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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30
TEMPLE: OF HEAVEN
Remarkable Chinese Holy Shrine
in Peking.
For Imperial Worship Only, and Cere
monies Never Witnessed by For
eloners--Customs of Centu-
ries Observed.

Picking, China.--The Temple OF
heaven is the most sacred as we'll as
me most beautiful of all Chinese re-
ligious edifices. 1t is used only for
imperial worship, and no foreigner
has yet seen the stately and elaborate
ceremonies that take place here on,
fixed dates every year. The buildings
of which it consists are situated In a
large walled in park in the southeast
section of the Chinese city of Peking.
A broad, stone paved road leads to-
the temple from the Cinnamon, the
largest gate of the Tartar city. This
gate is exactly in front of the main.
entrance to the imperial palace. The
massive doors at it's central entrances
are thrown open only when the en-
peror leaves his palace to visit the
Temple of Heaven or the Temple of
Agriculture.
The park in which the Temple of
Heaven lies is almost square in shape
and is surrounded by stout wall,
nearly four miles long. Inside 1T is
divided into sections by other walls
and the visitor is beWlldered Dy the
number of gates through which he
passes when being shown round the
sacred buildings. At each he has to
pay small sum to the gatekeepers.
who rely upon these tips as their
main source of income. Some of the
Enclosures CONTAIN majestic build
ings; others encircle the grazing
grounds of the sacred animals, reared
for imnolation upon the temple al
tars.
The striking edifice, which is gem
orally known as the Temple of Heav-
en-, but is called by the Chinese the
Temple of Prayer for the Year. to
which the emperor repairs each spring
to make offerings and pray for an aus
picious year for his people. is land
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

mark for miles round. Its triple roof
of deep blue. gold fiecked tiles. sur
mounted by a massive gilt sphere, can
be seen from the railway some time
before Picking is reached.
1t is comparatively a new building,
having been erected since 1889, when
the old temple, of which this is an
exact copy, was destroyed by fire. 1t
stands on a triple marble terrace.
having stairway at each Of the four
points of the compass. When the EN-.
peror comes here to worship, the
tablets Of his ancestors, which are
usually kept in an adjoining building,
are placed round the single lofty
chamber of which the temple consists
A long marble paved terrace leads
southwark from the Temple Of Heav-
en- past smaller building of similar
design, known as the Temple Of the
Universe, to the Enclosure containing
the altar of heaven.
1t may be doubted whether any
structure in the world excels this for
grandeur and beauty. The marble
paved courtyard that surrounds it,
like all the terraces In the park, is
i'll kept and overgrown with weeds,
and even the altar terraces them
selves are spattered with shrubs and
grasses. But nothing can detract
from the majestic simplicity of the
altar
1t is on the main altar, kneeling on
the circular slab of marble that marks
it's center that the emperor at each
winter solstice, officiating as the high
priest of his people (by whom he Is
known as the son of heavenly, WOO
ships heaven and his ancestors at
dawn.
The previous night is spent in
meditation and fasting in the Hall Of
Abstinence, a fitting preparation for
the solemn rites that are to follow.
Nearly two hours before da wn the en-
peror is called and arrayed in cere-
monial raiment. after which he makes
his way to the altar in sedan chair.
and kneeling on the center stone OF
the topmost terrace, burns incense to
heaven, and renders an account OF the
important events OF the year. Burnt
offerings Of animals are made on an
altar of green porcelain to the south
east of the main altar. IN bronze
braziers ranged round the court. the
death sentences and offerings of silk
and jade are committed to the flames.
Groves of cypress trees surround
the altar Enclosure. except to the
north, where series of triple gates
marks the way TO the Temple of the
Universe. while in the distance be-
yond, the roofs Of the Temple Of
Heaven can be seen.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

Seymour, Conn.-Living in Quar-
road when he Is well, John Bagdoris-
a stonecutter. rests In st. RapheaPs
hospital with his jaw broken by the
kick Of dead horse he was burying.
lie was helping his neigbbor, Milkrlan
James Ford. to drag the departed
beast to it's grave. He pulled. but
pulled in vain. A man Of gentle tenn
per is John. but. letting the horses
tail go. he poked his foot with need.
less energy into It's stomach, and the.
hind foot of the horse shot up. John.
knew no more. He says It vas Ford.
but the doctor sees hoof prints on his
face. John is stoneeuttar. SO Ford
found another undertaken.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

face of great physical suffering are on
record.
Perhaps one of the most remark
able Of these is one which was for
merly told by the late DR.. Paul Seavey
of Penobscot Indian who had one of
his legs crushed to a pulp by falling
tree near Moosehead lake back in the
late SOS. 1t was impossible to bring
the men out of the woods to settle
ment where a doctor could be obtained
and to wait for physician to be sum-
moned and to arrive would mean the
death of the woodsman.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

Without anesthetics of any kind.
and with no other instrument than
butcher knife. meat saw and COM
mon needle, the camp cook amputated
the leg, while the injured Indian
watched every movement, the pupils
of his beadlike eyes narrowing down
to the size Of pin points. Only once
or twice through the whole operation
did the quick intake Of his breath be-
tween clenched teeth give evidence OF
the pain he was undergoing. 1t was In
dian stoicism at its best. When the
last stitch had been taken and the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30
Not the Bravery Of Battle

brings forcibly to mind the ever presy
ent danger in the lumber woods-that
of meeting with a serious accident
when medical aid is unattainable. and
Of the terrible physical suffering and
oftentimes death, which results as a
consequence. Hundreds Of men have
suffered untold pain in the Maine lum-
Der woods in years gone by, and many
stories Of remarkable heroism in the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

a Berlin musician declares that rag.
time is driving America crazy This
is ungrateful, when Parsifal made a
tour Of the country to the tune of a
fortune. Ragtime musicians may argue
in turn that 1t was only crazy ma
ton which would go mad over Par
sifal, for everything IN this uncertain
world depends on the point OF view
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30
A Firm Believer in Work.

Old 'un (sarcastically) Then you
don't believe in the benefit of work.
suppose?
Young 'un-Don't I. though? If the
old guv'nor hadn't worked like a horse
all his life shouldn't have what
have now
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

The New Yorker who was fined for
drinking soup out of a plate was
charged with disorderly conduct. We
are not strong on the legal game. but
it strikes us that making unneces-
sary noises" would have been the prop
er charge
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

land ana mountain Vdlley. buI
the men in khaki know a thing
or two themselves, and are quiet
ly. steadily adding to their knowl-
edge. A company OF engineers
is stationed here and is now at
work making military map or
the Island of Oahn.
Strolling along Officers Row at
Schof1eld Barracks, we stopped at
one of the white-washed "bunga-
loos"-as sojer boy called it.
for a call on an officers vile
and a chat about army life from
the woman's point of view. Our
hostess surely spoke from the
standpoint OF one that knew;
three generations of her family
having served in the army or
nayy-her mother in a period OF
twenty-five years lived in thirty
one different stations. This being
picked up and moved from place
n Mace. little moves OF three or
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

sand feet above sea-
level. The sun may be
shining away with full
glare, but the air Is
fresh and vital, one
feels like taking effort,
responding to the vari-
Gus invitations to effort
that here are offered.
Away over to the right
stretches the long low
line of the Koolan
Range. To the left lies
the mass of the Wal
amaze mountains, the
plains at their base, in
front of the Gap, dotted
with the various build
ings of Schofield bar
racks. Looking a good
place to do service"
and proving a decidedly
interesting place to
visit.
1t is a very beautiful
and healthful spot where
the soldiers are sta
tioned-though a little
far from town to suit
the sojer boys-and sim
cere are the regrets of
officer and officers wife
when the order comes
to move on. The bar
racks are located on
what We're once ranch
lands, and part OF the
property is still used
for that purpose. The
old estate included wide
plains, mountain, valley
and ridge, stretched
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

Chinese rebels are capturing cities,
but nobody has been able thus far
to find out just why the rebellion is
going on. However. Chinese rebels in
sist that it isn't necessary to have a
definite reason. there being so many
81 q general nature In stock
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

For the benefit of the gentlemen
who are doing most of the talking
about the preservation of natural re-
sources, it might be Well to drop the
hint that conversation is not con-
servation.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

A Chicago man who has been lead.
ing a double life has been sentenced
TO the penitentiary. Wouldn't it be
better to have him deliver lectures
explaining how he managed to sup
port two families?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30
But Maine Woodsmen often Are
Called Upon to Show Great Forth
tude and Respond.

The case of John Wickman, the
woodsman, who received fractured
spine through having a tree fall across
his back, and who is now at the East
ern Maine General hospital in this
.ity. paralyzcd from the waist down.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

stump had been sewed up. the Indian
tainted. The nervous shock to his
system was too great. however. and
he died few days later Bangor
(Me.) Commercial.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

Lots of actresses have to go to the
trouble of marrying before they can
use the advertisement Of the divorce
court to make business thrive again.
Such is the irksomeness of red tape.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

There will be no art in masculine
fashions until men discard trousers"
says British artist. Then, as far as
we are concerned. there will be no
art in masculine fashions.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

The roller towel will be no longer
On the roll-call If the crusade started
against it is carried to triumphant
conclusion. In fact. the roller towel
will be wiped out.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

A New York maiden starved herself
70 become beautiful. but carried 1t so
far that she died The report fails
to state whether she succeeded in i'm.
proving her looks.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

Beauty varies with the point of
view. If the ugly and senseless hoop
skirt becomes fashionable, womankind
will arise and proclaim it thing of
beauty.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

A man who found a ten-dollar bill
on the street in New York gave it to
policeman. 1t Is unnecessary to
mention the fact that he wasn't
New Yorker.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

now three regmental headquarters, three col
onels and three bands at Schofield barracks, but
to Honolulu folk generally it is still thought OF
as the cavalry camp"
One may travel thither by train, and pleasant
journey 1t is speeding along close to the sea,
flashing by fields of sugar-cane, with short hats
at tiny stations to let off or take on diminutive
Japanese, presently leaving the and climbing
through narrow gulches TO the tableland thou
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

'''he 'long Boston" Is variant of
the waltz comprising a stroll and a
hug. The man who predicts its popu-
iarity states the case mildly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30
Turkey is being made a goat.

Almost any young widow can teach
a man how to fall in love.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

Scientists still hope to discover the
origin of life, Gays German profess
sor. 1t will be Just like them to de-
eide that 1t is a germ.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

A philadelphia pastor wants to or
garize a church for women only. 1t
wouldn't be a success. Every church
must have three or four bald-headed
deacons.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

A Chicago man wants a divorce be
cause his wife said Jerry" in her
sleep. In the vernacular Of the sport
Ing page, he got jerry to something.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

The editor of a fashion magazine
says "a perfect fit is fatal to stout
woman" Still the list of fatalities
grow.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

China Is disarming its new army.
lest 1t join the revolution. China is
one Of those countries in which it is
dangerous to be safe.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

trips involving army practice and discipline The
Waanae range, with It's numerous deep gulches,
forested ridges and Handicapped peaks offers
good field to climber and explorer, and since the
coming of the men in khaki the mountains have
been opened up as 1t were. Surveys have been
made trails cut passes assailed, every here and
there OH the island comes upon little en-
campments of soldiers out their quest OF
learning the lay of the land studying and making
conditions The alert and omnipTesent Japs, 1t
is said know the island better than any folk here
save a few of the old natives; the Jap sampan
men are thoroughly acquainted with the coast,
the charcoal burners with remote mountain fast
nesses, the agricultural iaborers with both low
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

A noted physician says that ragtime
music is bound to drive US crazy BY
the st. Vitus dance route, probably.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

With all the things that woman has
TO reform she is still mighty sweet
and attractive.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

No chance, of course. that the poor
consumeress will do her Christmas
shopping without terrible lot of
urging.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

Weather prophets tell us that we
are in for a hard winter. but none of
the coal men show symptoms of dying
OF grief.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

do not marry poet" says one
woman But suppose he doesn't show
any symptoms before marriage?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

Earnest research may yet disclose a
restaurant baked apple that has had
all its core removed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

Nine thousand tons Of Christmas
toys recently arrived from Hamburg.
Have you got the price of your share
of 'em yet?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

A Few Jersey milliner has invented
hat that can be converted into an
umbrella. Some of them could be
made into awnings.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

It's a mistake to try to Judge a
mans hat by the head that is I'M
der It.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

A Pittsbarg firm is making a wooden
leg SO inches around for a woman,
Guess her weight.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

Our notion of the meanest man is
the New York thief who stole bride
groom's best pair of trousers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

That Massachusetts citizen who got
a deer license when he wished to
marry was bad speller.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

Beware of the autumn cold. II is
easy to catch, but hard to lose.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30

II Schofield barracks, twenty-five
miles from Honolulu, the Fifth U. s.
cavalry is in garrison, and the orig
inal cavalry camp has been added
to comparatively recently by the
arrival of two battalions of the Sec
ond infantry and a full battalion of
the First field artillery. There are
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
HYATTSVILLE.

Mrs. Charles F. Tupper and daughter,
Miss Arleen, Of Birmingham, n. Y, are
visiting the formers son, Mr.. A. w.
Tupper, Johnson avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Luckey, and
Mr.. and Mrs Charles W. Clagett are at
Ocean City, Md, for a fortnight
The Misses Susie Beall and Bessie
Parker are visiting friends in Pittsburg
They will return home early next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman G. James and
children have returned from a visit to
relatives in Annapolis, Nd.
Mr. and Mrs. J. selwyn sasscer have
returned from an outing in Atlantic
City.
Mr.. G. NJ. Haynes and family have
removed to Washington. They resided in
Hyattsville about two years and leave
many friends who regret their departure.
Miss Elizabeth Gourley, Of Holland
Point Calvert County, has returned to
Hyattsville from her summer vacation
and will resume her duties as one Of
the teachers in the Hyattsville public
school, September IS.
Mrs. ]. L. King, of Cedar street, who
has been visiting relatives in Marietta,
Ohio, has returned home.
Miss Rachael Levin, of Washington,
has returned after visit to friends in
Upper Marlboro.
Miss Julia Kinsolving. Of Washing
ton, is visiting Mrs. C. V. A. Clagett at
strawberry Hill"
The Misses Rachael and Louise Clag-
ett have been visiting their cousins, the
Misses Warirg, in Georgetown. D. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Giacchetti and
daughter. Miss Ernestine, have returned
from Irvington, Va, where the spent the
summer.
Miss Laura kearney, of Wine avenue.
has returned from a stay Of several
weeks at Colonial Beach, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs o. B. Zantzinger, of Wine
avenue, extended. have returned from
an outing at Cape May.
Mrs. Mabel Wilson, johnson avenue,
has returned from q weeks Say in At
lantic City.
Miss Margaret Machen, Of Columbia
avenue, has returned from a delightful
trip to Boston by sea.
Mrs. w. NJ. Hamilton. of Wine avenue,
has returned from a stay OF several
weeks at Harpers Ferry. ". Va.
Mrs. NJ. L. Hogshead, who has been
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
WASHINGTON GROVE.

MANY people visited the Grove Mon
day. when the field and track sports and
baseball games were held in woodward
Field, during the forenoon and afternoon,
respectively.
Among the athletic officials who were
entertained by their friends here were
Messrs. C. Edward Beckett, w. c. Stuart,
p French. Capt. E. C. Edwards, D.
| G. Grain, Edward S. Hege, w. w. Ten
ney, William McCauley, and John Lar
combe.
DR.. and Mrs. A. w. Rudisill, Of Hyatts-
Vile, Md, were the guests Of Mrs. e. D.
HuntIey, of Grove avenue, on Labor
! Day.
Mr.. Wallace F. Stoerer was visitor
to the Grove on Labor Day.
Mr.. Albert Buckler, of New York City,
spent several days at the cottage Of his
mother, Mrs. Sarah Buckler, OF First
1 avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. F. L. L. Hitler and son
were entertained at the cottage Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. H. Hitler, OF the Plaza.
Miss Rose Osborn, daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. Albert Osborn, Of Brown street, has
returned to the Grove after spending
several weeks in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. and Mrs Victor Wallace and Mrs.
Bryan are spending several weeks at
Hotel Albany.
Mrs James Owen Reilly and Miss
Helen Reilly, who have been summering
at the Grove, have returned to their
home in Wilmington, N. c.
Mr.. Franklin Woodward, of New York
City. was the guest Of relatives at the
Grove last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Welch and Miss
Mae Taylor were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
d 30 HIIrinq
the past week.
Day at the Grove.
Mr.. Herbert Hunt, of Second avenue,
has left for an extended trip with the
Bankers Association, of which he is a
member.
Miss Anna Pierce, identified with the
mission work Of the Christ Child Society
OF Washington, was the guest for several
days of Mrs. n. B. Logan, of Sixth
avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus c. Early and Mas
ter Malcolm Early have returned to their
home in Washington after spending the
summer months at Hotel Albany.
DR.. and Mrs. English and family have
closed their cottage in Grove avenue and
returned to their home in Washington.
Mrs. S. Gross and her son, Mr.. Henry
]. Gross, have returned to Washington.
Miss Maude Simpson is a house guest
of Miss Ethel Foster, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Percy S. Foster, of Grove ave-
nue.. Miss Foster had as her guests
last Monday Mr.. Theodore Barnes, tr,
and Mr.. Julian Barnes, of Washington.
Miss Mae Wilson. Of Washington, was
visitor to the Grove during the past
week.
DR.. and Mrs. Elmer Cook and daugh-
ters spent Labor Day at the cottage in
Grove avenue.
Mrs. Frederick T. Gerry is visiting Miss
Grace Welch, of Fourth avenue
Miss Sarah F1rovId and Mr.. Howard
Robinette were entertained at the cot
tage OF Mr.. and Mrs. B. ]. Welch on
Labor Day.
Mr.. ]. RudIsiIl Milburn was a visitor
to the Grove last Monday.
The "auld tyne concert, so success
fully given at the Grove several weeks
ago, was repeated at Gaithersburg, Md,
on last Wednesday and enjoyed by a
large audience
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS

the Scottish historian. He is assisting
Miss Small in the preparation OF a
repertoire Of the folk songs OF the
British Isles. Miss Small will make visits
to Paris and London before returning
home late this winter.
Herman c. Rakemann, concert master
has Joined his family at Asbury Park, at
the Hotel Montauk
Mr.. and Mrs. Elliott Woods are also
at the Montauk.
The Music Study Club has arranged a
pretentious programme for the season.
The executive board held its first meeting
last Tuesday IN the home of the treas
urer, Mrs. OrviIle H. Drown, the presi-
dent, Miss Katharine May Brooks. N
the chair. The programme is as follows:
Monday, October 9, 1s11-Prof. Hammer
on forms Of musical composition, at Miss
KidwelIs. Soloists. all members.
Monday, October 23-Miss West on de-
velopment Of song part d, at Mrs.
Wentz's. Soloists. Mrs. Wentz, Miss
Howard, and Miss KidweIl.
I Monday. November 6-Niss 'Kidwen on
development Of song Part ID, at Miss
Brooks. Soloists, Miss West, Miss
Coumbe, and Miss Brooks.
Monday, November, 2-Miss Stamford
on development OF chamber music (Part
y, at Mrs browns. Soloists, Miss Stand
ford and Miss Lee.
Monday, December 4-Mlss Lee on de-
velopment OF chamber music (Part u, at
Miss Kolbs. Soloists, Miss Stamford
and Miss Lee.
Monday, December 1S-Miss Rider on
life OF Joseph Haydn, at Miss Vests.
Soloists, Mrs. Wentz, Miss Kidwell, Miss
Korb, and Miss Brooks.
Tuesday, January 2, 1912-Miss Brooks
on development Of the opera, at Miss
Coumbe's. Soloists, Miss Howard and
Miss West.
Mr.. James G. Traylor, who for some
years has been connected with the music
at Epiphany Church, has been appointed
assistant choirmaster at St Margaret's
Church