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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-20
FAvORS WESTERN IDEAS.
The Chinese VicerOy Showing That He BE
lieves in the Value of Education.

The Chinese VicerOy Showing That He Be-
lieves in the Value Of Education.
Lii Hung-Chang has given one more
instance of his readiness to adopt west
ern ideas where they may some day
add to China's power to cope with the
foreigner on the field and af1oat by
the building of a large medical col
lege, which he opened recently at
Tientsin, in connection with the naval
service. This. says writer in the
New York Herald, is the first institr-
ton of the kind worth speaking of,
started by the Chinese government,
which, despite it's craze for western
arms. and foreign ships of war, has
hitherto made no provision whatever
for treating it's wounded. The college
is upon an extensive scale and will be
under the charge of distinguished
graduate of Dublin university, who
was selected for the post by the late
Sir \. Clarke. The establishment Of
the college is largely due to the per-
sonal efforts OF DIR. Irwin. the vicerOy's
medical attendant, and to a talented
Canadian lady. DIR. King, who exer-
cised much influence upon the late
Lady Lii. and she, in turn. had long
urged the viceroy to lay the founda-
ton of an institution where the Chi
ne might be taught the knowledge
of the west in the healing art. in
which both the viceroy and his late
wife strongly believed. Already some
twenty well educated, English speak
ing young Cinnamon have entered the
college. and teaching has already COM
menced. The opening of the new in
stitution was attended by pleasing
ceremonial. in which the foreign and
Chinese officials displayed the most
friendly relations and gave utterance to
the most amicable sentiments toward
each other. The aged but still Wig
orous viceroy evinced the liveliest in
terest in the entire proceedings
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-20

children complete the primary course
of education they are sent to the best
schools in the country to receive in
struction in the higher branches.
While Mr.. DenOya rs still compare
lively young man. he has family OF
twelve children, each Of whom receives
over thirty dollars a month from the
general government. In addition to
this they receive rental for twelve
hundred acres of grass land. He has
inclosed and under cultivation one
hundred and sixty acres of fine val
ley land for each member of his family,
which earns a yearly rental of three
dollars per acre. His income from all
sources amounts to more than twelve
thousand dollars per annum. He has
not dollar of tax to pay, and his chill
dren are educated without cost to him.
While there is every inducement for
the Osages to raise large families, the
tribe is steadily decreasing in num-
bers. and it will be, it is said, but
short time after they take their allot-
ment in severalty and break up tribal
relations before the race will be eX-
tinct. They do not work, and those
who have not improved their oppor-
tunity to adopt the mode Of living of
their well-to-do white brothers are
vagabonds. The trade of the Osages is
much sought after by merchants OF
towns in the surrounding country.
Before the opening of the Cherokee
strip it all came to Arkansas City,
which was the nearest trading point,
but now no less than three towns have
been started whose only excuse for
their existence is their nearness to the
Usage reservation.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-20
SAVED BY a HORSE.
An Enraged Elephant Flees Before
Gentle Pony.

An Enraged Elephant Flees Before \
Gentle Pony.
Elephants are extremely afraid of
horses. writes Maj. John Butler in
Travels in ASSAM To that fact he
oeved the deliverance of his wife and
child from terrible death. With
them he was traversing the Jungle
over an exceedingly rough road,
through forest and grass jungle alter
nately. The way had to be cut as they
advanced.
was in the lead on large elephant
in my howdah, with a good battery of
guns. when about midday heard be-
hind me general cry of alarm. and
hastily rode to the scene of danger.
1t seems that just after had passed.
with the coolies who cut down the
jungle, a huge Mukna elephant rushed
from the jungle in a terrible rage. and
pursued the little baggage elephant.
which was just behind my wife and
child. The little elephant screeched
and fled for it's life, straight ahead.
Fortunately pony was led beside
the palkee which contained my wife
and child. The wild elephant was
close upon them, and they closed their
eyes in horror, expecting to be
dragged from their places and
trampled tC death. At that moment
the great beast caught sight of the
pony. 1t stopped short. turned aside,
and lied back to the jungle as if pur-
sued by an evil spirit.
The men were filed with astonish-
ment. Most of them had fled to the
protection of sheltering trees, leaving
my wife and child alone.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-20
AnOozers in cay Coaches.

Il suppose said a traveller. that a
man ought not to sleep in an ordinary
day coach, especially if there is any
body in the seat with him. To most
men it is an annoyance to have the
other man in the seat go to sleep. lie
may be the incest man in the world,
but you don't like to have him lean
over against you, and even if all he
does is nod, and Us likely as not he
will DO that, he attracts attention. and
some of that attention is pretty sure to
be devoted to you. The passenger
whose attention is attracted by man
asleep generally chances also ut the
man in the seat with him. Sometimes
YOU will see a man whose seat neigh
Dor has gone to sleep get up and go
somewhere else, and l can't say that I
blame him for it,
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-20
Exposed the Trick.

An amusing incident recently oc-
Cured at a town in the south of
France. during the visit of circus.
One of the chief attractions of the
show was troupe of performing dogs,
and, after they had gone through vari-
GUS feats, their trainer announced that
Azor, the most accomplished of them
all. would favor the audience with a
piano-forte solo. Accordingly Azor
mounted the chair and struck up the
"Marseillaise." At this moment some
one in the audience shouted Rats and
Azor made one bound in the direction
of the cry. This created great laugh
ter. which doubled when it was no.
ticed that the piano went on playing,
thus revealing the trick that had been
perpetrated.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-20
MILLIONS IN SILVER.
Philadelphia Mint Vault Opened After
Having Been Locked Three Years.

fh1ladelph1a Mint Vault Opened After
Having Been Locked Three Years.
The huge vault at the mint, known
| as vault c, in which has been sealed up
for nearly four years 50.000,000 of
standard silver dollars, was opened
few days ago, and the long and
laborious task of counting this big
amount of money was begun. AS the
occasion was deemed one of impor-
lance, says the Philadelphia Times,
there was observed some little formal
ity. DR.. Caleb Whitehead had come on
from Washington to represent the
| mint bureau; Frank Sartori represented
Superintendent Townsend. and w. l..
BOsbyshell, Col. Bosbyshells son. rep
resented the former superintendent
William f. Morgan, United States
treasury examiner. was also present.
United States Treasurer Daniel n.
Morgan, who, with his son, happened
to be in this city, and accompanied by
Maj. Norman, witnessed the breaking
of the seal and afterward made q tour
of inspection of the mint.
Maj. c. III. Townsend. cashier of the
mint, having been given the combina-
ton of the vault. proceeded to open
the door. This was easily accomplished.
but when the inner door was reached
some difficulty was experienced. as
even after the combination lock WAS
manipulated the door refused to open.
the bolts from long disuse sticking
| fast.
Ihls was soon overcome however.
entrance was finally effected and the
assembled officials stepped within the
inclosure where lay piled ND millions.
On the inside door, fastened by sealing
wax, was sheet of foolscap paper con-
tanning the statement that S33. 900. 600
had been placed there on February :.
1890, with Maj. Meline, of the treasury:
b. +. Butler, of the mint bureau. and
James Z. Eyster, of the mint, present,
and that, further, 81, ZOO, 900 more had
been sealed up on May &c, 1891.
The vault emitted a damn. mustv
odor when opened. Under the glare of
the electric light the great wealth of
stored silver was visible There it Law
III bags just as it had been placed.
ihere were $4,000 bags, each contain
ing Sl'ooo III shining coin. These bags
were piled up one on top of the other.
the topmost almost reaching the
arched ceiling of the vault. nearly
nine feet high. The whole mass had
been arranged in different stacks
Inc hrst stack was thirteen bags high
ana elght across. just in The rear of
this was second stack. while still
further back loomed up third. This.
though, represents only one section of
Ine vault. Altogether there are nine.
The weight of this great amount of
SILVER is 2.S50.o00 pounds avoirdupois.
ana the trcmend us pressure of the
upper bags upon tie lower had caused
number OF the Litter to burst. caus-
ing tnelr glistenins contents to spread
out upon the floor.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-20
A RICH INDIAN TRIBE.
ohe Condition In Which 1t Pays to Have
Large Family

"he condition In Which 1t Pays to Have
Large Family.
Located near Arkansas City. Ark,
are the Osages, probably the richest
tribe Of Indians in the world. They
number about three hundred men.
women and children, each of whom re-
eelvcs from the government between
three hundred and four hundred dol
iarS annuity in interest on the pur-
chase price of lands sold many wears
ago. In addition to this they derive a
good income from the rent of land on
Tie reservation now occupied by them,
most OF it being used by cattlemen for
grazing purposes. They are negotiat-
ing Tor the sale of the reservation, or
That part OF it which they do not wish
TO retain to be divided in severalty.
Many OF the Osages, says the Wash
mSton Sta are highly educated, and
some OF ths n enjoy all the luxuries OF
modern CT ilization. There are sew.
eral magni cent residences on the lit.
.ie reserv; ion. Probably the most
imposing It these is that of Frank
i,enoya, Just completed. 1t is splen.
didly finish I'd and furnished through.
OUT. 1t is provided with hot and cold
water baths, and all other appoint.
ihents that are to be found in the bet
Ter class OF city homes. Servants are
employed to do all of the homework
ana an accomplished teacher is kent "a
instruct the female members of the
lamiiy IN music and other accomplish
melts Of polite society. Az fast as Tho
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-20
Canoes of Florida Indians.

The Indians of southern Florida who
navigate Lake Okeechobee, have IN in.
genious device that steadies their long
narrow canoes in the shallow but
often fiercely troubled waters of the
lake. Each canoe has a projecting
cornice, so to speak, above the bow,
SO that the waves, instead of dashing
over the craft, lift it high out OF
water at the PROV. The canoe is ad.
mlrably adapted for its purpose, be:
ing light. swift, and yet roomy.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-20
What Wa ON Hia Mind.

The Hartford Post records striking
instance of preoccupation which oc.
CURED in that city not long ago: A
'eacher in one of the public schools
asked her pupils to write sentence
containing the pronoun Il" A small
colored boy responded thus: ..Mv
aolner made shortcalke. 1t wa. So
short Didn't get any of it.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-20
STRENGTH OF INSECTS.
senoow Not In 1t with Beetle, and GYM
nssts Shamed by the Flea.

Insects are for their size the strong
est members Of animal creation, and
among them beetles bear away the
palm. Many beetles have enormous
strength. The Hercules beetle can
support and even lift weight equal
to more than five hundred times the
weight OF its own body. 1t is as if q
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-07-20
western Steamboats,.

The oldest steamboat company in the
world. organized in 1918. is still in
existence. and runs boats between Gin.
cinnati. Louisville and st. Louis. under
the title Of the United States Mail Line
rms concern built the first Steamboat
designed exclusively for passengers.
She was named the Gen. Pike r.
took her thirty-one hours to make her
trips between Louisville and Cincin-
natl. a trip that is made at the present
time III nine hours. In 1928 there yvera
public reJoicings at Louisville. XIV.
when steamboat arrived there in fif.
teen days and six hours from New Or
leans. The captain. answering a com
pllmentary toast. gravely stated that
the upward passage might possibly he
accomplished in fifteen DAYS. or six
hours less than the time he had inst
made Within twenty years the pas
sage was performed in a few hours
over four days, and at the present time
'ne distance, fourteen hundred and
elghty miles. can be made by the fast
packets in little over three dave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-24

states Is presumed to be vested with the
authority for the issue of these medals hui
as matter OF fact, the President IN later
years at least has had no voice vvbatsx,er
In the matter, and usually gets his knowI-
edge OF the award OF the medal of honor
from the published account of it. The meth
90 estaonshed In years past has been TO
submit the application. after various ex-
aminations and reports OF the Commanding
general and other war office officials, to the
Secretary of War, who makes the order for
tne issue, and then. after due reqaisition
is made for the medal 1t is approp-iately
inscribed and presented to the deserving
party At any rate. 1t ought to be pleasing
10 the ambitious citizens of this country 10
know that 5000 medals of honor, the equal
In Importance and distinguished honor 20
any decoration in the world. are now await
Ing 5000 heroes 10 come forth and claim
them. Who those heroes will be time alone
can tell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-24

is trimmed with silk Of a dark maroon.
The front of the skirt and the tight-fit-
ting vest are of silk, also the triple revers,
which borders the rest and the cuffs and
collar. A long extra skirt Is added to the
basque, which ends at the waist line
Cream color insertion is rut on over the
silk vest in points and there are rosettes
Of cream color at the end Of the waist
both in front and back, and at top of the
cuffs. An old rose material which has a
pin dot of white would be pretrier than
solid old rose goods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-24
The System of Medallic Decoration
in Our Army.
ITS ORIGIN AND EIFENT
History Of the U. S. Medal of Honor
and Other Decorations.
HOW HEROISM IS REWARDED
Written for The Evening Star.
0TWITHSTANDING

ii W HIS L ANplNG
the theory which is
alleged to have pre-
TAILED ih older times
that official medallic
lecorations of citi-
Gems was contrary TO
the spirit of Ameri-
can institutions, it
may now h,: safely
asserted tnat the CT
fetal mela! system
in the United States
has develo ped H. TO
pr,Opartions " N T. n
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A dull magenta shade was chosen FOR the
accompanying dress, and it is trimmed with
the same color. but of a brighter shade
A yoke cut in three joints and pointed
cuffs are of this latter shade and are edged
about with gold braid put on in loops The
skirt and waist are sewn together anc the
belt Is formed by the braid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-24
Conversation.


why, don't you know it's almost cleo
ton time again?' said the confidential cir
cular.
We'll, I'll be stumped,' exclaimed tire
district, Il had forgotten all about it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-24
Picturesque Spring Costumes for
Young Girls.
TASTEFUL AND BECOMING
Gowns That Can Be Made at Home
at Small Cost.
POIN TIERS FORMoTHERs
0ritten Exclusively for The Evening Star

Ii V A r l E TIE S
and shades of color
will be seen on the
principal streets of
our beautiful city to-
morrow. and the wo-
men and children, as
usual, after their
forty days of compar-
alive quietness, will
make quite a brilliant
spectacle in their
Easter gowns and
hats. OF course there
will be MANY do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-24

The next costume also belongs to a girl
of sixteen and is of a dark tan shade
The sleeves. full yoke and vest, also the
rosetres. are of tan silk. with broad stripes
of green. and the revers belt, collar and
cuffs are of velvet of the same shade Of
sage green as the stripes in the silk. In
der the revers, which border the yoke, a
heavy frill of tan lace falls ard is caught
up in front by rcsette. This gown, like
the preceding one. has a basque which is
II ade with a ripple skirt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-24

The following are frocks which will be
yorn by the little tots tomorrow:
} The first is dove gray costume and is
trimmed in soft silk of pale shade of baby
blue. having figures of white sprinklei over
IT. The circular yoke. which has a frill
about 1t of white lace is of the silk and a
pointed piece, as shown in the illustra ton
q let in the front of the skirt. The waist
- tight-itting, and has two wedge-shaped
pieces Of silk sewed on in front. The sleeve
has a pun of silk. which is cut in a point
and put over a coat sleeve of the material
The under part of the sleeve is entirely of
the dress material The frill OF lace is
caught up in front with d blue bow, and the
0oint Of silk has one also.
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Apropos.


"oh. it's going to be good play-just
abounds in situations But / hlvca't found
a name TO suit me yet"
You might call it the Inteiligelce Office"
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The very small girl in cut No. 3 has a
simply made little dress for Easter. 1t is
Of a cool green shade. and is trimmed with
silk of green and white. and also with dark
green velvet. giving her a very spring-like
look indeed. The snugly fitting little waist,
which. OF course. buttons up the back, is OF
the velvet, as are also the lower parts Of
the sleeves. A wide ruche of lace gives the
little gown a quaint effect. A gored ruffle
about three inches in width, encircles the
waist. and is made OF the silk The big
puff sleeves are also of silk, and the fun
wide skirt ~ the wooden light green goods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-24

The sixth gown g Of maTve color and is
trimmed in heavy silk of the darkest ma
genta shade. The lower parts of the
sleeves and the pointed yoke are of figured
velvet, the colors being dark and very light
agenta. The body is a single one. gath
cred on to the yoke and also TO the skirt.
the waist and yoke being edged with fulled
strips, the silk having little puffs IL back
and front. II is an easily made little frock
and Very effective
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-24

gobelin blue dress is represented in
number seven and has loose sleeves of In
dia silk of couple of shades darker. The
upper part of the waist is tight fitting
and Is made of this A full piece of gobelin
blue wooden goods, which IS figured with
corn color. Is let in at the under arm
seams and pulled on at the waist, then
caught up in front and formed into a puff
or rosette. The underskirt is of this Sec
ond wooden goods and the long overskirt
of the plain blue.
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HOMES OF LUXURY
Features of Some of The Recent Fine
Residences Here.
ADORNED WITH THE Spells OF TRAVEL
Spacious Interiors Adapted For a
Graceful Hospitality.
DINNER SERVICES OF GOLD

ONE OF THE FIN
est homes ever built
jim this city have been
occupied for the first
time the past winter.
The Leita-, White
more and Colto II
mansions are fine re-
| cent examples Of resi-
iences built by N len
of wealth and leisure
and lIirly represent
ing the luxury and
comfort with Which
it is possible TO sur
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The eighth little gown is another which
can be made at home. The sleeves are the
usual puff ones and the body plain and the
skirt single full one A vest of a con-
trasting material is put on over this and
mas insertion bands placed across The
doGole reVers are also of the darker shade
and the lower parts of the sleeves A plea T.
ed belt which is put on after the dress is
pIdceo ABOUT the waist and is fastened at
one side OF the front by a very large bow.
whose long ends reach the hem Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-24

symptoms OF the exquisite costumes of the
grown people SO We will try to show some
e the pretty gowns the children u.a
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The next illustration represents a little
girl in a gown made with an underskirt of
black silk or satin. To lessen expense this
unterskirt may have but one breadth of
satin Up the front, and facing of the same
ma terial about the edge of the skirt, the
rest of the lining going uncovered. A skirt
about four inches shorter than the black
one Is piLce1 over this, and is cut open in
front and hemnei all around. the stitching
being covered with a single row OF No. 3
black satin ribbon The body is made with
O big yoke which reaches to the belt, and
is bOrdered by a graduating ruffie. The
sleeves have full puffs and tight-htting low
ers A single row of the ribbon trims the
rufie cuffs and each edge of the belt. The
whole gown is made in one piece and fastens
In the bach
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Finally, the fact was recognized that to
whatever extent the medal or merit system
is developed for favored classes, there
comes a time in the common experience of
all countries when some distinctive medal
must be provided for all alike-as a sort Of
common level for all heroes. from king to
vassal, or general to privae-a common
goal of ambition to which all brave men
might asptre-a common reward for hero
ism and valor wherever 1t be found. For
example. although England had her Order
Of the Garter, whose medals kings and
emperors often sought in vain, as we'll as
her famous Order of the Bath for gentlemen
of rank there came time in 1855 when
the plain and simple bronze Victoria Cross
was issued to all heroes of high and low
degree-or, as the queen herself expressed
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-09-03
The Water Supply is Ample.

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~ this country
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TONIGHT'S MASQUERADE.
The Schuetzen Club Ball Will be a
Big Success.

The masquerade of the Schuet-
zen Club, which takes place at the
Beretania Street Armory this even
ing, promises to be a big success.
The hall will be well decorated,
and arrangements have been made
to give every one a good time.
A large number of tickets have
been sold and numerous beautiful
costumes will undoubtedly be seen.
The prizes offered are fine ones,
and are well worth the winning.
No one will be allowed on the floor
without a mask, but fancy cos
tune is not necessary.