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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24
QUEER CHINESE CEREMONY.
strange Rites At the crave. In Mount
uitvss gsmetery

A delegation 5t Cinnamon visited
Mount Oliyct cemetery recently and
Ia the presence Of a crowd OF onlook-
ers performed a number Of rites over
the graves Of their countrymea buried
there. says the Baltimore Suu. They
also visited the cemetery ON the pre-
Viuus sunday aud went through the
same ceremonies. Usually they visit
tho graves twice during the year. but
this year seem remarkably solioitous
as to the welfare Of their deceased
brethren. When the Cinnamon
reached the Chinese lot. which is In the
northeastern part OF the cemetery,
they began to spread edihles OF an
Kinds on the graves There were
chickens. pork. bananas and oranges.
A IRE was built In shcetirOn oven,
which rested Ia the roadway not Tar
from the lot when tho Ere began to
blaze high the Cinnamon gathered
around % and started to throw into the
Names huge bundles Of papers. on each
Of which had been inscribed different
characters. These papers are supposed
TO bear misleading directions to the
evil spirit and enable the deceased TO
cross In safety the river 8tyx As the
fire burned Hereby. some OF the China.
men hurried around to the different
graves and close to each hesdstone
planted thin sIrk, on the end Of
which was in,sus-. The Incense was
then lighted, but IT'S perfume Was In
part deaden,d by the smsll Of the
smoke, which by this time had becoma
almost binding When all these
preparations had been completed. the
celestials started to perform the more
important ceremonies. They swayed
their bodies to and fro over the graves,
all tho time holding their hands to-
Gcther aud mutterlnE unintelllgibls
words, but which were no doubt
prayers In the Chinese language. Next
they knelt at the sides Of the graves.
std continuing their mutterings.
After few minutes they arose. and 10
the surprise Of every one about, gath
cred mp the edibles which they had
brought out and placed them In their
carriages Usually at the funerals OF
Cinnamon the food Is allowed 10 re
main ON the graves. no that the de-
ceased would not starve on the jour
ney TO the Chinese heaven. Another
feature In which the ceremonies DIFF
fered from the funeral services was
that cups OF tea we're poured over the
graves OF the Cinnamon. Some ir-
reyerent persons ventured the opinion
that the Cinnamon believed their de-
ceased brethren were thirsty and had
accordingly brought the liquid ia
quench their parched palates. A num-
Der OF boys were present at the cere'
monies and after the departure Of the
Cinnamon unceremoniously carried on
the incense sticks to a spot under
shady tree. where they proceeded to
enjoy themselves watching the stick
burn out.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

A geisha must be highly accom-
pllshed, because her chief duty 10 to
amuse. while not by any means a
musician. she must be able TO perform
on the samlsen, koto. tzuzuml IA drum
and other musical instruments. She
dances. sings. and talks on the lightest
subjects. and always holds herself In
readiness TO entertain her guests ae-
cording 10 their mood A Witty Eelsha,
one who is a good talksr. pretty and
graceful. will not lack for employment
Al any time. aud generally makes a
very good living while II Is not al all
necessary for her TO arouse mirth. her
object must be to beEuile the time that
Is irksome to her guests. Thus II often
happens that Que feeling depressed will
send for geisha girl, The seisha is
a natural actress and her taste In dress
is exquisite, her movements inoompar-
able In grace. -Onoto Watanna, In the
November Woman's Home Com
panlon.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

Last week Miss Mary Laughlin, a
pretty eighteen-year.old typewriter
girl. % Cincinnati. died OF poisoning
from a most unusual cause Her death
was due to the blue ink that is used
on typewriter ribbons. A small aud
almost impercep,iblc fever blister on
her lip was the means by which tho
death dealing substance was conveyed
into her blood The young woman.
who was employed In one OF Cincln-
natrs large business houses. a little
over a week ago noticed that a small
fever blister had appeared on her low
er lip. She had been at work at her
typewriter and her fingers we're
stained with the blue ink used on the
ribbon. She had also been using a
blue lndelible pencil. and the stain
from this was also on her fingers. In
trying to break the blister Miss Laugh
lin placed the stained finger ON It, be
came poisoned and died
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

Two ladies visiting in Washington
during one OF the sessions OF congress
went 10 the capitol to hear the pro-
ceedlngs In the United states senate.
Most Of the galleries being allied they
approached the doorkeeper OF the sen
ators gallery. whore admission Is by
card. As they did not possess this pass
port. the doorkeeper suggested that
they procure one from any senator
they might be acquainted with. But
we do not know any senator" they re-
piled well. II Is very much to your
credit" said the doorkeeper. Pass
right on. ladies. San Francisco Ar
gon.-1t
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

Dewey once attended wedding
breakfast at which the anable Baron
ess DO Strive, wife OF the Russian
min.ster at that time waA Present.
Dewey had met this fAmous woman
several times before. s'ne facial plain
ness OF the baroness was quite beyond
hS,fei, nut she was one OF the most
brilliant. lovable and kindly women
ever elected to guide the social Anairs
OF the diplomatic corps In Washington.
A lady who overheard II tells OF an
amusing passage which the baroness
and Dewey (who. n memory serves,
was then commander) had at this
particular wedding breakfast. Re
terring to leather" said the baroness
amiably. after some playful remark as
to the spick-Rnd-spa polish OF Dew
ey's sword belt-he was In dress uni
form-"the most remarkable bit OF
Russian leather In the world Is my
face" Dewey was a. quick a thinker
then as he Is now, but this stalled him.
Madame" he said after a pause, Il
am but rough sailor man, and this Is
heavy demand which you make upon
me. / am not equal to the emergency
"of course" said the baroness, tap
piRg him with her fan, 81 should have
to consider you hopelesaly rude were
you to agree with me. But you can
preserve your neutrallty-uAVal ON
GERS are taught to do that. are they
notify telling me what really nne
eyes ! have. They are fine, are they
not3" Thus assisted. Dewey rose to
the occasion. The baroness eyes were
In truth. magnlhcent.- Washington
Post.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

A Thanksgiving wonder ball Is
wound OF yellow wool to simulate a
pumpkin Trihlng gifts as tiny dolls
little whistles. lace pins. etc. are
wound in H. As It is unwound the
gifts fall out The wool should be
rolled up again as It is pulled of-No-
vembor Ladies Home Journal.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

The sewing machine bargain adver-
iised by the John NJ smyth Co in an
other part OF this paper should in
terest every housokeeper. The Arm Is
thoroughly reliable. having been es-
tablished In Chicago over 30 years
and anyone dealing with them may be
assured OF square treatment Get their
mammoth catalogue OF everything to
eat, wear or use.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24
Mrs. Pinkham's Medicine Made
a New Woman Of Mrs. Kuhn.

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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

The Secret S ryicc has Just uuoarthed
another band Of countcrfciters and secured
a quantity Of bogu, bills, which arr clover.
" executed Things Of great value are al.
ways selected for imitation. notably Hos.
letters stomach Bittcrs, which has many
imitaiors but no equals for disorders like
indigestion dyspepsia and constipation.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

We offer one Hundred Dollars reward FOR any
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" J, CHENEY & co, Props. Toledo, O
We. the undersigned have known r. !.
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and financially able 10 carry out any obliga-
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West rrnax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
o. Walding. klnnan q Marvin. Wholesale
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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

From Puck: Amateur palmist-"The
life line indicates how long you will
live" sccptical friend -"Yes3 Ism,
II wonder the life insurance com
panles pay no attention to it7'
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

Memhcrsofthc United States Cooper
at'e boot & shoe Purchasing Associa-
ton save Jlf percent ON all purchases
OF shoes.
Mr. T. II Tilton. Secretary Of the As
sociaiion, los summer St. lloston. will
send an illustrated book on shoes, in
struct'ons how to- Join the association
and full Information concerning 1t to
anybody upon request
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

Ralph Waldo Emerson sall "All healthy
thinFs are sweet tempered " but MIR Emcr-
son probably didn't know all the folks In
this world.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

Like alone acts upon like. Therefore
DO not amend by reasoning. but by ex'
ample. Approach feeling by feeling;
do not hope to excite love except BY
love. he what you wish others to De-
come. let yourself. and not youi
words. preach. r. Henri Frederic Amiel
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

Mrs. Cooke-"Do you know, deer.
like TO go out occasionally and try
some other persons cooking" Mr..
Cooke We'll. eau't blame you.
Yonkers Statesman.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

From Puck Harold Proudfoo,-
"whatl Not a bit particular whether
you get married or notg why. some
girls pray Tor meni' Grace Wilmer
well. you can't blame them Tor that:
most men need praying tori"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

Sir Thomas Upton estimates that
tho entire cost OF his attempt to take
the Americas cup will come to about
snNn O0N
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

Prom Puck Mrs. Newrich-"That Is
the founder Of our housed Ny nrst
ancestor!' Mrs. upperten-"How sad
he looks" Mrs Newrlch --"Yes. you
see the poor follow had no ancestors. q"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

fho's Cure for Consumption IL tho host
OF All cough cures. George W. LOtz
fabuehor, La, August 20, isgj.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

PaGanlsm make God In the lmag. OF
man. but Christianity makes man IN
the image OF Godfrey. Dr. @. s.
BurToGtts.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

Denmark claims that there Is not a
single person In her domain who can
not read and write
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

The blush Is natures alarm at the
approach OF sln-and her testimony to
the dignity OF virtue, Fuller.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24
Cures
Hard Coughs

No matter how hard your
cough is or how long you have
had it. Ayers Cherry Peetor,l
is the best thing you could
possibly take. But it's too
risky TO wait until you have
consumption. for sometimes it's
impossible 10 cure this disease.
II you arc coughing today.
don't wait until tomorrow. but
get bottle Of Cherry Pee
torl At ooee and be relieved.
1t strengthens weak lungs.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

Preferred creditor, are the aind that
don't call too often
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

IF THE sewers Of dwelling are faulty,
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first little signs are backache. poor
appetite, changes in urine and some.
times bowel troubles and dropsieal
dwellings Do not neglect any OF these;
deadly disorders may tollow-ST0P
the mischief in time, use
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

which smiles ana klnuneta anu SINAI
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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-11-24

Life Ia made up. not OF great sacrl'
Noes or duties. but Of little things 10
which smiles and Kindness and small
obligations. given hsbitually. are wha'
nreserve the heart and secure comfort
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-29
NO HURRY ABOUT 1T.
Government to Go Leisurely
About Recruiting Volunteers.

Washington, June 29.-The first vol
unteers to be raised for service in the
Philippines will be those for the skele-
ton regiments now being formed by
Gen. Otis. 1t IS not believed there will
be the least difficulty in obtaining these
men. 1t is probable that some time viii
elapse before the troops of the provis-
iOna1 army are sent to Manila, but
meanwhile they will be drilled and
taught craftsmanship in camp. 1t is
estimated that three months are re
Quired to make soldiers of recruits. The
officers of the war department think
that a number of volunteers now COM
ing home will desire to return to the
Philippines for a short service after
they have had an opportunity to see
home and friends. These men are re-
Earded as the most desirable for the
regiments being organized by General
Otis.
1t is learned at the war department
that there is no rush to get the new
organizations to General Otis at the
present time. The rainy season having
set in 1t is not believed that these
troops will be necessary for service ex-
cept to relieve those who have been on
active duty.
The transport service is said to be
sufficient, though ships may be char
tered temporarily if needed. The an
nOuncement that a portion of the pro-
VisiOnal army was to be raised has
caused a, swarm of politicians to be
sent to the war department by those
who are seeking commissions in the
new regiments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-29
FILIPINOS, FRIENDS.
Attitude of Paris Papers Not Flatter-
ing to Americans.

Paris, June 29.-Newspaper articles
now appearing in Paris almost daily
are exceedingly friendly to the FihpinoS
and have a tendency sharply to arraign
the United States. Yesterday Edward
Atzinson's pamphlets received a half
column eulogy in an influential morn
ing journal, and today body styling
itself 1.-The Committee for the Protec-
tion and Defense of Native Races" pub
fishes a formal declaration to this ef-
feet:
THE undersigned express to the
North American nation their painful
astonishment, caused by the conduct
of the federal government toward the
inhabitants of the Philippines. We had
supposed that the noble citizens of the
United States would recognize the Fill
pinos' right of disposing of themselves
that imprescriptible right which the
Americans used so well 120 years ago.
We can understand their making war
to deliver the oppressed, but we cannot
understand their becoming in turn op-
preSsOrS. The committee hope the deS-
cendants of the companions of Wash
ington will not suffer themselves longer
to be misled by persons interested in
imposing a policy of adventure and Vio-
lence."
This memorial is signed by two sena-
tors, two members of the institute and
a rear admiral Two of those are law
yers and half a dozen others are man of
DOSitiOQ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-29

gotten. It is large building, four stor-
les high, in the heart of the city and
cost something over a half million dol
lars. Mayor Jones was not lat home
and his private secretary, Mr.. Riley,
accommodatingIy piloted the Topeka
city fathers through the building. They
were shown how Kansas City spends
over $4,000 a month in oiling the ma
chinery of the city administration and
were introduced to men of high and low
degree who are called INSPECTORS"
Kansas City has inspectors of every
thing from gas pipes to steam boats and
they are all paid by the city.
An interesting part of the city hall is
the water supply department. The city
owns the water system having bought
it of the old company for So. 100000 1t
was purchased three years ago and the
mains have been extended and the
water rates were reduced Is per cent.
The plant is paying a big interest on
the money invested and will soon pay
for itself.
Some day Topeka will own its water
plant" said City Attorney Bird.
1T seems like a long road said
Mayor Drew. Il only wish that We
could take charge of it tomorrow"
There is a small grass plot in connec-
ton with the city building and this
that Topeka's city hall shall not be
crowded onto a small site.
The Kansas City fire department was
not forgotten and there the Topeka
Chief Hale showed the various appli-
ances for fighting fire and gave a drill
for the benefit of the visitors.
Then he turned to the members of the
party and said: You have been lucky.
1t is almost a marvel that Topeka has
never had a very bad fire, but you will
get caught if you are not careful You
have as good a fire department as there
is in the world SO far as the men are
concerned, but they have no facilities.
Just think that in Kansas City we
can have a dozen streams or more on
a fire at once and in Chicago they have
80 or 40 and still buildings burn. In To-
peka you could only have three or four
and you have inadequate apparatus at
that.
your man Wi1marth is a marvel. He
is just as good a chief as there is in the
country and has done mighty good work
and you don't properly appreciate him."
The members of the council and the
mayor were interested in what Chief
Hale said and it is safe to predict that
before long Topeka will have better fire
fighting apparatus.
Some of the members of the party got
home last evening and those who exam
ined the convention hall by lamp light
came home on the fast mail at o'clock
this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-29
ROCK ISLAND TRAIN.
Their Splendid California Spe-
ciaI to Leave Topeka July 6.

The arrow of passenger traffic points
to the Pacific coast.
With their usual activity and inter
est in the welfare of their patrons, the
Rock Island has decided to run a spec
iaI train from Topeka to the Pacific
coast. The special will be made up of
elegantly appointed chair cars, tourists
SleeperS and PullmanS, and nothing will
be left undone nor money spared to
make the trip a most enjoyable one
The train will leave Topeka on July
1t will go by way of Colorado Springs,
down through the Royal Gorge, Ten
uessee Pass, along the Grand Canyon,
past GlenwoOd Springs and Salt Lake
City The scenery along this route
cannot be surpassed in grandeur and
beauty. Arrangements are so made
that the train will pass these interest
ing places in the daytime, thus giving
all chance to see this magnificent
scenery. Stops of two hours or more
will be made at places of special in
terest, giving the passengers ample time
to go sightseeing.
Connecting with this special at Nc
Farland. will also be a special train
from Oklahoma, and at Belleville
special train from Nebraska points will
joints the Kansas special.
The Rock Island has been assured
that a party of about so people will go
on this train from Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-29
PINGREE'S MEN STRIKE.
| Owing to Differences Over Wages and
the Factory Is Closed.

Detroit. Mich. June pa complete
lockout is in effect this Afternoon in Pin
gree & Smiths big shoe factory. employ
ing upwards of 600 people The only
work in progress is that necessary to
clean up the machines. The trouble is
caused by strike this noon of employees
of the turning and welt departments.
Three weeks ago the factory started new
machines in the shoe turning department,
which are operated partly by boys in
place of men. The shoemakers' union
decided that unless higher wages are paid
in that department the upwards of 100
men employed in the turning and welt
departments should quit today. The COM
pany announced that when these men
went out the factory would be shut down.
The employees also complain that the Pin
gree company and it's employees hitherto
fixed the scale of wages for the year in
May, and this was not done this year.
Last pay day the company notified all
employees that it had discontinued the use
of the union stamp.
The company gave out a signed state
ment this afternoon to the effect that its
agreements with employees cannot apply
to work undertaken by new methods,
which are yet in experimental stage
1t states that the benefits of the union
stamp are found to be not commensurate e
with its incOn$enienceS, but that the COM
pany expects to treat with its employees
formerly. Frank c Pingree this aft
ernOon said that reasonable time would
be allowed the strikers for cOnsidera ton,
but rather than suffer a long shut down
he firm would employ non-union men to
fill the strikers places.