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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-06-16
JAPANESE FUNERALS.
Pomp and Ceremony In Paying the
Inst Honors to the Dead.

To be buried with pomp and ceremo-
ny Is the lifelong ambition of a Japa-
nese. The higher the rank the greater
the display. When the empress dowa-
ger died in 1897, no less than 100000
was appropriated from the national
treasury. The ceremonies occupied
several weeks, as they were conducted
according to ancient usage.
A few days ago the funeral Of lady
of the higher class in Tokyo was at
tended by vast concourse of people
and with a large expenditure Of mon
ey. Large edifices were erected near
the family vault for the mOurners. The
service was chanted by 80 Buddhist
priests, the principal of whom pro-
nounced a warm and sympathetic ora
tion i'm memory of the deceased lady,
whose noble character had won uniyer-
sal esteem.
Last week. while out In a jinrikisha,
we saw great cOncOurse of people as
sembled in front OF silk store and
learned that one of the firm had died
and this was his funeral We hurried
on and took a position near bridge
that led to the temple. First In the
procession came a body Of men In gray
tunics These were followed by great
number of japanese in their silken
robes, that set off their fine. intelligent
faces. Then came the priests, with
their shaved heads. over which men
carried large red japanese parasols.
Then came a company of men with
a queer head covering of straw, like an
inverted bread basket. carrying in their
hands sprigs Of paper lotus. About
midway in the procession was the bier,
made Of unpainted wood and covered
with royal purple drapery and borne
on the shoulders of eight men, the
mourners, on foot, looking like so many
girls going to their first communion,
as they were dressed in white, with
white wells and carrying in their hands
dishes of rice, fish and fruit. These
were followed by men in white bearing
treelke lotus plants in wicker baskets.
The gold and silver paper flowers re-
fected the morning sun and gave color
to this most picturesque procession. At
intervals there were men bearing wick
er baskets on long poles, containing
birds, that were to be freed at the
grave, symbollcal Of the freeing Of the
spirit from the earthly cage Of the
body. A band of music added its
mournful strains as 1t passed through
a wall of japanese on either side of
the street. 1t was difficult to tell
whether the deceased was a Buddhist
or Shintoist. as there was blending
Of the ceremonies peculiar to these re-
ligionS Yokohama Letter in Indian
apolis Press.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-06-16
When Sam Jone. I. a Preacher.

The Rev. DR.. Frank Bristol. pastor Of
the Metropolitan church In Washing.
ton, which is attended by President
Mckinley. tells story which he heard
one evening while dining at the White
House with the president and Bishop
Gambler Of the Methodist Church
South. The party was talking about
revivalists and revivals. and the case
Of the well known exhorter Sam Jones
was brought up.
"The best Characterization Of Sam
Jones preaching I ever beard" said
the bishop. was that Of good colored
brother In Virginia. he had Just heard
Jones preach and was describing II to
some OF his fellows.
"Jist as long as Bre'r Jones sticks to
dc Scripters. said the colored man. he
amt no better preacher than eny Nv de
rist wv Us, but when he cuts loose frum
de Scripters an list lets 'er sail den he's
de doggondest preacher dat ever pound.
ed a pulpitp"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-06-16
A Vegetarian Church.

Those who ought to know say there
is a noticeable increase Of vegetarian
ism in Philadelphia. At the corner Of
Park avenue and Berks street, COM
pletely overshadowed by the Baptist
temple. which looms up at the Broad
street corner, there is modest little
church edifice, and all the attendants
are vegetarians. 1t Is an evangelical
church and differs in its creed from
other denominations only In the fact
that its members are pledged to forego
diet of flesh. Outside of any organ
lied cult the diet question has become
a matter of such serious consideration
that there are vegetarians who, when
they are asked out to dine or sup, carry
bread of their own baking with them.
Among vegetarians there Is threat
ened split over ducks. Some Of the
cult claim that the meat Of the duck Is
really fish. Whatever their differences
may be, it has been noticed that the
members of the little church devoted
to vegetarianism are all big, healthy
looking people.-Philadelphia Record.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-06-16
The Pastimes of Eirhty-three.

Captain John Goldman. who died re-
Gently at the age Of SO, was a promi-
nent member of the New York Reform
and the Twilight clubs and was one of
the best known writers upon industrial
subjects In the country. He retained
his strength and yigor to remarkable
degree, and when he was 76 years old
he was accustomed to ride on horse
back between New York and Boston
solely for the exercise. Innumerable
stories are told Of his vigor. Two or
three years ago he was seen walking
briskly down town in New York one Of
the bitterest days of winter. The ther-
mometer was down to zero, and the
wind was blowing a gale.
"Pretty cold. Isn't itT remarked o
friend who met him.
do you think soT
think so! know It'll What impor-
tant business takes you outdoors In
this stormW
Nothing very important" replied
the old man as he strode on. "Tve
been skating on the lake up at the
park. New York Post.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-06-16
Japnnese Immigration.

Japan las only tenth Of the popu-
lation Of China At most times the in.
dustriouS laborers can manage to live
and support their families in the genial
climate. Their superior skill and thrift
enable them to prosper in Hawaii and
on other Pacific Islands in competition
with the indOlent natives. The greater
part Of those who can be induced to
leave their own country are not VIII.
Ing to come as far as America, where
they would he pitted against the more
productive whites. At the worst not
enough japanese laborers could be
lured 10 this country to make an i'm
preston on the condition Of the great
body Of American unskilled workers.
The Japs are more progressive than
the Chinese Of the same station. They
are faf more likely to be assimilated
and u become lost In the mass of
Americans. 49, Exchange.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-06-16
A Decorated Policeman.

When lie was child, as supposed
cure to.' weak eyes. New York police
sergeant had his ears pierced and wore
little car clrclets. The other day. while
visiting his sister In Lexington avenue.
be playfuliy decked himself with her
diamond earrings. Forgetful OF what
he had done, two hours later he ap-
peared at the ST. dbl house, the rings
still dangling O7e. his coat collar. <
platoon was jest forni2s to go on p..-
troll dIty. cEd tic chorus Of laughter
chat greeted him Ia:ced him from his
ears to hls toes.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-06-16
GENEROUS MUNKACSY.
The Great Painter Played Fairy
GOdmother to "a PenniIess Student.

Munkacsy. the renowned artist, had
many ways Of making people happy.
He not only loved art in picture max
ing. but he loved II In its musical
mood. and today there Is no one who
will more sincerely mourn his loss than
one young woman. now rising In mu-
steal circles In Paris and to whom
Munkacsy played the part Of fairy
gOdmother.
Some eight years ago this girl lived
In an obscure village In Hungary, Num-
kacsy's native land. So feryently had
she longed to study music that at last
her father decided to invest his hard
earned savings in giving his daughter
a musical education. She must go to
Paris and there take lessons Of Nine.
Marchesi. That 1t required a small
fortune to do this did not occur to the
simple girl She accepted her fathers
money and went to the city of song.
Here she reveled for one month In
the instruction of that famous teacher
and then, to her horror, found that her
ldluti lOIluuc WOuiu iuot OuiJ aDous
four months in this city of her aspira-
tions. She was engulfed in despair
and only too thankfully accepted an In
vitation to play one evening at a musi-
Gale given by madame in her own home.
Here 1t was that she met and sang for
Munkacsy; here 1t was that he recog-
nlzed her talent and deftly drew from
her the story of her desires and disap-
pointments.
AS she departed she received an en-
velope containing the amount due for
her part In the evenings entertain
ment. Fancy her amazement when she
found that it was sufficient to carry
her through the coveted year IL Paris!
Munkacsy had been acting the part OF
fairy godmother to the Hungarian
girl
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-06-16
A Little Sermon In This Remark.

THE weather sometimes played hav.
oc with those necessary concomitants
of religious life In the far west, church
soclables. II it did not put stop to
church services altogether" writes
Rev. Cyrus Townsend Brady in mar.
rating his experiences as "A Mission.
ary In the Great West" In The Ladies'
Home Journal.
"On one occasion, In one of my mis-.
siOns, we had made elaborate prepara.
tlons for a great crowd which was kept
at home by heavy rain. A few Of US
who had braved the storm were seated
In much discomfort In the parior ex.
pressing our opinions with the freedom
we all use In like circumstances. A
small daughter of the house who had
been an interested listener suddenly re.
marked during a pause In the conver.
cation. Now. you're all mad at God be.
cause it's-raining.'
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-06-16
Chinese "Pilgrim's Progress"

THE Pilgrims Progress" translated
into the Chinese language. with Illus
trat!ons ty native artists. is the latest
nogclty in the literary world of Pc
king, and the volume bears unmistaka-
bic traces Of It's Celestial origin. Chris
tan Is depicted with an ample pigtail,
the dungeon OF the Giant Despair is
one Of TIE large wooden cages well
known TO oriental criminals. and the
angels waiting Oh the other side Of the
river to receive the pilgrims are array
rd In the latest Peking fashions.
Whether the translation Is a faithful
reproduction oi lie original may be
doubted II the Illustrations are typical
Of tho work.-Iondon Chronicle.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-06-16
The Russian Way.

In Lodz, Russian Poland. the police
recently discovered a retreat In which
the Socialist journal Rabatnik was
published. Six people working In the
place we're arrested, yet the paDef
came on. subsequently despite the con.
C--....on of the press. In the next Is.
Gus - given the name of the person
"-) LII i.co.lned the police of the
Tierec ocalJ o. tie press, The body
CO ills perscn was aftesward found
pierced with o dagger.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-06-16
A Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured.

"At one time suffered from a se-
we're sprain of the ankle" says Geo
E. Cary. editor Of the Guide, Wash
ington. Va. AFTER using several we'll
recommended medicines without sue
cess,I tried Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and am pleased to say that relief
came as soon as / began its use and a
complete cure speedily followed" 2"
Sold bv VIM. P Bell & Co., Accomac
G. H. Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-06-16
I1enfff1eQfG0n.

Wickwlre-I.ook here. This Is the
fourth time this morning you have
been in here asking for the price of a
meal.
Dismal Dawson-Yep; am the alb
sentminded beggar, don't ye know
indianapolis Press.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-06-16
Chrlat In the ship.


The subject. In the first place, i'm
presses me with the fact that II Is very
important to have Christ In the ship;
for all those boats would have gone to
the bottom Of Gennesaret II Christ had
not been present. Oh, what a lesson
for you and for me to learn! Whatev-
er voyage we undertake. into whatever
enterprise we start, let us always have
Christ In the ship. All you can do with
utmost tension Of body, mind and soul
you are bound to do; but, oh, have
Christ in every enterprise!
There are men who ask Gods help at
the beginning Of great enterprises. He
has been with them in the past; no
trouble can overthrow them; the storms
might come down from the top Of
Mount Hermon and lash Gennesaret
into foam and into agony, but it could
not hurt them. But here Is another
man who starts out in worldly enter
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-05
YELLOW JACK MAY BE ON BOARD.
Ship Arriving at Newport News Put
Under q uAtanttne Rules.

Isl
Norfolk, Va, Sept. 5.-The German
fruit steamer Holstein from Port Linn
on. Costa Rica to Newport News. put
into the national quarantine yesterday
With what is believed to be yellow fever
aboard, notwithstanding the denial OF
the marine hospital surgeons who
boarded the vessel.
The Holstein was recently at Mobile
and went to Port Limon for a cargo OF
fruit. On the voyage Capt. Aahrune
died Of yellow fever and was buried at
sea. The ship 80 far as known. was
never fumigated and took on its fruit
cargo and sailed for the United States.
arriving in quarantine yesterday morn
ing.
The mate, who brought the Holstein.
in, reported the captains death. Or. b..
Il. Brown, the quarantine official in
charge. at once boarded the Holstein
and conducted a close examination. He,
upon coming ashore. gave strict orders
TO permit none of the crew to come
ashore. which caused the belief that
the dread scourge is aboard.
DR.. Brown ga i'd last night he would let
the cargo be unloaded. but under strict
guard. The Holstein isa stranger in
these parts. for number OF years hav-
ing been plying between Central and
South American waters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-05
Break Log Rollina I,ecord.

Ashland. Wiz, sept.t SIN the three
days log-rolling contest for the cham
pionship of the northwest, which began
Monday on Chequemagon Bay, all rec
ords We're br1ken yerterday by Allie
Stewart Of Minneapolis and Joe Oliver
of Eau Claire, Wis, who remained on
the long for eight Hours, without poles
This is at least two houre longer than
all previous records. The CONTEXT has
narrowed down to John Murray OF Eau
Claire and Allie Stewart. who will COM
pete for the Latimer gold medal and a
1925 purse
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-05
RAG TIME IS CROWNED upon.
Arbtters OF the Light Fantastic De
eide Year,s Fashions.

Saratoga, n. Y, Sept. 5.Ragtime has
been declared out of time, and the
American Society of Professors OF Dam
cling. in annual convention here, has re-
solved to encourage a revival of the old
fashioned "barnyard" tunes set to a
good march time.
Most of the time at the meeting was
taken up in the study of two new dances
- .Ladebut," which is combination Of
glide, two-step and waltz. and THE
Pembroke" a glide In waltz time. The
tendency viii be in future to dances OF
glide nature, and the hopping go prevail
5ent in the two-step dancing viii no
longer be in good form. Instead the
two-step will be danced with the
smooth, easy motion Of the waltz.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-05

TO euro ) Cold While You s,eep
Take Weeks Break-Up-4-Cold Tab.
lets. I" No cure. no pay. Price, Is cents,
Petsr Mayer. sole agent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-05
Worried in l.,xn, WIN ,hnrk.

San Rafael Cal, Sept. 5.--With boat.
hooks and oars William Miller, Manuel
Ferruggio and John Fernandez, San
Quentin fishermen. desperately fought
their way thru a school OF sharks yes
.terday morning. With their skin in a
sinking condition they made the shore
just in time to escape death in the
swapping Jaws OF the man-eaters
The three fishermen put of from
their camp to make their morning haul
When within few yards OF their buoys
they found themselves surrounded by a
swarm Of the hungry monsters. who
had drecked the nets and were battling
for the spoils.
AS one Of the glistening creatures
shot past the boat Ferruggio stabbed at
1T with a heavy boathook. while Miller
hit 1t heavily with an oar. In an instant
the little craft was attacked by num-
Der of the fish. who battered its sides
with their huge bodies starting the
planks and causing the boat to make
water rapidly.
After a brief resistance the fishermen
abandoned the fight, but the sharks did
not. As the men pulled their sinking
boat to the shore they were pursued
by the swapping creatures. 1t was not
until the shallow water was reached
that the chase was given up.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-05
..Praycr t.hain,. Tor mckinley.

Fremont, Ind. Sept. 5.-As sort Of
Offset to the w. g. T. U. prayer chain a
woman of this city suggests "Presi-
dental prayer chain
Its built on the same idea as IL the
w. G. 7. Y. plan and works the same
way. Letters pledging the receiver to
pray daily for the success OF Mckinley
are sent to women thought to be in ac-#
cord with the project, and each Of them
In turn sends out four copies to friends.
The proposal has been received with
favor and is now being put in operation.
a great number OF letters will form the
links of the ''endlesS chaiE.,'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-05

TO prevent consumption quickly cure
throat ard lung troubles with One Min
ute Cough Cure. All druggists.
The sun., 1900-10-25
GROCERY STORE TRoURLE.
Mr.. Bloomar Gives His Version OF the
Exciting Affair.

The purchase Of the grocery store Of
Frank ii. BloonHr, Tenth AHA Monroe.
II ;. l.. t""p"r -l'oc"ryman at Seventh
ami Van I,llr"n streets, is causing lots
NJ trouble.
! H. store ana content, were purchased
~ Monday by Mr.. Coppcr but as \. j.
llirt thc wAolcsii" -luc,r, had a claim
y 500 against Riooudr, i lryy was
na9c mon IN" goods b& Constable llul.-
!GGE Iucslay \ lh. stock wa. 10
laa-r owned iy Blpona Mr.. Cooper
fai,i"'inei il and ih"n Judgment against
H.a"njr WIS obtained before Magistrate
ke!eA aAd IN the meantime capiaS was
is-iiod foF His arrest and upon hring H.
l@ehrndcd he was taken to til. sheriff !,
aiiicc.
At.r 1ldgi;.iii- for about three horr..
Vs. Bloou9r pyid tAa claim ana VIII, r.
le,i>rd
Nlr. Bloomar called 1t 'rho sun office
yesterday ana made thc following state
meut IN regard, To the affair.
= claim that was falsely arrested,
~ had no Intention Of leaving the
rity or delrulins my creditors. have
conferred with an attorney on the sub
jcct.
Il sold my store On Monday night to
Mr. Cooper. While an account of stock
was being taken Winfield $. Quiglcy,
representing q. j. lIart's wholesale
houso, which owed $25s.O4 called at
the store and expressed surprise to sec
me selling ont. He threatened 10 stop
the sale if did not pay the money
owed his house did not like being
talked to that way and 50 informed
him. I'M intended to pay the money
Tuesday. Tuesday he went 10 MIR.
Cooper and wanted him to recall the
rhccl; for the transactions. lmt Mr.. Coop
~ refused 10 do So. Words followed
and Courtland Rice WHO was with Mr..
Qnigry. assaulted Mr.. Cooper"
Mr.. Bloonar further stated THAT Her
fert Rice, attorney for \. j, Hart. called
at his store on Monday cvrring to soc
Mr.. Cooper. Mr. Cooprr snnt word nut
ilit hc was lri>y ana unable 70 >ce him
IRt MIR. Rice insisted and it was only
after b" had Threatened to have him
atroslpd fgr annoying me that lie loft
Iairr IN llo evening i messenger hoy
WIS sent tor Mr. Copper and still later
Ah"rt Oliver called with Il message for
him. Mf. lilnunlar concluded hy say-
in@ THAI he WIS payin. his bills as
promptly as p"S~ihlc and tint proceed
ines would hc entered against a. j.
Hart for fails" arrest through Mr. lu--
l"y's inStigatun.
II was stated last night that Mr.. Quig-
lrN had call"d "n Mr.. I ooi,r during the
'!af 10 Try and arrange matters,
The sun., 1900-10-25
GENERAL LEES COFFIN.
Casket Which Contained His Re-
mains Was washed a Ashore.

II was not known uniil very recently
iha' tien Robert H. I."r the greatest
S"nil"tn "rmIiandoi, wa, BURIED at I.cN-
ii-'"n ID ! collin tnlt was washed 10
tIa' pla"" lH ll, great flood Of 1870.
/ "pl"l 'raslill. who Encw General Lee
M.ll, and Whn i nun or ,lo masi pIomi-
n"nt rl.in"rs IN This country, gives this
statement - This heretofore but littr
hnnWn uhirct:
rtEriHE. scrap NJ history le,- lreelt-
e pan 20 my knowledge in connection
.ia IF" hugGd = Gifn-ra liph"ia Il.
l@", ti.bI7A I.or tird DcrGaar =. 1870.
y i'W da Gefarc Ms d,uili ill.,. great
'"at 4 .i5r Arn' iil=.itlnr. River had
atd lal4 before IT, ,nd l.rXing-
ts ot rn c,aGmWici.ilo4 wijh
" world, I was found that
ta'r' aal coilil ID ia" town -u:ta-
t.!" III" 'i occasion. III lha dilclnma
alg" 90 lnal6i - L"& whi Ii haI ilpat"d
'."Hil l'ss rei.amI stranded, ,pon open
ia- 4 nuiful cHskct was found il
t4 h"N. ana ii th, III" hody of tlln
.ac@t eJiualud'r was buriad Should
lIWlS !" disposed 10 doubt fhcsr facts
! lm lEap'r"d u verify them absolute
~. Richmond, VA correspondence iii
Nm 6paaiiS Times Jo,uucrat
The sun., 1900-10-25
MAKING A CHILD ACTa Ess.
A Typical Instance Of the work or
the Gerry Society.

From .Ainsleo's Magazine.
"Thc Gerry Society i frequently ap-
l1'is"d q rase requiring it. attention
Is IN Anonymous letter, s1ch as the
following:
i writ" 10 ask if You will kindly
call ~ regard 10 little child thai is NJ
present living il 80. . West Forty.
third street. ana is iii need If yolm cire
and ad very much. 70 begin with. thoy
ar" making an actress Of her. and the
uo"r little thing docs not look able 10
perform thr duties. and >he i forever
with marks on her body. She tcll, us
nov n" gets thrsr marks till uur heart
arches for h"r. But wc don't ,arr NV
any ili- FIR th"y wtpid XIII her sure
Shr agS ih"F arc moi h"r fathor and
lH"li"r amt thai -he cannon wiitr 10
'-'iH. ai." il, soon IT. possible.
AIr>2 >
~ ieu- Investigation folloNrd thc
N 'irt " tAi- lrtiI. ala HE nal and
~ q I,srft,d War" arrested. Thr
tH!lH lilatola NH- t.kc!l il
'!a.- hy iIia >ociety. The man anl
ae"l'in wr" foini u g. oIalp yafidn.
\" ai H.- no hai all'.rrd their earn
det ih"S vurc training il.r child
cnla alH"f thHu. Thcy Hd
'r'aii'1' '!io el'.d aNay a.afn har par.
s aaa' en- nf prC-
.s 3ia AtGo aI hef h.
'F ~" furnished rooms ijl
.l.'h 81 rnAPlc Iisoi were fl ,quai,I
@adil"E lit"I Iad covered rhr
M,i.l llli-r, III IIiair enor~ u ayr hoI,
arIHife rtil-af da,mo, aud pu,">. The
'tnd -ai'. an olii""r ~ ilir -prirty as
,lr Aa- l,bm N ~ stHsAnd u mn.
na#pl..
dnat want any moro artiug bn>i-
lL",s Il people knew how they beat me-,
li"S MaNldnt ikc ~ pIay, would
The sun., 1900-10-25
Democrats still Apart.

Dover, Oct. 23.-The Democratic fac.
tlons OF the Sixth representative district,
OF Kent county, did not ''get together
as the County Committees program had
mapped out for them to do Saturday
The efforts made have really driven
them farther apart than ever. The fac.
tion led by Ex-Governor Robert Rey-
nolds and Dill VI. Dickson refused tn go
into the improvised election test at Viii.
low Grove on Saturday, and both tickets
now stand.
John G. Dill, the Reynolds. Dickson nom.
lnee, is on the ticket filed today, while
Herman c. Louden with three to one OF
the Democratic votes Of the district be.
hind him, s on the independent or
"RaRula Democratic ticket, as ii will
appear On the official ballot. This Will
make kent's Official ballot consist of
seven tlckeis-Demociatc Regu ar
DEMOCRATIC Il publican, Union X pubil-
e1aa, Prohibition, >lnge Tax, aud social
Democratic.