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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-07-10

immediate amelioration of Yuan's dis.
grace by creating situation which
would make 1t appear that any elem
ency was due to foreign pressure. The
ineptitude Of England and the United
States in this matter must have
caused many quiet smiles in diplomat
ic circles in the far east, and especial
ly the neat way in which japan again
scored at the expense of her ally; not
the first time, by any means, since the
PRONUNCIATION of the new alliance.
And so, despite the efforts of Eng
land and the United States to save
him, Yuan went into retirement; and
speculation about the political situa-
ton In China since then has chiefly
concerned itself with the question of
how long the Picking government can
continue to manage without his ad-
vice. That he eventually will be re-
called Is an impression which has
been steadily growing during the last
three months; consequently the rumor
that he has received the yellow cord
must be received with incredulity.
That such sentence will be carried
out is inconceivable. II there should
be the slightest chance that the Picking
government, at the instigation of
Yuan's enemies. should prevail upon
the regent to adopt severe measures
toward the retired statesman. the
humanitarian sentiment of civilization
would rise in his defense.
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so far ~ know are still living I'm re-
tirement and disgrace, although there
ID no reason to suppose that their sit
uation except for loss of face" II
very uncomfortable. 4
As illustrating this somewhat pc
culiar idea Of the Chinese. j recall the
daily scene in Chinese police court,
where misdemeanants are tried and
punished, usually by 30 many strokes
Of q bamboo stick administered imme-
dfately after passing Of sentence. In
the presence Of the magistrate Guilty
miscreants. anticipating conviction.
generously wad their clothing with
cotton. 90 that the strokes of the cud-
gel win inflict no serious bruises; and.
furthermore, sometimes, by bribing
the baili6. win induce HIM 10 lay on
the blows vary lightly. although with
apparent viGor These little evssions
are perfectly ven understood. yet the
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cataclysm, and that Yuan would place
himself at the head of the modern
army, which he created, and seize Pc
king. 1t is possible, had he been so
disposed, that Yuan might have &C
complished such coup d'etat. But his
conduct under the circumstances Is a
complete refutation Of adverse ,concep-
tions of his ambitions and character.
He chose the patriotic course, and
proved his devotion to his country by
quietly accepting his dismissal and re-
firing to his native province, where he
has since lived.
. For the last few years he has direct
ed the foreign policy Of the nation,
and none knows better than he the de-
signs focused upon China and the in
fiuences which seek her dismember-
ment. There is slight reason to doubt
that the first sign of internal disorder
would have been the signal for occu-
patton of the country. and possibly the
capital, by foreign troops, the excuse
being that It was necessary to protect
foreign interests and inhabitants. In
fact II Is well known that two nations
which now are aggressing upon
China's territory had forces of occupa-
ton modified ready promptly to seize
any excuse which offered.
America to be Considered.
Curiously enough. It IL probable that
the attitude Of the Washington admin
istration toward certain matters then
under consideration contributed to
.Yuan's downfall. A special embassy.
headed by Tang Shaggy. had been
sent to Warrington, ostensibly to
thank the United States for renounc-
ing the unpaid part Of its share Of the
Boxer" indemnity, but really to pre-
sent China's' side Of the, Manchurian
question, and to endeavor to enlist
Americas support in resisting Russian
and Japanese entertainments upon
China's sovereignty. The Picking gov
eminent was very uneasy about
Japan's policy (and still is) and was
seeking q closer understanding with
the United States. and Yuan had led
the Picking government to believe that
such an entente could be arranged and
that II would assure the integrity of
the empire. Yuan. therefore. was per-
sonally responsible for the special
embassy. and the pro-Ameriean thesis
Of Chinese diplomacy az q means T.
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n" UTILIZATION OF news dis
patches from Picking that
y the Regent, Prince Ch'un> has
sent an imperial messenger
bearing the yellow cord to
Yuan Shin K'ai will excite
worldwide interest for sew
eral reasons, writes Thomas F. Mil
lard In the Philadelphia Ledger. There
is unusual solicitude for this eminent
Chinese statesman: international con-
siderations of Importance are believed
to be involved with his fate, and the
rumor illustrates the survival of one
of those curious customs which West
erners habitually associate with the
so-called mysterious east.
AS its alleged use in this connec-
ton intimates, the yellow cord takes
place with the yellow jacket. the pea
cock feather, the ruby button, and
other ancient symbols of the Celestial
empire to which extraordinary signifi-
canoe II attached. and which are pop
ularly supposed to be confined to
China. The west hears from time to
time Of how higher Chinese officials
have been endowed with or deprived
of such honors, and its estimation of
the importance Of these events de-
ponds upon whether a practical or
comic opera view Of Chinese politics
is taken. To many westerners these
political symbols assume romantic
and mysterious aspect, to others they
SAVIOR of the preposterous. Both of
these estimations are incorrect; for
when scrutinized they are, like most
oriental customs, found TO be almost
exactly parallel, in their practical ef-
fects, to contemporaneous Western
customs.
Matter Of Etiquette.
The yellow cord is a symbol at
tached to superior dignity. 1t has,
like many old-time ceremonials of
court etiquette in Europe. become
much modified in modern times. Its
legendary functions confine its opera
ton to members of the imperial fami-
ly and to officials of vice-regal grade,
and its exercise always has been a
prerogatiye of the throne; thus to re-
ceive yellow cord was, in a sense,
sort of melancholy distinction, and
was presumed to open a way for hon.
orable exit from this life to persons
who had unforgivably offended the
emperor, and whose elevated rank or
considerations of state placed them
above ordinary legal processes.
The old method was attended by
considerable ceremony. The symbolic
death warrant was conveyed by spe-
cial messenger of high rank, who was
accompanied by an imposing escort,
and who upon arriving at his destina-
ton was received by the unfortunate
Official with ambassadorial honors,
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person who IL being punished VIII
make great outcry when in reality
he hardly feels the blows. Yet he dare
not omit the groan. which II the out
ward testimony of his suffering under
punishment. Should the culprit fail to
below loudly It II considered refec-
ton upon the court. and the magis-
trate may order the number of blows
to be doubled, and to be laid on in
earnest. So II any Chinese oficial
should be sure that every one in China
will make pretense of taking the
matter quite seriously. when, in fact,
It is nothing more than severe Inn
perial reprimand.
Yuan True Patriot.
Yuan Is inimical to the Manchu fac
ton. as is any Chinese who displays
extraordinary ability; he also is dis
liked by the remnant Of the anti-pro-
gressive cabal which sees In reform
the end of its influence; and. further
more, he IL hated by an extreme fac
ton of reformers which considers him
too conservative. None Of these in
fiuences alone could have accomplished
Yuan's dismissal, but all Of them to-
gether. added to the supposed desire
of the regent to retaliate for what he
considers the humiliation Of his broth
er. the former emperor, and aided by
some casual international complica-
tions, made 1t possible.
The sensation which Yuan's dismiss
sal caused is still fresh In mind: as
are the pessfmistic forebodings which
1t excited. Some thought that it would
precipitate the long.expected internal
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-07-10
Bad BLOOD

before began using Cascarets I had
q bad complexion, pimples on my face.
and my food was not digested as It should
have been. Now am entirely well, and
the pimples have all disappeared from my
face. can truthfully say that Cascarets
are just a. advertised; have taken only
two boxes of them"
Clarence r. Griffin, Sheridan, Ind.
Pleasant, Palatable, Potent. Taste Good.
Do Good. Never Sicken. Weaken or Gripo.
10c, 25c, Soc. Never sold In bulk. The Renu-
Inc tablet stamped c c. Guaranteed to
cure or your money back. VIZ
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y Cybt tuxuOI VI
four years. growth.
which three Of the
best physicians de-
clared / had. They
said that only an
operation could
help me. lam very
glad that followed
8 friends advice
and took Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
for 1t has made me
n m
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lmpoefant 70 a0ofhsrs
Opportunities.

Opportunities are dancing on every
mans desk!" shouted the high-brow
lecturer.
Yes; but they amt half as liable
to bite We as the spring fever or fish,
in germ" echoed the chronic crouch.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-07-10

Little children are suffering every day
in the year with sprains, bruises, cuts,
bumps, and burns. Hamlinss Wizard Oil
day in the year, the world over.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-07-10

I Seek Prevention Of Consumption.
The municipal authorities Of Berlin
have decided to introduce another
feature In their administration of tu-
berculosis. Heretofore, municipal ef.
fort has been confined to the mainten-
ance of one or two homes for durable
consumptives. but 1t is recognized
that. useful as this is. It alone can
not cope with this disease. They have
resolved. therefore. to devote more at
tention to preventive measures.
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Accounted For.

She-Do you know. dear. I had my
heart set on ice cream tonight.
Hell thought you seemed rather
cold-hearted!
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-07-10
AK Your prugsIst for Aliens Foot Ease.

II tried ALIENS FOOT-EAsE recent
ly, and have Just bought another supply.
It has cured my corns. and the hot, burn
Ing and itching sensation In my feet which
was almost unbearable. and / would not
be without II now.-Mrs. w. j. Walker,
Camden. N. j." Sold by all Druggists, 25c.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-07-10

Smokers like Lewis Single Binder cigar
for its rich, mellow quality.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-07-10

The wife of dyspeptic man may
not agree with him any more than
her cooking does.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-07-10
'TlJlIOR OF
FOURYEARS
GROWTH
Removed BY Lydia e. Pink.
hams Y egefable Compound

Lindley. Ind. -" Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound removed
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The ancient watch dog is member
of the old guard.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-07-10

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces In
nammaton, allays palm. wind collie 25c bottle
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-07-10

You cannot build frame house un
less you have the rocks.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-07-10

VJANTED-Man or Woman In every town. Ex-
w perience unnecessary. Something new. be
your own boss and mako lots of money easy
French Dry Cleaning Process cleans everything;
Clothing Gloves Hats Ostrich Plumes, Silks, IAces,
Lnen, Carpets. Send 25c n stamps for book that
tells how. Tom Weaver 1U7 Peachtrec, Atlanta, Ga.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-07-10

MENEFEE's DOUBLE HOIST and Double
NA Cabiewny Conyeyor; for handling shi p cargoes.
Three patents for sale very cheap. George w.
Manefee, BOIL Shattuck Ave-, Berkeley, Cal.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-26

and Mrs. L. Damon, the first of the
week.
Mrs. M. W. Wallace and daughter,
Grace, have returned from a four
months visit with relatives in New
York, Chicago, and Dakota.
The Commercial Club has elected
the following officers president, o. D.
Butler; vice-president, Fl. Hirsch.
berg; secretary. W. T. Hoffman.
Mrs. Susan Jones has been enjoy
ing visit from her daughters, Mrs.
Rose Utter, Of Waitsburg, Washing
ton Mrs. F. E. Chambers, of Eugene,
and Mrs. Richards, Of Corvallis, this
week.
Mrs. G. A. Wilcox and Mrs. P. H.
Drexler entertained number Of lady
friends at the formers home Thurs
day afternoon, with 500. The occasion
was to celebrate the birthday ami
versary of both ladies'.
An Independence Public Library
Association has been organized with
the following officers: president, Mrs.
P. NJ. Kirkland; vice. president, Mrs.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-26
DALLAS POLK COUNTY, OREGON FEBRUARY 26, 1909

Halle and Laurence Smith were
out in this neighborhood Monday on
short visit.
Henry Byerley and family have all
been suffering from lagrippe, but are
now much better.
Clarence Bursell came over from
Silverton last week to finish seeding
his farm near here.
N. G. Harris has resumed opera
tions in his saw mill, which he will
keep running indefinitely.
Mrs. W. I'll. Mack returned home
last Friday, after an absence of four
months visiting with relatives in
Minnesota.
Thomas Scott, of Whitman county
Washington, was back in this neigh
borhood last week after an absence of
25 years, Wishing friends and rela-
tives.
There has been little favorable
weather for farming for two and one
half months and the weather condi-
tions in February are proving quite
disappointing, although the farmers
usually find it one of the best months
in the year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-26
HARMONY.

Harry Long, Of Gopher Valley, is
visiting at Andrew Flynn's this week
Miss Cora Mclean spent Saturday
with Miss Birda Evans, of Sheridan
Joe Hayer visited at the home of his
brother, James Hayes, Of this place
Monday.
Van Dickey is quite ill with lagrippe
this week. Mrs. Dickey is still in a
critical condition.
Miss Carmen Sears visited in Port
land over Sunday, returning home
Monday evening.
Rainey Blair with his cousin, Lloyd
Ridgeway, were Portland visitors Sat-
urday and Sunday.
The young people will meet at @.
Blairs next Sunday evening and
everyone is invited to come.
Allen Mclean is walking the big
dume between Sheridan and the log
ing camps this week for Clifford
Wanless.
Clifford Wanless and Mr.. Fink, Of
Harmony, left this morning for Alsea,
Benton county, where they are going
in search of new homes.
Thomas Dickey and Miss Dorcia
Guttry were married in Dallas Satur-
day. February 20. They will be home
to their friends in Willamina.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-26
BALLSTON.

George Ball was Portland visitor
Saturday.
Mrs. F. W. Royal was Portland
visitor Sunday.
Joe Davidson made business trip
to Portland, Sunday.
Mrs. J. G. Sears, of Hillsboro is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. S. A. Ball.
Sam Yocom, of McMinnville, was a
Ballston visitor Thursday and Friday.
Mis-. r. L. Sears, Of Hillsboro, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. W. Mayfield.
Charles Foster, a travelling sales
man for the Wiley B. Allen Company,
was Ballston visitor Saturday.
Conner Edwards and Gladys Harris
we're married in Dallas, Monday.
They will make their home in Balls
ton.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-26
BUENA VISTA.

Reuben p. Hall was killed last
Wednesday morning by falling tree
which had been DETECTED from its
course by striking against snag and
bounded sidewise falling full upon
the unfortunate man. Death was
instantaneous.
Reuben Payne Hall was born May
IS, 1S46, while his parents were en-
route from Illinois to Oregon, their,
train being, at the time Of his birth,
on the Cow Greek river. His age at
time Of his death was about 90 years
and months.
His parents, Reason B. and Martha
Hail, settled in Oregon in 1S47, on
their donation land claims where
Buena Vista is now located. Ruben
Hall was married December 13, 1868,
to Miss Francis Adaline Bevens, who
survives him. To this union were
born seven children, three Of whom
survive, Nettie M. and Rupert Hall, OF
Buena Vista, and Mrs. Grace e. Mil
ner, of Corvallis.
In his fathers family there were
the following children Mrs. Mary
Croisan. of Salem; Mrs. Sarah Smith,
Of Oregon City H. D. Hall (deceased) ;
L. NJ. Hall, of Monmouth E. @. Hall
(deceased); W. R. and A. J. Hall, of
Buena Vista and B. F. Hall, of Wood
burn.
The deceased was converted under
the ministery of Rev. jenkins in the
Methodist church of Buena Vista
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-26
CORRESPONDENCE
INDEPENDENCE.

Mrs. Lillian Eaton was a Portland
visitor last week.
E. E. Paddock and little daughter,
Dortha, were Portland visitors over
Sunday.
Miss Emroy McDevitt, of Dallas.
visited her sister, Mrs. G.. W. Conkey,
this week.
Ted Cooper has returned home from
Eugene, where he has been attending
the U. of o.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. M. kirkland enter
tained ''The Owls" at whist at their
home Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stiger, of Salem, Wis
tied at the home Of the latter's sister,
Mrs. E. E. Paddock. over Sunday.
Miss Grace Damon, of Salem, WIS.,
tied at the home of her parents, Mr..
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-26

.. d. Butler; secretary, Mrs. W. R.
Allin; treasurer, Mrs. W. Fl. Gxaven.
The purpose of the organization is to
establish free reading room and
library. A dance given by the asso-
citation Monday evening, netted $S5
The Leisure Hour Reading Club
was entertained at the home of Mrs.
j. s. Cooper, Saturday afternoon, at
a Grand Spring Millinery Opening"
The hostesses assisting Mrs. Cooper
were Mrs. E. E. Paddock, Mrs. W. A.
Messner, Mrs. W. R. Allin, Mrs. P. H.
Drexler and Mrs. G. W. Kutch. Mrs.
Stiger secured the first prize and Mrs.
s. E. Owenthe second. A dainty lunch
con was served during the afternoon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-26
FALLS CITY.
(Falls City News.l

IFdllS OlIy NeWs.J
j. G. Chamberlain is out again after
few days of sickne
G. W. Badger, of Walla Walla, Is
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Arthur
VassalI.
Rev. G. G. Polling, of Portland, was
in town the first of the week visltin g
friends.
Rev. H. Fl. Farnham, pastor Of the
Evangelical church in Dallas, was in
the city Monday.
Rev. LaDow returned from Walla
Walla, Saturday, where he had been
called Oh account of the sickness of
his mother.
Mr.. Survey, who has been visiting
his daughter, Mrs. @. L. Barnhart,
this winter, left for his home in lola,
Kansas the first of the week.
The Joint debate between the Falls
City and Monmouth High School
teams will be held here Thursday
evening. The winning team will be
in the debate for the championship Of
the county.
Ira B. Lowe was in Portland several
days the last of the week where his
homestead contest was being tried. E,
Wellwood, W. J. Southwell, Harry
Lowe and Charles Wildwood went
with him as witnesses.
Commissioner Teal was in Dallas a
few days last week attending a meet
ing of the county commissioners called
for the purpose Of arranging for the
road work that is to be done by the
county the coming season.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-26

about So years ago and during the re-
mainder of his life lived as an active
and consistent Christian. The funeral
services over the remains were held
in the church il Buena Vista, Thurs
day afternoon at 2 80 o'clock, inter-
ment being made in the family plot
in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-26
BRIDGEPORT.

Mrs. ]. T. Guthrie has been quite
i'll, but is now convalescent.
L.C. Hill was out in this neighhor'
hood last week visiting friends.
James Burns has just recovered
from a severe attack Of lagrippe.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1909-03-18
TURTLE RACING IN FLORIDA
Fishermen FiR5 Amusement IN Test
ING Rsistive spse6 ef TnsiF
Strange aRegnts."

In Florida the turtle fshermen
occasionally hare races with turtles
as their stee1s 4 couple Of logger
head turtles, Weighing each several
hundred pounds, are generally select-
ed Wearing bathing costumes, the
contestants mount their stee3s,
which which are being held by
friends. Grasping the front part Of
the animals upper shell with both
hands, the contestants then give the
signal to let 60.
As soon as released tie turtle
makes for the water. Ordinarily the
animal would at once 70 to the bot
tom; but the rider prevents this by
throwing his weight on the back part
Of the shell and at the same time
pulling the forward part up with his
hands, which keeps the animals bead
above the surface. II is easy to
guide the animal, as il can be forced
either to tie right or left simply By
pulling at the shell on each SIDE Of
the head.
In some Of these contests the tur-
ties cover several miles and do i in
remarkably fast time. The animals
are generally guided parallel 10 the
beach, which allows spectators to fol-
low the race to the end.-Sunday
Magazine.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1909-03-18
Depot Robbed at Buns.

Following close on the burglary
of the depot at Adrian, the Kan
sas City Southern station al
Hume was robbed on Monday
night and about SD stolen from
the cash, drawer. An employee
Of the railroad company was
about che building az tie time
and heard the robbers at work
but supposed 10 was the agent IN
the buildiUg Representatives Of
the railroad dective force arrest
ed some tramps at Richards and
they were taken 10 Hame for in
vesugauon Prosecuting Attor
ney Dawson was called 10 Hume
Tuesday TO look into tho matter.
Butter Democrat.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1909-03-18
WHERE THE soET avLEs.

AT Angors, in Asia Minor, the
goat is the greatest treasure Of the
inhabitants, and Is the cause Of the
destruction Of the forests. The peo-
pie cut down the tTess 10 afford pas
turagc for their goats, and the ami
mails prevent the shoots from becom-
ing trees. There is an extensive home
industry among the women, and all
over Asia Minor one may sec the
peasant women sitting in their prim-
tive houses or goatskin tents, wssv-
ing shswls or some other article for
the bazaar.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1909-03-18
Royal N,IphbSrs tutsrtslnsd.

Monday afternoon and evening
lhe Butler Lodge Of Royal Neigh
bors entertained the members OF
the Rich Hill lodge Of the order.
During the sftertoon there was
a school Of instruction and drills
by the Rich Hill team. At six
o'clock the lodge gave 8 supper
to its members and visitors.
After supper > number Of candi-
dates were initiated and drills
held after which all attended the
Gough-Walker moving picture
show.
Among the guests who came
up from Rich Hill we're Mr. and
Mrs. w. G. Gtonebraker, Mr. and
Mrs j. w. Baker; Mesdsmess
H. NJ. Booth, Clate Zepp, n. 10
hannes, Carl Stonebraker, viii
Pontius, Walter Cooper, Aug.
Elgert, B. Mcbride, Dan Lowery,
L. n. Connell, Jas. Harkins, Ed.
McCarty, Geo Davis; Misses
Mamie Huckeby, Emma Fry,
Lima Burns, Alice Francis,
Blanche Burns.
Mrs. StOnebraker remained in
the city 20 conduct further
schools Of instruction Tuesday
night. The meeting was a most
instructive one as well as being
a delightful social event.-Butler
Democrat.