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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-19

The door was not closed against him.
and General Alger received the young
fellow In his public Office. He showed
General Alger the letter. 1t contained
two locks Of hair, one brown and one
gray. The letter said: MY hair was
brown when you enlisted end now Il IL
gray. Can you not come back to me?"
General Ayers handkerchief went to
his eyes; he sat by his desk, wrote a
few lineay and that soldier boy was dis
charged.
From every county In Michigan let.
SeSs come 70 the war department max
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-19
Fell Through q Hatch.

Seattle. Wash, July 1s.-Arthur H.
Beals. professor Of philosophy In the
University Of Washington. was killed
by falling through an open hatch on
the steamer Arizona, the recently pur-
chased transport, which had been
thrown open to public inspection.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-19

London, July 19.-The Times declares
that there II no foundation for the re-
ports that a decision II imminent In
the Delasoa bay arbitration with an
award Of R2,600. It says the case will
not be settled for at least three months.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-19
SAN JUAN NEXT.
Ager and Brooke Confer on
Porto Rico Campaign.
HIS ARMY is IN READINESS.
Newport News Will Probably Be the
Port Designated for
Departure.

The Army of Occupation VIII Consist of
$4,000 Soldiers, as 1t Has Been Decided
TO Take No Chances with an Insufficient
Force-Equipping for a Months Cam
paign-orders Sent to Tampa-Interest-
ing Figures of Porto Rico's Trade.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-19

Washington, July 19.-The Porto
Rican expedition has started on its mis-
sion to capture that island
New-York tribune., 1898-10-16

As tho music begins the Emperor is conducted
10 the table OF incense. The perfume-box Is
handed to him. and three times he burns the
incense The ministers of Obations" burn in
cense before the other saints and the Emperor
kneels twice. making three prostrGsons each
timo-all initiate him. and the music ceases. The
three oblations follow. At the first the song
''Siucn-ping' Prevaling Peace)
ROusing our people
We bless the sages and the saints
Lofty pupils like the Tai-Shan thIShest OF sacred
mountains)
They make our glory real
Perfect the rites; full Of harmony the music;
our dishes our baskets are beautiful and pure;
They all accord with the kings.
They form the three rules OF the year.
When the music begins the cups filled with
wine. an officer Of the silk takes "a basket, a
wine officer takes a cup and they go before the
Ia blet Of Confucus, bow and make three pros
trations. The prior reads the formula and the
Emperor and attendants kneel while this prayer
is recited:
on this day, Of this month, of this year, we.
Emperor Kwang- -Su present our offerings to the
Most Holy Ancient Teacher, Kong TIE
His virtue is great as heaven and earth:
His doctrine rules antiquity and the present.
His is purity he published the six kings.
All ages ne governs.
To him tis fitting to sacrifice in this middle
month
Offerings OF victims, silks. wine and fruits
With him we associate
The sanity continuer, Yen TIE:
The saint attached to principles, Tseng TIE;
The sanity prOpagatOT TSZe TIE:
The saint. second in rank, Meng TIE.
We offer them this food.
The second and third oblations follow, with
similar libatiOns and prOstratiOns The next
chant is the ie-ping Irregular Peace)
Truly great is the Sanity Teacher
He made shining virtue resplendent.
He instructs. awakes all ages;
He is the model of the people
Pure wine and excellent is offered him.
His word Is that Of an eloquent and skilfu
tongue
Perfect harmony lies in it ever.
Making the virtues shine
New-York tribune., 1898-10-16

a large gold bell and sixteen smaller bells hung
in a line 10 the east. a sounding-stone Of Jade
and sixteen smaller stones in a line 10 the west
Then there is a small tambourine on the east.
and on both sides six Pan pipes etc second
washstard is placed at the foot Of the staircase.
All are carefully examined finally by the chief
If the sacr!fcial court The ceebrants all have
their rlaces assigned The Emperor stands in
the centre of the hall, facing the north. AT the
foot Of the stairc Sc to right and left stand the
ministers Of ObatiOns' (six). The other as
eistante are scattered about the hall carriers
for the mats and the silks. priors. censors di-
rectors Of sacrifice. momOTialists, musical di-
rector leader Of the orchestra, singers and dane
crs. etc On the day Of the sacrifice the royal
ge j. formed after the notabes have made
their prostrations before the Emperor. An hour
and half before sunrise "A prior carries tablet
on a cushion To make the announcement to HIS
Majesty. AS he comes from the palace bells
and tambOurncs are struck he follows the
silent orchestra and torchbearers toward the
temple.
When the im1erial party comes near a master
of ceremonies of the sacriticial court conducts
the ten ministers Of oblations' to the gate,
flashing The Emperor descends from his
chariot enters by the south gate with four lieu
tenants and goes to the large tent The director
of the sacrificial court invites him to begin the
ceremony. The Emperor emerges from the tent
and washes his hands. Accompanied by his
aides camp he enters the Ia Shing- Men,
passing through the centre door OF the hall OF
sacrifice and stands facing the north. When all
are in position the dancers enter with feathers
and ffes and the ceremony begins with the
salute of the spirits" The orchestra plays
the air and the choir sings the "Tchao-ping'
(Shining Peace
How great are they those perfect saints!
Virtues achieved by them, their brilliant lore
Truly these kings Of honor worthy.
Their rules earth spread shining glory
Models are they: all in them harmonious
In piety hold our baskets out
With respect and dignity we bear our bells and
tambOrh
New-York tribune., 1898-10-16
The third chant. Well ordered Peace, runs:

The third chant. Well ordered Peace, runs:
. King pure and sanity.
Reveal to the laws of being.
our eyes turn to thee who are before us
Wise teacher who hath made Us know the thou
sand kinds of oblations!
We offer these cups of gold;
our wine overtiOws;
We present this as the last.
Withhold not felicity from our hearts.
The dishes are brought forward, and "Ad-
mirable Peace" is sung:
The black water a deep abyss.
The fragrant plants are fair and pure;
They rejoice the perfect saint.
When they approach the gold sounds clear be-
fore the sages.
We beat the instruments Of precious stone;
We announce that all will he removed.
our offerings Of food have been completed
Sun and moon shed their light
In taking leave of the spirits the "virtuous
Peace" is played and sung.
How brilliant and glorious the concord Of
princes;
The four regions of the moon come to revere
Formed by artistic skill Our music eIevates the
souD.
Many scholars are filled with pleasure ana JOY
It is formed as the clay rises under the potter's
hands,
As gold found free
II helps us to Keep the order OF government.
The people get thence civilizations;
II fills and rouses sentiments OF peace.
The Emperor and suite bow six times. Tho
PRAYERS and silk burned in the furnace
The attendants form TO right and left OF the En-
peror who is informed that the ceremonies are
over He leaves the hall and court and enters
his chariot while Second Peace" Is chanted:
The saint of ancient days has given US his prin-
ciples from on high.
For ten thousand years this sacrifice shall last
With respect we hearken to the admonitions OK
the Master
Shining is his power; he s ever sure.
He stood like two solid columns to support his
doctrine).
The spirits have come down to reveal past ages
to
Beauty liycth in them.
And the Emperor returns to his dwelling.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

ries, and brought up his two sons, John
and William, in the fear of God and to
hard work.
The military soul of William-and of
John. for that matter-revolted against
the field and harvest and the sowing
and the reaping. William had an am
bition to go to West Point, but the
military academy was as far beyond
his reach as was the lost Pleiad. He
might as we'll have pined for the crown
of Russia. He knew he wished to be
one thing-a soldier-and he knew
there was not the remotest chance to
crafty his ambition.
One thing however, he could do. He
could read books. Higher education
does not particularly help man to
make hay and guide plow, and young
Shafter got no schooling. But he read
history, chiefly about battles and ar
mics and arms. He saw mistakes that
were made by the worlds generals. He
read up on mathematics, and carried
his intellect high among the fetins-
ments of ratios and equations. lie
studied the growth of the modern regl-
ment from the battle line of the Greeks
through the Macedonian phalanX ana
the Roman legion down to the modern
soldier with his cartridges and his gun.
So was. spent his youth and his man
hood. Working on the farm, reading
q
his books, longing and thirsting for op-
nortunity with the military academy
nm another planet! He was born In
the log house his father built and lived
within its narrow walls until he was 70
veors old. The old house still stands.
Hugh Shafter, the father, and Mrs.
shafter died long since, ana thelr
graves are within FIVE minutes walk
of the house. Hugh Shafter was
model father, and John and William
wore model sons. They were obedient
and 6lial. The life of that family was
os dull and uneventful as that OF any
oorIcultural household. Williams am
hilton for mllitarism was apparently
hopeless, and he had just begun to rec
onc,Ie himself to life Of drudgery
when the bugle blast from the lips OF
..the great commoner" in the White
uouse reused the nation to- arms and
thrilled the very nerves OF the whole
neonle. Young Shafter was at last to
have his wav.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

bilities of this land of the free. He
was like Abraham Lincoln. He was a
commoner. He grew right up out of
the soil. If the civil war had not come
along it is possible that General Shaf-
ter would still be Michigan farmer.
He never had taste for the husbG nd
mans life. AS boy he groaned over
his work-not that he did not like work,
but that he detested what work he had
to do. His father was the plainest Of
plain farmers. His mother was
farmers wife, whose life's horizon was
bounded by her kitchen, her poultry
yard, her front room" and the meet
ing-house. The elder Shafter was
Michigan pioneer who hewed wood and
drew water and built the traditional
log house with its one and a half sto-
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

Inc two brothers went to the war
ana the patriotic father bade them a
sturdy good-by. William enlisted as a
lieutenant in the Seventh Michigan in
Iahtry. His commission bore date of
aug. y, 1861. He was exceptionally
gallant. War to him was pabulum He
burned with it. He fought so well that
lie was major within month. Two
years later he was made lieutenant
colonel, and toward the end of the war
he was brevetted brigadier general.
William Shafters exploits in the war
cover the siege of Yorktown, West
Point, Fair Oaks, Savage Station,
Glendale and Malvern Hill. His broth
er John had meanwhile won the rank
OF captain. When peace came they re-
turned to the farm and went to plow-
ing, sowing and reaping once more.
But both entered applications for COM
missions In the regular army. After
two years of woodchopping the broth
ers were ordered to st. Louis to pass
the examination. Both came out of it
with flying colors, and were about to
be commissioned when the father OBJ
Jected. One Of his boys must stay at
home, and John, owing to his inferior
rank, agreed to let his brother have the
prize. William Shafter was given a
lieutenant colonelcy and was ordered
to the Forty-tirst infantry.
For thirty years he lived beyond the
mountains or in them, and the people
of the East did not know his name.
For nearly twenty years he was the
colonel of the First infantry, and saw
men rise from posts subordinate to his
to be brigadier generals. He did what
he thought was best for his regiment,
and not always what his officers would
have liked him to do. He bore up
bravely under the stress of this oppo-
sition until a year ago, when President
Mckinley made him brigadier ger. .er-
al
When the general got his brigadier's
straps he was placed in command at
San Francisco. His life in the West
and on the coast had the usual effect.
1t made him a heavy weight. He is a
tremendously big man. Almost six feet
tall-rare stature for a communicable
weighs 300 pounds, and his avoirdupois
has been the occasion of many a Jest,
which he has taken pretty well. He
has a will that is in keeping with his
physique. What he wills to do he does.
He has the heroic stuff of Grant in
his makeup.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

ciate, and who are apt to take every.
thing literally, this story is worth read
ing. The respected superintendent of
a Sunday school had told his boys that
they should endeavor to bring their
neighbors to the school, saying that
they should be like train, the scholar
being the engine and his converts the
cars.
Judge Of his surprise when, next Sun
day, the door opened during lessons
and little boy, making a noise like an
engine, ran in. followed by half a doz.
en- others in single file at his back. He
came to halt before the superintend.
ent who asked the meaning of 1t all
The naive reply was:
please, sir, I'm the engine, and
them's the cars"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05
Buttons,

1t is only in comparatively moder1
times that buttons have been utilized
as fasteners. The Greeks and Romans
knew nothing of them, and, though
they presented themselves as orna-
ments in the fourteenth century, but
ton-holes were still an undreamed- of
possibility. 1t was not until nearly the
middle of the last century that the man
ufacture of steel buttons was entered
upon at the Soho works in Birming-
ham, England. Then, on the accession
of George I'LL, gilt buttons appeared
and became quite the vogue. But 1t was
reserved for the artisans of our day to
make these useful fasteners in the
greatest variety at marvelously low
prices and out Of all sorts of material,
even to the seemingly impossible po-
into
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05
TRY ALIENS FooT-EAsE.

powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen, ner-
Tous. and hot, and get tired easily. If you
have smarting feet or tight shoes, try
Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and
makes walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet, blisters and callous spots.
Relieves corns and Dunions OF all pain and
gives rest and comfort Ten thousand tes-
timonals of cures. Try it tOdau. Sold by
ali druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Sent
by mail for 25c in stamps. Trial package
FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE
Roy, New York.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05
Stone in Judea.

The hill near Jerusalem where the
crucifixion of Jesus occurred is formed
of limestone. The shores of the Dead
Sea are lined with pumice-stone, show
cred out of some volcano that destroyed
Sodom and Gomorrah, which cities
finally sank beneath the waters Of the
Dead Sea.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05
His Glory Self. Won

Major General William Rufus Shat
Ter conqueror of Santiago, military
nero In the war with Spain, was born
and grew to manhood near Galesburg
Mich, and many are the stories that
are being told of his boyhood by men
who knew him when he was a lanky.
barefooted lad. working on his fathers
farm. General Shafter's career is an
OBJECT lesson upon the glorious posi-
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

nr James K. Hosmer, while recently
listing Boston, had occasion to visit
,ha new public library. AS he went
wv wv the steps he met Edward Everett
Tolo W who asked the doctor's errand.
T "To consult the archives" was the
reply. ;,
Hale, "do you know where Noah kept
bis bees'"
NO." answered Hosmer.
Sin the ark hives" said the venera-
HE preacher as he passed out of ear
hot-"Summer Piazza Stories" in
tbe August Ladies' Home Journal.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05
THE OLDEST VOLUNTEER.

New York State doctor, aged 100, volun-
teered his services to the president recently,
ana expressed desire to enter the army a. a
surgeon. Even at his advanced years he can
read without glasses, and walk 10 TO Is miles a
day The Oldest standard medicine is Hostel.
ters stomach Bitters, which has no equal for
and bad blood 1t strengthens, puriies and
vitalizes One bottle does much good
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

The attention of the public is called
to the professional work of DR.. T. H.
White, No. 2711a Morrison street,
Portland, Or. His electrical appli-
ances are the most modern, and his
crown and bridge work is of such artis-
tic form and finish, that his patients
are delighted not only with the looks,
but with the comfort they receive from
the use of such artificial work. All
operations are painless under his meth
DDS. See that your teeth are properly
cared for and that by skillful dentist.
There is nO need 10 suffer The disoom-
forts of broken-down and stained teeth
when they. can be made useful and
pleasant to look upon without pain.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

During the naval battle at Santiago,
IN which Cervera's feet was destroyed,
Inc Oregon alone fred 1,776 shells.
Inc destruction caused by some of the
shots was fearful.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that can not be cured by Halls
Catsrrh Cure
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known +. j. Cheney
for the past 10 years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and fin
ancially able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST g. TRUAx,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, ..
WALDING, kINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
druggists. Testimonials free
Halls Family Pills -rc the best.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

Governor Lowndes, of Maryland, has
announced that the state will present
sword OF honor to Commodore Schley,
who is native of Frederick county.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05
Brains and Climate.

The weight Of mans brain has
nothing to do with his mental power.
1t is question of climate, not of In
tellect. The colder the climate the
prenter the size Of the brain
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

Bruksch Bey discovered the earliest
records of illustrated comic literture in
apapyrus of the twenty-second dynasty
recently found at Tonnah.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

The amount OF silk produced by each
spider is so small that scientist
computes 663, 522 would be required to
produce pound of thread.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

Professor Leist, of Moscow, claims
to have discovered terrestrial mag
netic pole at Kotchetovka, a village in
the government OF Kursk in Russia.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

There has long dwelt in the heart
of the Pyrenees, on the old Catalonian
border of Spain, a race of dwarfs, sup
posed by some to be of Tartar origin,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05
WAGONS IMPROVED.

The new improved Stoughton wagons
on the way. 1t pays to have the best.
Write for free catalogue. JOHN POOLE,
sole agent, foot of Morrison street, Port
land Or
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

EiTc Permanently Cured. No fits or nervousness
fllS after first days use OF DR.. Klines Great
Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE $500 trial
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05
MRS. PINKHAM'S ADVICE.
What Mrs. Nell Hurst has to Say
About It.

DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-When wrote
,Wyou had not been we'll for five years;
naa doctored all the time but got no
oetter, l had womb trouble very bad,
NY womb pressed backward, causing
pies was in such misery 1 could
scarcely walk across the floor. Men
situation was irregular and too pro-
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

During the last year 1851 persons
underwent the Pasteur treatment for
rabies at Paris.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05
HAVE YOU A SON, BROTHER,

Husband or Lover in the Army or Navy?
Mail him today a 25c. package of Aliens
Foot Ease, powder tor the feet. All who
march, walk or stand need it, 1t cures
aching, tired sore, swollen. sweating feet,
and makes hot, tight or new shoes easy.
Feet can't Blister, get Sore or Callous
where Aliens Foot-Ease is used. 10000
testimonials. All druggists and shoe stores
sell it, 25c. Sample sent Free Address
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

Two bottles of Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton cured me of bad lung trouble.-Mrs.
J, Nichols, Princeton, Ind, March 26, 1895.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

Steam has been found very efficacious
in extinguishing fires on ships loaded
with cotton.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

IelU very muCu pcNVeA
ana was able to do nearly all my own
work. continued the use of your medi-
cine' and feel that owe my recovery to
you. cannot thank you enough foryour
aoVice and your wonderful medicine.
any one doubling my statement may
write to me and 1 will gladly answer
all lnquiries.-Mrs. NELL HURST, Deep
water, Mo.
Letters like the foregoing, con-
SANITY being received, contribute not
little to the satisfaction felt by Mrs.
rnkham that her medicine and counsel
M sre assisting women to bear their heavy
burdens.
Mrs. Pinkham's addressis Lynn, Mass
All suffering women are invited to
write to her for advice, which will be
given without charge. 1t is an ex-
perienced woman's advice towomen.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

Try schiling's Best tea and baking powder.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05

fuse, was also
troubled with
leucorrhea. 1
had given up all
hopes of getting
well; everybody
thought I had
consumption.
After taking
y five bottles OF
Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegeta-
BILE Compound,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05
Which
do you like best-grocer-
bills or doctor-bills?
Use the wholesome
baking powder SchA-
AAg's Best 81
Which

The average amount of sickness in
human life is nine days out of the year.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-05
FAME FOR SRAFTER,
HOW THE coNQUERoR OF SAINT.
AGO HAS RISEN.

his career an Example of Americas
Possibilities Yearned for Military
Life While Working Upon a Farm
Rapid Promotion in the Civil War.