Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-23

painful knuckle joint, probably a sprain
though he is convert to Christianity, a
tends most learnedly for many OF these Gus
toms and superstitions. He had this suf-
fering joint punctured deeply In three
places with long needles Now. after three
days, II Is inf1amed so We fear lockjaw
Needles are often pushed into the bowels
and stomach as far as the length of the
hand without the least regard to the situa-
ton Of the internal organs. to say nothing
of the Quivering nerves. Sometimes these
needles are roasted in the fire and taken
out red-hot and dipped into medicine, the
heat and medicine giving added agony-the
treatment thus becoming more hopeful TO
the minds of these erighted people.
Unique Medical Methods.
The young man Mar was sick. All sorts
OF medicine men were called in 1t was de-
cided that some spirit was disturbing his
head. SO they burned the top with a hot
Iron, but he grew worse. and the most
learned Of the wise men decided that the
only remedy would be a medicine made of
finger Of his only brother. The devoted
brother submitted to have his finger cut of.
In some way 1t was pulverized. SO the sick
man swallowed tive never knew with
what result.
Our teachers and translators in Corea are
philosophers in their way. They discussed
the case Of Hansabang, who has been i'll for
long time. Our American doctor says he
has consumption. These learned Coreans
reported that there was, doubtless some
unbalanced condition between the male and
female atmospheres within the chest and
stomach Of Han. All sorts OF medicines,
made or the most repulsive reptiles and un-
clean things, were mixed up. with incanta-
lions. and given, but with no avail, for this
morning the poor man lies silent in death
In his mud hut, and the mourners 60 about
the streets wailing hideously. The old sor-
cerers say II was all because he had passed
point where awning fS
internal atmosphere
There is much unexplored country in Co
rea, and IL would delight the heart of the
intrepid sportsman to visit this unfre-
quented region. Among the mountains ne
would find many wild animals. Tigers leop-
ards, bears, wolves. foxes, badgers hogs
and deer are not uncommon in the lower
hills. Great numbers of sable ermine and
offers are trapped in the highlands. Multi
tudes Of birds are met with on hill and
plain. Game birds are seen in great num-
bers. The beautiful pheasants are extremely
plentiful The turkey bustsrd. water hen,
pigeon, plover, quails and psrtridges are
common. In spring ana autumn the waters
OF every inlet and stream are crowded with
such quantities of wild fowl as to astonish
and delight the heart of the sportsman
swans, geese, ducks and teal
The Cofeans still practice the ancient art
OF falconry. They use with great skill
trained hawks and dogs to beat up the
game. Corea has been famed for her fine
EcdAA VI pearl mas
been unsuccessful The seas literally TEEN
with fish. but the Corsan shuns a life of
toll, hardship and danger. He does not
venture out upon the seas. and only gets
such fish as he can catch in rudely con-
structed traps, set along the shore which
only require attention an hour or SO each
day. Whales, sharks and seals abound on
the east coast Multitudes Of salmon, cod
haddock, behring's, sardines and innumer-
able other tribes crowd the waters. oysters
Of an excellent quality form a staple article
Of food.
The japanese artifcers drew their first
knowledge and inspiration from Corea; but
one will search in vain among the Corean
handiwork of today for the slightest traces
OF the renowned craftsmen of ancient CO.
rea. He will only find rude pottery and
brass utensils without the least ornament
The present generation. no doubt looks just
Ike the ancient ones, for. clad in the same
fashion. We see these tall. white figures
going down by the sea or winding up the
steep hills and mountains by the same
beaten foot-paths that then, as now, are
the highways TO China and Russia
There are no ruins OF ancient cities, tenn
pies or palaces-no enduring marks OF the
generations who have lived. labored loved
and died here. Only the old graves that
billow the hill sides tell the sad story
They are recorded most carefully wor-
SHIPPED and guarded as the precious treas
ures OF the kingdom of Corea-