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The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07
THE CHINESE HADES.
NO RED TAPE IN ITS MANAGE
MENT.
Very Exact hook Keeping to Determine
Rewards and Punishment-Ledger. of
Hades Kept Most Punctiliously-Halls
of Judgment Severe on Liars.

The papers of the Royal Asiatic So
ciety contains interesting illustrations
OF the Chinese conception OF future
state. Some years ago the society pub
lfshed the Rev. George Clarks trans
lation OF "The Yu-Li, or Precious
Records" work that came into exist
ence at some definite date about the
tenth century, and was supposed to
supplement the teachings OF Confucius.
who had left the transactions of an
other world in some uncertainty. There
h no uncertainty in the Precious Rec
ords." for they give in full detail ev-
erything the Celestial sinner may ex-
pect to happen to him when his soul
arrives in Hades in the sedan chair,
and is formally received there by the
God of Fate" Hades is conducted
like senate department, and is divid-
ed into SO many halls of judgment,
each with its president, staff of ofici-
ais and specified number of hells. There
Is no red tape in this administration,
the rewards and punishments are al
times happens that the merits of an
accused soul exactly balance his Of
fences, and he is then allowed another
chanc0 and begins life again with ex-
cellent opportunities of we'll doing. II
this account does not stand to his
credit.he may be born again tn deform-
ity or incurable disease. People thus
amicted in China are believed to have
misconducted themselves in a previous
life. There are inducements to virtue
as we'll as punishments for vice. II
q woman should please the gods in one
stage Of existence she may be born a
man In the next. According to Chi
nese philosophy, the principal of good
is male (Yang). and the principal Of
evil Is female (Yin). The lady who
has the privilege of changing her sex
in new life must, therefore, feel
highly flattered by the favor of the i'm
mortales. There is no litigation in
the Halls of Judgment, for no soul
dreams of disputing the Precious Rec
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07
A DECAYINC NATION.
Portugal Thus Described by a Periodical
Writer.

Portugal may perhaps hold out for
many years yet but it will be miser-
able existence. Every sure indication
OF decaying power Is present The
social life of TIE mass of the people is
the absolute opposite Of pure. 1mmor-
ality can be considered as the chief
sport (that even is not too strong an
indictmenD of the manhood Of the
country, and a conversation has usu-
ally for its subject something not re-
lating to the virtues, but to the vices
of the human racs. Education is at
dreadful low ebb. as from a govern
ment statistic one learns that only 10
per cent of the people can read and
write. The Portuguese working classes,
however, have iIleas Of cooperation,
crude and Informed though they may
be. As one walks through the back
streets Of Lisbon, that symbol Of
brotherhood, the clasped hands, con-
stantly meets the eye, and one is in
formed by means of a sign what socie-
ty has its meeting place there. That
universally recognized labor day" the
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ords." The ledgers of Hades are kept
most punctiliously, and, as the sacred
text remarks impressively, there is
no deception. By way, however, of
preventing difficulties and wasting the
presidents time, there is a simple but
effectual ceremony at the door. When
received by the God of Fate" the soul
"forgetfulnesS. DR.. Clark says that
when the missionaries offer tea to
Chinese visitors it Is usually declined,
the Chinese believing that I'VE put
something in the tea which will cause
them to invountarily join the church.
The Halls of Judgment are very Sc
we're on suicides, unless the suicide hal
been committed for some virtuous rea
son. A debtor sometimes takes his lii
to spite an importunate creditor, who
has to defray the funeral expenses ana
compensate the family of the deceased
The Halls of Judgment will decide
whether the suicide was due to oppres
sion or to a mean spirit of revenge.
Unfilial conduct is about the worst OF
fence with which the soul can be
laden; but the most dutiful son can
not escape If he has defrauded the
government or neglected to pay his
taxes. Fraud ON the government
seems to be limited to a very small
sum, and therefore the exact moral
position of a highly placed mandarin
in a Hall of Judgment is not clear.
Quacks are sternly treated. but the
worst fate of all befalls the scoffers-
people who openly mock the Precious
Records" There is terrible story OF
what befell certain priests who order
ed copies Of "The Yu-Li" to be burned.
Liars have very disagreeable portion
in this world as we'll as others. There
is certain temple where an idol de-
votes itself to the function of striking
liars dead. DR.. Clark asked young
priest whether he had ever seen any
liars struck dead. Yes, two," said
the priest my young friend, take
care that you are not the third" said
DR.. Clark. To escape the various hells.
which are like the circles of Dante's
Inferno" without the poetry, It seems
to be a good plan to turn vegetarian.
"It is believed that animals, birds,
fishes and insects are possessed by
some ones spirit; if their death Is pre-
vented the spirit obtains some mitiga-
tion of the pains of hell; therefore,
much merit is obtained by setting at
liberty living creatures" The greatest
merit of all is not to eat flesh Diet
London Chronicle.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07

LIST of May, has its professions in Lis
bon, and also other small towns of
Portugal, when the usual banners are
carried, and strange wooden models Of
machinery are dragged through the
streets by oxen. The reform most de-
sired by the people appears to be the
"eight hours day" and not an Increase
in wages, the rates of which are very
low. A man of the artisan class who
draws f1 per week considers himself
fortunate. Even respectable clerks
have, very often, to he content with
less than that. Where there Is skilled
labor, long hours are tae rule, and, in
the majority of cases. seven days con-
stitute the working week. The result
is that these classes, who are really
the mainstay of the country, live in
dirt, squalor and misery, and their
ideals are pitifully low. The over
crowding in houses is far greater
evil than in London. Ths children are
uneducated and only aalf-fed, from
lack Of money.-Leisuce Hour.
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Made Desolate by Winds.

Between Formosa and the coast of
China lies group Of twenty-one is
lands, interspersed with innumerable
reefs and lodges, which are called the
Pescadores islands. According to the
Investigations Of Japanese geologist,
these islands have suffered in re-
markable manner from the northeast
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07

sician. She cannot bring herself to
tell everything, and the physician is
at . constant disadvantage This is
why, for the past twenty-five years,
thousands of women have been con-
6ding their troubles to Mrs. Pinkham,
and whose advice has brought happi-
meas and health to countless women in
tho United States.
Mrs. Chappell, of Grant Park, In.,
whose portrait we publish, advises all
suffering women to seek Mrs. Pink
hams advice and use Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, as they
cured her of inflammation of the ovaries
and womb she, therefore, speaks from
knowledge, and her experience ought
TO give others confidence. Mrs. Pink
hams address is Lynn, Mass, and her
advice is absolutely free.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07
WHY MRS. PINKHAM
Is Able to Help Sick Women
When Doctors Fail.

How gladly would men fly to wo-
mans aid did they but understand q
woman's feelings, trials, sensibilities,
and peculiar organic disturbances
Those things are known only to
women, and the aid man would give
is not at his command.
To treat case properly it is neces-
sary to know all about it, and full
given by = woman to her family ply
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07

winds, which blow with savage vio-
lence there during nine months OF the
year. The original area of the islands
has been greatly reduced by erosion.
and their surfaces are barren and desc
late, so that the whipped groslp
island world of southeastern Asia"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07

You Can Get Alien, FOOT i3;.,. FREE.
Write today to Allen 5. Oimsted, LIE
Roy, N. Y, for free sample OF Aliens
Foot-Ease. 1t cures Chilblains, sweat
ing, damp, swollen, aching feet. 1t
makes New or tight shoes easy A GER
tain cure for Corns and Bunions. All
Druggists and Shoe stores sell it; Csc.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07

1t is hard to avoid indgestible foods
on Thanksgiving Day, but it is easy to
avoid indigestion-tak Garfield tea, it
cleanses the system and acts directly
on the liver, thus promoting good di-
gestion.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07
No Child Labor In Russia.

Russia absolutely forbids the EN-
ployment of children under twelve
years of age in industrial establish
-ments, whether conducted by the state
or private individuals.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07

Two students recently lost their lives In
college PUSHES on the same day-one in
Boston and one in Omaha. College rushes
seem to be as dangerous as bull rushes-
and mad bull at that.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of a.
. cough cure.-J. w. OBRIEN, 322 Third Ave,
N, Minneapolis Mimi. Jan. 6. 1900
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07

There is nothing ~ discouraging to
mans sense of virtue as to be
teetotaler and to have big red nose
anyhow.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07

Mrs. Hittermyss says she finds that the
stories not written by Ann Onamouse are
apt to be signed Toby Kontinyude.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07

The jury which gave a man l cent dam
ages on account of false arrest per-
of a dollar II the arrest had been genu-
Inc.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07

c. H. Crabtree, Des Moinss, lows, will on request
explain all about The Gladiator Gold Mining COM
pany; extremely interesting; write me.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07

'Tis autumns hour: the last sweet rose
Has fled upon the wind;
At dead of night the spare bedclothes
We hunt and cannot find.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07

To have your napkins and table linen
Rsss' Bleaching Blue. the modern bag blue
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07

Turkeys was high said the off-col-
want no hiah dan las yeah"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07

Fruit IL . necessary article Of diet. Ii
primo essences are in Primley's California
Fruit Gum.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07

Mrs. WinsloW's Soothing Syrur.
For children teething softens the gums reduces I'm
nAmmaton. allays pain. wind collie. 25c bottle
The Grit-advocate., 1900-12-07

If you had real good Thanksgiving
dinner you had cause to be thankful
And If you didn't overeat you have cause
to be thankful.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-30
REAL ESTATE.

Sarah E. Loop Il hus to Henry Loop lot
blk 2 Carriers End add to HOpkintonS
TG Matthews s. VT to Carrie Volt lots Fl
~ 4 70 In Earls add to Nottingham. I,
G l. Miller &wf to Elizabeth Cousins lots
81 In blk Of y e Haskins I'D to Not
Edward N Wolcott & VT 10 Amelia
Coolidge east 60 II Of lot l6 blk l Too
good Y Bethels sub-div Of part Of lot
Iowa Land Co.'S sub-div to the town Of
~ "
o Eaton & VT to James Rogers " " Of
lot ID Of Earls n add to Nottingham .....
Maitssa Jane Peck b hus to Lydia Lam
dis eis OF lot II & ~ In Bakers I'D to
Z G Hicks b VT to d q Jewett s. X NV
y & ne 4 NV v sec 84-S7.2....................4
VIM I Wood & VT et-al to w I Millen
sw Of sw sec 1854 except piece In
NV cor owned by Martin b. Powell. 800, 2
w Millen & VT to George Hunt pit sw Of
Delilah Shower & hus to Margaret i Can.
inc lot 2 Of sub-div Of that part Of x
OF NV Y sec 29-90-4 as lies west from de-
pot grounds Of M Il st p r K Co Il
not covered by Bakers LIST and 2ne
Anna Dodson ct al to Uriah Morey iot
OF subsidy Of n part Of sect's 5 b 8-8S-
pt lot ID of sub-div Of Q 4 Of Q u Of
6z-6so Observation-Disclosures. ,,,,.,.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-30

WIG AoAsok 6helecE mduuor WHICH ID 30
generally preyalent2 Besides. it is
treating in a fitting manner the mem.
ory of those great ones in the history OF
the Republic whose features are held in
living memory by me ans of the past.
The father OF his country has rot
come down to us historically as one
likely to enter the presence of a lady on
his nese, or even when carrying you a
notification that your bank account is
overdrawn, to do so while skating
on his left eyebrow"
Thomas j. Nc Donsugh, aged six
teen years, died at Mercy hospital at
q. m. Monday. A week ago he was in
the full bloom of his youth, healthy,
hearty, sturdy lad. Wednesday he
was taken sick with appendicitis and
Friday his condition became go critical
an operation was performed but it
failed to relieve him. The deceased
was the son of Thomas Nc Donough
Who resided at 684 Rhomberg avenue
He was born In Sand Spring
Delaware county, Dec. 81, 1884, and lived
there until Q year and half ago
his parents and family moved to Du.
buque. He is survived by one brother
and seven sisters, Mrs, ]. V. Murray
Mrs. William Murray, and Frank Nc
Donough, residing ut Sand Spring, and
Misses Katie, Jennie, Aggie, Alice, and
Louise in Dubuque. The youth was 9
student In st. Patrlck's school and wa,
very bright scholar and an exemplary
boy. He was very popular with bill
fellow students and was beloved BY
the sisters for bis good behavior and
hts interest in his lessons. He would
have graduated this June. Dubuque
] Herald.
North Park union., 1900-04-20
Tho Spread of Cont.elou. Diseases.

The responsibility of those persons
who supply the public with food and
drink is not sufficiently realized by the
community at large. Not long since
a number OF cases of diphtheria broke
out in a neighborhood The disease
was of a very severe type, and, in sew
eral instances, proved fatal after two
or three days illness. 1t seemed i'm
possible, at first, to trace the conta-
giCn 70 its source, but after thor
oush canvass of the vicinity 1t was
discovered that dealer in milk had
in mis- family couple Of cases of diph-
iberia. He professed ignorance OF the
cause of the children's sickness, and
even when assured of its nature,
claime} that he had no idea that it
could be conveyed in milk. The fact
that parents do not know how chill
drsn could have contracted this dis
efforts to combat it, insisting that as
the little ones have not been exposed
to this malady it certainly must be
something else that ails them. When
illness of this sort breaks out in a
family the only proper course Is to
have it Investigated at once. Delays
are quite sure to be disastrous II not
fatal. and in the present condition Of
medical knowledge on this subject,
there is reasonable hope of relief If
attention is given when the first
SYMPTOMS of illness manifest them
selves.
North Park union., 1900-04-20

decision. and he whom he addressed,
was Don Gordon. as they strolled in
company along a narrow track by the
side of winding nullah. on their way
back to mess at the Tirah camp.
It was nearly three weeks since tho
lover had bidden Lille farewell, and
she 1t was who was under discussion
now.
Don's cheek was flushed. and his dark
eyes glowed ominously as their glance
followed the clouds Of pale smoke from
the cheroot he puffed for several min
utes in proud silence.
That he had never contemplated Cap
tain Derwent's blunt refusal of his suit
was very certain. by the easy assurance
with which he had courted and won
Lilies own consent.
"You say II II ,ueossible your daash-
ter should ever be my wife?" Don
spoke at last, with painful distinct
ness.
1t was characteristic Of Don's nature
that he was rarely reused to passion;
but, once reused. 1t was deep and last
ing: and by the pallor that had re-
placed the flush upon his face 1t was
too evident he was moved to passion
now.
Perfectly impossible. my dear fel-
low. though hate telling you SO. don't
you know?"
Since you have told me so much, I
should like that you will tell me more"
said Don, in that calm voice that little
betrayed the fire at his heart MAY
l ask why 1t is perfectly impossible?"
My dear SIR" exclaimed the elder
officer. somewhat sharply, "if your own
common sense does not tell you my
chief reasons. then you must pardon
my being outspoken. You've said your
self you haven't rupee beyond your
pay and what your uncle. Colonel Cor
don. chooses to allow you yearly. Now,
honestly. do you consider you are at
all suitable match for my little girl,
who. you must remember, is now an
heiress. Had you been heir of 6a-
die"
Thanks" said Don curtly. II do
not need to be reminded OF my re-
versed fortunes, and. l will confess, l
should never have asked Lille to
share my poverty. 1t is only the fact
OF her being an heiress makes it possi-
BILE she could ever become my wife"
pom my word. sir. you're frank"
exclaimed Captain Derwent, irritated
by what he deemed effrontery on Don's
part my daughter should be hon.
ored to know that, had she been
'tocherless lass as we say in the
north. you would have had none OF
her."
He laughed, as If to pass the matter
off MS a joke; but he was genuinely
annoyed.
Ito be continued)
North Park union., 1900-04-20
(To be continued.)
Master of the Sten m.

There is one thing for which an en-
gineer is noted. This is the absolute
obedience of orders. He is brought up
on that from the time he starts to fir
ing till he becomes a graduate and
takes charge of an engine. Then he
becomes the instructor of others, and,
of course. never loses the main point.
There is story told illustrative Of
this. Two men were applicants for
positions on one of the railroads in
Boston not long ago. They both want
ed to be engineers. and there was but
one place vacant. The superintendent
before whom they appeared asked one
question. which ran after this fash
ion: Suppose you were on siding
with orders for train to pass. A
message would go over the wire that
the oncoming train for which you were
waiting was two hours late. What
would you do?" The first one was
asked the question. and he pulled his
hat down over his face and said: II
dunno. That is the conductors job,
not mine" The superintendent said
he might leave his address, and II they
needed him they would drop him
line. The second man was standing at
respectful distance. with his cap in
his hand. and was asked the same
question. II tell you, SIR" he said,
'.if the orders looked all right, and I
thought the signature was good and
all that, would stand on that siding
forever" II guess you had better re-
port to the roundhouse for duty" said
the superintendent.-Bo Journal.
North Park union., 1900-04-20
In the Tunnel.

A young governess, going on long
Journey, was recommended, among 9TH
er means of precaution when passing
through tunnel. always to put her
hand in the pocket in which she kept
her money, SO that it might not be
stolen. She acted upon the advice, and
on coming to tunnel put her hand in
her pocket, but was startled on finding
it already occupied by another. She
grasped the intrusive hand and held it
firmly until the train emerged into
daylight, when the gentleman sitting
next to her explained. with smile,
that both hands were in his pocket
Weekly Telegraph.
North Park union., 1900-04-20
Candy for soldiers.

Fifty tons of candy have been sent to
the soldiers in the Philippine islands by
during the last three months, and large
amounts to the soldiers In Cuba and
advice of the medical rs Well as line of OF
ficers of the army. because 1t is n physi-
illogical fact that in the tropics moder-
ate consumption of confectionery pro-
notes health and satfies natural and
not unhealthful craving of the stomach.
Candy was never furnished to the United
States army before, although 1t is COM
monty used as n ration by the British
and French troops in the tropics.
The larger part of the shipment are
chocolate creams and lemon and other
acidulated drops. which are Theoretically
sealed in onc-pound cans of oval shape
to fit the pocket of a soldiers uniform.
The candy is manufactured in New York
especially for the commissary department
and is little more than sugar and lemon
or lime juice. The mixture of sweets
and acids In that form is not only more
grateful to the palate but healthful to
the stomach.
North Park union., 1900-04-20
A Point for Mayors.

Mayor Ashbridge of Philadelphia invit-
ed all the public officials to his daughters $
wedding and the presents sent have been
so numerous the mayor can find no place
in his house to display them. Among th,
gifts are three grand pianos. one of them
being from the higher public officers. who
hold their positions mt the pleasure of the
mayor. The 40 members of the Common
Council paid S. each and bought "a parIor
suit in mahogany. while the forty MEM
bers of the Select Council gave s. each,
with which was purchased a gorgeous
grandfather's clock The value of the
presents is So, 900.
The bride, Miss Karlonc Theresa Ash
bridge. is not marrying outside of the ;ld-
minstration. the BRIDEGROOM. Schuyler
Armstrong, being the coruner's private
undertaken
North Park union., 1900-04-20
Reject THE JUST AS oooD."

The dealer who tells you that he can
sell you the same thing as Alahastins
Or Or. "somethinF Just as good. either e
Offering something he has bought cheap
and Is trying to sell on Alnbastine's d.
himself a. well as to you Beware u
all now substitutes. Dealers risk =
suit for damages BY selling and consutss
,erp by using an infrinGement. AlAhAst1nal
Co. own the right to make and ssil wall
ceatings adapted 10 nix with cold watef.
North Park union., 1900-04-20
CHURCHES AND scHoo1-nousEs.

The interior walls of churches school
houses and all public halls should never
and pure Alabastine. . SO evident has this
fact become. that hundreds of tons are
used annually for this work The genu-
1t is cleanly during the long period of its
usefulness. Every owner Of building
s should use II. Ask your paint dealer or
druggist for card of tints, and write for
free copy of our interesting booklet to
Alabastine Co, Grand Rapids, Mich.
North Park union., 1900-04-20
WHAT "KALsoMINEs" ARE.

Kalsomines are cheap and temporary
preparations. manufactured from whit
the walls with decaying animal glue. Ala
bastine is not Il kalsomine. It Is rock
base cement. which seis. and 1t hardens
with age. II can be rc-coated and re-
decorated without having to wash and
scrape of Its old conts. Alabastine Is
utilized to a great extent in hospitals as
II prevents the accumulation OF dirt and
the congregating OF disease germs. being
disinfectant In Its nature.
North Park union., 1900-04-20
WHAT ALAnASTINIc IS

Alabastine is the original and only dur
able wall coating on the market: 1t Is
entirely different from all kalsomine
preparations. Aiabastine Is made ready
for use in white or fourteen beautiful
tints by the addition of cold water. II IL
put up In dry powdered form. IN pack
ages, properly labeled, with full direc-
tions on every package. 1t takes tho
place Of scaling knlsonIrcs. wall paper
and paint for walls. Alabastine can be
used on plaster. brick, wood or canvas,
and child can brush 1t on.
North Park union., 1900-04-20
HOw'a I'i,ts3

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure
F. J, CHENEY & Co. Props, Toledo O.
We the undersigned. have known T.. J.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm
West Truax. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo
O.: Wnlding. kinnan s. Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo. Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Testimonials sent free Price
55c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
North Park union., 1900-04-20

james, the critics say this new move
cantivates its readers at the start"
We'll. don't buy il until you know more
about it: that may only mean that you'll |
go sound asleep in the first chapter
North Park union., 1900-04-20

A happy genius is one who has had
enough wealth left nim to make 1t un-
necessary that he depend on his tall
ents.-Chicago Dispatch.
North Park union., 1900-04-20
CHAPTER III.

Impossible. my dear sir-impossi-
ble!"
It was Captain Derwent who spoke
IN that decidedly aggressive tone OF