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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

excited people rush after it, plucking
branch after branch from the tree as
charms against evils, until 1t is bare
Of leaf and branch. During this per-
Torrance continual cutlery of voices
from a hundred throats rings up and
down the valley erstwLile so heavy
with the silence, Then the broad gate
Of the sacred red bridge is flung open.
and the anxious, trayel-worn pilgrims
move soiemnly forward on their
march to the holy temples. Sancti-
monious priests in robes OF gold bro
cade or silk chasubles and white cas-
socks, and mounted on ponies selected
with religious generation for this
pious occasion. are followed by their
train of devoted parish.oners, clothed
in bright yellow gowns and holding
on long poles over their heads huge
fans. Behind these marches long
train of warriors, made conspicuous
by their ancient trappings and arms
of olden styles. Next in this strange
procession walk in double file, men,
and boys with masks over their faces
and all wearing quaint costumes Of
y
other days donned for this especial
scene. The last squad wave ban
ners or temple fiags Of queer device
over their heads, or carry live birds
or monkeys. In the rear. attired In
skins OF wild beasts. and to make
the imitation more startling, men
creep upon their hands and knees,
following two and two abreast. Be
sides these singular bodies OF people,
at intervals along the marching col
ume jealous adherents Of the faith
draw sacred cars on wooden wheels,
with temple-shaped roofs and bodies
of dark lacquer. valances of rare
needle-work. and rich draperies Of red
and yellow silk. The entire scene Is
enlivened, IL not rendered more en-
joyable. by all sorts of instruments.
musical and otherwise, sending forth
their medley OF sounds. The process
sion Is at least mile long, while the
avenue Is fairly deluged by q food
OF spectators who have come from all
parts Of the conntry-some hundreds
of miles--to witness this famous
festival
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
An Automobile Should Be Sold Every
Minute. According to This
Manufactured.

Rivalry among automobile manufac-
turers IS acute, IL good natured. AT a
dinner Of manufacturers representa-
lives at Hartford. Conn. one guest
dwelt at length on the rem&Flkable
popularity of his car and the Wonder
full organization of its selling force.
why. just think OF 1t, gentlemen. =
said he. "last month our sales aver
aged car every two miautessof each
working day There was never any
thing like 1t In the world before. A
car every two minutes" He dwelt on
this point yolubly and at length.
When at last he had concluded. the
representative Of rival factory arose
from his chair down the table and re-
marked: with the last speakers per
mission | would like to ofker my COM
ment on his statement that there's
one of his cars sold every two min
utesv Permission was granted. Il
understand you to say that you call
that good salesmanship. Am right?''
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

adorned and stands an impressive and
fitting resting place of the mighty
shotgun. It Is constructed OF huge
blocks of stone, crested with an urn
OF gold, silver, and copper-bronze
raised In the form of a pagoda A5vase
of bronze filed with lotus flowers and
leaves In brass, a bronze tortoise sup
porting a stork, an ornament typify-
ing the length OF the days, and an In
cense burner of the same metal, all
stand on . table Of stone In front of
the tomb.
Scarcely inferior to this sublime
mausoleum is the monument raised to
the memory Of his grandson, Iyemitsu.
This is reached by an avenue turning
from the approach to the other. In
this direction, courtyards and flights
OF stone steps. gold and bronze images,
grotesque carvings, temples to the
Shinto faith. the tomb of Yoritomog
the shrewd ambitious and unscru-
pulous founder OF the shogunate.
inches filled with figures Of mytho-
logical gods and goddesses, among
which we note those ridiculous mon
sters with prodigious display Of teeth
that are supposed to rule the wind
and thunder, gates that show both art
and skill in the building. an oratory
as impressive as that of Iyeyasu, and
with more Of ornamentation.
The beauty, grandeur and sublimity
of these famous shrines of NiIrko must
be seen to be appreciated. Art and
Nature seem to have joined hands in
out-doing themselves. India, famous
for her scored shrines. has nothing to
compare with them
Nihko puts on her best livery at the
festival Of Iyeyasu. and the shrines to
this hero are then seen to the best
advantage But the tourist has not
seen 1t all until he has been present
at one of the annual pilgrimages to
the mountain shrines. The day IL per
feet. Nikko has more perfect days, 1t
would seem. than any other spot in
Japan. The grand avenue is provided
with refreshments for the coming null.
titude, and pine. consecrated to
propitiate the evil spirits. is dragged
furiously up the terraced path. Eager,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

to unite the two The ablest and
most powerful follower of Buddha
was. no doubt, the great warrior, Iye-
yasu, who was deified by the emperor
as the great incarnation OF Buddha,
the light of the east" Upon his death
this noted man was buried at Kuno-
zan. In the southern country, and
noble shFines were built toSimmortal-
ize his memory. But in time II was
! felt that SUFFICIENT honor had not been
done the mighty man, and 1t was de-
cided to remove his remains to a
more fitting resting place. at Mike.
So, In 1917. on the greatest day
Nikko ever knew. his body was re-
moved to her exalted protection. with
such impressive ceremonies as only
+ the rites Of Buddha can afford B ia
pan has never seen such another bur
ial: Ii may never again see Its like.
The most sought approach to the
temple tombs OF the illustrious dead
! Is over the sacred bridge. which is a
wooden structure lacquered deep
red, In vivid contrast to the somber
hue of the pines. and supported by
stone piers. Gates are closed at Ell
ther end, stopping all entrances ex-
cept when they are open once a year
for the annual festival. and vast
crowds pass over the sacred way.
Midway in the ascent Is small bel
fry. looking like a huge mushroom
under it's big sloping roof. covered
with bronze plates and surmounted by
the crest Of Iyeyasu. A bronze bell.
rung by means Of big log of wood
placed at an angle, so that, upon be-
ing pulled back by rope, 1t will
strike the deep-toned. instrument as
It rebounds, sends forth its clear. res
onant notes so as to be heard long
distance.
At the head of the terraced ascent
stands a massive symbol Of Shintoism,
q granite torii This Is 81 feet 6
inches In height. but looks dwarfed
beside the handsome fve-storied pa
CODA standing near by. The latter
has beautiful crest, its stories de-
creasing In size as they stand one
above another. The caves Of the low
er story are decorated BY the painted
carvings Of the IL Japanese signs Of
the zodiac. the rat, OK, tiger, hare
dragon. serpent. horse, goat. ape. cock
dog. pig.
Broad stone steps lead to the en-
trance, through the Gate Of the TWO
Kings" to the storehouse. containing
the precious relics 81 Tyeyasu, and the
numerous belongings Of the temple
IN the great courtyard. with ito rows
Of stone lanterns, besides those two
: structuree. with their large tiled roofs
Is another and larger building, with
painted carvings OF elephants, show
ing their hind legs turned the wrong
way. These ornaments are the wcrl
of the famous left handed artist, HI
daia Jingofo, and are considered mar
wells oE artistic haste. This elegant
court d lighted. pm special occasions
BY lis masnifcenf lanterns placed Of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

massive stone bases, the gifts Of
noblemen in honor of the sleeping god
Iyeyasu. Kept In a stable near by Is
snow-whits pony sacred to the use
Of the god. This building is orna-
mented by the carvings Of three mon
keys, supposed to represent the unique
trinity Of San-goku no saru, the trio
that neither. see, hear, nor speak any
evil This fact is symbolized by the
attitudes of the monkeys, one having
his paws over his eyes, the second
covering his mouth, and the third his
ears. Wherever one goes in Japan he
will see these images of blind. dumb
and deaf monkeys. In this same court
is a cistern fashioned out of solid
rock, and holding holy water. which
comes from a stream on the mountain
side. known as the White Thread Cas-
cade, as the water flows over the
brink Of the precipice in such deli
cate layer of the silvery fluid as to
look to be part OF the glistening
stone. 4.
In the midst of bis admiration OF
this scene the tourist hears the soft
ting-a-ling of golden wind bells under
the caves OF the buildings as they are
gently swayed to and fro by the
breeze.
At the head of another flight of
steps the visitor comes upon second
court, filled with wohdeEworks of
Japanese skill, and gifts from other
countries Among these last are a
bronze candelabrum. that belonged
years ago to king of Loocho. q huge
candle stick sent from Holland, ETC.,
etc.
Another fight Of steps assembled,
aNd the visitor ~pauses before the va
Mel gate, its two stories decorated
with remarkable carvings of the com
mon and the unusual In artistic work
AS the ponderous gate swings ajar
we are ushered into a courtyard con.
tanning several buildings, one OF which
was reserved in ancient times for the
koagura. or sacred dance, which was
performed by priestesses In wide,
flowing silken trousers, an overdress
of gauzy texture and a wreath of arti.
fetal flowers, while they held In their
hands tiny bells, that gave forth soft
bewitching music. They swirIed in alb
surd positions making ridiculous pass
es with their fans before amused
priests. Near the center of the court
! is an enclosure holding the chapel
which contains that uniyersar emblem
| OF Shintoism, the golden gohei. attach
ed to long wand, and a Shinto mir
ror on a table lacquered a deep black
Another path leads np 220 moss
grown steps to that spot o. greatest
sanctity, the tomb of Japan's greatest
ruler In fact. all these preludes Of
courts, stone stairways, massive gates
and displays Of decorations have been
only the entrance to the mausoleum.
Situated within an enclosure ol
lofty walls surmounted with balus
trade and sheltered ~ stately old
l cryptomefias. the tonnb itself Is I'M
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
Missed One-Half of Them

Il certainly do anirmed the pre-
vious speaker.
We'll, don't; that's all call It
mighty poor craftsmanship"
What do you mean?" demanded the
boaster. "a car every two min
utes-r
Poor ACKNOWLEDGEMENT no
other name for it. The gentleman for.
gets the universally accepted truth
that there's sucker born every min
uteS"
After which the next speaker was
Introduced.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

Quintiliah recommends all parents
properly to educate their children
advising them to train their offspring
carefully in learning good manners
and yirtuous exercises. since we com.
monty retain those qualities In age
which we cultivated and possessed
In our youth. Il
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
Rat Attaeks sIeepIna oIrIs.

Nanticoke, Pa.-Cries Of his two
little sisters. Mary and Anna. aged
ave and seven years, summoned an
older brother to their bedside. He
found them bleeding profusely from
wounds on the face and arms and
lighting desperately the attacks Of
3 large rat, which was gnawing their
1esh.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

Is q 2 81 " = ~ = fE Il NJ ~ 81 n AZ
How did It happen that Jopps did
not keep the good position he had?"
eOn one important occasion he lost
bis head
How did that happen Z"
It was cut off,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
Not what She Feared.

"George has told me all the secrets
of his past,
Mercy! What did yon think Of
them2p
4 was awfuly disappointed. (
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

An open countenancc he hath
Indeed. his check. so monumental.
Is crossed by such a length OF smile
The Sparkling rs" get horizontal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
Trial Marriages Favored.

Trial Marriages Favored.
Mrs. HoyleW What is your husbands
platform?
Mrs. Doyle--I think he favors the
recall Of marriage certificates.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
When the Eaa Is Laid.

Patience The hen never counts
her chickens before they are Matched.
PatriceBut you must remember
she does a whole lot of cackling.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
For SUMMER HEADACHES

Hicks EAPUDINE Is the best remedy
no matter what causes them whether
ish condition, etc. ioc.. CSC and soc per
bottle at medicine stores. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
Resinol clears
away pirrlples

DATHE your face for several
minutes with hot water and
- ResinoI Soap and very gen
tly apply a little Resinol Oint-
ment. In a few moments wash
off again with more Resinol Soap
and hot water, finishing with :
dash of cold water to close the
pores.
Do this once or twice day,
always using Resinol Soap for toilet
and bath and see how quickly
pimples and blackheads vanish, and
your skin becomes clean, clear and
velvety.
Resinol is also most effective for
itching skin troubles.
Your druggist sells Resinol Soap (25cD
and Ointment (50c), or mailed ON receipts
of price. Resinol Chemical Companys
Baltimore, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

blest In the northland, the waterfalls
are the widest in Japan. One Of them
leaps q sheer $50 feet into basin Of
snow. another Is broken and twisted
into series OF cascades, whose ell
very beauty cannot be conveyed to
paper, The ancient forests are hung
with rare mosses, that give them an
increased appearance of hoariness.
The temperature. too, has a delight
full and invigorating tone, both health
ful and hopeful.
AT Nikko is seen d shrine Of the
oldest religion in Japan older than
her history, in fact. Besides this en-
hlem OF the Shinto faith was erected
BIZ the saint Shodo Shonin, in 716, q
temple Of Buddha the later religion
was introduced into the empire from
China, but its priests were wise
enough not to attempt to replace the
primitive Shinto by it. being content
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-08-16

support the original lie, and that's
precisely what l won't permit"
Annie nodded acquiescence.
Il knew you were going to scold
me-" she smiled.
"Scold your" he said, kindly. NO
it's myself I'm scolding. You did
what you thought was right, and / al
lowed you to do what l knew was
wrong"
you made two miserable women
happy" she said, quietly.
The lawyer tried to suppress a
smile.
II try to excuse myself on that
ground" he said, but 1t won't work
l violated my oath as a lawyer, my in
tegrity as a man, my honor, my self
respect, all upset, all gone. I've been
very unpleasant companion for my
self lately" Rising impatiently, he
strobe up and down the room. Then
turning on her, he said, angrily: But
I'll have no more lies. That's what
brings me here this morning. The
first move they make against you and
I'll tell the whole truth"
Annie gazed pensively out of the
window without making reply.
did you hear?" he said. raising his
voice. Il shall let the world know
that you sacrificed yourself for that
woman"
She turned and shook her head.
mo, judge" she said, 81 do not wish
1t. If they do succeed in influencing
Howard to bring suit against me
shall not defend It,"
Judge Brewster was not a patient
man. and if there was anything that
angered him 1t was rank injustice. He
had no patience with this young wom-
an who allowed herself to be tram
pied on in this outrageous way. Yet
he could not be angry with her. She
had qualities which compelled his ad-
miration and respect. and not the least
OF these was her willingness to shield
others at her own expense.
Perhaps not" he retorted, but
Will. It's unjust. it's unrighteous, it's
srannasihiaf"
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said, quietly. There was reproach in
her voice as she continues: "Ah,
Howard, you're such a boyl A little
pleasure trip and the past is for
gottenl"
A look Of perplexity came over his
face. Being only man, he did not
grasp quickly the finer shades OF her
meaning. With some irritation, he de
manded:
Didn't you say you wanted me to
go and forget?"
She nodded
Yes, do, Howard. You've made
me happy. l want you to be happy"
He looked puzzled.
You say you love me?" he said,
land yet you're happy because Pm go
ing away. don't follow that line of
reasoning"
1T isn't reason" she said with a
smile, 'it's what feel. l guess a man
wants to have what he loves and a
woman is satisfied to love Just what
she wants. Anyway, I'm glad. I'm
glad you're going. Go and tell your IA
Their"
Taking his hat, he said:
an telephone him"
Eyes. that's right" she replied.
Where's my Gamer" he asked, look
ing round the room.
She found It for him, and as he
opened the door, she said:
Don't be long, will your"
He laughed.
''I'll come right back. BY George!"
he exclaimed, Il feel quite excited at
the prospect of this trip!" Regarding
her fondly, he went on: Its awfully
good of you, old girl. to let me go.
Annie averted her head.
Nov. don't spoil me-" she said, lift
ing the tray as II to 60 into the
kitchen.
wait till l kiss you good-by," he
said, effusively.
Taking the tray from her, he placed
It on the table, and folding her in his
arms, he pressed his lips to hers.
"Good-by," he murmured; II won't
be long"
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AS soon as he disappeared she gave

hs boOn db NC uibdpptaIcu ENG Earo
way completely. and sinking into a
chair. leaned her head on the table
and sobbed as II her heart would
break. This then, was the endl Sud-
denly there was a ring at the bell.
Hastily putting on clean apron, she
opened the door. Judge Brewster
stood smiling on the threshold. Annie
uttered a cry of pleasure. Greeting
the old lawyer affectionately, she in
vited him in. AS he entered, he looked
questioningly at her red eyes, but
made no remark.
I'm delighted to see you, Judge"
she stammered.
AS he took a seat in the little parlor,
he said:
your husband passed me on the
stairs and didn't know me-"
1.-THE passage is so dark" she ex-
planned, apologetically.
He looked at her for moment with
out speaking, and for a moment there
was awkward pause. Then he said:
when does Howard leave your
Annie stared in surprise.
How do you know that?" she ex-
claimed.
I'VE lawyers know everything" he
smiled. Gravely he went on: His ia
theirs attorneys have asked me for all
the evidence have. They want to use
it against you. The idea is that he
shall go abroad with his father, and
that the proceedings will be begun
during his absence"
Howard knows nothing about 1t,
said Annie, confidently.
Are you sure?" demanded the law
yer, specifically.
quite sure" she answered, posi-
lively.
But he is going away?" persisted
the Judge.
Eyes. want him to go-I am send
ing him away" she replied.
The lawyer was silent. He sat ant
looked at her as If trying to read hel
thoughts. Then quietly he said:
do you know they intend to make
Robert Underwood the ground for the
application for divorce, and to use
your own perjured testimony as {
weapon against you? You see what 1
lie leads to. There's no end to it, anC
you are compelled to go on lying t
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SYNOPSIS.

Howard Jefrries, bankers son. under
he evil influence OF Robert Underwood.
kllow~student at Yale, leads a life OF dis
hpation. marries the daughter or gam
Ner who died IN prison, and Is disowned
desperate straits. Underwood. who had
nee been engaged to Howard's step
mother. Alicia, is apparently In prosper
lis intimacy with Alicia, he becomes a
lort Of social highweyman. Discovering
lfs true character, Alicia denies him the
suicide. Art dealers for whom he acted
- commissioner, demand an accounting.
BE cannot make good. Howard calls az
lis apartments In an intoxicated cona 1-
Jon TO request a loan Of $1,000 to enable
hfm to take up O business proposition.
Howard drinks himself into a maudnn
condition, and goes TO sleep on dlVan;
1 caller is announced and Underwood
fraws a screen around the drunken
Keeper. Alicia enters. She demands
ro1nise from Underwood that ne VIII n0t
axe his life. He refuses unless she VIII
enew her patronage This she refuses,
md takes her leave. Underwood Kills
himself. The report OF the pistol ava
Howard is turned over TO the police;
Capt. Clinton. notorious for his brutal
treatment OF prisoners, puts Howard
through the third degree, and finally. gets
In ALLEGED confession from the harassed
nan. Annie. Howard's wife, declares her
belief IN ner husbands innocence, and
tails on Je1rleS, Sr. lie refuses TO nelp
unless she will consent to a divorce. To
ESve Howard she consents, but when she
tnds that the elder Jeffres does not In
end TO stand by his son. except finan-
hal1y. she scorns his help. Annie appeals
% Judge Brewster attorney for Jeffries,
Dr. to take Towards case. He declines.
Il Is reported that Annie is going on. the
nage. The banker and his wife call on
Judge Brewster to find some way TO pre-
rent II. Annie again pleads with Brew
ter to defend Howard. He con-
pnts. Alicia is greatly alarmed
Fhen she learns from Annie that
Brewster has taken the case. She con-
Nsses to Annie that she called on Under
wood the night OF his death, and that she
has his letter in which he threatened sui
5de but begs for time before giving out
the information. Annie promises Brew
Eter TO produce the missing woman at
meeting at his home. Brewster accuses
Clinton OF forcing a confession from
Howard. Annie appears without the wit
ness and refuses TO give the name. Alicia
arrives. Capt. Clinton declares Annie has
tricked them. Alicia hands him Under
woods letter. Annie let's Clinton believe
the letter was written to her. She is ar
rested The Underwood letter and An
MES perJured testimony clear Howard.
The elder Jeffries offers to take Howard
abroad.
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panied her words or see the look of
agony that crossed her face.
But what are you going to do?" he
inquired, after silence.
With an effort, she controlled her
voice. Not for all the world would
she betray the fact that her heart
was breaking. With affected indif.
ference, she replied:
"Oh, l shall be all right. l shall go
and live somewhere in the country for
few months. I'm tired of the city"
80 am l" he rejoined, with a GEES
ture of disgust. But l hate like the
deuce to leave you alone"
That's nothing" she said, hastily.
"a trip abroad is just what you
need" Looking up at him, she added
Your face has frightened up al
ready"
He stared at her. unable to under
stand
Il wish you could go with me-"
She smiled.
Your fathers society doesn't make
quite such an appeal to me as 1t does
to you" Carelessly, she added:
Where are you going-Paris or
London?"
He sent thick cloud of smoke curl.
ing to the ceiling, A European trip
was something he had long looked for.
ward to.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES" he re
piled, gayly. With laugh, he went
on: mo. | think I'll cut out Paris
Pm married man. I mustn't forget
that"
Annie looked up at him quickly.
you've forgotten it already" she