public Opinion. |